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Grismold, the Dreadsower
Price tag $0.56

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

#813 Current Rank
#891 Last Week
#753 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.

Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+2% Synergy $6.03
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+2% Synergy $0.33
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
-1% Synergy $0.68
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.73
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-3% Synergy $2.86

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 $0.26
Virulent Plague Virulent Plague
+62% Synergy $0.18
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+60% Synergy $0.71
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+59% Synergy $1.40
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
+57% Synergy $0.51
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+56% Synergy $2.44
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+53% Synergy $0.96
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+51% Synergy $0.28
Pestilence Pestilence
+49% Synergy $0.60
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+49% Synergy $0.76

Top Cards

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

Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+40% Synergy $0.26
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+39% Synergy $0.84
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+39% Synergy $1.79
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+38% Synergy $0.21
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+35% Synergy $0.85
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $1.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+31% Synergy $4.78
Beast Within Beast Within
+16% Synergy $0.86
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+15% Synergy $0.39
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.52

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 $41.81
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $53.10

Creatures

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

Hunted Troll Hunted Troll
+47% Synergy $0.81
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+44% Synergy $0.29
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+41% Synergy $0.40
Kaervek, the Spiteful Kaervek, the Spiteful
+37% Synergy $0.27
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+36% Synergy $0.27
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+35% Synergy $4.05
Plague Engineer Plague Engineer
+35% Synergy $0.37
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+33% Synergy $4.88
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
+32% Synergy $0.46
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+28% Synergy $0.85
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+28% Synergy $9.35
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+27% Synergy $0.63
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+24% Synergy $3.15
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+24% Synergy $0.48
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+24% Synergy $0.15
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+24% Synergy $0.36
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+22% Synergy $1.21
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+21% Synergy $5.24
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+21% Synergy $0.13
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy $2.91
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+19% Synergy $7.96
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+18% Synergy $1.98
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+18% Synergy $1.00
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+17% Synergy $5.04
Hunted Bonebrute Hunted Bonebrute
+16% Synergy $0.18
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+15% Synergy $1.35
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+14% Synergy $4.26
Creakwood Liege Creakwood Liege
+14% Synergy $1.26
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+13% Synergy $0.54
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+13% Synergy $0.39
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+10% Synergy $0.90
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+9% Synergy $0.21
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+9% Synergy $31.12
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+9% Synergy $1.78
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
+8% Synergy $0.12
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+7% Synergy $0.28
Quina, Qu Gourmet Quina, Qu Gourmet
+7% Synergy $0.12
Verdant Force Verdant Force
+7% Synergy $0.34
Compy Swarm Compy Swarm
+6% Synergy $5.14
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+5% Synergy $0.40
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+3% Synergy $2.33
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+3% Synergy $16.64
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+1% Synergy $2.27
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
0% Synergy $13.91
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $10.10
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-2% Synergy $1.44
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
-3% Synergy $3.74
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.26
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $0.36
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-12% Synergy $1.02

Instants

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

Bloodline Culling Bloodline Culling
+35% Synergy $0.17
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+28% Synergy $0.44
Village Rites Village Rites
+27% Synergy $0.24
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+22% Synergy $0.91
Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+21% Synergy $0.22
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+18% Synergy $2.40
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+17% Synergy $0.14
Ram Through Ram Through
+17% Synergy $0.38
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.24
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+14% Synergy $0.89
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+14% Synergy $0.70
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+12% Synergy $0.46
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+10% Synergy $0.96
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+8% Synergy $0.10
Fungal Rebirth Fungal Rebirth
+8% Synergy $0.25
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+7% Synergy $1.32
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.35
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+7% Synergy $0.42
Bile Blight Bile Blight
+7% Synergy $0.10
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.75
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+5% Synergy $1.55
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+5% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.40
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.42
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.17
Oblivion's Hunger Oblivion's Hunger
+4% Synergy $0.07
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+4% Synergy $0.39
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+3% Synergy $0.38
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.42
Putrefy Putrefy
+2% Synergy $0.12
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+2% Synergy $0.98
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+2% Synergy $2.79
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $9.74
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
0% Synergy $0.25
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
0% Synergy $2.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.97
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.88
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-1% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $18.70
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-4% Synergy $2.33
Harrow Harrow
-4% Synergy $0.31
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $1.66
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-8% Synergy $2.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.59

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 $0.82
Gruesome Realization Gruesome Realization
+24% Synergy $0.08
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+15% Synergy $0.34
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+13% Synergy $5.79
Gaze of Granite Gaze of Granite
+13% Synergy $0.12
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+13% Synergy $0.75
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+12% Synergy $1.55
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+12% Synergy $1.07
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.68
Massacre Massacre
+9% Synergy $0.68
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $1.99
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+7% Synergy $1.78
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+7% Synergy $0.45
Awaken the Erstwhile Awaken the Erstwhile
+6% Synergy $0.35
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+5% Synergy $1.37
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.23
Yahenni's Expertise Yahenni's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.43
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.88
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+4% Synergy $0.24
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+4% Synergy $4.65
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.44
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+4% Synergy $0.15
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+4% Synergy $0.18
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.25
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.86
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+2% Synergy $0.49
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.88
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.04
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.83
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.72
Dig Up Dig Up
+1% Synergy $0.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $0.40
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.40
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.23
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.20
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.65
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-3% Synergy $0.19
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-5% Synergy $0.79
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
-8% Synergy $0.22
Victimize Victimize
-10% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.67
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+26% Synergy $1.20
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+22% Synergy $1.90
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+18% Synergy $4.60
Animation Module Animation Module
+16% Synergy $1.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+15% Synergy $8.35
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+15% Synergy $44.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.54
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+9% Synergy $1.88
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.31
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+8% Synergy $12.61
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.18
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $18.25
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+6% Synergy $9.91
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+6% Synergy $0.19
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $2.07
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $57.97

Enchantments

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

Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+36% Synergy $7.60
Seed the Land Seed the Land
+36% Synergy $1.00
Tribute to Horobi Echo of Death's Wail Tribute to Horobi
+32% Synergy $0.21
Night of Souls' Betrayal Night of Souls' Betrayal
+32% Synergy $1.48
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+28% Synergy $1.48
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+24% Synergy $0.26
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+20% Synergy $0.92
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+18% Synergy $0.16
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+17% Synergy $21.30
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+17% Synergy $15.71
Infernal Genesis Infernal Genesis
+16% Synergy $3.52
Black Market Black Market
+15% Synergy $3.70
Engineered Plague Engineered Plague
+15% Synergy $1.49
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+14% Synergy $1.53
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+12% Synergy $1.53
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+11% Synergy $0.26
Gift of Doom Gift of Doom
+11% Synergy $3.57
Tombstone Stairwell Tombstone Stairwell
+10% Synergy $44.90
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+8% Synergy $0.49
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+8% Synergy $1.41
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+7% Synergy $0.27
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+7% Synergy $15.38
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+7% Synergy $0.10
Aspect of Mongoose Aspect of Mongoose
+7% Synergy $1.27
Pernicious Deed Pernicious Deed
+6% Synergy $1.94
Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+6% Synergy $1.58
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+5% Synergy $20.40
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.79
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+5% Synergy $4.97
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+5% Synergy $1.45
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $0.92
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.17
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $21.01
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+4% Synergy $0.79
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+3% Synergy $1.07
Necrogenesis Necrogenesis
+3% Synergy $0.41
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+2% Synergy $28.91
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+1% Synergy $3.40
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
0% Synergy $2.74
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-2% Synergy $25.00
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-3% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $2.48
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-4% Synergy $4.52

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+6% Synergy $6.53
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
+4% Synergy $1.41
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
+2% Synergy $0.85
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
-2% Synergy $3.42

Utility Lands

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

Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+35% Synergy $1.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.33
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+11% Synergy $0.28
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+10% Synergy $23.25
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+9% Synergy $4.93
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+8% Synergy $0.16
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $1.08
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy $19.21
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.01
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.90
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $1.38
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $4.96
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.91
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+1% Synergy $2.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.59
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.15
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.15
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $49.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $30.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $7.25
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $8.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+6% Synergy $0.33
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+6% Synergy $0.87
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+2% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+48% Synergy $6.80
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+14% Synergy $0.89
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+8% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+4% Synergy $0.14
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.42
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $5.90
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+3% Synergy $0.52
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.86
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.42
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+2% Synergy $0.25
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+2% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+1% Synergy $5.53
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.62
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.04
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.14
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.52
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
0% Synergy $0.64
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
0% Synergy $8.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.27
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
0% Synergy $5.97
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
0% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-1% Synergy $1.24
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-1% Synergy $5.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.97
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $15.91
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-2% Synergy $0.18
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-2% Synergy $0.23
Bayou Bayou
-2% Synergy
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.38
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-3% Synergy $0.39
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $5.05
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-7% Synergy $20.57
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.07
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-7% Synergy $12.38

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