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Griselbrand
Price tag $3.35

Legendary CreatureDemon

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Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Griselbrand.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Griselbrand's abilities and overall game plan.

K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+43% Synergy $0.97
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+42% Synergy $6.72
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+40% Synergy $1.44
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+38% Synergy $4.45
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+36% Synergy $4.52
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+31% Synergy $8.40
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+31% Synergy $0.29
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+30% Synergy $23.02
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+30% Synergy $1.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $2.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Griselbrand decks.

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+27% Synergy $74.53
Reanimate Reanimate
+26% Synergy $5.14
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+24% Synergy $0.29
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+17% Synergy $0.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $3.42
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+12% Synergy $15.03
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+10% Synergy $1.63
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $0.46
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-5% Synergy $0.25

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+28% Synergy $48.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+14% Synergy $58.01
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+13% Synergy $82.98
Necropotence Necropotence
+11% Synergy $20.55
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+8% Synergy $30.26
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+7% Synergy $134.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $89.88
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+6% Synergy $17.24
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $93.61
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+3% Synergy $12.79

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Griselbrand's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+27% Synergy $0.81
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+26% Synergy $0.39
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+25% Synergy $2.77
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+25% Synergy $1.03
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+24% Synergy $0.91
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+21% Synergy $5.98
Doomsday Excruciator Doomsday Excruciator
+21% Synergy $0.37
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+20% Synergy $3.33
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+19% Synergy $0.32
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+17% Synergy $0.22
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+17% Synergy $0.20
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+16% Synergy $5.04
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+16% Synergy $5.26
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+15% Synergy $24.14
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+15% Synergy $31.79
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+14% Synergy $11.00
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+14% Synergy $0.50
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+13% Synergy $5.38
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+13% Synergy $4.54
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+11% Synergy $16.20
Rot-Curse Rakshasa Rot-Curse Rakshasa
+11% Synergy $0.58
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+11% Synergy $4.10
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+11% Synergy $0.10
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+10% Synergy $2.11
Shadowborn Demon Shadowborn Demon
+10% Synergy $0.42
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+9% Synergy $0.19
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+9% Synergy $0.87
Disciple of Griselbrand Disciple of Griselbrand
+9% Synergy $0.25
Desecration Demon Desecration Demon
+9% Synergy $0.25
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+8% Synergy $0.35
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+7% Synergy $0.93
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+7% Synergy $1.77
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+7% Synergy $0.93
Vile Mutilator Vile Mutilator
+7% Synergy $0.08
Master of Dark Rites Master of Dark Rites
+7% Synergy $1.59
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+6% Synergy $2.69
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+6% Synergy $2.16
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+5% Synergy $0.36
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+5% Synergy $0.42
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+4% Synergy $3.81
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+4% Synergy $10.66
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.37
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+3% Synergy $12.86
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-5% Synergy $3.80
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-5% Synergy $0.57
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.20
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-9% Synergy $0.21
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
-9% Synergy $0.13
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-10% Synergy $0.41
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-19% Synergy $1.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Griselbrand safe.

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+22% Synergy $10.92
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+20% Synergy $0.74
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+19% Synergy $0.11
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+11% Synergy $18.15
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+10% Synergy $2.92
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+9% Synergy $1.23
Entomb Entomb
+8% Synergy $14.07
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+8% Synergy $3.96
Dismember Dismember
+7% Synergy $5.54
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+7% Synergy $5.96
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+7% Synergy $6.71
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $5.27
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+5% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+5% Synergy $26.38
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+5% Synergy $5.44
Live or Die Live or Die
+5% Synergy $0.11
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.45
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $14.91
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.69
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.21
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+3% Synergy $2.25
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+3% Synergy $0.43
Defile Defile
+2% Synergy $0.93
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.07
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+2% Synergy $2.72
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+2% Synergy $0.11
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+1% Synergy $10.28
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+1% Synergy $11.25
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $3.22
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-1% Synergy $4.67
Darkness Darkness
-1% Synergy $22.58
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-2% Synergy $4.67
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-3% Synergy $0.53
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-3% Synergy $1.88
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-3% Synergy $1.23
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-5% Synergy $0.13
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-6% Synergy $0.79
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-6% Synergy $2.98
Village Rites Village Rites
-8% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Griselbrand's game plan and control the board.

Dark Petition Dark Petition
+22% Synergy $2.84
Damnation Damnation
+19% Synergy $16.91
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+14% Synergy $1.27
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+12% Synergy $5.20
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+12% Synergy $6.71
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+11% Synergy $1.81
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+11% Synergy $3.11
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+10% Synergy $8.46
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+8% Synergy $0.42
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+8% Synergy $19.78
Ritual of Soot Ritual of Soot
+8% Synergy $0.15
Razaketh's Rite Razaketh's Rite
+7% Synergy $0.24
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+7% Synergy $0.81
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+6% Synergy $1.03
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+6% Synergy $2.35
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+6% Synergy $3.22
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+6% Synergy $4.10
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+5% Synergy $5.09
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+5% Synergy $0.53
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $2.97
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+4% Synergy $23.14
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.28
Profane Transfusion Profane Transfusion
+4% Synergy $1.15
Exhume Exhume
+4% Synergy $3.98
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+3% Synergy $2.13
Duress Duress
+3% Synergy $0.18
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+3% Synergy $176.75
Corrupt Corrupt
+3% Synergy $0.12
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+2% Synergy $0.30
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+1% Synergy $6.16
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+1% Synergy $8.09
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.42
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
0% Synergy $5.67
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $19.32
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
-1% Synergy $15.03
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.34
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.28
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $10.42
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-4% Synergy $3.81
Mutilate Mutilate
-5% Synergy $1.78
Living Death Living Death
-5% Synergy $1.13
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-8% Synergy $0.13
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $6.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+18% Synergy $9.33
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+15% Synergy $5.66
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+15% Synergy $3.77
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+12% Synergy $15.75
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+11% Synergy $0.96
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+11% Synergy $0.42
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+10% Synergy $17.68
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $13.60
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $33.67
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+8% Synergy $1.00
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.81
World Map World Map
+8% Synergy $0.07
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+7% Synergy $3.45
Spellbook Spellbook
+7% Synergy $2.85
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+6% Synergy $7.87
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.33
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+5% Synergy $2.16
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+5% Synergy $1.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $3.86
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $31.32
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+4% Synergy $1.25
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+4% Synergy $0.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.18
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
0% Synergy $2.09
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Griselbrand's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+28% Synergy $5.00
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+23% Synergy $18.22
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+20% Synergy $1.17
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+10% Synergy $7.76
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+10% Synergy $0.10
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+9% Synergy $0.32
Rite of Belzenlok Rite of Belzenlok
+8% Synergy $0.18
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+7% Synergy $0.49
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+7% Synergy $2.14
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+6% Synergy $1.97
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $3.63
Oubliette Oubliette
+5% Synergy $1.34
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+5% Synergy $0.14
Lich's Mastery Lich's Mastery
+4% Synergy $0.64
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+4% Synergy $0.43
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+2% Synergy $1.00
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+2% Synergy $14.01
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.69
Necromancy Necromancy
0% Synergy $10.54
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $3.28
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-2% Synergy $11.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $21.33
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-10% Synergy $0.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Griselbrand to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+18% Synergy $4.84
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+9% Synergy $0.34
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+5% Synergy $0.24
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+5% Synergy $0.57
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+4% Synergy $1.35
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+4% Synergy $5.34

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+16% Synergy $11.84
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+15% Synergy $25.92
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $46.63
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $4.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $37.97
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $29.68
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+8% Synergy $0.38
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+7% Synergy $3.42
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+7% Synergy $81.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.13
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $4.49
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $3.48
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $7.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $35.81
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+3% Synergy $1.42
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mudflat Village Mudflat Village
+3% Synergy $0.31
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+2% Synergy $1.22
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.64
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-5% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-8% Synergy $19.04
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $4.85
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-10% Synergy $2.80
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-13% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+33% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.19
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+19% Synergy $3.63
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $0.84
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+13% Synergy $25.64
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $3.27
Séance Board Séance Board
+12% Synergy $0.60
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+11% Synergy $35.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.14
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+10% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.85
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.23
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+8% Synergy $3.51
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $23.83
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $9.68
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.17
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $174.97
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.16
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $116.73
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.48
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $18.57
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.03
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $40.78
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $2.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for Griselbrand decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $5.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $35.60
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.09
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
0% Synergy $2.22
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $19.32
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.48
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-2% Synergy $1.08

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