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Grond, the Gatebreaker
Price tag $0.19

Legendary Artifact — Vehicle

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Amass 20% +1/+1 Counters 11% Tokens 11% Vehicles 11% Voltron 11% Artifacts 7%
View Average Decklist All +1/+1 Counters Commanders

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Grond, the Gatebreaker's +1/+1 Counters builds — cards that lean hardest into the +1/+1 Counters theme.

Lazotep Reaver Lazotep Reaver
+99% Synergy $0.19
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+96% Synergy $2.72
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+95% Synergy $0.33
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+92% Synergy $1.07
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+50% Synergy $0.16
Warg Rider Warg Rider
+100% Synergy $28.41
March from the Black Gate March from the Black Gate
+100% Synergy $0.23

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Grond, the Gatebreaker +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+62% Synergy $46.80
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+23% Synergy $61.95
The One Ring The One Ring
+16% Synergy $115.22
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $36.65

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Grond, the Gatebreaker decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Herald of the Dreadhorde Herald of the Dreadhorde
+75% Synergy $0.06
Duskfang Mentor Duskfang Mentor
+75% Synergy $0.22
Fire Nation Engineer Fire Nation Engineer
+75% Synergy $0.10
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+74% Synergy $0.33
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
+50% Synergy $0.39
Dunland Crebain Dunland Crebain
+50% Synergy $0.18
Spider-Man Noir Spider-Man Noir
+50% Synergy $0.26
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+50% Synergy $2.04
Necropolis Regent Necropolis Regent
+49% Synergy $0.59
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
+49% Synergy $0.20
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+49% Synergy $0.39
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+45% Synergy $0.36
Dreadmalkin Dreadmalkin
+25% Synergy $0.19
Easterling Vanguard Easterling Vanguard
+25% Synergy $0.11
Lazotep Sliver Lazotep Sliver
+25% Synergy $8.53
Mer-Ek Nightblade Mer-Ek Nightblade
+25% Synergy $0.24
Syphon Sliver Syphon Sliver
+25% Synergy $6.98
Endless One Endless One
+25% Synergy $1.39
Mordor Trebuchet Mordor Trebuchet
+25% Synergy $0.17
Toxin Sliver Toxin Sliver
+25% Synergy $3.53
Cairn Wanderer Cairn Wanderer
+25% Synergy $0.35
Skeletal Changeling Skeletal Changeling
+25% Synergy $0.23
Cirith Ungol Patrol Cirith Ungol Patrol
+25% Synergy $0.15
Ringwraiths Ringwraiths
+25% Synergy $1.58
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+25% Synergy $0.42
Lion Vulture Lion Vulture
+25% Synergy $0.25
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+24% Synergy $0.23
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+24% Synergy $0.99
Nazgûl Nazgûl
+24% Synergy $22.57
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+24% Synergy $2.50
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+24% Synergy $9.66
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
+24% Synergy $0.23
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+24% Synergy $11.84
Activated Sleeper Activated Sleeper
+24% Synergy $1.47
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
+24% Synergy $0.21
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+23% Synergy $20.92
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+22% Synergy $0.37
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+21% Synergy $1.39
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+21% Synergy $0.49
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+20% Synergy $2.30
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+19% Synergy $0.36
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+18% Synergy $0.55
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+17% Synergy $0.51
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+16% Synergy $35.38
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+11% Synergy $3.43
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+8% Synergy $1.68
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+5% Synergy $1.14
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+5% Synergy $4.11
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+1% Synergy $0.35
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-26% Synergy $5.52

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Grond, the Gatebreaker's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+74% Synergy $2.47
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+74% Synergy $0.20
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+74% Synergy $0.20
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+73% Synergy $0.27
Nasty End Nasty End
+72% Synergy $0.20
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+66% Synergy $0.66
Battle-Rage Blessing Battle-Rage Blessing
+49% Synergy $0.25
Virulent Swipe Virulent Swipe
+25% Synergy $0.14
Unexpected Fangs Unexpected Fangs
+25% Synergy $0.32
Without Weakness Without Weakness
+25% Synergy $0.18
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+24% Synergy $0.34
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+24% Synergy $1.57
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+24% Synergy $0.09
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+23% Synergy $0.30
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+23% Synergy $0.28
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+22% Synergy $13.90
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+19% Synergy $0.86
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+18% Synergy $0.24
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+17% Synergy $2.90
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+15% Synergy $0.32
Darkness Darkness
+15% Synergy $24.18
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy $13.51
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.86
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.57
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.35
Village Rites Village Rites
-1% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-42% Synergy $5.94

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Grond, the Gatebreaker.

Bleeding Edge Bleeding Edge
+75% Synergy $0.14
Mordor Muster Mordor Muster
+75% Synergy $0.26
Toll of the Invasion Toll of the Invasion
+50% Synergy $0.13
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+40% Synergy $3.83
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+25% Synergy $5.42
Essence Infusion Essence Infusion
+25% Synergy $0.08
The Torment of Gollum The Torment of Gollum
+25% Synergy $0.24
Claim the Precious Claim the Precious
+24% Synergy $0.27
Languish Languish
+24% Synergy $10.05
Repay in Kind Repay in Kind
+23% Synergy $4.05
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+23% Synergy $0.59
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+22% Synergy $0.39
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+22% Synergy $11.38
Corrupt Corrupt
+22% Synergy $0.10
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+21% Synergy $9.25
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+15% Synergy $3.15
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+14% Synergy $4.79
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+13% Synergy $4.37
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+13% Synergy $0.29
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+12% Synergy $6.58
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+8% Synergy $0.34
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $9.76

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Grond, the Gatebreaker +1/+1 Counters decks.

Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+50% Synergy $6.62
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+50% Synergy $0.30
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+49% Synergy $64.33
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+49% Synergy $0.32
The Fire Nation Drill The Fire Nation Drill
+49% Synergy $0.27
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+25% Synergy $1.18
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+25% Synergy $0.33
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+25% Synergy $0.36
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+25% Synergy $0.48
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+24% Synergy $2.37
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+24% Synergy $46.26
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+24% Synergy $11.16
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+23% Synergy $1.67
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+23% Synergy $0.19
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+22% Synergy $6.03
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $31.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $4.67
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $15.57
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Grond, the Gatebreaker decks.

Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+98% Synergy $0.35
Mindless Conscription Mindless Conscription
+75% Synergy $0.20
Grasping Shadows Shadows' Lair Grasping Shadows
+50% Synergy $0.26
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+49% Synergy $0.25
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+48% Synergy $4.61
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+35% Synergy $4.43
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+26% Synergy $10.16
Feast on the Fallen Feast on the Fallen
+25% Synergy $0.21
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
+25% Synergy $0.16
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+24% Synergy $2.66
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+24% Synergy $2.72
Biotransference Biotransference
+22% Synergy $10.17
Oubliette Oubliette
+22% Synergy $2.80
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+15% Synergy $2.99
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+13% Synergy $6.60
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+8% Synergy $7.87

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Grond, the Gatebreaker's +1/+1 Counters game plan.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+24% Synergy $21.09
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+19% Synergy $5.79

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Grond, the Gatebreaker +1/+1 Counters decks.

Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+49% Synergy $14.84
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+49% Synergy $2.66
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+47% Synergy $9.47
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+47% Synergy $17.65
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+40% Synergy $1.61
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.36
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+25% Synergy $0.36
Foul Roads Foul Roads
+25% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+25% Synergy $0.39
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+24% Synergy $12.84
Mutavault Mutavault
+24% Synergy $3.94
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+24% Synergy $0.43
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+23% Synergy $17.64
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+22% Synergy $0.96
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+22% Synergy $19.36
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy $2.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+20% Synergy $29.97
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+20% Synergy $5.01
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+20% Synergy $0.43
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+18% Synergy $4.36
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+15% Synergy $0.26
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+8% Synergy $4.58
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
0% Synergy $1.06
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $28.19
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-10% Synergy $12.47
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-13% Synergy $54.58
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-22% Synergy $1.93

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Grond, the Gatebreaker's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+75% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+42% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+40% Synergy $28.49
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+25% Synergy $0.29
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+22% Synergy $3.95
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+20% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.55
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+14% Synergy $3.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.89
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+10% Synergy $101.88
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base behind Grond, the Gatebreaker's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+25% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+20% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.86
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.37

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Grond, the Gatebreaker: +1/+1 Counters.

Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
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
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
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
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Mishra, Artificer Prodigy Mishra, Artificer Prodigy
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
Sydri, Galvanic Genius Sydri, Galvanic Genius
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
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
Imskir Iron-Eater Imskir Iron-Eater
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
Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
Winter, Cursed Rider Winter, Cursed Rider
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Breya, Etherium Shaper Breya, Etherium Shaper
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept