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Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.47

Legendary Creature — Goblin Shaman Enchantment Background

Gut, True Soul Zealot Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 21% Aristocrats 18% Sacrifice 16% Goblins 9% Aggro 8%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute's Goblins builds — cards that lean hardest into the Goblins theme.

Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+96% Synergy $0.28
Sling-Gang Lieutenant Sling-Gang Lieutenant
+96% Synergy $0.41
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+95% Synergy $3.24

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute Goblins game on their own.

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+14% Synergy $46.80
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+11% Synergy $54.82

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Goblins plan in Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+69% Synergy $0.33
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+64% Synergy $2.98
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+49% Synergy $0.42
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+49% Synergy $0.64
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+48% Synergy $4.44
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+48% Synergy $0.91
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+47% Synergy $0.63
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+47% Synergy $6.07
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+47% Synergy $3.11
Zoyowa Lava-Tongue Zoyowa Lava-Tongue
+47% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+46% Synergy $1.19
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+46% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+46% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+45% Synergy $3.19
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+45% Synergy $3.17
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+40% Synergy $1.92
Skirk Ridge Exhumer Skirk Ridge Exhumer
+24% Synergy $0.29
Sneaking Guide Sneaking Guide
+24% Synergy $0.15
Marsh Flitter Marsh Flitter
+24% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Kaboomist Goblin Kaboomist
+24% Synergy $0.43
Grim Wanderer Grim Wanderer
+24% Synergy $0.19
Swarming Goblins Swarming Goblins
+24% Synergy $0.26
Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician Ib Halfheart, Goblin Tactician
+24% Synergy $1.00
Gravedigger Gravedigger
+24% Synergy $0.10
Frenzied Goblin Frenzied Goblin
+24% Synergy $0.22
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+24% Synergy $0.40
Goblin Piledriver Goblin Piledriver
+24% Synergy $2.56
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+24% Synergy $0.27
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+24% Synergy $0.98
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
+24% Synergy $0.16
Goblin Rabblemaster Goblin Rabblemaster
+23% Synergy $0.66
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+23% Synergy $0.29
Loyal Subordinate Loyal Subordinate
+23% Synergy $0.19
Obosh, the Preypiercer Obosh, the Preypiercer
+23% Synergy $0.26
Rundvelt Hordemaster Rundvelt Hordemaster
+23% Synergy $2.90
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+23% Synergy $0.95
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+23% Synergy $12.24
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+23% Synergy $0.27
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+23% Synergy $1.79
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+22% Synergy $7.22
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+22% Synergy $0.36
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+22% Synergy $0.99
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+22% Synergy $0.36
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+21% Synergy $10.10
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+19% Synergy $0.34
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+18% Synergy $1.97
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+18% Synergy $0.73
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $42.04
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+12% Synergy $1.99
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+0% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute's Goblins deck ahead.

You See a Pair of Goblins You See a Pair of Goblins
+74% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+47% Synergy $0.34
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+46% Synergy $0.35
Terminate Terminate
+35% Synergy $0.28
Abrade Abrade
+28% Synergy $0.33
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+27% Synergy $0.36
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+24% Synergy $8.81
Outnumber Outnumber
+24% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+24% Synergy $0.26
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+24% Synergy $0.94
Body Count Body Count
+24% Synergy $3.44
Kill! Maim! Burn! Kill! Maim! Burn!
+24% Synergy $0.72
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+23% Synergy $0.19
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+22% Synergy $1.98
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+22% Synergy $1.72
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+22% Synergy $4.97
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+22% Synergy $0.35
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+21% Synergy $0.73
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+19% Synergy $0.38
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+15% Synergy $7.39
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+12% Synergy $10.78
Village Rites Village Rites
+9% Synergy $0.38
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $9.33
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.82
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $0.86
Bedevil Bedevil
-8% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Goblins game plan forward for Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute.

Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+49% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Grenade Goblin Grenade
+49% Synergy $0.49
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+48% Synergy $0.44
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+48% Synergy $0.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+44% Synergy $1.10
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+41% Synergy $4.67
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+38% Synergy $0.34
Victimize Victimize
+35% Synergy $1.58
Mob Justice Mob Justice
+24% Synergy $0.83
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+24% Synergy $0.35
Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+24% Synergy $0.35
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+24% Synergy $0.30
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+24% Synergy $1.87
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+24% Synergy $0.25
Goblin War Strike Goblin War Strike
+24% Synergy $2.42
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+24% Synergy $0.32
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+24% Synergy $0.33
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+23% Synergy $0.24
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+23% Synergy $0.24
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+23% Synergy $2.42
Molten Collapse Molten Collapse
+23% Synergy $0.35
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+22% Synergy $4.13
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+22% Synergy $0.34
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+21% Synergy $27.24
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+20% Synergy $0.75
Unearth Unearth
+20% Synergy $0.53
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+19% Synergy $1.72
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+16% Synergy $16.42
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+9% Synergy $0.16
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-26% Synergy $0.89

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute Goblins decks.

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+39% Synergy $5.65
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+38% Synergy $13.98
Piston Sledge Piston Sledge
+24% Synergy $0.13
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+24% Synergy $6.51
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+24% Synergy $0.30
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+24% Synergy $2.67
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+24% Synergy $21.11
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.42
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+24% Synergy $1.77
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+23% Synergy $0.25
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+23% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+22% Synergy $19.19
Cranial Ram Cranial Ram
+22% Synergy $0.20
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+22% Synergy $0.34
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+21% Synergy $1.99
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+21% Synergy $3.45
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+20% Synergy $5.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $2.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Goblins strategy in Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+49% Synergy $1.56
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+48% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+39% Synergy $2.54
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+38% Synergy $2.25
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+24% Synergy $0.27
Promise of Aclazotz Promise of Aclazotz
+24% Synergy $0.22
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+24% Synergy $0.24
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+24% Synergy $0.19
Goblin Assault Goblin Assault
+24% Synergy $1.08
Haunted One Haunted One
+24% Synergy $5.25
Oubliette Oubliette
+24% Synergy $2.80
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+24% Synergy $3.52
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+23% Synergy $0.30
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+23% Synergy $0.32
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+23% Synergy $2.64
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+23% Synergy $0.54
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+23% Synergy $19.16
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+22% Synergy $0.39
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+21% Synergy $0.13
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+21% Synergy $33.84
No Mercy No Mercy
+21% Synergy $26.83
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+21% Synergy $4.29
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+18% Synergy $0.35
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+14% Synergy $13.65
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+6% Synergy $10.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.43

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute's Goblins game plan.

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+24% Synergy $7.24

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute Goblins decks.

Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+48% Synergy $1.94
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+48% Synergy $2.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+31% Synergy $3.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.36
Goblin Burrows Goblin Burrows
+24% Synergy $0.73
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+24% Synergy $0.24
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+24% Synergy $2.66
Wasteland Wasteland
+24% Synergy $27.52
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+23% Synergy $0.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+23% Synergy $0.30
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+23% Synergy $17.64
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+21% Synergy $0.40
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+21% Synergy $28.42
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+21% Synergy $1.61
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+21% Synergy $2.65
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+20% Synergy $3.45
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+20% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+18% Synergy $38.89
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+18% Synergy $5.01
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+18% Synergy $2.48
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+16% Synergy $7.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $1.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $54.58

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute's Goblins strategy.

Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-30% Synergy $1.85
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-31% Synergy $4.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-56% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute's Goblins decks.

Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+35% Synergy $0.47
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.23
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+31% Synergy $0.22
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+30% Synergy $0.22
Auntie's Hovel Auntie's Hovel
+23% Synergy $7.63
Razortrap Gorge Razortrap Gorge
+22% Synergy $0.26
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+22% Synergy $0.27
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+21% Synergy $27.24
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+21% Synergy $0.73
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+19% Synergy $1.72
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+19% Synergy $0.35
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+19% Synergy $1.47
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+18% Synergy $0.14
City of Brass City of Brass
+18% Synergy $12.30
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+17% Synergy $0.22
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+16% Synergy $18.20
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+15% Synergy $0.37
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.31
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+11% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.26
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+8% Synergy $9.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.25
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.29
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+2% Synergy $5.92
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+1% Synergy $1.50
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-11% Synergy $8.51
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-13% Synergy $9.09
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-18% Synergy $1.25
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-22% Synergy $9.11

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute: Goblins.

Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Iron Throne Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Iron Throne
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Agent of the Iron Throne Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Scion of Halaster Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster
Gut, True Soul Zealot Street Urchin Gut, True Soul Zealot // Street Urchin
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Tana, the Bloodsower Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tana, the Bloodsower
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Miara, Thorn of the Glade Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Amber Gristle O'Maul Guild Artisan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Cecily, Haunted Mage Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Cecily, Haunted Mage
Faceless One Agent of the Iron Throne Faceless One // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Dragon Cultist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Dragon Cultist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Guild Artisan Gut, True Soul Zealot // Guild Artisan
Gut, True Soul Zealot Popular Entertainer Gut, True Soul Zealot // Popular Entertainer
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Tavern Brawler Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Tavern Brawler
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Jeska, Thrice Reborn Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Gut, True Soul Zealot Haunted One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Haunted One
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Amber Gristle O'Maul Tavern Brawler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Tavern Brawler
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
Gut, True Soul Zealot Tavern Brawler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Tavern Brawler
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Gut, True Soul Zealot Criminal Past Gut, True Soul Zealot // Criminal Past
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Kamber, the Plunderer Laurine, the Diversion Kamber, the Plunderer // Laurine, the Diversion
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Dragon Cultist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist
Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Gut, True Soul Zealot Feywild Visitor Gut, True Soul Zealot // Feywild Visitor
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Iron Throne Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Iron Throne
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Shadow Thieves Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Amber Gristle O'Maul Criminal Past Amber Gristle O'Maul // Criminal Past
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cultist of the Absolute Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute

Other Available Backgrounds

Gut, True Soul Zealot can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Haunted One Haunted One
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Master Chef Master Chef
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler