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Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
Price tag $0.21

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

#5040 Current Rank
#3732 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Grishnákh, Brash Instigator.

High Synergy Cards

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

Foray of Orcs Foray of Orcs
+76% Synergy $0.21
Book of Mazarbul Book of Mazarbul
+67% Synergy $0.22
Swarming of Moria Swarming of Moria
+62% Synergy $0.16
Assault on Osgiliath Assault on Osgiliath
+59% Synergy $0.80
Warbeast of Gorgoroth Warbeast of Gorgoroth
+56% Synergy $0.15
Honor the God-Pharaoh Honor the God-Pharaoh
+55% Synergy $0.26
Fall of Cair Andros Fall of Cair Andros
+54% Synergy $0.33
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+53% Synergy $1.35
Orcish Siegemaster Orcish Siegemaster
+52% Synergy $0.36
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+50% Synergy $5.92

Top Cards

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+46% Synergy $7.08
Fling Fling
+46% Synergy $0.27
Dreadhorde Twins Dreadhorde Twins
+45% Synergy $0.13
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+43% Synergy $4.33
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+42% Synergy $2.83
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+36% Synergy $3.33
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+25% Synergy $5.47
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.28
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $12.67
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $43.06
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $15.70

Creatures

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

Grim Initiate Grim Initiate
+40% Synergy $0.15
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+35% Synergy $0.41
Dark-Dweller Oracle Dark-Dweller Oracle
+34% Synergy $0.31
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+33% Synergy $6.97
Mirage Phalanx Mirage Phalanx
+33% Synergy $1.43
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+32% Synergy $0.38
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+32% Synergy $0.30
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+31% Synergy $1.69
Thermopod Thermopod
+25% Synergy $0.64
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+24% Synergy $0.33
Invading Manticore Invading Manticore
+24% Synergy $0.10
Scrappy Bruiser Scrappy Bruiser
+21% Synergy $0.18
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+18% Synergy $2.91
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+17% Synergy $0.24
Ancestral Statue Ancestral Statue
+17% Synergy $0.32
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+16% Synergy $0.26
Felhide Spiritbinder Felhide Spiritbinder
+14% Synergy $0.29
Guardians of Koilos Guardians of Koilos
+14% Synergy $0.05
Voldaren Thrillseeker Voldaren Thrillseeker
+14% Synergy $0.19
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+13% Synergy $0.69
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.31
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+10% Synergy $0.23
Raphael, the Nightwatcher Raphael, the Nightwatcher
+9% Synergy $1.32
Conquering Manticore Conquering Manticore
+9% Synergy $0.24
Bogardan Dragonheart Bogardan Dragonheart
+9% Synergy $0.13
Raging Redcap Raging Redcap
+9% Synergy $0.11
Greater Gargadon Greater Gargadon
+9% Synergy $0.35
Goblin Fireleaper Goblin Fireleaper
+9% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Assailant Goblin Assailant
+9% Synergy $0.03
Scorched Rusalka Scorched Rusalka
+9% Synergy $0.14
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+8% Synergy $0.38
Sourbread Auntie Sourbread Auntie
+8% Synergy $0.21
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+7% Synergy $9.89
Village Pillagers Village Pillagers
+7% Synergy $0.35
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $1.50
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+6% Synergy $0.22
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+4% Synergy $29.76
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+3% Synergy $0.33
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+3% Synergy $0.30
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+1% Synergy $16.69
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+1% Synergy $1.02
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $4.97
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+1% Synergy $0.29
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+1% Synergy $0.84
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
0% Synergy $14.34
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
-3% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
-4% Synergy $1.53
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-5% Synergy $22.31
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
-5% Synergy $0.35
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-6% Synergy $5.79

Instants

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

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+34% Synergy $0.62
Improvised Club Improvised Club
+26% Synergy $0.06
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+14% Synergy $0.22
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+13% Synergy $0.74
Special Move Special Move
+11% Synergy $0.18
Jennika's Technique Jennika's Technique
+11% Synergy $0.14
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+10% Synergy $0.45
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+9% Synergy $11.27
Rush the Room Rush the Room
+9% Synergy $0.09
Heartfire Heartfire
+7% Synergy $0.20
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+7% Synergy $0.26
Fiery Conclusion Fiery Conclusion
+7% Synergy $0.35
Pyrrhic Blast Pyrrhic Blast
+7% Synergy $0.13
Blindblast Blindblast
+7% Synergy $0.22
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+7% Synergy $0.20
Smite the Deathless Smite the Deathless
+6% Synergy $0.20
Firebending Lesson Firebending Lesson
+6% Synergy $0.24
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+6% Synergy $0.34
Display of Power Display of Power
+5% Synergy $0.32
Betrayer's Bargain Betrayer's Bargain
+5% Synergy $0.10
Raphael's Technique Raphael's Technique
+5% Synergy $0.35
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+3% Synergy $0.28
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+2% Synergy $17.11
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+1% Synergy $0.22
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.54
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.50
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $16.68
Reverberate Reverberate
-5% Synergy $2.97
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.10
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-8% Synergy $12.52
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-10% Synergy $11.70
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-20% Synergy $0.96
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-20% Synergy $70.06
Seething Song Seething Song
-24% Synergy $13.22

Sorceries

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

Thud Thud
+42% Synergy $0.47
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+28% Synergy $0.59
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+27% Synergy $0.21
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+26% Synergy $15.27
Insurrection Insurrection
+25% Synergy $9.63
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+24% Synergy $0.24
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+22% Synergy $3.20
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+21% Synergy $0.56
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+19% Synergy $1.78
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+19% Synergy $0.41
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+18% Synergy $0.27
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+16% Synergy $7.49
Breaking of the Fellowship Breaking of the Fellowship
+16% Synergy $0.11
Twinflame Twinflame
+15% Synergy $0.89
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+14% Synergy $0.30
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+13% Synergy $0.30
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+12% Synergy $15.44
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+12% Synergy $1.54
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+11% Synergy $0.21
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+11% Synergy $0.14
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+11% Synergy $0.25
Hijack Hijack
+11% Synergy $0.19
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+11% Synergy $0.35
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+11% Synergy $0.32
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+10% Synergy $6.18
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+10% Synergy $0.22
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+9% Synergy $0.13
Fear, Fire, Foes! Fear, Fire, Foes!
+9% Synergy $0.21
Fire of Orthanc Fire of Orthanc
+9% Synergy $0.13
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+9% Synergy $0.28
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+8% Synergy $0.20
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+8% Synergy $0.14
Goatnap Goatnap
+7% Synergy $0.13
Demolish Demolish
+7% Synergy $0.08
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mascot Interception Mascot Interception
+7% Synergy $0.08
Rupture Rupture
+7% Synergy $0.20
Wrangle Wrangle
+7% Synergy $0.23
Agate Assault Agate Assault
+5% Synergy $0.13
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.57
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $1.54
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $0.94
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
-4% Synergy $0.15
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
-7% Synergy $0.19
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-9% Synergy $1.15
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.87
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-31% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Umbilicus Umbilicus
+43% Synergy $0.26
Blood Clock Blood Clock
+40% Synergy $3.10
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+35% Synergy $15.76
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+31% Synergy $1.08
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+30% Synergy $0.16
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+27% Synergy $2.81
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+27% Synergy $0.36
Getaway Car Getaway Car
+26% Synergy $0.27
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+24% Synergy $2.81
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+22% Synergy $11.25
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+21% Synergy $0.30
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+18% Synergy $15.45
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+17% Synergy $9.08
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $54.49
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+16% Synergy $70.05
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+14% Synergy $19.41
Ravenous Amulet Ravenous Amulet
+14% Synergy $0.18
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+12% Synergy $5.10
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+11% Synergy $0.30
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+11% Synergy $4.90
Team Pennant Team Pennant
+9% Synergy $0.17
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+8% Synergy $2.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.30
Ent-Draught Basin Ent-Draught Basin
+7% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Morningstar Goblin Morningstar
+7% Synergy $0.19
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+7% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Vault Phyrexian Vault
+7% Synergy $0.18
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+7% Synergy $2.66
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+6% Synergy $1.05
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $17.49
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+6% Synergy $7.05
Twin Blades Twin Blades
+6% Synergy $0.21
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+4% Synergy $3.15
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.76
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $31.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $6.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+30% Synergy $3.58
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+27% Synergy $7.85
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+21% Synergy $0.28
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+15% Synergy $11.52
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+14% Synergy $0.20
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+14% Synergy $0.27
Makeshift Munitions Makeshift Munitions
+11% Synergy $0.28
There and Back Again There and Back Again
+10% Synergy $4.33
Mirror March Mirror March
+10% Synergy $1.89
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+7% Synergy $0.34
Might Makes Right Might Makes Right
+7% Synergy $0.09
Visions of Phyrexia Visions of Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $0.33
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+5% Synergy $7.83
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.82
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+3% Synergy $0.40
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+3% Synergy $6.68
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+2% Synergy $0.30
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-3% Synergy $2.26
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-3% Synergy $12.97

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Flameshaper Chandra, Flameshaper
+22% Synergy $0.64
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+2% Synergy $1.19
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
0% Synergy $0.41

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+37% Synergy $7.19
High Market High Market
+30% Synergy $0.41
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+19% Synergy $7.67
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.38
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.35
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+12% Synergy $13.60
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+8% Synergy $1.98
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+7% Synergy $20.29
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $2.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.33
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.36
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+2% Synergy $2.09
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
0% Synergy $0.26
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
0% Synergy $1.36
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-1% Synergy $2.49
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $16.17
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-2% Synergy $0.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $40.55
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $50.07
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-8% Synergy $7.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.44
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.91
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.36
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+6% Synergy $0.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.20
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+5% Synergy $0.40
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.37
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.36
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $3.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $0.98

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
+34% Synergy $0.62
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+24% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $2.00
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $0.87
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $0.94
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $16.68

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