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Gyrus, Waker of Corpses
Price tag $0.90

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1362 Current Rank
#1290 Last Week
#1289 Last Month

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Commander gameplay videos featuring Gyrus, Waker of Corpses.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gyrus, Waker of Corpses decks.

Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+7% Synergy $0.19
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+5% Synergy $0.60
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+1% Synergy $21.88
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
-8% Synergy $13.48
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-22% Synergy $2.91

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gyrus, Waker of Corpses's abilities and overall game plan.

Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+46% Synergy $0.06
Anger Anger
+42% Synergy $1.79
The Master, Multiplied The Master, Multiplied
+40% Synergy $3.53
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+36% Synergy $1.00
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+36% Synergy $0.32
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+36% Synergy $0.97
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+35% Synergy $0.28
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+35% Synergy $0.56
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+35% Synergy $0.20
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+35% Synergy $0.57

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gyrus, Waker of Corpses decks.

Greater Good Greater Good
+34% Synergy $3.04
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+33% Synergy $5.52
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+32% Synergy $0.15
Brawn Brawn
+31% Synergy $0.31
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+30% Synergy $0.28
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+28% Synergy $0.42
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+23% Synergy $1.02
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+21% Synergy $0.54
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-6% Synergy $1.56
Farseek Farseek
-8% Synergy $0.73

Game Changers

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

Food Chain Food Chain
+2% Synergy $29.93
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $10.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $95.44
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $23.45
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $50.95
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $52.72

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gyrus, Waker of Corpses's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+32% Synergy $0.59
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+31% Synergy $0.42
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+31% Synergy $2.49
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+30% Synergy $1.64
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+28% Synergy $1.41
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+28% Synergy $0.10
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+27% Synergy $0.57
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+25% Synergy $0.20
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+25% Synergy $0.19
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+24% Synergy $3.95
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+23% Synergy $0.50
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+22% Synergy $0.63
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+22% Synergy $0.35
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+22% Synergy $0.22
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+22% Synergy $2.29
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+21% Synergy $0.29
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+21% Synergy $0.23
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+20% Synergy $0.80
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+20% Synergy $7.05
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.25
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+19% Synergy $2.14
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+19% Synergy $0.24
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+18% Synergy $0.85
Blanchwood Prowler Blanchwood Prowler
+18% Synergy $0.09
Selesnya Eulogist Selesnya Eulogist
+17% Synergy $0.28
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+15% Synergy $0.32
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+15% Synergy $6.56
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+15% Synergy $0.18
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+14% Synergy $9.52
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+14% Synergy $3.95
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+12% Synergy $0.22
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.24
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+11% Synergy $1.74
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+11% Synergy $0.59
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+11% Synergy $1.39
Polukranos, Unchained Polukranos, Unchained
+11% Synergy $0.73
Gargos, Vicious Watcher Gargos, Vicious Watcher
+11% Synergy $0.79
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+10% Synergy $22.95
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+10% Synergy $0.91
World Shaper World Shaper
+9% Synergy $9.84
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+9% Synergy $20.61
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+9% Synergy $0.31
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+9% Synergy $1.11
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+8% Synergy $1.30
Hermit Druid Hermit Druid
+8% Synergy $5.70
Timeless Witness Timeless Witness
+7% Synergy $0.24
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+6% Synergy $24.63
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+3% Synergy $1.00
Six Six
-1% Synergy $6.53
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-10% Synergy $10.10

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gyrus, Waker of Corpses safe.

Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+27% Synergy $0.13
Entomb Entomb
+20% Synergy $15.82
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+18% Synergy $0.08
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+10% Synergy $0.26
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy $0.24
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+6% Synergy $0.10
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+5% Synergy $2.12
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+3% Synergy $0.92
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.88
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.26
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+2% Synergy $3.49
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.34
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.49
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+1% Synergy $0.14
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+1% Synergy $3.84
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
0% Synergy $2.77
Putrefy Putrefy
-2% Synergy $0.12
Bedevil Bedevil
-2% Synergy $0.41
Big Score Big Score
-3% Synergy $0.70
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-4% Synergy $0.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.50
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $3.59
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $9.75
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-6% Synergy $0.44
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.91
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-9% Synergy $2.35
Terminate Terminate
-10% Synergy $0.36
Harrow Harrow
-12% Synergy $0.32
Beast Within Beast Within
-13% Synergy $0.83

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gyrus, Waker of Corpses's game plan and control the board.

Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+14% Synergy $5.47
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+11% Synergy $0.20
Jarad's Orders Jarad's Orders
+9% Synergy $0.91
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+9% Synergy $0.27
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+8% Synergy $0.14
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+8% Synergy $0.25
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+7% Synergy $13.04
Living Death Living Death
+6% Synergy $2.43
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.32
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $7.88
Reanimate Reanimate
+4% Synergy $5.14
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.13
Mulch Mulch
+4% Synergy $0.13
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+3% Synergy $1.52
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $26.07
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+3% Synergy $0.05
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.44
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+2% Synergy $2.34
Lavalanche Lavalanche
+2% Synergy $0.16
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.18
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $20.12
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $0.19
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.89
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.79
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.88
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-4% Synergy $0.37
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.54
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.84
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $1.85
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.99

Utility Artifacts

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

Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+27% Synergy $13.53
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+24% Synergy $12.24
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+16% Synergy $5.37
Key to the City Key to the City
+13% Synergy $0.46
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+10% Synergy $1.64
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $44.45
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+9% Synergy $5.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.54
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+7% Synergy $4.98
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+7% Synergy $62.95
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $7.33
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+5% Synergy $10.10
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+5% Synergy $0.40
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $13.33
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+3% Synergy $1.69
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+3% Synergy $1.37
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $6.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.32
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
-1% Synergy $4.97

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gyrus, Waker of Corpses's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Doubling Season Doubling Season
+24% Synergy $29.02
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+22% Synergy $4.47
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+16% Synergy $25.54
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+15% Synergy $4.24
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+13% Synergy $1.09
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+12% Synergy $0.79
Unbound Flourishing Unbound Flourishing
+10% Synergy $12.60
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+9% Synergy $1.44
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+9% Synergy $7.60
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+9% Synergy $2.63
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+8% Synergy $2.59
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+8% Synergy $12.34
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $4.41
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+7% Synergy $5.50
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+6% Synergy $0.20
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+6% Synergy $12.60
Invigorating Hot Spring Invigorating Hot Spring
+5% Synergy $0.19
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+5% Synergy $12.33
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+4% Synergy $0.28
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $10.62
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+4% Synergy $0.61
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+2% Synergy $1.54
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $6.56
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $2.62
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $27.73

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.32
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+10% Synergy $0.23
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $7.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.15
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $9.32
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $1.30
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+5% Synergy $1.33
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+5% Synergy $0.16
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+5% Synergy $23.29
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+5% Synergy $0.31
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $0.89
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+2% Synergy $5.90
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+2% Synergy $0.16
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.28
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $25.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $49.13
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $19.45
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.89
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $8.83
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $30.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+5% Synergy $0.33
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+3% Synergy $0.42
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+1% Synergy $0.75
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $2.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-5% Synergy $0.42
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-6% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-6% Synergy $1.67
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.52

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gyrus, Waker of Corpses decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+11% Synergy $1.74
Commercial District Commercial District
+10% Synergy $6.62
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+10% Synergy $12.33
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+10% Synergy $9.94
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+8% Synergy $0.19
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+7% Synergy $0.93
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+7% Synergy $0.63
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+7% Synergy $0.74
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+7% Synergy $0.24
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+5% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+5% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.13
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+3% Synergy $0.92
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+1% Synergy $8.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+1% Synergy $0.69
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+1% Synergy $12.27
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+1% Synergy $0.36
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
0% Synergy $7.62
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
0% Synergy $4.86
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-1% Synergy $15.88
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.51
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-1% Synergy $0.14
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $5.53
Game Trail Game Trail
-1% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-1% Synergy $0.24
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-2% Synergy $5.43
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-2% Synergy $22.42
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-2% Synergy $16.12
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-2% Synergy $0.55
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-2% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.30
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-3% Synergy $1.44
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-3% Synergy $0.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.27
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-4% Synergy $0.40
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-5% Synergy $0.26
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-5% Synergy $13.58
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-5% Synergy $20.83
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.07
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.18
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-7% Synergy $0.29
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-7% Synergy $13.64
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $5.01
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-15% Synergy $0.21

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