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Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureGoblin Soldier

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3551 Current Rank
#3239 Last Week
#3652 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.

Jennika's Technique Jennika's Technique
+20% Synergy $0.18
Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
+15% Synergy $1.39
Raphael's Technique Raphael's Technique
+6% Synergy $0.45

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 $0.24
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+65% Synergy $0.22
Swarming of Moria Swarming of Moria
+56% Synergy $0.15
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+56% Synergy $0.58
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+55% Synergy $0.13
Honor the God-Pharaoh Honor the God-Pharaoh
+55% Synergy $0.20
Orcish Siegemaster Orcish Siegemaster
+52% Synergy $0.33
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+52% Synergy $0.32
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+51% Synergy $1.66
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+48% Synergy $5.40

Top Cards

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

Dreadhorde Twins Dreadhorde Twins
+45% Synergy $0.14
Fling Fling
+44% Synergy $0.26
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+43% Synergy $7.62
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+41% Synergy $4.19
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+37% Synergy $3.80
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+28% Synergy $2.91
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+22% Synergy $6.30
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $11.16
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $0.66

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $41.65
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $15.10
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $99.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $122.46

Creatures

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

Grim Initiate Grim Initiate
+40% Synergy $0.17
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+35% Synergy $0.36
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+32% Synergy $0.34
Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+32% Synergy $1.40
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+31% Synergy $0.33
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+31% Synergy $0.33
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+30% Synergy $7.80
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+30% Synergy $1.65
Invading Manticore Invading Manticore
+25% Synergy $0.05
Thermopod Thermopod
+24% Synergy $0.61
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+23% Synergy $0.29
Scrappy Bruiser Scrappy Bruiser
+22% Synergy $0.11
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+18% Synergy $0.27
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+17% Synergy $0.21
Guardians of Koilos Guardians of Koilos
+15% Synergy $0.06
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+15% Synergy $0.31
Voldaren Thrillseeker Voldaren Thrillseeker
+15% Synergy $0.16
Ancestral Statue Ancestral Statue
+15% Synergy $0.18
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+14% Synergy $1.03
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+14% Synergy $2.82
Sourbread Auntie Sourbread Auntie
+12% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.31
Village Pillagers Village Pillagers
+11% Synergy $0.41
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+10% Synergy $0.25
Conquering Manticore Conquering Manticore
+10% Synergy $0.24
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+10% Synergy $0.15
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+10% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Assailant Goblin Assailant
+10% Synergy $0.03
Scorched Rusalka Scorched Rusalka
+10% Synergy $0.13
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+9% Synergy $0.33
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+8% Synergy $26.23
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+7% Synergy $9.17
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $1.22
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+7% Synergy $0.25
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+4% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+3% Synergy $0.84
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+3% Synergy $0.28
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+3% Synergy $1.04
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+2% Synergy $0.29
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+1% Synergy $0.64
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $5.51
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+1% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
0% Synergy $1.37
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
0% Synergy $0.30
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
0% Synergy $13.55
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-1% Synergy $14.78
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
-2% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
-3% Synergy $8.80
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-5% Synergy $5.91
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-8% Synergy $16.89

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+31% Synergy $0.51
Improvised Club Improvised Club
+25% Synergy $0.13
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+12% Synergy $0.14
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+11% Synergy $9.73
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+11% Synergy $0.51
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+9% Synergy $0.48
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.26
Firebending Lesson Firebending Lesson
+8% Synergy $0.21
Fiery Conclusion Fiery Conclusion
+7% Synergy $0.28
Blindblast Blindblast
+7% Synergy $0.22
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+7% Synergy $0.35
Betrayer's Bargain Betrayer's Bargain
+6% Synergy $0.07
Display of Power Display of Power
+5% Synergy $0.31
Rush the Room Rush the Room
+5% Synergy $0.11
Heartfire Heartfire
+5% Synergy $0.17
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+5% Synergy $0.30
Caught Red-Handed Caught Red-Handed
+5% Synergy $0.04
Magma Jet Magma Jet
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fatal Frenzy Fatal Frenzy
+5% Synergy $0.51
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+5% Synergy $0.10
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+5% Synergy $0.19
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+4% Synergy $0.24
Thunder Magic Thunder Magic
+4% Synergy $0.19
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+3% Synergy $0.26
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+2% Synergy $18.12
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+1% Synergy $0.21
You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+1% Synergy $0.30
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.53
Massive Raid Massive Raid
-1% Synergy $0.29
Shock Shock
-2% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $14.92
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.64
Reverberate Reverberate
-5% Synergy $3.60
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.12
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-8% Synergy $11.10
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-9% Synergy $12.32
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-13% Synergy $1.94
Abrade Abrade
-15% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-17% Synergy $2.89
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-20% Synergy $68.07
Seething Song Seething Song
-23% Synergy $12.87

Sorceries

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

Thud Thud
+39% Synergy $0.44
Insurrection Insurrection
+27% Synergy $9.51
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+25% Synergy $15.25
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+25% Synergy $0.39
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+25% Synergy $0.20
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.25
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+21% Synergy $3.85
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+20% Synergy $0.50
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+17% Synergy $0.14
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+15% Synergy $0.35
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+15% Synergy $0.32
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+14% Synergy $0.26
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+12% Synergy $1.51
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+12% Synergy $8.75
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+12% Synergy $0.20
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+12% Synergy $0.35
Hijack Hijack
+12% Synergy $0.23
Twinflame Twinflame
+11% Synergy $1.19
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+11% Synergy $0.13
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+11% Synergy $0.34
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+11% Synergy $0.28
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+10% Synergy $0.72
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+10% Synergy $0.10
Fire of Orthanc Fire of Orthanc
+10% Synergy $0.14
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+10% Synergy $0.06
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+9% Synergy $0.14
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+8% Synergy $12.48
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+8% Synergy $0.30
Goatnap Goatnap
+7% Synergy $0.07
Demolish Demolish
+7% Synergy $0.08
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+7% Synergy $0.14
Wrangle Wrangle
+7% Synergy $0.21
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+7% Synergy $0.32
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+7% Synergy $0.23
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+7% Synergy $0.30
Mascot Interception Mascot Interception
+7% Synergy $0.11
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+6% Synergy $5.21
Fireball Fireball
+5% Synergy $0.23
Agate Assault Agate Assault
+5% Synergy $0.10
Systems Override Systems Override
+5% Synergy $0.05
Electro's Bolt Electro's Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.14
Portent of Betrayal Portent of Betrayal
+5% Synergy $0.06
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.39
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.38
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $0.84
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
-3% Synergy $0.16
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-6% Synergy $0.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-31% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+42% Synergy $2.97
Umbilicus Umbilicus
+42% Synergy $0.26
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+40% Synergy $3.17
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+37% Synergy $15.42
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+32% Synergy $0.86
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+28% Synergy $0.21
Getaway Car Getaway Car
+27% Synergy $0.24
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+26% Synergy $0.47
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+23% Synergy $3.03
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+22% Synergy $0.27
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+21% Synergy $10.46
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+19% Synergy $12.27
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+17% Synergy $54.75
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $69.05
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+16% Synergy $9.75
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+14% Synergy $20.26
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+13% Synergy $0.23
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+12% Synergy $3.88
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+12% Synergy $4.90
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+9% Synergy $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.32
Ent-Draught Basin Ent-Draught Basin
+7% Synergy $0.11
Team Pennant Team Pennant
+7% Synergy $0.10
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+7% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Morningstar Goblin Morningstar
+7% Synergy $0.23
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+7% Synergy $2.35
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+6% Synergy $1.95
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+6% Synergy $0.95
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+6% Synergy $7.80
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+5% Synergy $0.44
Citanul Flute Citanul Flute
+5% Synergy $3.73
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+5% Synergy $2.64
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+5% Synergy $1.04
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.65
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+4% Synergy $19.32
Boots of Speed Boots of Speed
+4% Synergy $0.21
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+4% Synergy $34.23
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $36.02
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+3% Synergy $1.41
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+3% Synergy $0.43
Trading Post Trading Post
+3% Synergy $0.37
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+3% Synergy $5.69
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+3% Synergy $0.63
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+2% Synergy $0.98
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+2% Synergy $3.33
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
0% Synergy $3.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-7% Synergy $5.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+28% Synergy $4.46
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+26% Synergy $8.10
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+19% Synergy $0.19
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+15% Synergy $10.89
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+15% Synergy $0.35
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+15% Synergy $0.19
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+12% Synergy $0.28
Mirror March Mirror March
+11% Synergy $1.77
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+9% Synergy $3.47
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+7% Synergy $0.33
Might Makes Right Might Makes Right
+7% Synergy $0.09
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $0.27
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+5% Synergy $7.79
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+5% Synergy $0.38
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.26
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+4% Synergy $0.39
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+4% Synergy $7.95
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+4% Synergy $0.25
Roar of Resistance Roar of Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.20
The Flux The Flux
+4% Synergy $0.32
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.52
Mana Echoes Mana Echoes
+2% Synergy $56.56
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.30
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+1% Synergy $6.03
Pain for All Pain for All
+1% Synergy $0.58
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $1.97
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
-1% Synergy $0.30
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
-1% Synergy $0.27
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-3% Synergy $10.83
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-4% Synergy $1.05
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-5% Synergy $1.46

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+21% Synergy $0.74
Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+3% Synergy $0.49
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+2% Synergy $0.92
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
0% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+37% Synergy $7.90
High Market High Market
+26% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.31
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+18% Synergy $5.88
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+16% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.40
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $12.99
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+9% Synergy $2.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $1.11
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.31
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+5% Synergy $19.57
Keldon Megaliths Keldon Megaliths
+5% Synergy $0.48
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+4% Synergy $1.15
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+4% Synergy $0.22
Endless Sands Endless Sands
+4% Synergy $0.31
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+3% Synergy $1.56
Wasteland Wasteland
+3% Synergy $26.69
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+3% Synergy $0.33
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+2% Synergy $2.41
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+1% Synergy $17.10
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.29
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+1% Synergy $0.27
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $22.89
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $39.52
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-2% Synergy $20.37
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-5% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.54
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-7% Synergy $10.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $51.56
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-7% Synergy $1.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+9% Synergy $0.46
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.40
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+7% Synergy $1.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.65
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
+5% Synergy $0.25
Guardian Idol Guardian Idol
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy $0.31
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+4% Synergy $0.48
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.27
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.35
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+3% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.35
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+2% Synergy $1.93
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $20.51
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.39
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $36.86
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.90
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-9% Synergy $3.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.17

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
+31% Synergy $0.51
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.29
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.04
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $0.84
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $14.92
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $8.17

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