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Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Price tag $0.16

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

#4152 Current Rank
#3248 Last Week
#3579 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
+19% Synergy $0.41
Sourbread Auntie Sourbread Auntie
+19% Synergy $0.18
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $17.77

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 $0.17
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+65% Synergy $0.14
Swarming of Moria Swarming of Moria
+60% Synergy $0.12
Honor the God-Pharaoh Honor the God-Pharaoh
+56% Synergy $0.12
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+56% Synergy $0.70
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+55% Synergy $0.12
Orcish Siegemaster Orcish Siegemaster
+55% Synergy $0.35
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+53% Synergy $1.44
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+52% Synergy $0.29
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+50% Synergy $5.43

Top Cards

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

Fling Fling
+46% Synergy $0.05
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+43% Synergy $7.04
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+43% Synergy $4.32
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+42% Synergy $14.35
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+41% Synergy $3.39
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+13% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.56
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $11.96
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.74

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $43.27
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $106.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $111.70
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $13.71

Creatures

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

Grim Initiate Grim Initiate
+45% Synergy $0.07
Dreadhorde Twins Dreadhorde Twins
+40% Synergy $0.12
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+37% Synergy $0.36
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+37% Synergy $0.34
Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+37% Synergy $1.37
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+36% Synergy $0.20
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+35% Synergy $1.24
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+33% Synergy $7.36
Scrappy Bruiser Scrappy Bruiser
+27% Synergy $0.07
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+26% Synergy $0.29
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+24% Synergy $0.20
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+22% Synergy $0.23
Invading Manticore Invading Manticore
+22% Synergy $0.04
Voldaren Thrillseeker Voldaren Thrillseeker
+22% Synergy $0.18
Thermopod Thermopod
+21% Synergy $0.44
Guardians of Koilos Guardians of Koilos
+20% Synergy $0.07
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+20% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.30
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+18% Synergy $0.30
Ancestral Statue Ancestral Statue
+15% Synergy $0.12
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+14% Synergy $1.58
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+13% Synergy $24.07
Mirror-Style Master Mirror-Style Master
+12% Synergy $0.32
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+10% Synergy $0.17
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+10% Synergy $1.75
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+10% Synergy $0.12
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+10% Synergy $0.35
Goblin Assailant Goblin Assailant
+10% Synergy $0.03
Scorched Rusalka Scorched Rusalka
+10% Synergy $0.05
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+9% Synergy $0.39
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+8% Synergy $0.92
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.24
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+7% Synergy $8.33
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $0.93
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+7% Synergy $0.21
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+4% Synergy $1.47
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+4% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+4% Synergy $0.22
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+3% Synergy $0.71
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+3% Synergy $0.28
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+1% Synergy $2.36
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $5.46
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+1% Synergy $0.17
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
0% Synergy $0.92
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
0% Synergy $0.23
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
0% Synergy $13.51
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-1% Synergy $13.71
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
-2% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
-3% Synergy $8.63
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-5% Synergy $8.40

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+36% Synergy $0.57
Improvised Club Improvised Club
+30% Synergy $0.11
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+20% Synergy $0.11
Firebending Lesson Firebending Lesson
+11% Synergy $0.22
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+9% Synergy $0.43
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+9% Synergy $0.90
Fiery Conclusion Fiery Conclusion
+7% Synergy $0.24
Blindblast Blindblast
+7% Synergy $0.26
Betrayer's Bargain Betrayer's Bargain
+6% Synergy $0.09
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $10.47
Display of Power Display of Power
+5% Synergy $0.30
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+5% Synergy $0.18
Rush the Room Rush the Room
+5% Synergy $0.07
Magma Jet Magma Jet
+5% Synergy $0.16
Heartfire Heartfire
+5% Synergy $0.12
Caught Red-Handed Caught Red-Handed
+5% Synergy $0.05
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+5% Synergy $0.50
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+5% Synergy $0.07
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+5% Synergy $0.34
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+5% Synergy $0.14
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+4% Synergy $0.36
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+3% Synergy $0.27
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+2% Synergy $17.76
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+2% Synergy $0.25
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+1% Synergy $0.28
Massive Raid Massive Raid
-1% Synergy $0.29
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $1.37
Shock Shock
-2% Synergy $0.18
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $13.37
Reverberate Reverberate
-5% Synergy $2.86
Big Score Big Score
-7% Synergy $0.99
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $3.74
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-11% Synergy $10.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $12.01
Abrade Abrade
-13% Synergy $0.15
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-13% Synergy $2.45
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-19% Synergy $2.95
Seething Song Seething Song
-20% Synergy $12.99
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-22% Synergy $66.45

Sorceries

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

Thud Thud
+44% Synergy $0.47
Insurrection Insurrection
+32% Synergy $7.82
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+28% Synergy $0.16
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+25% Synergy $0.42
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+24% Synergy $0.73
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+23% Synergy $15.60
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+22% Synergy $0.11
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+21% Synergy $0.21
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+18% Synergy $4.84
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+15% Synergy $0.29
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+14% Synergy $0.24
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+12% Synergy $9.70
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+12% Synergy $0.18
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+12% Synergy $0.12
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+12% Synergy $0.37
Twinflame Twinflame
+11% Synergy $6.93
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+11% Synergy $0.14
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+11% Synergy $0.26
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+11% Synergy $0.15
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+10% Synergy $0.62
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+10% Synergy $0.07
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+10% Synergy $0.30
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+9% Synergy $1.53
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+9% Synergy $0.13
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+8% Synergy $10.66
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+8% Synergy $0.26
Goatnap Goatnap
+7% Synergy $0.12
Demolish Demolish
+7% Synergy $0.05
Wrangle Wrangle
+7% Synergy $0.13
Fire of Orthanc Fire of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $0.08
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+7% Synergy $0.32
Mascot Interception Mascot Interception
+7% Synergy $0.07
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+7% Synergy $0.26
Systems Override Systems Override
+6% Synergy $0.12
Electro's Bolt Electro's Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.10
Agate Assault Agate Assault
+5% Synergy $0.09
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+5% Synergy $0.19
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+5% Synergy $0.15
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $3.59
Suplex Suplex
+3% Synergy $0.23
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+2% Synergy $0.21
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.10
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.44
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
-1% Synergy $0.51
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
-3% Synergy $0.10
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-6% Synergy $0.25
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-12% Synergy $1.69
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-31% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Umbilicus Umbilicus
+45% Synergy $0.23
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+45% Synergy $1.89
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+42% Synergy $2.90
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+37% Synergy $0.65
Getaway Car Getaway Car
+30% Synergy $0.21
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+28% Synergy $3.27
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+28% Synergy $2.51
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+27% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $49.29
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+21% Synergy $0.40
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+19% Synergy $0.22
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+18% Synergy $5.71
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+18% Synergy $10.91
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $59.49
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+14% Synergy $0.28
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+13% Synergy $9.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.28
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+12% Synergy $3.93
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+12% Synergy $4.62
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+11% Synergy $2.32
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+11% Synergy $11.08
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+9% Synergy $0.29
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $19.79
Team Pennant Team Pennant
+7% Synergy $0.12
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+7% Synergy $0.27
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+7% Synergy $2.43
Goblin Morningstar Goblin Morningstar
+7% Synergy $0.17
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+6% Synergy $0.92
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+6% Synergy $7.71
Ent-Draught Basin Ent-Draught Basin
+5% Synergy $0.10
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+5% Synergy $1.00
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+5% Synergy $0.39
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+5% Synergy $3.33
Phyrexian Vault Phyrexian Vault
+5% Synergy $0.18
Demonmail Hauberk Demonmail Hauberk
+5% Synergy $0.12
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+4% Synergy $1.44
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+4% Synergy $0.30
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+4% Synergy $15.31
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+3% Synergy $0.38
Trading Post Trading Post
+3% Synergy $0.40
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+3% Synergy $5.70
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+3% Synergy $0.55
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $1.31
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.61
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $39.36
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $8.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $4.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+32% Synergy $3.23
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+22% Synergy $0.35
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+21% Synergy $8.12
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+20% Synergy $15.67
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+17% Synergy $0.15
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+12% Synergy $0.20
Mirror March Mirror March
+11% Synergy $1.40
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+9% Synergy $0.23
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+8% Synergy $0.29
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+6% Synergy $3.77
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $0.29
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+5% Synergy $1.88
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+5% Synergy $0.36
Might Makes Right Might Makes Right
+5% Synergy $0.10
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.25
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+4% Synergy $7.35
The Flux The Flux
+4% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+4% Synergy $0.24
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.09
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $8.17
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+2% Synergy $7.68
Pain for All Pain for All
+2% Synergy $0.73
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+2% Synergy $51.77
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.24
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+1% Synergy $0.48
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-1% Synergy $1.29
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
-1% Synergy $0.24
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
-1% Synergy $0.23
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-4% Synergy $0.88
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-5% Synergy $13.78
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-5% Synergy $1.09

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+23% Synergy $1.03
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+3% Synergy $0.49
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
0% Synergy $1.39
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+37% Synergy $7.79
High Market High Market
+28% Synergy $1.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $0.39
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $5.44
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.44
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $13.10
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+9% Synergy $1.73
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $9.15
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+5% Synergy $0.22
Keldon Megaliths Keldon Megaliths
+5% Synergy $0.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.30
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+4% Synergy $0.34
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $1.13
Wasteland Wasteland
+3% Synergy $21.87
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.29
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+2% Synergy $0.30
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+1% Synergy $1.78
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy $2.31
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.06
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.89
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-1% Synergy $0.24
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-2% Synergy $0.21
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-2% Synergy $17.93
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-3% Synergy $15.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $37.08
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-5% Synergy $0.30
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-6% Synergy $11.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.70
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $43.73
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-7% Synergy $1.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.30
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+7% Synergy $1.64
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.30
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+6% Synergy $0.34
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
+5% Synergy $0.17
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+5% Synergy $0.29
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+5% Synergy $0.41
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.62
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.37
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+2% Synergy $2.61
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $20.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.37
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $34.62
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.55
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-9% Synergy $3.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.01

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
+36% Synergy $0.57
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+21% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.60
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.19
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $13.37
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $7.93

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