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Gríma, Saruman's Footman
Price tag $3.40

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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

#1648 Current Rank
#1705 Last Week
#1646 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.

Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+2% Synergy $0.52
Koh, the Face Stealer Koh, the Face Stealer
+2% Synergy $0.80
Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+2% Synergy $0.17
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
+2% Synergy $0.39
Azula, Cunning Usurper Azula, Cunning Usurper
+1% Synergy $0.35

High Synergy Cards

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+59% Synergy $0.22
Combat Research Combat Research
+56% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+56% Synergy $1.78
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+51% Synergy $5.50
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+47% Synergy $1.24
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+45% Synergy $1.93
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+44% Synergy $0.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+44% Synergy $1.21
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+42% Synergy $0.23
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+38% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+37% Synergy $6.52
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+36% Synergy $8.27
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+34% Synergy $1.35
Spark Double Spark Double
+30% Synergy $10.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $3.82
Propaganda Propaganda
+25% Synergy $2.87
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+20% Synergy $0.99
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $2.38
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.24

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+21% Synergy $1.59
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $16.96
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $91.82
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $40.44
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $90.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $38.29
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $49.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $13.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $58.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $48.67

Creatures

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

Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+32% Synergy $1.26
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+31% Synergy $0.51
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+31% Synergy $0.28
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+28% Synergy $0.24
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+28% Synergy $1.40
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.75
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+20% Synergy $30.76
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+19% Synergy $0.07
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+18% Synergy $0.20
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+17% Synergy $2.80
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+17% Synergy $0.09
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+17% Synergy $2.03
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+16% Synergy $1.13
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+15% Synergy $5.23
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+15% Synergy $8.55
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+13% Synergy $0.21
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+13% Synergy $7.85
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+12% Synergy $13.81
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+12% Synergy $0.42
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+12% Synergy $0.46
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+11% Synergy $3.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.20
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+10% Synergy $3.78
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+9% Synergy $8.93
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+8% Synergy $10.24
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+8% Synergy $8.77
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+7% Synergy $3.62
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+7% Synergy $8.11
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+7% Synergy $0.45
Shadowmage Infiltrator Shadowmage Infiltrator
+7% Synergy $0.16
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+6% Synergy $0.52
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+5% Synergy $2.26
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+5% Synergy $0.22
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+5% Synergy $7.90
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+4% Synergy $1.25
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+4% Synergy $0.48
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+3% Synergy $32.54
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+3% Synergy $4.62
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+2% Synergy $1.99
Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+2% Synergy $5.32
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+2% Synergy $7.82
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $4.54
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+2% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+1% Synergy $1.83
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.37
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $1.07
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
0% Synergy $1.19
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $14.52
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-2% Synergy $30.46
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
-7% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+27% Synergy $2.28
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.36
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+21% Synergy $0.17
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+19% Synergy $0.50
See Double See Double
+13% Synergy $0.49
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+12% Synergy $1.61
Twincast Twincast
+12% Synergy $4.35
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.53
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+10% Synergy $0.18
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+10% Synergy $1.89
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+9% Synergy $3.13
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+8% Synergy $1.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.20
Resculpt Resculpt
+8% Synergy $0.19
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+8% Synergy $0.58
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+8% Synergy $0.38
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.15
Fumble Fumble
+8% Synergy $0.45
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.25
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+6% Synergy $0.39
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+5% Synergy $2.98
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+5% Synergy $5.50
Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+5% Synergy $0.27
Hinder Hinder
+5% Synergy $0.20
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $7.61
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $45.60
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.68
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+3% Synergy $3.83
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $3.75
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.45
Countersquall Countersquall
+2% Synergy $0.89
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.64
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.10
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.12
Dispel Dispel
0% Synergy $0.36
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-2% Synergy $0.99
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $18.34
Snap Snap
-3% Synergy $2.53
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.21

Sorceries

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

Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+28% Synergy $0.18
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+28% Synergy $7.92
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+26% Synergy $10.89
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+23% Synergy $0.46
Extract Brain Extract Brain
+15% Synergy $0.17
Ringsight Ringsight
+14% Synergy $0.26
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+11% Synergy $1.70
Bribery Bribery
+11% Synergy $5.74
Stolen Goods Stolen Goods
+11% Synergy $0.19
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+11% Synergy $0.55
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+10% Synergy $5.82
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+10% Synergy $0.27
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+10% Synergy $0.27
Hands of Binding Hands of Binding
+10% Synergy $0.16
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+9% Synergy $0.07
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $17.04
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+7% Synergy $0.32
Call of the Nightwing Call of the Nightwing
+7% Synergy $0.08
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $6.48
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $6.77
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+6% Synergy $0.93
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+6% Synergy $0.30
Undercity Plague Undercity Plague
+6% Synergy $0.16
Shadow Slice Shadow Slice
+6% Synergy $0.08
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+5% Synergy $0.37
Paranoid Delusions Paranoid Delusions
+5% Synergy $0.07
Mental Vapors Mental Vapors
+5% Synergy $0.10
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+5% Synergy $0.10
Midnight Recovery Midnight Recovery
+5% Synergy $0.06
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $0.46
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.21
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.21
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+4% Synergy $3.18
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+4% Synergy $8.89
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+4% Synergy $0.15
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+4% Synergy $0.11
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.48
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.14
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.82
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $8.90
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+2% Synergy $7.59
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+1% Synergy $0.16
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.17
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.89
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.16
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $5.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+34% Synergy $2.99
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+32% Synergy $5.30
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+28% Synergy $16.23
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+25% Synergy $0.32
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+22% Synergy $20.04
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+20% Synergy $0.22
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+19% Synergy $1.31
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+19% Synergy $7.12
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+17% Synergy $2.31
Synthesis Pod Synthesis Pod
+15% Synergy $0.15
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+15% Synergy $0.11
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+14% Synergy $8.26
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.34
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+11% Synergy $0.22
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+10% Synergy $0.32
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+10% Synergy $0.59
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.19
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+8% Synergy $3.31
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.35
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+8% Synergy $5.16
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.85
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $17.35
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+6% Synergy $37.84
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $1.98
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $1.78
Glamdring Glamdring
+6% Synergy $1.73
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+6% Synergy $0.42
Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+6% Synergy $0.12
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $8.88
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $33.44
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+4% Synergy $0.18
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+3% Synergy $2.23
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+3% Synergy $3.17
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.34

Enchantments

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

Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+33% Synergy $2.38
Curiosity Curiosity
+32% Synergy $0.55
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+31% Synergy $0.32
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+26% Synergy $0.55
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+18% Synergy $7.46
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+18% Synergy $4.33
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+18% Synergy $1.11
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+16% Synergy $1.52
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+13% Synergy $0.81
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+13% Synergy $0.26
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+12% Synergy $3.01
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+9% Synergy $1.21
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+9% Synergy $1.00
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+9% Synergy $0.76
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+7% Synergy $1.57
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+7% Synergy $2.32
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $1.24
Vanishing Vanishing
+6% Synergy $0.47
Helm of the Ghastlord Helm of the Ghastlord
+5% Synergy $9.66
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.17
No Mercy No Mercy
+4% Synergy $19.64
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $3.06
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.77
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $9.04

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+12% Synergy $1.32

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $6.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.07
Rivendell Rivendell
+8% Synergy $1.40
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.21
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.19
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $46.26
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+1% Synergy $0.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.16
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+1% Synergy $10.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $19.47
Restless Reef Restless Reef
-1% Synergy $0.98
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.63
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.94
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $0.93
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $1.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.41
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.18
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+4% Synergy $0.59
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+4% Synergy $2.82
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $2.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $60.72
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.14
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.20

Lands

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

Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+11% Synergy $1.88
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+8% Synergy $1.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.20
Underground River Underground River
+6% Synergy $0.97
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $4.95
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.13
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+4% Synergy $17.39
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+4% Synergy $7.82
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.42
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $4.54
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.22
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+1% Synergy $8.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.37
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $1.07
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.64
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.65
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.14
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-1% Synergy $0.22
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-1% Synergy $7.08
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-1% Synergy $0.28
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-1% Synergy $0.15
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-1% Synergy $2.04
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-3% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-3% Synergy $0.23
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.07
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $16.76
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.21
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-5% Synergy $0.08
River of Tears River of Tears
-5% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.17

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