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Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero
Price tag $2.29

Legendary Creature — Goblin Shaman Enchantment Background

Gut, True Soul Zealot Folk Hero
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Playstyle & Strategy

Goblins 51% Aggro 15% Tokens 11% Combo 6% Burn 4%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero's Aggro builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aggro theme.

Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+99% Synergy $3.63
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+99% Synergy $1.38
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+99% Synergy $1.18
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+99% Synergy $0.23
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+98% Synergy $7.81
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+79% Synergy $2.72
Sardian Avenger Sardian Avenger
+79% Synergy $1.55
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+79% Synergy $6.46
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+79% Synergy $0.82
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+79% Synergy $0.42

Top Cards

The staple cards most Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero Aggro decks run as their core.

Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+78% Synergy $0.89
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+77% Synergy $0.15
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+77% Synergy $1.57
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+74% Synergy $0.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+65% Synergy $4.93

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero Aggro game on their own.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+44% Synergy $41.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+32% Synergy $131.68
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+24% Synergy $54.50
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+19% Synergy $30.02
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+17% Synergy $11.10
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $5.28
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aggro plan in Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Goblin Piledriver Goblin Piledriver
+59% Synergy $3.28
Rundvelt Hordemaster Rundvelt Hordemaster
+59% Synergy $1.92
Muxus, Goblin Grandee Muxus, Goblin Grandee
+59% Synergy $13.82
Goblin King Goblin King
+59% Synergy $13.61
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+59% Synergy $0.38
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+59% Synergy $5.48
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+59% Synergy $0.40
Ardoz, Cobbler of War Ardoz, Cobbler of War
+59% Synergy $5.98
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+59% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Cratermaker Goblin Cratermaker
+59% Synergy $0.18
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+59% Synergy $27.60
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+58% Synergy $0.40
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+57% Synergy $1.58
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+57% Synergy $1.75
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+55% Synergy $16.26
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+54% Synergy $3.15
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+52% Synergy $32.89
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+49% Synergy $4.06
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+48% Synergy $2.80
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+46% Synergy $2.95
Gempalm Incinerator Gempalm Incinerator
+39% Synergy $0.51
Goblin Ringleader Goblin Ringleader
+39% Synergy $0.70
Hobgoblin Bandit Lord Hobgoblin Bandit Lord
+39% Synergy $5.66
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+39% Synergy $7.70
Goblin Goliath Goblin Goliath
+39% Synergy $2.01
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+39% Synergy $0.90
Broadside Bombardiers Broadside Bombardiers
+39% Synergy $3.95
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+39% Synergy $0.21
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+39% Synergy $0.54
Legion Loyalist Legion Loyalist
+38% Synergy $5.87
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+37% Synergy $0.32
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+36% Synergy $47.63
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+35% Synergy $2.64
Village Pillagers Village Pillagers
+33% Synergy $0.32
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
+31% Synergy $0.39
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+30% Synergy $14.24
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+28% Synergy $3.08
Shock Brigade Shock Brigade
+24% Synergy $0.23
J. Jonah Jameson J. Jonah Jameson
+24% Synergy $0.23
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
+24% Synergy $1.97
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+24% Synergy $0.88
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
+24% Synergy $0.38
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+21% Synergy $2.73
Goblin Settler Goblin Settler
+19% Synergy $2.85
Akki Rockspeaker Akki Rockspeaker
+19% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+19% Synergy $0.83
Boros Recruit Boros Recruit
+19% Synergy $0.13
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+17% Synergy $19.10
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $58.07
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+5% Synergy $6.86

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero's Aggro deck ahead.

Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+40% Synergy $2.55
Erode Erode
+24% Synergy $5.72
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+22% Synergy $20.32
Tarfire Tarfire
+19% Synergy $0.33
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+19% Synergy $2.47
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+19% Synergy $0.36
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+19% Synergy $0.26
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+18% Synergy $14.77
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+17% Synergy $1.07
Thraben Charm Thraben Charm
+17% Synergy $0.34
Get Lost Get Lost
+17% Synergy $4.05
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+15% Synergy $12.56
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+15% Synergy $11.40
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+15% Synergy $2.54
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+15% Synergy $9.96
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+13% Synergy $17.51
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+9% Synergy $8.00
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+9% Synergy $7.61
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.69
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $14.06
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.41
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.09
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+2% Synergy $0.44
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.19
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-7% Synergy $5.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aggro game plan forward for Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero.

Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+73% Synergy $0.85
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+19% Synergy $0.58
Calamity of Cinders Calamity of Cinders
+19% Synergy $0.23
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+19% Synergy $0.19
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+19% Synergy $0.32
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+18% Synergy $5.98
Split Up Split Up
+17% Synergy $1.72
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+17% Synergy $4.45
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+16% Synergy $9.35
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+14% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $3.83
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero Aggro decks.

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+37% Synergy $4.76
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+34% Synergy $11.83
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+19% Synergy $9.44
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+19% Synergy $2.83
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+19% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+18% Synergy $16.54
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+18% Synergy $2.30
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+16% Synergy $4.39
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+16% Synergy $31.59
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+8% Synergy $1.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aggro strategy in Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero decks.

Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+54% Synergy $2.38
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+39% Synergy $3.52
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+38% Synergy $0.34
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+31% Synergy $0.59
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+24% Synergy $2.00
Firebender Ascension Firebender Ascension
+22% Synergy $0.81
Goblin Trenches Goblin Trenches
+19% Synergy $0.32
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+19% Synergy $0.92
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+19% Synergy $10.98
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+19% Synergy $3.83
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+17% Synergy $6.29
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+15% Synergy $2.66
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+14% Synergy $8.97
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+12% Synergy $6.80
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+11% Synergy $26.54
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+11% Synergy $56.88
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+7% Synergy $5.85

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero's Aggro game plan.

Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+18% Synergy $4.44

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero Aggro decks.

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+76% Synergy $27.19
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+39% Synergy $2.04
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+38% Synergy $54.27
War Room War Room
+31% Synergy $2.87
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+30% Synergy $2.65
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+27% Synergy $5.54
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+19% Synergy $0.31
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+18% Synergy $23.03
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+17% Synergy $2.30
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+17% Synergy $18.97
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+15% Synergy $2.11
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+15% Synergy $0.36
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+13% Synergy $0.33
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+10% Synergy $7.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $43.89
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $6.51
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+7% Synergy $2.18

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero's Aggro strategy.

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+17% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.84
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $1.89
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+8% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $0.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.70

Lands

The mana base behind Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero's Aggro decks.

Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+79% Synergy $7.92
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+73% Synergy $0.85
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+46% Synergy $2.95
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
+43% Synergy $4.40
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+41% Synergy $6.87
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+37% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+35% Synergy $51.61
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+34% Synergy $34.97
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+33% Synergy $0.28
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+33% Synergy $17.35
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+32% Synergy $9.80
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+28% Synergy $1.05
Plateau Plateau
+27% Synergy $360.85
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+26% Synergy $0.42
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+25% Synergy $10.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+24% Synergy $0.31
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+23% Synergy $2.17
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+22% Synergy $0.24
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+21% Synergy $2.01
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+19% Synergy $6.37
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+17% Synergy $0.57
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+17% Synergy $0.36
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+17% Synergy $4.45
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+16% Synergy $9.35
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+16% Synergy $15.20
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+16% Synergy $34.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+15% Synergy $11.03
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+15% Synergy $3.39
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $38.56
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+14% Synergy $17.02
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+13% Synergy $17.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $29.61
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+2% Synergy $0.44
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.31
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.28
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.27
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.54
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.24
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-16% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
-18% Synergy $0.13

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero: Aggro.

Gut, True Soul Zealot Far Traveler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Far Traveler
Gut, True Soul Zealot Tavern Brawler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Tavern Brawler
Gut, True Soul Zealot Dungeon Delver Gut, True Soul Zealot // Dungeon Delver
Gut, True Soul Zealot Haunted One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Haunted One
Gut, True Soul Zealot Veteran Soldier Gut, True Soul Zealot // Veteran Soldier
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Amber Gristle O'Maul Veteran Soldier Amber Gristle O'Maul // Veteran Soldier
Amber Gristle O'Maul Folk Hero Amber Gristle O'Maul // Folk Hero
Amber Gristle O'Maul Flaming Fist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Flaming Fist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Noble Heritage Gut, True Soul Zealot // Noble Heritage
Leonardo, the Balance Raphael, the Muscle Leonardo, the Balance // Raphael, the Muscle
Amber Gristle O'Maul Inspiring Leader Amber Gristle O'Maul // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Dragon Cultist Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Dragon Cultist
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Popular Entertainer Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Popular Entertainer
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Street Urchin Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Street Urchin
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Tavern Brawler Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Tavern Brawler
Gut, True Soul Zealot Inspiring Leader Gut, True Soul Zealot // Inspiring Leader
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Katerina of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Inspiring Leader Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Inspiring Leader
Gut, True Soul Zealot Popular Entertainer Gut, True Soul Zealot // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Far Traveler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Far Traveler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Noble Heritage Amber Gristle O'Maul // Noble Heritage
Amber Gristle O'Maul Passionate Archaeologist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Passionate Archaeologist
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Guild Artisan Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Guild Artisan
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Passionate Archaeologist Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Passionate Archaeologist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Flaming Fist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Flaming Fist
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Prava of the Steel Legion Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Far Traveler Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Far Traveler
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Flaming Fist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Flaming Fist
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Folk Hero Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Folk Hero

Other Available Backgrounds

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

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