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Gríma, Saruman's Footman
Price tag $0.94

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1614 Current Rank
#1536 Last Week
#1554 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gríma, Saruman's Footman.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gríma, Saruman's Footman decks.

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+26% Synergy $4.85
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+6% Synergy $0.26
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+4% Synergy $5.03
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+4% Synergy $0.12
Overkill Overkill
+1% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gríma, Saruman's Footman's abilities and overall game plan.

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+59% Synergy $0.26
Combat Research Combat Research
+56% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+55% Synergy $0.44
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+52% Synergy $3.10
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+46% Synergy $1.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+45% Synergy $1.30
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+44% Synergy $0.97
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+43% Synergy $0.22
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+43% Synergy $0.28
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+41% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gríma, Saruman's Footman decks.

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+36% Synergy $5.37
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+36% Synergy $7.71
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+35% Synergy $1.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+31% Synergy $4.45
Spark Double Spark Double
+30% Synergy $6.73
Propaganda Propaganda
+25% Synergy $2.01
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+20% Synergy $0.82
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.23
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.46
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+23% Synergy $0.77
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+6% Synergy $20.89
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.69
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $67.99
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $42.63
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-2% Synergy $25.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $48.94
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $57.48
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $11.92

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gríma, Saruman's Footman's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+32% Synergy $1.02
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+31% Synergy $1.46
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+30% Synergy $0.16
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+28% Synergy $0.22
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+26% Synergy $0.41
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+20% Synergy $31.10
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+20% Synergy $0.31
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+20% Synergy $0.32
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+20% Synergy $0.38
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+19% Synergy $0.13
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+17% Synergy $1.35
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+17% Synergy $2.44
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+16% Synergy $1.59
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+16% Synergy $0.21
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+15% Synergy $1.02
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+14% Synergy $4.13
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+14% Synergy $10.56
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+14% Synergy $6.75
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+13% Synergy $0.64
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+12% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+10% Synergy $5.30
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+10% Synergy $8.65
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+10% Synergy $10.17
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+9% Synergy $7.56
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+8% Synergy $2.68
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+8% Synergy $0.47
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+7% Synergy $0.11
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+7% Synergy $0.63
Shadowmage Infiltrator Shadowmage Infiltrator
+6% Synergy $0.19
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+5% Synergy $0.34
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+5% Synergy $3.08
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+5% Synergy $6.51
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+5% Synergy $4.26
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+4% Synergy $0.96
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+4% Synergy $4.68
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+4% Synergy $3.40
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+3% Synergy $4.62
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $30.11
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.98
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+2% Synergy $0.12
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+2% Synergy $6.83
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+1% Synergy $1.36
Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+1% Synergy $0.90
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+1% Synergy $0.95
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $3.91
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $0.93
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+1% Synergy $12.01
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $10.14
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
-8% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gríma, Saruman's Footman safe.

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+26% Synergy $2.25
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+24% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
+22% Synergy $0.29
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+20% Synergy $0.58
See Double See Double
+15% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.75
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $2.10
Twincast Twincast
+11% Synergy $3.61
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+10% Synergy $2.59
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+10% Synergy $2.35
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.41
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $9.16
Resculpt Resculpt
+9% Synergy $0.29
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+9% Synergy $0.54
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+9% Synergy $0.31
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+8% Synergy $0.79
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.13
Fumble Fumble
+8% Synergy $0.52
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+8% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.25
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+7% Synergy $1.47
Hinder Hinder
+6% Synergy $0.19
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $1.15
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+5% Synergy $2.66
Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+5% Synergy $0.31
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $6.09
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $2.94
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+3% Synergy $5.49
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $1.90
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $42.96
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.21
Countersquall Countersquall
+2% Synergy $1.06
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.64
Dispel Dispel
0% Synergy $0.29
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $1.27
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.14
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.17
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-3% Synergy $0.99
Snap Snap
-3% Synergy $1.54
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.24
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $49.42
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.51
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-9% Synergy $0.34
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $50.85

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gríma, Saruman's Footman's game plan and control the board.

Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+31% Synergy $0.17
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+28% Synergy $7.87
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+25% Synergy $8.87
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+21% Synergy $0.47
Extract Brain Extract Brain
+17% Synergy $0.25
Ringsight Ringsight
+14% Synergy $0.18
Stolen Goods Stolen Goods
+13% Synergy $0.20
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+12% Synergy $5.65
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+12% Synergy $0.69
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+10% Synergy $0.25
Bribery Bribery
+10% Synergy $5.14
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $18.68
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+9% Synergy $1.31
Hands of Binding Hands of Binding
+9% Synergy $0.15
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $5.30
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+8% Synergy $0.23
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+7% Synergy $0.27
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+7% Synergy $0.09
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $5.95
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+6% Synergy $0.35
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+6% Synergy $3.14
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+6% Synergy $0.88
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+6% Synergy $0.27
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.28
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+5% Synergy $10.39
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+5% Synergy $0.08
Call of the Nightwing Call of the Nightwing
+5% Synergy $0.07
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.61
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $0.60
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+4% Synergy $7.00
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.37
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+4% Synergy $4.68
Great Intelligence's Plan Great Intelligence's Plan
+4% Synergy $0.21
Shadow of the Enemy Shadow of the Enemy
+4% Synergy $0.52
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $1.68
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $7.90
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+3% Synergy $0.16
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+2% Synergy $0.09
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $3.95
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
0% Synergy $0.16
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $3.59
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $7.64
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.65
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-4% Synergy $0.21
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $58.30

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $7.32
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+26% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+26% Synergy $19.73
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+24% Synergy $17.15
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+22% Synergy $0.18
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+20% Synergy $1.54
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+18% Synergy $4.68
Synthesis Pod Synthesis Pod
+17% Synergy $0.18
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+16% Synergy $1.77
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+15% Synergy $0.11
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+13% Synergy $12.75
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+13% Synergy $0.35
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+11% Synergy $0.29
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+10% Synergy $0.35
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+9% Synergy $0.39
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+9% Synergy $5.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.24
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.31
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+8% Synergy $0.69
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+8% Synergy $1.32
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $33.77
Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+7% Synergy $0.31
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $20.45
Glamdring Glamdring
+6% Synergy $1.00
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $8.42
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+6% Synergy $0.27
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+5% Synergy $2.18
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $3.40
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+5% Synergy $0.43
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+5% Synergy $1.25
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+4% Synergy $4.22
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.79

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gríma, Saruman's Footman's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+36% Synergy $2.02
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+34% Synergy $0.35
Curiosity Curiosity
+33% Synergy $0.53
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+25% Synergy $0.75
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+20% Synergy $1.69
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+18% Synergy $1.41
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+17% Synergy $0.64
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+14% Synergy $1.31
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+14% Synergy $0.66
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+13% Synergy $2.18
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+11% Synergy $0.92
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+9% Synergy $0.71
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+8% Synergy $0.70
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+7% Synergy $1.57
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+7% Synergy $2.28
Helm of the Ghastlord Helm of the Ghastlord
+6% Synergy $7.53
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $1.55
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+5% Synergy $0.87
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.16
Vanishing Vanishing
+5% Synergy $0.60
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+4% Synergy $0.10
No Mercy No Mercy
+3% Synergy $15.01
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $15.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gríma, Saruman's Footman to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+11% Synergy $1.35

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $1.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $1.98
Rivendell Rivendell
+8% Synergy $0.77
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.20
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.01
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $47.16
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.28
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+1% Synergy $0.28
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $24.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.57
Restless Reef Restless Reef
-2% Synergy $0.48
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.61
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+8% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.14
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $1.29
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $0.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+3% Synergy $0.90
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+2% Synergy $0.54
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.44
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gríma, Saruman's Footman decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+13% Synergy $1.71
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+9% Synergy $0.41
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $9.16
Underground River Underground River
+8% Synergy $1.37
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+7% Synergy $3.25
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+7% Synergy $15.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.45
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.50
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+2% Synergy $8.98
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+2% Synergy $8.84
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+2% Synergy $0.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.21
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.82
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.98
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $15.21
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+1% Synergy $3.03
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+1% Synergy
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $3.91
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $0.93
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.64
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.53
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.18
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.44
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-2% Synergy $0.30
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-2% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.11
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $20.14
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.23
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.86
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $24.04
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.72
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $22.75
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.68
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $21.61
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-4% Synergy $0.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $25.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.23
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-5% Synergy $0.07
River of Tears River of Tears
-5% Synergy $0.14
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-6% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.18

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