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Gríma, Saruman's Footman
Price tag $1.05

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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

#1578 Current Rank
#1392 Last Week
#1660 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.

Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+10% Synergy $5.74
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+2% Synergy $7.73
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
+2% Synergy $0.35
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+2% Synergy $3.27
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+2% Synergy $0.21

High Synergy Cards

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+59% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+56% Synergy $4.76
Combat Research Combat Research
+53% Synergy $0.43
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+49% Synergy $7.90
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+49% Synergy $0.80
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+47% Synergy $1.35
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+44% Synergy $0.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+43% Synergy $1.85
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+42% Synergy $0.29
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+38% Synergy $4.25

Top Cards

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

Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+36% Synergy $0.43
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+35% Synergy $10.79
Spark Double Spark Double
+28% Synergy $13.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $3.70
Propaganda Propaganda
+26% Synergy $3.44
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+19% Synergy $2.05
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $2.05
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.38
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+17% Synergy $1.59
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $24.52
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $98.98
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-1% Synergy $47.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $56.33
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $67.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $63.51
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $68.64

Creatures

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

Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+35% Synergy $1.23
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+34% Synergy $10.29
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+31% Synergy $0.39
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+28% Synergy $0.28
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+27% Synergy $1.51
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+24% Synergy $0.68
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+20% Synergy $35.27
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+19% Synergy $0.28
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+18% Synergy $2.75
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+17% Synergy $0.42
Archivist of Gondor Archivist of Gondor
+16% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+15% Synergy $6.99
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+15% Synergy $0.28
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+13% Synergy $9.21
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+13% Synergy $15.28
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
+13% Synergy $1.99
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+12% Synergy $3.64
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+11% Synergy $0.30
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+11% Synergy $0.66
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+11% Synergy $10.35
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+10% Synergy $0.57
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+9% Synergy $4.80
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+9% Synergy $17.61
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.27
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+7% Synergy $1.00
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+7% Synergy $3.12
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+7% Synergy $9.48
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+7% Synergy $0.46
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+6% Synergy $6.40
Shadowmage Infiltrator Shadowmage Infiltrator
+6% Synergy $0.26
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+6% Synergy $13.21
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+6% Synergy $20.22
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+5% Synergy $0.34
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+5% Synergy $0.53
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+5% Synergy $1.17
Trophy Mage Trophy Mage
+5% Synergy $0.58
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+3% Synergy $52.44
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.80
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+3% Synergy $0.76
Silent-Blade Oni Silent-Blade Oni
+2% Synergy $7.57
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+2% Synergy $12.45
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+2% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+1% Synergy $1.79
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+1% Synergy $3.72
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $5.75
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $0.86
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
0% Synergy $1.95
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $11.15
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
-7% Synergy $0.27
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-10% Synergy $5.88

Instants

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

Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+33% Synergy $1.53
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+26% Synergy $4.06
Aetherize Aetherize
+22% Synergy $0.41
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+20% Synergy $0.37
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+18% Synergy $0.54
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.71
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+11% Synergy $2.40
See Double See Double
+11% Synergy $0.75
Twincast Twincast
+11% Synergy $6.49
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+10% Synergy $3.48
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $13.87
Sauron's Ransom Sauron's Ransom
+8% Synergy $0.61
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+7% Synergy $0.45
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+7% Synergy $0.66
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.26
Fumble Fumble
+7% Synergy $0.54
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+6% Synergy $0.29
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.36
Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+5% Synergy $0.40
Hinder Hinder
+5% Synergy $0.28
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+5% Synergy $0.45
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $7.19
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.32
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+4% Synergy $4.24
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+4% Synergy $3.60
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $6.33
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $1.58
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.20
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+3% Synergy $0.59
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.50
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.06
Countersquall Countersquall
+2% Synergy $1.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $6.77
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $52.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $5.64
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.21
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.25
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-3% Synergy $1.15
Snap Snap
-3% Synergy $3.64
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $26.25
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.45
Consider Consider
-6% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.37
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $17.03

Sorceries

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

Eagle Vision Eagle Vision
+28% Synergy $0.33
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+26% Synergy $11.97
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+26% Synergy $0.35
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+23% Synergy $14.79
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+17% Synergy $0.37
Ringsight Ringsight
+14% Synergy $0.36
Extract Brain Extract Brain
+13% Synergy $0.33
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+12% Synergy $4.10
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+12% Synergy $0.34
Bribery Bribery
+11% Synergy $5.88
Hands of Binding Hands of Binding
+11% Synergy $0.12
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+10% Synergy $0.52
Stolen Goods Stolen Goods
+10% Synergy $0.33
Last Thoughts Last Thoughts
+10% Synergy $0.07
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+9% Synergy $0.27
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+9% Synergy $0.45
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+8% Synergy $8.44
Call of the Nightwing Call of the Nightwing
+8% Synergy $0.10
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $20.57
Undercity Plague Undercity Plague
+7% Synergy $0.16
Shadow Slice Shadow Slice
+7% Synergy $0.07
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+6% Synergy $8.07
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+6% Synergy $2.42
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+6% Synergy $0.33
Mental Vapors Mental Vapors
+6% Synergy $0.10
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $4.74
Paranoid Delusions Paranoid Delusions
+5% Synergy $0.13
Midnight Recovery Midnight Recovery
+5% Synergy $0.09
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $3.17
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.34
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+4% Synergy $6.61
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+4% Synergy $0.35
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.68
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.26
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.23
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $12.01
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.64
Fabricate Fabricate
+2% Synergy $8.93
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+1% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $3.58
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $4.79
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.64
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $9.11

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+33% Synergy $9.99
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+31% Synergy $7.29
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+31% Synergy $18.39
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+25% Synergy $0.45
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+20% Synergy $28.38
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+16% Synergy $2.72
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+16% Synergy $6.21
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+16% Synergy $0.37
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+16% Synergy $1.22
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+15% Synergy $0.28
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+13% Synergy $10.74
Synthesis Pod Synthesis Pod
+13% Synergy $0.26
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+10% Synergy $0.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+9% Synergy $0.38
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+9% Synergy $2.42
Dream-Thief's Bandana Dream-Thief's Bandana
+9% Synergy $1.82
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+8% Synergy $7.32
River Song's Diary River Song's Diary
+8% Synergy $0.39
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+7% Synergy $38.89
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+7% Synergy $3.12
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+7% Synergy $3.06
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+7% Synergy $0.89
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $2.07
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $40.90
Gavel of the Righteous Gavel of the Righteous
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $19.81
Glamdring Glamdring
+5% Synergy $2.36
Rod of Absorption Rod of Absorption
+5% Synergy $0.83
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $10.67
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $5.58
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+3% Synergy $4.11

Enchantments

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+30% Synergy $1.04
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+30% Synergy $2.91
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+28% Synergy $0.36
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+27% Synergy $1.01
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+19% Synergy $6.85
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+18% Synergy $2.71
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+17% Synergy $6.13
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+13% Synergy $1.79
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+12% Synergy $0.33
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+11% Synergy $2.19
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+10% Synergy $0.94
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+9% Synergy $5.90
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+8% Synergy $1.07
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+7% Synergy $1.69
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+7% Synergy $2.40
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $1.57
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+6% Synergy $3.45
Vanishing Vanishing
+6% Synergy $0.48
Helm of the Ghastlord Helm of the Ghastlord
+5% Synergy $7.99
No Mercy No Mercy
+4% Synergy $25.39
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.29
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $4.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $16.90
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+13% Synergy $5.16

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $0.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.65
Rivendell Rivendell
+7% Synergy $1.50
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.33
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.05
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $59.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $1.13
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+1% Synergy $0.36
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.29
Restless Reef Restless Reef
-1% Synergy $1.93
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $28.81
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $29.55
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $11.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+15% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+11% Synergy $2.89
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.56
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+5% Synergy $1.18
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $2.72
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.43
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+3% Synergy $70.71
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.45
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.19

Lands

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

Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+12% Synergy $3.04
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $13.87
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+7% Synergy $0.45
Underground River Underground River
+5% Synergy $1.36
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $6.85
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+4% Synergy $30.66
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.28
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+4% Synergy $10.71
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.80
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+2% Synergy $0.39
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.06
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $5.64
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $5.75
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+1% Synergy $0.86
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
0% Synergy $0.57
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
0% Synergy $0.34
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $19.07
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
0% Synergy $0.29
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
0% Synergy $2.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.26
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-1% Synergy $0.33
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.09
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $11.82
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-2% Synergy $5.01
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-3% Synergy $0.23
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $19.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-4% Synergy $0.17
River of Tears River of Tears
-4% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.26

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