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Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Price tag $0.06

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

#3316 Current Rank
#3470 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

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

Foray of Orcs Foray of Orcs
+71% Synergy $0.08
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+66% Synergy $0.07
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+60% Synergy $3.67
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+60% Synergy $0.05
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+60% Synergy $0.32
Swarming of Moria Swarming of Moria
+56% Synergy $0.08
Honor the God-Pharaoh Honor the God-Pharaoh
+56% Synergy $0.10
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+56% Synergy $0.99
Orcish Siegemaster Orcish Siegemaster
+54% Synergy $0.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+51% Synergy $9.12

Top Cards

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

Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+51% Synergy $0.15
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+48% Synergy $4.34
Fling Fling
+48% Synergy $0.07
Grim Initiate Grim Initiate
+48% Synergy $0.03
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+46% Synergy $3.14
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+45% Synergy $3.47
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+8% Synergy $7.68
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $4.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $1.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% 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
+3% Synergy $28.63
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $78.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.95
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $11.61

Creatures

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

Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+42% Synergy $2.15
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+41% Synergy $0.15
Dreadhorde Twins Dreadhorde Twins
+40% Synergy $0.09
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+39% Synergy $0.23
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+38% Synergy $5.57
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+34% Synergy $1.27
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+33% Synergy $0.25
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+31% Synergy $0.23
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+28% Synergy $0.12
Scrappy Bruiser Scrappy Bruiser
+28% Synergy $0.06
Voldaren Thrillseeker Voldaren Thrillseeker
+28% Synergy $0.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+23% Synergy $0.26
Invading Manticore Invading Manticore
+23% Synergy $0.06
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+20% Synergy $0.29
Guardians of Koilos Guardians of Koilos
+20% Synergy $0.09
Thermopod Thermopod
+19% Synergy $0.51
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+17% Synergy $0.27
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+17% Synergy $0.22
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+16% Synergy $21.71
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+15% Synergy $0.11
Ancestral Statue Ancestral Statue
+14% Synergy $0.13
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+11% Synergy $0.27
Yuffie, Materia Hunter Yuffie, Materia Hunter
+10% Synergy $0.21
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+8% Synergy $2.35
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+8% Synergy $1.35
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+8% Synergy $0.04
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+8% Synergy $11.00
Goblin Assault Team Goblin Assault Team
+8% Synergy $0.07
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+7% Synergy $0.48
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+7% Synergy $0.09
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+7% Synergy $1.49
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+7% Synergy $0.39
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+7% Synergy $0.06
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+6% Synergy $7.52
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $0.75
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+5% Synergy $0.11
Duplicant Duplicant
+5% Synergy $0.26
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+3% Synergy $0.81
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+3% Synergy $0.32
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+2% Synergy $0.63
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $3.31
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+1% Synergy $0.70
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
0% Synergy $10.73
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
0% Synergy $29.01
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
-2% Synergy $0.76
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-3% Synergy $3.38
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
-3% Synergy $0.23
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
-3% Synergy $11.33
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-3% Synergy $0.70
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
-4% Synergy $0.94

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+41% Synergy $0.45
Improvised Club Improvised Club
+28% Synergy $0.06
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+17% Synergy $0.09
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+10% Synergy $0.12
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+10% Synergy $0.08
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+9% Synergy $9.52
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+9% Synergy $0.27
Caught Red-Handed Caught Red-Handed
+6% Synergy $0.04
Fiery Conclusion Fiery Conclusion
+6% Synergy $0.16
Magma Jet Magma Jet
+5% Synergy $0.11
Blindblast Blindblast
+5% Synergy $0.09
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+5% Synergy $0.33
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+5% Synergy $0.39
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+5% Synergy $0.13
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+5% Synergy $0.50
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+4% Synergy $0.12
Display of Power Display of Power
+3% Synergy $0.25
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.18
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
-1% Synergy $10.65
Big Score Big Score
-2% Synergy $0.69
Shock Shock
-2% Synergy $0.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $11.42
Reverberate Reverberate
-5% Synergy $1.87
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.12
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-8% Synergy $1.33
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
-9% Synergy $1.30
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-12% Synergy $4.21
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-17% Synergy $1.01
Seething Song Seething Song
-18% Synergy $6.37
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-20% Synergy $52.81

Sorceries

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

Thud Thud
+45% Synergy $0.29
Insurrection Insurrection
+37% Synergy $6.47
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+30% Synergy $14.90
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+28% Synergy $0.41
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+28% Synergy $0.07
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+23% Synergy $0.07
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+21% Synergy $0.23
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+21% Synergy $2.64
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+20% Synergy $0.87
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+15% Synergy $0.23
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+14% Synergy $0.20
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+13% Synergy $0.09
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+12% Synergy $0.16
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+11% Synergy $9.35
Hijack Hijack
+11% Synergy $0.03
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+11% Synergy $0.09
Twinflame Twinflame
+10% Synergy $5.39
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+10% Synergy $0.04
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+10% Synergy $0.12
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+9% Synergy $0.51
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+8% Synergy $3.26
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+8% Synergy $0.03
Mascot Interception Mascot Interception
+8% Synergy $0.05
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+8% Synergy $0.21
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+8% Synergy $0.23
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+8% Synergy $0.10
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+7% Synergy $13.23
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $2.51
Demolish Demolish
+5% Synergy $0.06
Hate Mirage Hate Mirage
+5% Synergy $0.12
Wrangle Wrangle
+5% Synergy $0.12
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+5% Synergy $0.20
Quarrel's End Quarrel's End
+5% Synergy $0.06
Portent of Betrayal Portent of Betrayal
+5% Synergy $0.03
Goatnap Goatnap
+5% Synergy $0.03
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+3% Synergy $0.17
Fireball Fireball
+3% Synergy $0.10
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.93
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+2% Synergy $0.13
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+2% Synergy $0.18
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
0% Synergy $0.49
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.47
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
-1% Synergy $0.18
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-2% Synergy $2.85
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.02
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
-6% Synergy $0.26
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-6% Synergy $0.08
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.86
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-8% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-28% Synergy $0.23

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 $1.56
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+42% Synergy $2.13
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+40% Synergy $0.39
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+35% Synergy $3.93
Getaway Car Getaway Car
+34% Synergy $0.12
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+31% Synergy $0.19
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+28% Synergy $1.43
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+23% Synergy $59.53
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+19% Synergy $43.91
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+16% Synergy $9.98
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+16% Synergy $0.16
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+16% Synergy $0.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.21
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+15% Synergy $2.26
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+12% Synergy $7.63
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+11% Synergy $6.23
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+11% Synergy $17.29
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+11% Synergy $3.75
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+11% Synergy $5.14
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+10% Synergy $10.93
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+10% Synergy $0.16
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+9% Synergy $0.10
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+7% Synergy $0.47
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+7% Synergy $0.51
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+7% Synergy $1.61
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+6% Synergy $3.30
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+6% Synergy $0.81
Team Pennant Team Pennant
+6% Synergy $0.10
Phyrexian Vault Phyrexian Vault
+6% Synergy $0.25
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+5% Synergy $0.41
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+5% Synergy $0.10
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+5% Synergy $11.90
Goblin Morningstar Goblin Morningstar
+5% Synergy $0.12
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $2.26
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+4% Synergy $4.12
Trading Post Trading Post
+4% Synergy $0.47
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $1.06
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+3% Synergy $1.97
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-1% Synergy $36.97
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $3.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+36% Synergy $3.57
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+26% Synergy $6.40
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+22% Synergy $0.32
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+22% Synergy $12.50
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+14% Synergy $0.18
Mirror March Mirror March
+10% Synergy $1.60
Pain for All Pain for All
+9% Synergy $0.62
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+8% Synergy $0.11
The Flux The Flux
+8% Synergy $0.21
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+8% Synergy $0.04
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+7% Synergy $0.30
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $0.19
Might Makes Right Might Makes Right
+6% Synergy $0.12
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+5% Synergy $0.24
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+5% Synergy $6.82
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+5% Synergy $0.26
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+3% Synergy $1.76
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+3% Synergy $37.37
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.08
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+1% Synergy $4.09
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
0% Synergy $0.13
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
0% Synergy $0.09
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-3% Synergy $0.77
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-3% Synergy $3.04
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-3% Synergy $0.34
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-4% Synergy $9.50

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+22% Synergy $1.29
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+4% Synergy $0.50
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
0% Synergy $0.75
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+45% Synergy $5.90
High Market High Market
+33% Synergy $1.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+32% Synergy $0.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+14% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.95
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $3.03
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.39
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $11.40
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+8% Synergy $1.72
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $0.66
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+5% Synergy $0.29
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $21.23
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $9.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.39
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+3% Synergy $1.96
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.21
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $18.47
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+1% Synergy $17.39
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $1.00
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $12.99
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-2% Synergy $0.32
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $8.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $39.21
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-5% Synergy $0.17
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-6% Synergy $3.27
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $35.36
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.13
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $1.22
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.22
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $16.72
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.05
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $23.37
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-7% Synergy $2.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.46

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
+41% Synergy $0.45
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+21% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.05
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.02
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.93
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.52
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.02
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-5% Synergy $11.42

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