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Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Price tag $0.05

Legendary CreatureGoblin Soldier

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3215 Current Rank
#2959 Last Week
#3475 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Grishnákh, Brash Instigator.

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Grishnákh, Brash Instigator's abilities and overall game plan.

Foray of Orcs Foray of Orcs
+72% Synergy $0.06
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+67% Synergy $0.06
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+59% Synergy $0.06
Swarming of Moria Swarming of Moria
+59% Synergy $0.08
Honor the God-Pharaoh Honor the God-Pharaoh
+59% Synergy $0.04
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+59% Synergy $0.43
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+56% Synergy $1.17
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+56% Synergy $4.38
Orcish Siegemaster Orcish Siegemaster
+56% Synergy $0.26
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+53% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Grishnákh, Brash Instigator decks.

Grim Initiate Grim Initiate
+49% Synergy $0.02
Fling Fling
+48% Synergy $0.05
Thud Thud
+48% Synergy $0.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+47% Synergy $5.24
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+47% Synergy $4.21
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+46% Synergy $6.31
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+45% Synergy $2.83
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.53
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.38
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $9.75

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $30.76
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $91.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $89.88
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $9.60

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Grishnákh, Brash Instigator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dreadhorde Twins Dreadhorde Twins
+41% Synergy $0.10
Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+40% Synergy $1.75
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+39% Synergy $0.13
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+38% Synergy $0.18
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+36% Synergy $1.19
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+36% Synergy $4.93
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+35% Synergy $0.28
Scrappy Bruiser Scrappy Bruiser
+31% Synergy $0.08
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+28% Synergy $0.22
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+28% Synergy $0.19
Voldaren Thrillseeker Voldaren Thrillseeker
+25% Synergy $0.16
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+23% Synergy $0.22
Invading Manticore Invading Manticore
+23% Synergy $0.03
Guardians of Koilos Guardians of Koilos
+23% Synergy $0.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.20
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+20% Synergy $0.27
Thermopod Thermopod
+19% Synergy $0.50
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+18% Synergy $0.12
Ancestral Statue Ancestral Statue
+18% Synergy $0.12
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+15% Synergy $0.24
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+13% Synergy $18.43
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+10% Synergy $1.49
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+10% Synergy $0.03
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+10% Synergy $0.25
Scorched Rusalka Scorched Rusalka
+10% Synergy $0.05
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+9% Synergy $0.64
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+8% Synergy $2.04
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.08
Keldon Overseer Keldon Overseer
+8% Synergy $0.04
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+7% Synergy $7.57
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $0.68
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+6% Synergy $0.06
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+5% Synergy $0.22
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+5% Synergy $0.10
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+4% Synergy $0.36
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+4% Synergy $0.15
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+4% Synergy $0.05
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+4% Synergy $0.14
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+2% Synergy $0.93
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+1% Synergy $32.81
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+1% Synergy $0.96
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
0% Synergy $10.96
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $4.34
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
0% Synergy $0.25
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-1% Synergy $10.94
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
-3% Synergy $0.86
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-3% Synergy $0.70
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
-5% Synergy $0.23
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
-5% Synergy $0.09
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-6% Synergy $5.76

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Grishnákh, Brash Instigator safe.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+37% Synergy $0.59
Improvised Club Improvised Club
+28% Synergy $0.04
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+20% Synergy $0.09
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+11% Synergy $0.10
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.37
Fiery Conclusion Fiery Conclusion
+8% Synergy $0.18
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+7% Synergy $0.07
Betrayer's Bargain Betrayer's Bargain
+7% Synergy $0.04
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+6% Synergy $7.08
Magma Jet Magma Jet
+5% Synergy $0.16
Heartfire Heartfire
+5% Synergy $0.06
Blindblast Blindblast
+5% Synergy $0.09
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+5% Synergy $0.39
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+5% Synergy $0.08
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+5% Synergy $0.49
Caught Red-Handed Caught Red-Handed
+5% Synergy $0.06
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+5% Synergy $0.16
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+4% Synergy $0.34
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+4% Synergy $0.43
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+3% Synergy $0.09
Display of Power Display of Power
+2% Synergy $0.21
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
-1% Synergy $13.13
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $1.40
Shock Shock
-2% Synergy $0.03
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $0.72
Reverberate Reverberate
-5% Synergy $2.31
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $11.77
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-8% Synergy $2.52
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-9% Synergy $1.37
Abrade Abrade
-10% Synergy $0.13
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-12% Synergy $3.20
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-13% Synergy $2.33
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-14% Synergy $7.40
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-15% Synergy $10.47
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-19% Synergy $1.28
Seething Song Seething Song
-19% Synergy $8.04
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-21% Synergy $48.80

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Grishnákh, Brash Instigator's game plan and control the board.

Insurrection Insurrection
+33% Synergy $8.08
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+31% Synergy $0.09
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+28% Synergy $0.97
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+28% Synergy $0.42
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+26% Synergy $15.95
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+23% Synergy $0.05
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+21% Synergy $0.14
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+21% Synergy $5.41
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+15% Synergy $0.17
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+15% Synergy $0.22
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+15% Synergy $0.07
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+14% Synergy $0.12
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+13% Synergy $2.12
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+12% Synergy $10.22
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+12% Synergy $0.09
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.06
Twinflame Twinflame
+11% Synergy $5.23
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+11% Synergy $0.13
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+11% Synergy $0.02
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+10% Synergy $0.63
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+10% Synergy $0.05
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+10% Synergy $0.21
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+10% Synergy $0.23
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+9% Synergy $9.93
Mascot Interception Mascot Interception
+8% Synergy $0.07
Goatnap Goatnap
+7% Synergy $0.04
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+7% Synergy $0.11
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+7% Synergy $0.11
Wrangle Wrangle
+7% Synergy $0.09
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+6% Synergy $0.08
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.26
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+5% Synergy $0.05
Reckless Abandon Reckless Abandon
+5% Synergy $0.25
Seismic Shift Seismic Shift
+5% Synergy $0.04
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.06
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $3.03
Besmirch Besmirch
+4% Synergy $0.44
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+2% Synergy $0.21
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+2% Synergy $0.11
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.12
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.05
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
-1% Synergy $0.17
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.38
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.76
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $5.88
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
-6% Synergy $0.31
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-6% Synergy $0.10
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-8% Synergy $0.16
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-9% Synergy $1.55
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-28% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Umbilicus Umbilicus
+46% Synergy $0.17
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+43% Synergy $1.62
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+43% Synergy $2.11
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+41% Synergy $0.46
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+31% Synergy $1.93
Getaway Car Getaway Car
+31% Synergy $0.08
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+30% Synergy $0.20
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+28% Synergy $1.52
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+22% Synergy $0.30
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+22% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+20% Synergy $51.84
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $42.90
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+16% Synergy $4.44
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+16% Synergy $0.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.19
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+14% Synergy $8.28
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+13% Synergy $2.52
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+13% Synergy $8.13
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+13% Synergy $5.00
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+12% Synergy $3.84
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+11% Synergy $11.18
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+10% Synergy $17.47
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+9% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Vault Phyrexian Vault
+8% Synergy $0.25
Team Pennant Team Pennant
+8% Synergy $0.11
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+7% Synergy $1.55
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+7% Synergy $1.70
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+7% Synergy $0.10
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+6% Synergy $1.26
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+6% Synergy $0.50
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+5% Synergy $0.37
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+5% Synergy $3.40
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $1.63
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+5% Synergy $0.15
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+5% Synergy $0.91
Demonmail Hauberk Demonmail Hauberk
+5% Synergy $0.10
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+4% Synergy $0.19
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $10.45
Goblin Morningstar Goblin Morningstar
+4% Synergy $0.12
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+3% Synergy $0.28
Trading Post Trading Post
+3% Synergy $0.47
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+3% Synergy $4.34
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+3% Synergy $1.36
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.96
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-1% Synergy $36.41
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $3.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Grishnákh, Brash Instigator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+35% Synergy $3.03
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+26% Synergy $6.18
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+23% Synergy $0.31
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+22% Synergy $10.62
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+20% Synergy $0.16
Mirror March Mirror March
+14% Synergy $1.28
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+10% Synergy $0.10
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+10% Synergy $0.08
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+9% Synergy $0.22
The Flux The Flux
+7% Synergy $0.16
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $0.22
Might Makes Right Might Makes Right
+5% Synergy $0.11
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+5% Synergy $0.29
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.26
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+4% Synergy $7.59
Pain for All Pain for All
+4% Synergy $0.49
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+4% Synergy $2.08
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.03
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $1.65
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $4.50
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+2% Synergy $38.78
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.07
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
-1% Synergy $0.16
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
-1% Synergy $0.08
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-2% Synergy $0.44
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-4% Synergy $2.06
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-4% Synergy $0.47
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-4% Synergy $0.67
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-5% Synergy $9.36

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Grishnákh, Brash Instigator to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+26% Synergy $0.94
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+3% Synergy $0.48
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
0% Synergy $1.17
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+40% Synergy $6.10
High Market High Market
+32% Synergy $1.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+14% Synergy $0.23
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.43
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $4.93
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $4.92
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $10.25
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+7% Synergy $1.45
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.23
Keldon Megaliths Keldon Megaliths
+5% Synergy $0.34
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+4% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $6.12
Wasteland Wasteland
+3% Synergy $20.48
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.21
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+2% Synergy $0.45
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+2% Synergy $2.00
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.30
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $1.31
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $14.68
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $16.86
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-2% Synergy $1.24
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-5% Synergy $10.11
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-5% Synergy $0.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $38.24
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $34.91
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-7% Synergy $2.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.17
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+8% Synergy $1.96
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.26
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
+5% Synergy $0.09
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+5% Synergy $0.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.16
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.11
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+2% Synergy $0.35
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $18.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.92
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $25.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.15
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.22
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-7% Synergy $2.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Grishnákh, Brash Instigator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+37% Synergy $0.59
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+21% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.10
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.46
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.05
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.42
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $5.88
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $11.77

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