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Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Price tag $0.07

Legendary CreatureGoblin Soldier

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

High Synergy Cards

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

Foray of Orcs Foray of Orcs
+69% Synergy $0.05
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+62% Synergy $0.07
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+62% Synergy $0.06
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+59% Synergy $0.32
Swarming of Moria Swarming of Moria
+56% Synergy $0.06
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+55% Synergy $1.11
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+54% Synergy $4.59
Orcish Siegemaster Orcish Siegemaster
+53% Synergy $0.24
Honor the God-Pharaoh Honor the God-Pharaoh
+53% Synergy $0.10
Umbilicus Umbilicus
+50% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Fling Fling
+49% Synergy $0.06
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+47% Synergy $8.10
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+46% Synergy $0.18
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+46% Synergy $0.20
Thud Thud
+46% Synergy $0.29
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+43% Synergy $3.58
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+42% Synergy $2.83
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $7.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $25.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $95.44
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $10.63
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-20% Synergy $50.95

Creatures

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

Grim Initiate Grim Initiate
+44% Synergy $0.05
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+37% Synergy $0.19
Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+37% Synergy $2.90
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+35% Synergy $6.19
Dreadhorde Twins Dreadhorde Twins
+34% Synergy $0.08
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+31% Synergy $0.30
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+31% Synergy $1.12
Voldaren Thrillseeker Voldaren Thrillseeker
+31% Synergy $0.25
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+28% Synergy $0.28
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+28% Synergy $0.15
Scrappy Bruiser Scrappy Bruiser
+28% Synergy $0.06
Guardians of Koilos Guardians of Koilos
+25% Synergy $0.08
Ancestral Statue Ancestral Statue
+22% Synergy $0.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.25
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+19% Synergy $0.27
Thermopod Thermopod
+17% Synergy $0.67
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+16% Synergy $0.25
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+15% Synergy $21.82
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+15% Synergy $0.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.09
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+13% Synergy $0.14
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+12% Synergy $0.30
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+12% Synergy $0.07
Invading Manticore Invading Manticore
+12% Synergy $0.05
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+9% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+9% Synergy $0.15
Dreamshaper Shaman Dreamshaper Shaman
+9% Synergy $0.07
Goblin Assault Team Goblin Assault Team
+9% Synergy $0.08
Goblin Smuggler Goblin Smuggler
+9% Synergy $0.14
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+8% Synergy $0.31
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+8% Synergy $0.12
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+8% Synergy $9.89
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+7% Synergy $0.03
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+6% Synergy $0.21
Duplicant Duplicant
+6% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+5% Synergy $7.59
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+5% Synergy $0.44
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+2% Synergy $0.15
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+2% Synergy $0.24
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+2% Synergy $0.65
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
0% Synergy $0.18
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
0% Synergy $0.79
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
-1% Synergy $0.64
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-1% Synergy $3.35
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
-1% Synergy $6.60
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
-2% Synergy $0.29
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-3% Synergy $0.71
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-4% Synergy $3.56
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
-4% Synergy $4.40
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
-6% Synergy $0.15

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+46% Synergy $0.49
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+32% Synergy $0.10
Improvised Club Improvised Club
+31% Synergy $0.06
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+18% Synergy $0.07
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.08
Caught Red-Handed Caught Red-Handed
+6% Synergy $0.02
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+6% Synergy $0.37
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+6% Synergy $0.11
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+6% Synergy $0.48
Fiery Conclusion Fiery Conclusion
+6% Synergy $0.10
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $9.06
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+5% Synergy $0.34
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+5% Synergy $0.13
Fiery Annihilation Fiery Annihilation
+5% Synergy $0.17
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+5% Synergy $0.37
Betrayer's Bargain Betrayer's Bargain
+5% Synergy $0.03
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+4% Synergy $0.10
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+2% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+1% Synergy $0.05
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
0% Synergy $1.05
Bulk Up Bulk Up
0% Synergy $0.26
Shock Shock
-1% Synergy $0.72
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.04
Reverberate Reverberate
-4% Synergy $2.03
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.70
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-8% Synergy $1.38
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-10% Synergy $1.00
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-11% Synergy $3.54
Seething Song Seething Song
-20% Synergy $5.85
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-20% Synergy $4.99
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-22% Synergy $1.06

Sorceries

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

Insurrection Insurrection
+34% Synergy $7.10
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+28% Synergy $0.06
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+28% Synergy $0.37
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+27% Synergy $10.45
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.17
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+22% Synergy $0.05
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+18% Synergy $0.04
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+17% Synergy $1.05
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+16% Synergy $0.17
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+15% Synergy $0.15
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+12% Synergy $0.14
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+12% Synergy $0.23
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.07
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+11% Synergy $0.04
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+11% Synergy $0.17
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+10% Synergy $0.44
Twinflame Twinflame
+9% Synergy $5.70
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+9% Synergy $0.28
Mascot Interception Mascot Interception
+9% Synergy $0.06
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+9% Synergy $0.04
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+9% Synergy $0.10
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+9% Synergy $0.05
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+8% Synergy $4.02
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+8% Synergy $0.64
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+6% Synergy $9.88
Goatnap Goatnap
+6% Synergy $0.04
Portent of Betrayal Portent of Betrayal
+6% Synergy $0.03
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+6% Synergy $0.15
Incinerating Blast Incinerating Blast
+6% Synergy $0.04
Wrangle Wrangle
+6% Synergy $0.13
Lose Calm Lose Calm
+6% Synergy $0.05
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.00
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+4% Synergy $0.10
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $3.74
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+3% Synergy $0.19
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+2% Synergy $16.70
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+2% Synergy $0.17
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+1% Synergy $0.10
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
0% Synergy $0.13
Boltwave Boltwave
0% Synergy $2.26
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.30
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $0.93
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.46
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.05
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.59
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
-5% Synergy $0.26
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
-7% Synergy $0.10
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.99
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-30% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+43% Synergy $0.57
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+41% Synergy $1.57
Getaway Car Getaway Car
+41% Synergy $0.16
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+40% Synergy $5.37
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+40% Synergy $2.23
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+34% Synergy $0.18
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+32% Synergy $3.67
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+25% Synergy $57.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.26
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+21% Synergy $1.64
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+21% Synergy $44.45
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+18% Synergy $0.25
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+17% Synergy $1.88
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+15% Synergy $0.20
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+12% Synergy $12.57
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+12% Synergy $19.04
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+12% Synergy $5.02
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+12% Synergy $0.14
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+11% Synergy $7.33
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+11% Synergy $10.68
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+11% Synergy $0.47
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+11% Synergy $0.19
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+9% Synergy $0.36
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+9% Synergy $0.18
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+8% Synergy $1.54
Goblin Morningstar Goblin Morningstar
+6% Synergy $0.10
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+6% Synergy $8.21
Synod Sanctum Synod Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.24
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+6% Synergy $0.74
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+6% Synergy $2.07
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+6% Synergy $3.23
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+6% Synergy $3.61
Phyrexian Vault Phyrexian Vault
+6% Synergy $0.25
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+5% Synergy $12.24
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+5% Synergy $0.54
Tangle Tumbler Tangle Tumbler
+5% Synergy $0.06
Trading Post Trading Post
+4% Synergy $0.46
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+4% Synergy $0.25
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+4% Synergy $4.07
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $4.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+31% Synergy $3.70
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+26% Synergy $6.01
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+25% Synergy $0.34
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+17% Synergy $15.17
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+15% Synergy $0.17
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+12% Synergy $0.07
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+9% Synergy $0.11
The Flux The Flux
+9% Synergy $0.19
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+7% Synergy $0.21
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+6% Synergy $6.63
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+6% Synergy $0.24
Korvold and the Noble Thief Korvold and the Noble Thief
+6% Synergy $0.08
Might Makes Right Might Makes Right
+6% Synergy $0.17
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Mirror March Mirror March
+4% Synergy $1.83
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+4% Synergy $0.89
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+3% Synergy $0.26
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+3% Synergy $0.07
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+3% Synergy $36.15
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+1% Synergy $3.83
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
0% Synergy $9.60
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
0% Synergy $0.12
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-1% Synergy $1.72
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-2% Synergy $0.74
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-3% Synergy $0.42
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-3% Synergy $4.41
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-5% Synergy $0.73

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+23% Synergy $1.22
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
0% Synergy $0.54
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+40% Synergy $6.29
High Market High Market
+30% Synergy $1.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $2.85
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.35
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+9% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.76
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+5% Synergy $10.32
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $9.12
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.22
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $20.31
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+3% Synergy $1.38
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $18.89
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.18
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+1% Synergy $0.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.15
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+1% Synergy $0.49
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
0% Synergy $15.66
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
0% Synergy $1.16
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
0% Synergy $12.75
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-4% Synergy $0.31
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-5% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $41.89
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.00
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-6% Synergy $2.92
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-7% Synergy $9.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $35.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.21
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.24
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+3% Synergy $1.28
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $16.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.52
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+1% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $20.12
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-3% Synergy $1.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.15
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.24

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
+46% Synergy $0.49
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+5% Synergy $1.00
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $2.27
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.15
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.55
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.04
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.59

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