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Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Price tag $0.09

Legendary CreatureGoblin Soldier

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3748 Current Rank
#3412 Last Week
#3493 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Grishnákh, Brash Instigator.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Grishnákh, Brash Instigator decks.

Village Pillagers Village Pillagers
+33% Synergy $0.84
Sourbread Auntie Sourbread Auntie
+33% Synergy $0.18
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+18% Synergy $16.81

High Synergy Cards

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

Foray of Orcs Foray of Orcs
+73% Synergy $0.09
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+66% Synergy $0.08
Swarming of Moria Swarming of Moria
+61% Synergy $0.07
Honor the God-Pharaoh Honor the God-Pharaoh
+57% Synergy $0.05
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+57% Synergy $0.37
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+56% Synergy $0.04
Orcish Siegemaster Orcish Siegemaster
+56% Synergy $0.32
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+55% Synergy $1.20
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+53% Synergy $0.19
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+51% Synergy $5.21

Top Cards

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+47% Synergy $4.83
Grim Initiate Grim Initiate
+46% Synergy $0.06
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+45% Synergy $6.13
Fling Fling
+45% Synergy $0.06
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+43% Synergy $12.30
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+42% Synergy $2.77
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+14% Synergy $0.12
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.32
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.47
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $42.23
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $10.73

Creatures

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

Dreadhorde Twins Dreadhorde Twins
+39% Synergy $0.12
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+38% Synergy $0.28
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+38% Synergy $0.20
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+37% Synergy $0.16
Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+36% Synergy $1.44
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+34% Synergy $6.82
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+34% Synergy $1.45
Scrappy Bruiser Scrappy Bruiser
+28% Synergy $0.06
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+26% Synergy $0.16
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+25% Synergy $0.24
Voldaren Thrillseeker Voldaren Thrillseeker
+24% Synergy $0.19
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+22% Synergy $0.22
Guardians of Koilos Guardians of Koilos
+22% Synergy $0.10
Invading Manticore Invading Manticore
+22% Synergy $0.04
Thermopod Thermopod
+21% Synergy $0.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.23
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+19% Synergy $0.28
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+18% Synergy $0.15
Ancestral Statue Ancestral Statue
+17% Synergy $0.15
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+14% Synergy $21.20
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+14% Synergy $0.31
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+13% Synergy $0.81
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+10% Synergy $0.81
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+10% Synergy $0.08
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+10% Synergy $1.58
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+10% Synergy $0.05
Scorched Rusalka Scorched Rusalka
+10% Synergy $0.04
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+9% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Assailant Goblin Assailant
+9% Synergy $0.05
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+7% Synergy $7.80
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+7% Synergy $0.08
Conquering Manticore Conquering Manticore
+7% Synergy $0.24
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+6% Synergy $0.35
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $0.82
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+4% Synergy $1.18
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+3% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+3% Synergy $0.74
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+3% Synergy $0.29
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+3% Synergy $0.27
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+1% Synergy $1.68
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+1% Synergy $0.13
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
0% Synergy $0.16
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $4.94
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
-1% Synergy $0.91
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
-1% Synergy $11.65
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-1% Synergy $11.09
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
-2% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
-3% Synergy $8.18
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-5% Synergy $7.32

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+35% Synergy $0.54
Improvised Club Improvised Club
+28% Synergy $0.05
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+19% Synergy $0.11
Firebending Lesson Firebending Lesson
+13% Synergy $0.11
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+9% Synergy $0.45
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+8% Synergy $0.65
Fiery Conclusion Fiery Conclusion
+7% Synergy $0.18
Blindblast Blindblast
+7% Synergy $0.11
Betrayer's Bargain Betrayer's Bargain
+6% Synergy $0.04
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $8.67
Display of Power Display of Power
+5% Synergy $0.28
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+5% Synergy $0.06
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+3% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+2% Synergy $0.11
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+1% Synergy $14.12
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $1.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.47
Reverberate Reverberate
-5% Synergy $2.59
Big Score Big Score
-7% Synergy $0.86
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $3.78
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-11% Synergy $7.66
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $12.12
Abrade Abrade
-14% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-20% Synergy $1.76
Seething Song Seething Song
-20% Synergy $9.71

Sorceries

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

Thud Thud
+43% Synergy $0.42
Insurrection Insurrection
+33% Synergy $8.06
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+30% Synergy $0.10
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+27% Synergy $0.43
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+25% Synergy $1.19
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+24% Synergy $0.08
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+22% Synergy $14.75
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+20% Synergy $0.17
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+18% Synergy $3.60
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+14% Synergy $0.15
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+14% Synergy $0.08
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+12% Synergy $0.15
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+12% Synergy $0.27
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+12% Synergy $0.11
Twinflame Twinflame
+11% Synergy $6.15
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+11% Synergy $10.00
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+11% Synergy $0.05
Hijack Hijack
+11% Synergy $0.07
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+11% Synergy $0.14
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+10% Synergy $0.72
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+10% Synergy $0.06
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+9% Synergy $1.89
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+9% Synergy $0.27
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+9% Synergy $0.12
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+8% Synergy $9.19
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+8% Synergy $0.11
Demolish Demolish
+7% Synergy $0.05
Fire of Orthanc Fire of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $0.05
Goatnap Goatnap
+7% Synergy $0.13
Wrangle Wrangle
+7% Synergy $0.11
Mascot Interception Mascot Interception
+7% Synergy $0.09
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+7% Synergy $0.11
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+7% Synergy $0.15
Electro's Bolt Electro's Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.04
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.27
Agate Assault Agate Assault
+5% Synergy $0.05
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+5% Synergy $0.13
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+5% Synergy $0.08
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+5% Synergy $0.09
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $3.63
Suplex Suplex
+2% Synergy $0.11
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+2% Synergy $0.22
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.13
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.07
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.41
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
-3% Synergy $0.12
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-6% Synergy $0.21
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-13% Synergy $1.58
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-32% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Umbilicus Umbilicus
+46% Synergy $0.17
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+44% Synergy $1.84
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+43% Synergy $2.44
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+39% Synergy $0.69
Getaway Car Getaway Car
+32% Synergy $0.10
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+30% Synergy $2.14
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+30% Synergy $2.31
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+28% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+21% Synergy $50.76
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+21% Synergy $0.18
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+20% Synergy $0.22
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+18% Synergy $2.88
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+18% Synergy $11.62
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+16% Synergy $50.14
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+15% Synergy $4.68
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.23
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+14% Synergy $0.07
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+13% Synergy $2.18
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+13% Synergy $9.37
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+12% Synergy $4.25
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+11% Synergy $11.15
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+9% Synergy $0.15
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $18.25
Team Pennant Team Pennant
+7% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Morningstar Goblin Morningstar
+7% Synergy $0.13
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+7% Synergy $2.01
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+7% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Vault Phyrexian Vault
+7% Synergy $0.25
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+6% Synergy $1.10
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+6% Synergy $3.85
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+4% Synergy $1.16
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $41.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $4.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+33% Synergy $3.56
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+24% Synergy $0.32
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+22% Synergy $10.84
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+21% Synergy $8.79
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+19% Synergy $0.15
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+12% Synergy $0.05
Mirror March Mirror March
+10% Synergy $1.28
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+9% Synergy $0.10
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+8% Synergy $0.20
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+7% Synergy $1.86
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+6% Synergy $2.62
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $0.20
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.27
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+3% Synergy $7.13
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $6.84
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+2% Synergy $9.96
Pain for All Pain for All
+2% Synergy $0.65
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
0% Synergy $0.44
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-1% Synergy $0.64

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+23% Synergy $1.63
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
+38% Synergy $7.65
High Market High Market
+31% Synergy $1.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.28
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $5.66
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.59
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $11.66
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+9% Synergy $1.64
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $5.27
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+5% Synergy $0.15
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $1.41
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
0% Synergy $1.71
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-2% Synergy $0.13
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-3% Synergy $15.29
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $35.94
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-6% Synergy $10.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $45.08

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.23
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $1.94
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.23
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+6% Synergy $0.19
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
+5% Synergy $0.09
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.28
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+2% Synergy $0.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.32
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $31.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.04

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
+35% Synergy $0.54
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+20% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.16
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.49
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.13
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.47

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