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Grismold, the Dreadsower
Price tag $0.42

Legendary CreatureTroll Shaman

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#677 Current Rank
#755 Last Week
#734 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Grismold, the Dreadsower.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Grismold, the Dreadsower decks.

Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+9% Synergy $39.99
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
+6% Synergy $0.17
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+5% Synergy $2.11
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+5% Synergy $0.48
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
0% Synergy $3.63

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Grismold, the Dreadsower's abilities and overall game plan.

Illness in the Ranks Illness in the Ranks
+75% Synergy $0.16
Virulent Plague Virulent Plague
+62% Synergy $0.17
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+60% Synergy $0.63
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+59% Synergy $1.32
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+59% Synergy $0.52
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+56% Synergy $2.23
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+52% Synergy $1.00
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+52% Synergy $0.27
Pestilence Pestilence
+50% Synergy $0.61
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+49% Synergy $0.93

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Grismold, the Dreadsower decks.

Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+40% Synergy $0.87
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+40% Synergy $0.22
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+39% Synergy $1.24
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+38% Synergy $0.23
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+35% Synergy $1.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $1.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+31% Synergy $5.02
Beast Within Beast Within
+17% Synergy $0.59
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+2% Synergy $35.56
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Grismold, the Dreadsower's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hunted Troll Hunted Troll
+48% Synergy $1.03
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+45% Synergy $0.25
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+43% Synergy $0.42
Kaervek, the Spiteful Kaervek, the Spiteful
+38% Synergy $0.33
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+35% Synergy $3.95
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+35% Synergy $0.27
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+34% Synergy $4.59
Plague Engineer Plague Engineer
+34% Synergy $0.39
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+33% Synergy $0.48
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+28% Synergy $9.69
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+28% Synergy $0.54
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+28% Synergy $0.86
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+25% Synergy $0.60
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+24% Synergy $2.38
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+24% Synergy $0.16
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+24% Synergy $0.28
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+21% Synergy $1.16
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+21% Synergy $5.54
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+21% Synergy $0.18
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+20% Synergy $2.97
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+19% Synergy $7.10
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+18% Synergy $3.60
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+18% Synergy $1.10
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+17% Synergy $5.10
Hunted Bonebrute Hunted Bonebrute
+16% Synergy $0.21
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+16% Synergy $1.47
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+14% Synergy $0.49
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+14% Synergy $4.35
Creakwood Liege Creakwood Liege
+14% Synergy $1.24
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+13% Synergy $0.26
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+10% Synergy $0.25
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+10% Synergy $0.87
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+9% Synergy $1.86
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+8% Synergy $0.32
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
+8% Synergy $0.09
Compy Swarm Compy Swarm
+7% Synergy $5.75
Verdant Force Verdant Force
+7% Synergy $0.27
Slimefoot, the Stowaway Slimefoot, the Stowaway
+6% Synergy $0.13
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+5% Synergy $0.47
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+3% Synergy $1.81
Gala Greeters Gala Greeters
+3% Synergy $0.97
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+2% Synergy $15.20
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $2.10
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
0% Synergy $14.61
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-2% Synergy $1.56
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
-2% Synergy $3.02
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $9.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $0.43
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-12% Synergy $1.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Grismold, the Dreadsower safe.

Bloodline Culling Bloodline Culling
+35% Synergy $0.13
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+28% Synergy $0.36
Village Rites Village Rites
+27% Synergy $0.20
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+22% Synergy $0.83
Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+21% Synergy $0.21
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+18% Synergy $2.24
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+17% Synergy $0.12
Ram Through Ram Through
+17% Synergy $0.51
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.22
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+14% Synergy $0.81
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+14% Synergy $0.66
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+12% Synergy $0.48
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+10% Synergy $0.86
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+9% Synergy $0.17
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+8% Synergy $0.97
Bile Blight Bile Blight
+8% Synergy $0.09
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+7% Synergy $0.08
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.33
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+7% Synergy $0.47
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.72
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+6% Synergy $1.88
Oblivion's Hunger Oblivion's Hunger
+5% Synergy $0.05
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.49
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $9.16
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.39
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.20
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+4% Synergy $0.23
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+4% Synergy $0.39
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.49
Putrefy Putrefy
+2% Synergy $0.14
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $0.96
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $11.10
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+1% Synergy $1.72
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
0% Synergy $1.57
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-1% Synergy $0.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.94
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $18.24
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-4% Synergy $2.11
Harrow Harrow
-4% Synergy $0.25
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $1.90
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-8% Synergy $1.09
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Grismold, the Dreadsower's game plan and control the board.

Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+41% Synergy $0.25
Fungal Sprouting Fungal Sprouting
+30% Synergy $0.74
Gruesome Realization Gruesome Realization
+25% Synergy $0.07
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+14% Synergy $0.32
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+14% Synergy $0.78
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+13% Synergy $2.01
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+13% Synergy $0.39
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+12% Synergy $1.11
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $5.30
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.45
Massacre Massacre
+9% Synergy $0.69
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $1.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.69
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+7% Synergy $1.20
Awaken the Erstwhile Awaken the Erstwhile
+7% Synergy $0.32
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $1.43
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.28
Yahenni's Expertise Yahenni's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.37
Golden Demise Golden Demise
+5% Synergy $0.07
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $6.32
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.28
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+4% Synergy $4.68
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.50
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+4% Synergy $0.12
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+4% Synergy $0.20
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+4% Synergy $0.69
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+4% Synergy $0.05
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+4% Synergy $0.06
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.69
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+2% Synergy $0.54
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.84
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.16
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.77
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.75
Dig Up Dig Up
+1% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $0.60
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.25
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.23
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $3.59
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.21
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-5% Synergy $0.83
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
-8% Synergy $0.13
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.63
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+27% Synergy $1.39
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+23% Synergy $2.03
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+18% Synergy $4.68
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+16% Synergy $41.21
Animation Module Animation Module
+16% Synergy $1.06
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+15% Synergy $8.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.45
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+9% Synergy $5.79
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $17.15
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.11
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+8% Synergy $14.36
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.15
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+7% Synergy $8.65
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+6% Synergy $0.19
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $1.96
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $54.66

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Grismold, the Dreadsower's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Seed the Land Seed the Land
+36% Synergy $1.00
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+35% Synergy $7.59
Tribute to Horobi Echo of Death's Wail Tribute to Horobi
+34% Synergy $0.18
Night of Souls' Betrayal Night of Souls' Betrayal
+33% Synergy $1.11
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+28% Synergy $1.93
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+24% Synergy $0.31
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+20% Synergy $0.93
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+18% Synergy $14.48
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+18% Synergy $0.16
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+16% Synergy $18.67
Black Market Black Market
+16% Synergy $3.61
Infernal Genesis Infernal Genesis
+16% Synergy $2.69
Engineered Plague Engineered Plague
+15% Synergy $1.53
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+13% Synergy $1.56
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+12% Synergy $1.82
Gift of Doom Gift of Doom
+12% Synergy $3.69
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+11% Synergy $0.22
Tombstone Stairwell Tombstone Stairwell
+10% Synergy $56.14
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+9% Synergy $0.56
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $14.39
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+7% Synergy $1.76
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+7% Synergy $0.16
Aspect of Mongoose Aspect of Mongoose
+7% Synergy $1.53
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+6% Synergy $2.33
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+5% Synergy $2.54
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+5% Synergy $4.54
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+5% Synergy $1.97
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+4% Synergy $18.12
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $0.88
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.17
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $18.49
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+4% Synergy $1.36
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+4% Synergy $0.52
Necrogenesis Necrogenesis
+4% Synergy $0.44
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+3% Synergy $1.25
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $24.05
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+1% Synergy $2.04
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
0% Synergy $3.43
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-2% Synergy $27.88
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $1.55
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-4% Synergy $0.34
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-4% Synergy $3.39

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Grismold, the Dreadsower to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+7% Synergy $5.60
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+4% Synergy $1.28
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
+2% Synergy $1.02
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
-2% Synergy $3.46

Utility Lands

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

Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+35% Synergy $1.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.27
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.29
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+10% Synergy $21.58
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+9% Synergy $0.15
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+9% Synergy $0.87
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+9% Synergy $5.17
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy $19.73
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $0.80
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.57
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $4.50
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $3.16
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.76
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $1.98
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $24.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.19
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $47.16
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $29.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $6.61
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $9.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+6% Synergy $0.36
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+6% Synergy $0.75
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+2% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Grismold, the Dreadsower decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+47% Synergy $6.79
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+14% Synergy $0.81
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+9% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+4% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $9.16
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $6.72
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.69
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.49
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.35
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+2% Synergy $4.85
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.50
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.25
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+2% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.45
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.37
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.84
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $6.00
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
0% Synergy $0.57
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
0% Synergy $5.76
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
0% Synergy $0.21
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-1% Synergy $8.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-1% Synergy $0.22
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-1% Synergy $1.32
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-1% Synergy $5.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.21
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $11.50
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-2% Synergy $0.44
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.44
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-3% Synergy $0.43
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $3.53
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.23
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-7% Synergy $21.61
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-7% Synergy $13.93

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