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Gríma, Saruman's Footman
Price tag $0.91

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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

#1686 Current Rank
#1615 Last Week
#1588 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.

Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+3% Synergy $22.77
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+3% Synergy $4.10
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $109.80
Gravkill Gravkill
+2% Synergy $0.04
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-8% Synergy $0.72

High Synergy Cards

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+60% Synergy $0.27
Combat Research Combat Research
+56% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+56% Synergy $0.43
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+51% Synergy $4.59
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+47% Synergy $1.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+46% Synergy $1.32
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+45% Synergy $1.15
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+45% Synergy $0.38
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+44% Synergy $0.20
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+40% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+36% Synergy $5.73
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+36% Synergy $7.33
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+34% Synergy $1.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $4.54
Spark Double Spark Double
+28% Synergy $7.92
Propaganda Propaganda
+26% Synergy $2.35
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+20% Synergy $0.76
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+11% Synergy $0.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.45
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+22% Synergy $0.78
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $22.72
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $82.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $46.53
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $42.02
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-3% Synergy $31.96
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $49.29
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $61.91
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $15.45

Creatures

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

Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+32% Synergy $1.10
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+30% Synergy $1.59
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+30% Synergy $0.24
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+28% Synergy $0.17
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+28% Synergy $0.50
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.35
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+19% Synergy $30.31
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+19% Synergy $0.25
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+19% Synergy $0.15
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+18% Synergy $0.15
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+17% Synergy $2.49
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+17% Synergy $1.43
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+17% Synergy $1.58
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+17% Synergy $2.19
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+16% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+14% Synergy $8.82
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+13% Synergy $14.09
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+13% Synergy $0.47
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+13% Synergy $7.48
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.25
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+12% Synergy $0.31
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+10% Synergy $5.85
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+10% Synergy $8.90
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+9% Synergy $8.57
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+9% Synergy $8.38
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+8% Synergy $0.53
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+7% Synergy $2.55
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+7% Synergy $3.30
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+7% Synergy $0.49
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+6% Synergy $6.92
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+6% Synergy $0.17
Shadowmage Infiltrator Shadowmage Infiltrator
+6% Synergy $0.19
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+5% Synergy $2.45
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+5% Synergy $0.30
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+5% Synergy $4.38
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+5% Synergy $0.32
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+4% Synergy $4.50
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+3% Synergy $0.99
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+3% Synergy $4.64
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $30.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $1.16
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+2% Synergy $0.15
Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+1% Synergy $1.16
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+1% Synergy $1.44
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $1.03
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $4.11
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+1% Synergy $7.87
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
0% Synergy $2.47
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-2% Synergy $10.27
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
-7% Synergy $0.19

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 $2.43
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+23% Synergy $0.17
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.45
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+19% Synergy $0.47
See Double See Double
+14% Synergy $0.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.82
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $2.22
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+11% Synergy $0.29
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+11% Synergy $2.64
Twincast Twincast
+11% Synergy $3.70
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+10% Synergy $2.27
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+9% Synergy $0.50
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+9% Synergy $0.32
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+8% Synergy $0.62
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.35
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.28
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.15
Fumble Fumble
+8% Synergy $0.51
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+7% Synergy $0.76
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+7% Synergy $0.29
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.25
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+6% Synergy $2.65
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+5% Synergy $2.99
Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+5% Synergy $0.25
Hinder Hinder
+5% Synergy $0.17
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $1.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+3% Synergy $3.59
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.03
Countersquall Countersquall
+3% Synergy $0.80
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+3% Synergy $6.92
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $1.55
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $44.85
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.02
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.17
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $1.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.87
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.14
Dispel Dispel
-1% Synergy $0.37
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-4% Synergy $2.45
Snap Snap
-4% Synergy $2.17
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.91
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.44
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.34
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $59.87

Sorceries

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

Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+30% Synergy $0.21
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+28% Synergy $7.80
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+25% Synergy $9.33
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+23% Synergy $0.31
Extract Brain Extract Brain
+17% Synergy $0.23
Ringsight Ringsight
+13% Synergy $0.20
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+12% Synergy $6.10
Stolen Goods Stolen Goods
+12% Synergy $0.18
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+12% Synergy $0.70
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+11% Synergy $0.43
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+11% Synergy $1.39
Bribery Bribery
+11% Synergy $5.20
Hands of Binding Hands of Binding
+10% Synergy $0.14
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+9% Synergy $0.29
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $20.12
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+8% Synergy $0.07
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+8% Synergy $0.26
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $5.54
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+7% Synergy $0.29
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $6.31
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+6% Synergy $0.78
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+6% Synergy $0.25
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+6% Synergy $0.32
Call of the Nightwing Call of the Nightwing
+6% Synergy $0.07
Undercity Plague Undercity Plague
+6% Synergy $0.19
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.23
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+5% Synergy $10.05
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+5% Synergy $3.04
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+5% Synergy $0.10
Shadow Slice Shadow Slice
+5% Synergy $0.11
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+5% Synergy $0.17
Paranoid Delusions Paranoid Delusions
+5% Synergy $0.10
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $0.40
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.25
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.17
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+4% Synergy $3.53
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.61
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $1.83
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+3% Synergy $7.94
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+3% Synergy $0.16
Fabricate Fabricate
+2% Synergy $8.55
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+1% Synergy $0.14
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $4.82
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.51
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-2% Synergy $1.72
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.33
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $5.14
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-4% Synergy $0.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $52.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $5.28
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+31% Synergy $3.05
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+26% Synergy $17.17
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+25% Synergy $0.18
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+23% Synergy $18.49
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+21% Synergy $0.20
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+20% Synergy $1.53
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+17% Synergy $4.64
Synthesis Pod Synthesis Pod
+17% Synergy $0.18
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+16% Synergy $1.98
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+16% Synergy $0.12
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+12% Synergy $12.57
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+12% Synergy $0.29
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+11% Synergy $0.24
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+10% Synergy $0.39
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+9% Synergy $0.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.26
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+8% Synergy $0.85
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.24
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+8% Synergy $6.03
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+8% Synergy $0.84
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $35.57
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $19.04
Glamdring Glamdring
+6% Synergy $0.75
Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $7.52
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $3.67
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+5% Synergy $0.14
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+5% Synergy $0.48
Wizard's Spellbook Wizard's Spellbook
+5% Synergy $0.23
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+5% Synergy $1.16
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+4% Synergy $1.90
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+3% Synergy $3.28
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $3.78

Enchantments

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

Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+34% Synergy $2.56
Curiosity Curiosity
+32% Synergy $0.51
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+32% Synergy $0.37
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+25% Synergy $0.69
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+19% Synergy $1.41
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+18% Synergy $1.88
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+16% Synergy $0.72
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+13% Synergy $0.93
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+13% Synergy $2.66
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+13% Synergy $0.54
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+9% Synergy $0.79
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+9% Synergy $0.72
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+9% Synergy $0.73
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+7% Synergy $1.50
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+7% Synergy $2.45
Helm of the Ghastlord Helm of the Ghastlord
+6% Synergy $8.91
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+5% Synergy $1.09
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.16
Vanishing Vanishing
+5% Synergy $0.61
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $2.62
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $12.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.45

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+12% Synergy $1.35

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.59
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $1.39
Rivendell Rivendell
+7% Synergy $1.04
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.22
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.45
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $49.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.24
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $25.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
0% Synergy $0.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $18.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.89
Restless Reef Restless Reef
-2% Synergy $1.05
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $7.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $1.15
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.38
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.17
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.24
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $1.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.52
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+2% Synergy $0.87
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.70
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.20
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.24

Lands

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

Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+12% Synergy $1.44
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+8% Synergy $0.62
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.35
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+6% Synergy $5.02
Underground River Underground River
+6% Synergy $0.87
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+4% Synergy $16.75
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.55
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.27
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+2% Synergy $11.76
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+2% Synergy $0.20
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.11
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $1.16
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.02
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $1.03
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $4.11
Watery Grave Watery Grave
0% Synergy $7.60
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.70
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
0% Synergy $2.34
Underground Sea Underground Sea
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $5.01
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.87
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $20.95
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-3% Synergy $0.33
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-3% Synergy $0.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $24.05
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-4% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-4% Synergy $0.25
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-4% Synergy $0.04
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.93
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.03
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.07
River of Tears River of Tears
-5% Synergy $0.14
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-6% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.15

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