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Gyruda, Doom of Depths
Price tag $0.45

Legendary CreatureDemon Kraken

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#744 Current Rank
#760 Last Week
#718 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gyruda, Doom of Depths.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gyruda, Doom of Depths decks.

Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager Silver Surfer, Cosmic Voyager
+10% Synergy $19.00
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $4.64
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+0% Synergy $16.66
Hidden Lair Hidden Lair
+0% Synergy $12.66
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
0% Synergy $2.57

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gyruda, Doom of Depths's abilities and overall game plan.

Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+75% Synergy $4.33
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+71% Synergy $0.24
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+70% Synergy $4.71
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+70% Synergy $1.30
Spark Double Spark Double
+69% Synergy $10.15
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+69% Synergy $5.01
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+69% Synergy $2.06
Clone Clone
+68% Synergy $0.57
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+67% Synergy $0.38
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+65% Synergy $18.47

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gyruda, Doom of Depths decks.

Evil Twin Evil Twin
+63% Synergy $0.46
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+62% Synergy $33.52
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+61% Synergy $0.34
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+61% Synergy $10.89
Gigantoplasm Gigantoplasm
+60% Synergy $0.55
Copycrook Copycrook
+60% Synergy $0.26
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+59% Synergy $8.10
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+58% Synergy $1.21
Reanimate Reanimate
+34% Synergy $8.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+31% Synergy $3.90

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+25% Synergy $129.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+24% Synergy $109.60
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+22% Synergy $22.71
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+17% Synergy $167.83
Force of Will Force of Will
+16% Synergy $64.60
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+14% Synergy $61.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $72.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $58.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+0% Synergy $41.55

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gyruda, Doom of Depths's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Visage Bandit Visage Bandit
+58% Synergy $0.27
Waxen Shapethief Waxen Shapethief
+57% Synergy $0.36
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+54% Synergy $0.48
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+54% Synergy $0.89
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+52% Synergy $32.56
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+48% Synergy $4.83
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+45% Synergy $3.75
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+41% Synergy $0.41
Sakashima's Student Sakashima's Student
+40% Synergy $24.43
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+40% Synergy $7.41
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+39% Synergy $5.13
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+35% Synergy $33.93
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+33% Synergy $0.73
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+30% Synergy $48.03
Superior Spider-Man Superior Spider-Man
+30% Synergy $1.86
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+28% Synergy $5.13
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+27% Synergy $0.28
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+26% Synergy $4.81
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+25% Synergy $0.36
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+21% Synergy $3.99
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+20% Synergy $46.78
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+18% Synergy $1.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.30
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $0.53
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+13% Synergy $34.55
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+13% Synergy $6.57
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+13% Synergy $0.37
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+12% Synergy $0.79
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+11% Synergy $1.26
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+10% Synergy $2.25
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+10% Synergy $12.26
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+10% Synergy $5.44
Torrential Gearhulk Torrential Gearhulk
+10% Synergy $1.14
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+9% Synergy $0.32
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+9% Synergy $2.66
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+8% Synergy $0.52
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+8% Synergy $11.41
Summon: Leviathan Summon: Leviathan
+8% Synergy $1.14
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+7% Synergy $14.32
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+7% Synergy $26.72
Wonder Wonder
+7% Synergy $1.56
Crabomination Crabomination
+7% Synergy $0.28
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+5% Synergy $0.83
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+3% Synergy $8.41
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+3% Synergy $1.77
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+2% Synergy $0.51
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $49.92
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-1% Synergy $1.58
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-2% Synergy $3.20
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-3% Synergy $0.94

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gyruda, Doom of Depths safe.

Essence Flux Essence Flux
+50% Synergy $1.44
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+39% Synergy $4.97
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+35% Synergy $1.81
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+31% Synergy $14.58
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+24% Synergy $0.36
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+23% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+18% Synergy $55.81
Displace Displace
+16% Synergy $0.43
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+13% Synergy $18.30
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $8.18
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+12% Synergy $0.22
See Double See Double
+11% Synergy $0.75
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+11% Synergy $1.45
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+11% Synergy $0.24
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+10% Synergy $8.60
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+10% Synergy $10.23
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+10% Synergy $15.83
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+9% Synergy $38.87
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $50.79
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+7% Synergy $17.02
Blur Blur
+7% Synergy $0.49
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+7% Synergy $7.79
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.43
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+6% Synergy $0.35
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.96
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+5% Synergy $7.57
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+4% Synergy $2.60
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+4% Synergy $16.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.20
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.19
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+3% Synergy $8.01
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+3% Synergy $1.01
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+3% Synergy $2.81
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $3.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $1.96
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
0% Synergy $0.23
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.63
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $0.52
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $18.15
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-3% Synergy $0.26
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-5% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $2.03
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.71
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-7% Synergy $1.11
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.23
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $27.90
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-9% Synergy $3.41
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $3.62

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gyruda, Doom of Depths's game plan and control the board.

Dread Return Dread Return
+32% Synergy $0.42
Quasiduplicate Quasiduplicate
+19% Synergy $0.72
Persist Persist
+18% Synergy $0.92
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+12% Synergy $0.29
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+12% Synergy $1.16
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+11% Synergy $164.74
Extinction Event Extinction Event
+11% Synergy $0.35
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+10% Synergy $1.99
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+8% Synergy $0.39
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $5.18
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+7% Synergy $10.98
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $7.08
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+4% Synergy $9.17
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.24
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.26
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+2% Synergy $8.34
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $1.72
Windfall Windfall
+0% Synergy $4.94
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
0% Synergy $0.23
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
0% Synergy $9.91
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.34
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $21.09
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-2% Synergy $0.50
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.50
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.73
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-13% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+47% Synergy $7.16
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+24% Synergy $5.60
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy $4.33
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+19% Synergy $3.49
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+15% Synergy $6.22
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $2.57
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $108.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+4% Synergy $11.25
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+2% Synergy $8.84
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $2.11
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+1% Synergy $32.60
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+0% Synergy $11.39
Mindcrank Mindcrank
-6% Synergy $11.00
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gyruda, Doom of Depths's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+46% Synergy $1.74
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+25% Synergy $4.93
Mortuary Mortuary
+23% Synergy $22.59
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+15% Synergy $12.12
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+15% Synergy $5.61
Necromancy Necromancy
+8% Synergy $20.15
Mirror Mockery Mirror Mockery
+6% Synergy $0.44
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+5% Synergy $4.72
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+4% Synergy $17.16
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+4% Synergy $2.40
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $2.69
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-1% Synergy $20.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $19.63
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $4.21

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gyruda, Doom of Depths to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+2% Synergy $9.02

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+18% Synergy $30.54
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $7.19
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+12% Synergy $8.53
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $41.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+11% Synergy $10.89
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+11% Synergy $528.93
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+10% Synergy $0.23
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $64.75
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+7% Synergy $0.85
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.86
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+5% Synergy $113.53
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.46
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $9.90
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.92
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+1% Synergy $9.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.33
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $33.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+33% Synergy $2.20
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+20% Synergy $37.57
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+19% Synergy $1.63
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+18% Synergy $468.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.19
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+14% Synergy $1122.75
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+13% Synergy $1.20
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+12% Synergy $240.66
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $5.50
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.37
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+9% Synergy $804.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $1.10
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+7% Synergy $6.97
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.23
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+4% Synergy $88.22
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.41
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.63
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+3% Synergy $1.64
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $3.30
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gyruda, Doom of Depths decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Watery Grave Watery Grave
+20% Synergy $10.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+19% Synergy $16.09
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+19% Synergy $19.48
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+18% Synergy $50.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+17% Synergy $37.32
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+17% Synergy $27.97
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+17% Synergy $18.15
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+17% Synergy $36.78
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+17% Synergy $52.68
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+15% Synergy
Underground River Underground River
+15% Synergy $1.47
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+15% Synergy $31.32
City of Brass City of Brass
+15% Synergy $10.49
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+15% Synergy $32.53
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+14% Synergy $34.29
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+14% Synergy $16.74
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+13% Synergy $6.57
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.58
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.82
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+6% Synergy $0.95
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.96
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+6% Synergy $10.40
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.71
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.20
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.30
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $16.55
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $37.92
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-1% Synergy $2.12
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.82
Island Island
-2% Synergy $2.00
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $1.76
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-2% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.63
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-3% Synergy $6.83
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $2.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.30
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-5% Synergy $0.43
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.12
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-8% Synergy $0.20
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-9% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-11% Synergy $0.85
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-12% Synergy $0.24
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-13% Synergy $0.34
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-14% Synergy $0.35
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-19% Synergy $0.31

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