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Myojin of Grim Betrayal
Price tag $0.31

Legendary Creature — Spirit

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Graveyard 33% Reanimator 33% Spirits 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4798 Current Rank
#3651 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Myojin of Grim Betrayal decks.

Pox Plague Pox Plague
+20% Synergy $0.36
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+18% Synergy $2.61

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Myojin of Grim Betrayal's abilities and overall game plan.

Netherborn Altar Netherborn Altar
+85% Synergy $0.63
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+81% Synergy $7.65
Campfire Campfire
+74% Synergy $0.49
Daring Fiendbonder Daring Fiendbonder
+71% Synergy $0.99
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+63% Synergy $2.98
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+62% Synergy $0.14
Life's Finale Life's Finale
+62% Synergy $1.27
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+61% Synergy $2.19
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+55% Synergy $7.05
Core Prowler Core Prowler
+53% Synergy $1.75

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Myojin of Grim Betrayal decks.

Soldevi Adnate Soldevi Adnate
+51% Synergy $1.69
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+43% Synergy $3.52
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+40% Synergy $0.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.30
Damnation Damnation
+28% Synergy $20.27
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+23% Synergy $10.31
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+16% Synergy $4.29
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+13% Synergy $18.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-7% Synergy $10.49
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.96

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $71.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $59.89
Necropotence Necropotence
-8% Synergy $37.26

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Myojin of Grim Betrayal's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+43% Synergy $0.29
Dramatist's Puppet Dramatist's Puppet
+40% Synergy $0.17
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+39% Synergy $2.98
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+32% Synergy $0.25
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+32% Synergy $0.37
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+30% Synergy $1.18
Myojin of Night's Reach Myojin of Night's Reach
+30% Synergy $0.19
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+28% Synergy $0.38
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+28% Synergy $0.38
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+28% Synergy $37.87
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+28% Synergy $0.35
Returned Reveler Returned Reveler
+28% Synergy $0.09
Overeager Apprentice Overeager Apprentice
+26% Synergy $0.30
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+23% Synergy $0.52
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+23% Synergy $3.28
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+22% Synergy $0.31
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+20% Synergy $6.88
Koma's Faithful Koma's Faithful
+18% Synergy $0.13
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+16% Synergy $0.68
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+16% Synergy $5.77
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+15% Synergy $0.45
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+15% Synergy $6.10
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+15% Synergy $0.32
Shinra Reinforcements Shinra Reinforcements
+14% Synergy $0.13
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+13% Synergy $0.43
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+13% Synergy $2.97
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.28
Diamond Lion Diamond Lion
+13% Synergy $0.32
Millikin Millikin
+12% Synergy $0.24
Basal Thrull Basal Thrull
+12% Synergy $0.24
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+12% Synergy $0.38
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+11% Synergy $0.29
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+10% Synergy $4.63
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
+10% Synergy $0.27
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+10% Synergy $0.53
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+10% Synergy $21.72
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+8% Synergy $0.74
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+8% Synergy $0.33
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+7% Synergy $0.42
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+7% Synergy $0.33
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+7% Synergy $8.78
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+6% Synergy $27.64
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+5% Synergy $2.18
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+5% Synergy $0.56
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+3% Synergy $0.93
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+3% Synergy $0.69
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+1% Synergy $1.73
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
0% Synergy $23.76
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-4% Synergy $0.27
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-4% Synergy $0.36

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Myojin of Grim Betrayal safe.

Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+40% Synergy $0.28
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+36% Synergy $0.41
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+35% Synergy $18.32
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+21% Synergy $0.12
Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $17.25
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+16% Synergy $0.90
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+15% Synergy $16.89
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+11% Synergy $0.74
Village Rites Village Rites
+10% Synergy $0.58
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+8% Synergy $4.11
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+7% Synergy $1.09
Raise the Draugr Raise the Draugr
+6% Synergy $0.21
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+5% Synergy $3.95
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+5% Synergy $0.29
Unseal the Necropolis Unseal the Necropolis
+5% Synergy $0.19
Azula Always Lies Azula Always Lies
+5% Synergy $0.14
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.44
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+2% Synergy $14.68
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+1% Synergy $12.44
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-4% Synergy $1.48
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-5% Synergy $0.62
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.36
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-10% Synergy $0.24
Defile Defile
-16% Synergy $1.53
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-17% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Myojin of Grim Betrayal's game plan and control the board.

Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+36% Synergy $0.82
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+28% Synergy $3.71
Morality Shift Morality Shift
+28% Synergy $4.15
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+27% Synergy $9.96
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+26% Synergy $0.35
Bontu's Last Reckoning Bontu's Last Reckoning
+26% Synergy $0.48
Blood Money Blood Money
+24% Synergy $1.00
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+23% Synergy $0.85
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+22% Synergy $2.15
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+19% Synergy $2.75
Living Death Living Death
+17% Synergy $2.17
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+16% Synergy $7.22
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+16% Synergy $6.02
Final Act Final Act
+16% Synergy $0.37
Splinter's Technique Splinter's Technique
+15% Synergy $2.36
Awaken the Erstwhile Awaken the Erstwhile
+14% Synergy $0.39
Dread Return Dread Return
+13% Synergy $0.44
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+13% Synergy $0.72
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+13% Synergy $0.32
Deadly Cover-Up Deadly Cover-Up
+13% Synergy $0.50
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+13% Synergy $0.13
Shared Trauma Shared Trauma
+13% Synergy $0.45
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+12% Synergy $2.80
Foggy Swamp Visions Foggy Swamp Visions
+11% Synergy $0.26
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+10% Synergy $0.27
Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+10% Synergy $1.53
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+9% Synergy $0.26
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+9% Synergy $1.03
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+9% Synergy $0.27
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+8% Synergy $5.42
Forced March Forced March
+7% Synergy $0.97
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.35
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+6% Synergy $5.19
Plague Wind Plague Wind
+6% Synergy $4.75
Blood on the Snow Blood on the Snow
+6% Synergy $0.32
Raise Dead Raise Dead
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $3.40
Persist Persist
+5% Synergy $0.90
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $9.87
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $2.11
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+4% Synergy $0.33
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.04
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+2% Synergy $3.55
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+1% Synergy $3.26
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $29.47
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
0% Synergy $18.61
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-8% Synergy $16.89
Victimize Victimize
-14% Synergy $1.94
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-15% Synergy $0.22
Reanimate Reanimate
-22% Synergy $8.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+37% Synergy $17.27
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+35% Synergy $0.78
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+28% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+28% Synergy $1.38
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+28% Synergy $1.35
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+27% Synergy $15.82
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+20% Synergy $0.43
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+16% Synergy $14.29
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+15% Synergy $2.83
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+14% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.29
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+12% Synergy $10.68
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+12% Synergy $0.28
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+11% Synergy $18.49
Fell Gravship Fell Gravship
+10% Synergy $0.17
Boompile Boompile
+9% Synergy $0.70
World Map World Map
+8% Synergy $0.22
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+7% Synergy $1.82
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+6% Synergy $1.84
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+6% Synergy $0.84
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.82
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.50
The Endstone The Endstone
+4% Synergy $2.01
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $53.83
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-2% Synergy $7.57
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.41
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-13% Synergy $6.31
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-20% Synergy $5.33

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Myojin of Grim Betrayal's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+28% Synergy $2.40
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+22% Synergy $4.78
Black Market Black Market
+15% Synergy $5.86
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+11% Synergy $1.83
Swampsnare Trap Swampsnare Trap
+11% Synergy $0.12
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+10% Synergy $12.68
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+10% Synergy $2.96
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+5% Synergy $0.87
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+3% Synergy $6.27
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
0% Synergy $21.00
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $3.96
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $19.78
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-2% Synergy $4.84
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-2% Synergy $18.73
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-4% Synergy $30.39
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-6% Synergy $0.27

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Myojin of Grim Betrayal to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+24% Synergy $0.80
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $9.51

Utility Lands

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

Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+19% Synergy $0.23
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+17% Synergy $2.16
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+12% Synergy $13.38
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+12% Synergy $0.32
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.34
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $32.82
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.31
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+3% Synergy $4.61
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.76
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.36
High Market High Market
+1% Synergy $0.49
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.33
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $10.69
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $49.91
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-1% Synergy $0.91
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $62.39
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $27.76
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.64
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.33
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-5% Synergy $0.87
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-23% Synergy $0.68

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+38% Synergy $4.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+31% Synergy $0.37
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+25% Synergy $4.47
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.34
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+15% Synergy $0.66
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+13% Synergy $1.13
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+12% Synergy $5.90
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $35.66
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.37
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+6% Synergy $14.24
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $19.86
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.35
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $2.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.28

Lands

The mana base foundation for Myojin of Grim Betrayal decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+11% Synergy $0.30
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+7% Synergy $1.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.44
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.13
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $0.87
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $29.47
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.69
Swamp Swamp
-2% Synergy $2.00
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-2% Synergy $0.92

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Myojin of Grim Betrayal.

Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Cloud of Darkness Cloud of Darkness
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cultist of the Absolute Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Iname, Death Aspect Iname, Death Aspect
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tormod, the Desecrator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Skanos Dragonheart Agent of the Iron Throne Skanos Dragonheart // Agent of the Iron Throne
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tormod, the Desecrator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Sarevok, Deathbringer Flaming Fist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Flaming Fist
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tormod, the Desecrator Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tormod, the Desecrator Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tormod, the Desecrator Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tormod, the Desecrator
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
Egon, God of Death Egon, God of Death
Siegfried, Famed Swordsman Siegfried, Famed Swordsman
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Tana, the Bloodsower Tormod, the Desecrator Tana, the Bloodsower // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tormod, the Desecrator Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Prava of the Steel Legion Tormod, the Desecrator Prava of the Steel Legion // Tormod, the Desecrator
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
Volrath the Fallen Volrath the Fallen
Geth, Thane of Contracts Geth, Thane of Contracts
Sauron, the Necromancer Sauron, the Necromancer
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
Storrev, Devkarin Lich Storrev, Devkarin Lich
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Disa the Restless Disa the Restless
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper