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Grond, the Gatebreaker
Price tag $0.10

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Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1573 Current Rank
#1887 Last Week
#3042 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Grond, the Gatebreaker decks.

The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+16% Synergy $2.87
The Regalia The Regalia
+11% Synergy $0.90
World Map World Map
+9% Synergy $0.13
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+3% Synergy $2.68
Overkill Overkill
+2% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

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

Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
+89% Synergy $0.10
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+86% Synergy $0.54
March from the Black Gate March from the Black Gate
+84% Synergy $0.10
Mordor Muster Mordor Muster
+84% Synergy $0.08
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+84% Synergy $0.06
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+81% Synergy $0.61
Warg Rider Warg Rider
+79% Synergy $8.19
Dunland Crebain Dunland Crebain
+78% Synergy $0.05
Easterling Vanguard Easterling Vanguard
+73% Synergy $0.03
Lazotep Reaver Lazotep Reaver
+62% Synergy $0.07

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Grond, the Gatebreaker decks.

Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+62% Synergy $0.18
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+57% Synergy $0.06
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+50% Synergy $1.54
Herald of the Dreadhorde Herald of the Dreadhorde
+42% Synergy $0.04
Mordor Trebuchet Mordor Trebuchet
+42% Synergy $0.07
The Torment of Gollum The Torment of Gollum
+42% Synergy $0.04
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
+42% Synergy $0.10
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+18% Synergy $0.80
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $2.85

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+49% Synergy $26.54
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $64.28

Creatures

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

Gorbag of Minas Morgul Gorbag of Minas Morgul
+37% Synergy $0.07
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+26% Synergy $0.84
Lazotep Sliver Lazotep Sliver
+26% Synergy $13.65
Sauron, the Necromancer Sauron, the Necromancer
+26% Synergy $0.24
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar
+25% Synergy $2.88
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
+21% Synergy $6.08
Nazgûl Nazgûl
+20% Synergy $8.70
Voracious Fell Beast Voracious Fell Beast
+20% Synergy $0.05
Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
+20% Synergy $13.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.28
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+16% Synergy $0.52
Cirith Ungol Patrol Cirith Ungol Patrol
+16% Synergy $0.03
Uruk-hai Berserker Uruk-hai Berserker
+15% Synergy $0.04
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+15% Synergy $0.62
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+15% Synergy $0.08
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+15% Synergy $0.54
Filth Filth
+13% Synergy $8.10
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.10
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+8% Synergy $0.54
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+8% Synergy $1.01
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+3% Synergy $0.43
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+2% Synergy $0.18
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
0% Synergy $4.40
Dread Presence Dread Presence
0% Synergy $1.76
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-7% Synergy $2.36
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-10% Synergy $3.74
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-11% Synergy $11.75
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-14% Synergy $1.18
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-21% Synergy $0.96

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Grond, the Gatebreaker safe.

Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+25% Synergy $0.52
Nasty End Nasty End
+23% Synergy $0.10
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+16% Synergy $0.41
Bitter Downfall Bitter Downfall
+16% Synergy $0.06
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.21
Gollum's Bite Gollum's Bite
+15% Synergy $0.11
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+13% Synergy $1.67
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $9.05
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.54
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.75
Village Rites Village Rites
+3% Synergy $0.19
Fight On! Fight On!
+3% Synergy $0.07
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-15% Synergy $2.91
Defile Defile
-24% Synergy $0.65

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Grond, the Gatebreaker's game plan and control the board.

Toll of the Invasion Toll of the Invasion
+37% Synergy $0.02
Bleeding Edge Bleeding Edge
+32% Synergy $0.07
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+25% Synergy $0.09
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+15% Synergy $0.06
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+15% Synergy $0.10
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+12% Synergy $0.27
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+12% Synergy $0.22
Living Death Living Death
+5% Synergy $2.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $0.57
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $18.61
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $2.64
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.45
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.85
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $7.32
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-15% Synergy $5.00

Utility Artifacts

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

Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+25% Synergy $1.45
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+20% Synergy $39.31
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+15% Synergy $9.73
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.65
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+14% Synergy $12.08
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $28.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.21
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+4% Synergy $3.63
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $5.09
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-14% Synergy $7.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Grond, the Gatebreaker's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+30% Synergy $0.11
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+25% Synergy $2.85
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+20% Synergy $0.79
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+19% Synergy $1.05
Morgul-Knife Wound Morgul-Knife Wound
+16% Synergy $0.06
Okiba Reckoner Raid Nezumi Road Captain Okiba Reckoner Raid
+15% Synergy $0.06
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+15% Synergy $0.23
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+10% Synergy $15.36
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+6% Synergy $30.42
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+5% Synergy $13.83
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+4% Synergy $16.69
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $17.46
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $1.63
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+1% Synergy $0.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Grond, the Gatebreaker to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $56.47
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $5.51

Utility Lands

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

The Black Gate The Black Gate
+44% Synergy $7.65
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+39% Synergy $8.75
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+22% Synergy $21.65
War Room War Room
+20% Synergy $2.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.30
Foul Roads Foul Roads
+16% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+15% Synergy $0.17
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+14% Synergy $5.06
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $48.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.15
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $1.02
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $22.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.29
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-6% Synergy $18.05

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $2.00
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $2.00
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.32

Lands

The mana base foundation for Grond, the Gatebreaker decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+12% Synergy $1.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.18

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Grond, the Gatebreaker.

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
Szarekh, the Silent King Szarekh, the Silent King
Cult of Skaro Cult of Skaro
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Glissa, the Traitor Glissa, the Traitor
Tawnos, Solemn Survivor Tawnos, Solemn Survivor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Radiant, Serra Archangel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Radiant, Serra Archangel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Alena, Kessig Trapper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alena, Kessig Trapper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ravos, Soultender Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ravos, Soultender
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ravos, Soultender Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ravos, Soultender
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Weatherlight Weatherlight
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa