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Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Price tag $0.09

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 $0.11
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+61% Synergy $0.08
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+61% Synergy $0.06
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+60% Synergy $1.15
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+59% Synergy $0.30
Umbilicus Umbilicus
+56% Synergy $0.13
Swarming of Moria Swarming of Moria
+56% Synergy $0.05
Orcish Siegemaster Orcish Siegemaster
+56% Synergy $0.27
Thud Thud
+53% Synergy $0.36
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+53% Synergy $8.99

Top Cards

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

Honor the God-Pharaoh Honor the God-Pharaoh
+51% Synergy $0.08
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+49% Synergy $3.19
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+49% Synergy $5.57
Fling Fling
+48% Synergy $0.08
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+44% Synergy $0.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+26% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+17% Synergy $0.06
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.34
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $7.78

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $26.15
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $94.69
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $7.91
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-21% Synergy $46.20

Creatures

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

Grim Initiate Grim Initiate
+41% Synergy $0.08
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+38% Synergy $0.16
Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+38% Synergy $3.47
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+37% Synergy $0.29
Voldaren Thrillseeker Voldaren Thrillseeker
+36% Synergy $0.23
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+31% Synergy $7.36
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+31% Synergy $0.82
Scrappy Bruiser Scrappy Bruiser
+31% Synergy $0.06
Dreadhorde Twins Dreadhorde Twins
+31% Synergy $0.08
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+30% Synergy $0.14
Guardians of Koilos Guardians of Koilos
+26% Synergy $0.06
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+24% Synergy $0.23
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+23% Synergy $0.23
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+23% Synergy $0.31
Thermopod Thermopod
+22% Synergy $0.73
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+18% Synergy $23.42
Ancestral Statue Ancestral Statue
+18% Synergy $0.17
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+17% Synergy $0.12
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+15% Synergy $0.64
Invading Manticore Invading Manticore
+13% Synergy $0.04
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+12% Synergy $0.21
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+11% Synergy $0.28
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+11% Synergy $0.16
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+10% Synergy $0.05
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+10% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+9% Synergy $0.19
Duplicant Duplicant
+9% Synergy $0.20
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+9% Synergy $0.75
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+9% Synergy $9.62
Flamerush Rider Flamerush Rider
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+8% Synergy $0.22
Rose Room Treasurer Rose Room Treasurer
+7% Synergy $0.30
Redcap Gutter-Dweller Redcap Gutter-Dweller
+7% Synergy $0.11
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+7% Synergy $1.29
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+6% Synergy $0.58
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+6% Synergy $0.34
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+4% Synergy $6.86
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $2.89
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+3% Synergy $0.29
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+2% Synergy $0.36
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+1% Synergy $0.76
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+1% Synergy $11.87
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
0% Synergy $0.20
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
0% Synergy $0.17
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
0% Synergy $0.66
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
-1% Synergy $0.68
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-3% Synergy $4.04
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
-3% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
-3% Synergy $4.53
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
-6% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+49% Synergy $0.57
Improvised Club Improvised Club
+36% Synergy $0.08
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+25% Synergy $0.05
Fiery Conclusion Fiery Conclusion
+10% Synergy $0.10
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+7% Synergy $0.46
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+7% Synergy $0.34
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+7% Synergy $0.39
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+7% Synergy $0.13
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+6% Synergy $0.28
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+6% Synergy $0.14
Betrayer's Bargain Betrayer's Bargain
+6% Synergy $0.02
Fiery Annihilation Fiery Annihilation
+5% Synergy $0.09
Heartfire Heartfire
+5% Synergy $0.03
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+3% Synergy $8.49
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+3% Synergy $0.27
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+3% Synergy $0.23
Display of Power Display of Power
+2% Synergy $0.22
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+1% Synergy $0.08
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+1% Synergy $0.32
Outnumber Outnumber
+1% Synergy $0.06
Massive Raid Massive Raid
-1% Synergy $0.19
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-3% Synergy $0.53
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.68
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $0.62
Reverberate Reverberate
-6% Synergy $1.93
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-7% Synergy $1.39
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $0.98
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-12% Synergy $2.75
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-14% Synergy $5.39
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-18% Synergy $4.20
Seething Song Seething Song
-21% Synergy $6.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-25% Synergy $0.99

Sorceries

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

Insurrection Insurrection
+38% Synergy $6.51
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+36% Synergy $0.39
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+23% Synergy $0.07
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+22% Synergy $4.47
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+21% Synergy $0.19
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+20% Synergy $0.07
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+17% Synergy $0.06
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+17% Synergy $0.08
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+16% Synergy $1.80
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+15% Synergy $0.12
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+12% Synergy $0.16
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+12% Synergy $0.19
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.09
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+11% Synergy $0.14
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+10% Synergy $0.44
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+10% Synergy $0.13
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+10% Synergy $0.25
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+9% Synergy $0.44
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+9% Synergy $0.08
Twinflame Twinflame
+8% Synergy $5.05
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+8% Synergy $4.41
Lose Calm Lose Calm
+8% Synergy $0.05
Mascot Interception Mascot Interception
+8% Synergy $0.07
Tentative Connection Tentative Connection
+8% Synergy $0.05
Goatnap Goatnap
+7% Synergy $0.04
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+7% Synergy $0.04
Wrangle Wrangle
+7% Synergy $0.17
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+7% Synergy $0.08
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+6% Synergy $1.03
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+6% Synergy $9.35
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+6% Synergy $0.10
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+5% Synergy $0.17
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.18
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+4% Synergy $0.20
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+4% Synergy $0.08
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+2% Synergy $0.31
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+2% Synergy $17.38
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+1% Synergy $0.14
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $1.84
Boltwave Boltwave
0% Synergy $1.99
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
0% Synergy $0.14
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.73
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
-3% Synergy $0.21
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
-4% Synergy $0.26
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-5% Synergy $0.08
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-6% Synergy $0.14
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
-6% Synergy $0.10
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.76
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-30% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+48% Synergy $0.54
Getaway Car Getaway Car
+46% Synergy $0.15
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+46% Synergy $1.53
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+42% Synergy $4.72
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+41% Synergy $2.49
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+38% Synergy $2.21
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+37% Synergy $3.40
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+33% Synergy $0.17
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+27% Synergy $2.29
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+27% Synergy $54.66
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+25% Synergy $41.21
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+23% Synergy $1.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.24
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+20% Synergy $0.18
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+17% Synergy $0.31
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+15% Synergy $5.04
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+14% Synergy $12.75
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+13% Synergy $0.09
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+12% Synergy $20.45
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+11% Synergy $0.51
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+10% Synergy $1.96
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+9% Synergy $0.19
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+9% Synergy $0.13
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $5.37
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+8% Synergy $10.63
Phyrexian Vault Phyrexian Vault
+8% Synergy $0.24
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+7% Synergy $0.32
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+7% Synergy $1.38
Trading Post Trading Post
+6% Synergy $0.38
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.92
Decoction Module Decoction Module
+5% Synergy $0.14
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+5% Synergy $8.14
Captain's Claws Captain's Claws
+5% Synergy $0.27
Synod Sanctum Synod Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.30
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+5% Synergy $3.46
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+5% Synergy $3.37
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+5% Synergy $0.18
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+5% Synergy $0.62
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+5% Synergy $0.59
Goblin Morningstar Goblin Morningstar
+4% Synergy $0.13
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+4% Synergy $0.18
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $11.38
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+3% Synergy $0.29
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+3% Synergy $0.52
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+3% Synergy $4.01
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-1% Synergy $31.55
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-2% Synergy $9.77
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $5.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+48% Synergy $0.22
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+35% Synergy $3.40
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+28% Synergy $0.45
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+23% Synergy $6.83
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+20% Synergy $0.17
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+17% Synergy $19.24
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+13% Synergy $0.05
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+10% Synergy $0.12
The Flux The Flux
+8% Synergy $0.25
Hazoret's Favor Hazoret's Favor
+8% Synergy $0.12
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+6% Synergy $7.33
Industrial Advancement Industrial Advancement
+6% Synergy $1.40
Mirror March Mirror March
+6% Synergy $1.74
Korvold and the Noble Thief Korvold and the Noble Thief
+6% Synergy $0.05
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $0.18
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+5% Synergy $0.25
Might Makes Right Might Makes Right
+5% Synergy $0.20
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+4% Synergy $1.48
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.13
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+3% Synergy $0.25
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $2.85
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
+2% Synergy $0.23
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+2% Synergy $32.04
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.05
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.35
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-1% Synergy $1.97
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-1% Synergy $0.47
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-2% Synergy $5.49
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-2% Synergy $0.55
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-3% Synergy $0.29
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-4% Synergy $1.01
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-6% Synergy $0.80

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+25% Synergy $0.97
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.30
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
-1% Synergy $0.58
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-9% Synergy $3.07

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+38% Synergy $5.95
High Market High Market
+28% Synergy $4.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
+16% Synergy $2.73
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $5.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.46
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $9.47
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+7% Synergy $0.32
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.20
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+4% Synergy $0.94
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $14.84
Wasteland Wasteland
+3% Synergy $21.49
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $7.23
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $0.98
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
0% Synergy $0.16
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.50
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-1% Synergy $0.25
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-1% Synergy $0.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $12.52
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $16.55
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $38.71
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-3% Synergy $0.15
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.21
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
-3% Synergy $1.33
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-4% Synergy $0.55
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-7% Synergy $11.65
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-7% Synergy $1.64
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $34.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.22
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.51
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.19
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+3% Synergy $1.36
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+2% Synergy $0.23
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $0.96
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $15.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $17.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.61
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-3% Synergy $1.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.33
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-5% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.07

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
+49% Synergy $0.57
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+21% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.11
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+6% Synergy $1.03
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.78
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.06
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.50
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.18
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.68
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $9.10

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