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Old Gnawbone
Price tag $51.89

Legendary CreatureDragon

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2128 Current Rank
#2233 Last Week
#1867 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Old Gnawbone.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Old Gnawbone decks.

Shopkeeper's Bane Shopkeeper's Bane
+1% Synergy $0.20
Additive Evolution Additive Evolution
+1% Synergy $0.19
Emeritus of Abundance Emeritus of Abundance
0% Synergy $4.16
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
-2% Synergy $0.20
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
-3% Synergy $1.51

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Old Gnawbone's abilities and overall game plan.

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+51% Synergy $6.67
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+40% Synergy $5.51
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+39% Synergy $19.06
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+37% Synergy $9.16
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+36% Synergy $2.64
Fangren Marauder Fangren Marauder
+35% Synergy $0.43
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+35% Synergy $0.85
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+33% Synergy $1.10
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+32% Synergy $4.24
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+32% Synergy $0.70

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Old Gnawbone decks.

Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+28% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+19% Synergy $0.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+18% Synergy $14.67
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+18% Synergy $1.65
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+16% Synergy $2.37
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+12% Synergy $3.14
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.44
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.32
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+5% Synergy $0.40
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.48

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+14% Synergy $26.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $129.20
Natural Order Natural Order
+3% Synergy $35.80
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $109.55
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $1495.77
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $104.64
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
0% Synergy $14.54
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-9% Synergy $3.93

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Old Gnawbone's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+28% Synergy $3.55
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+28% Synergy $12.13
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+27% Synergy $2.92
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+25% Synergy $6.62
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+24% Synergy $3.77
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+24% Synergy $25.51
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+20% Synergy $2.56
Vigor Vigor
+19% Synergy $16.51
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+19% Synergy $11.38
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+18% Synergy $11.35
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+17% Synergy $2.72
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+17% Synergy $0.38
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+16% Synergy $8.94
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+16% Synergy $13.52
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+16% Synergy $29.78
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+16% Synergy $1.20
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+15% Synergy $20.81
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+15% Synergy $4.46
Broodcaller Scourge Broodcaller Scourge
+15% Synergy $0.41
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+14% Synergy $2.66
Siege Behemoth Siege Behemoth
+14% Synergy $7.66
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+13% Synergy $29.87
Sagu Wildling Sagu Wildling
+13% Synergy $0.28
Marut Marut
+13% Synergy $0.07
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+12% Synergy $13.28
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+11% Synergy $3.41
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+11% Synergy $1.75
Green Dragon Green Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.18
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+10% Synergy $2.51
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+10% Synergy $1.45
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+10% Synergy $17.72
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+10% Synergy $2.49
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+10% Synergy $0.27
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+8% Synergy $0.39
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+8% Synergy $27.11
Ulvenwald Oddity Ulvenwald Behemoth Ulvenwald Oddity
+8% Synergy $0.39
Questing Beast Questing Beast
+7% Synergy $3.49
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+6% Synergy $1.30
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+5% Synergy $2.65
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+5% Synergy $1.05
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+5% Synergy $7.31
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+4% Synergy $1.96
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+3% Synergy $0.24
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+3% Synergy $1.37
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
0% Synergy $0.26
Terastodon Terastodon
-1% Synergy $0.40
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
-2% Synergy $12.44
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
-4% Synergy $0.40
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-5% Synergy $0.35
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-7% Synergy $0.85

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Old Gnawbone safe.

Gold Rush Gold Rush
+27% Synergy $0.23
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+14% Synergy $2.49
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $0.81
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+9% Synergy $0.43
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+8% Synergy $5.30
Prizefight Prizefight
+8% Synergy $0.38
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+7% Synergy $0.92
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.39
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+6% Synergy $0.59
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.69
Fog Fog
+4% Synergy $1.07
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.24
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+4% Synergy $5.22
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+3% Synergy $2.02
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+2% Synergy $1.56
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+2% Synergy $0.16
Naturalize Naturalize
+1% Synergy $0.18
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $7.15
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
0% Synergy $8.94
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
0% Synergy $4.49
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.30
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
-1% Synergy $5.97
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
-1% Synergy $32.33
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $7.42
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-3% Synergy $3.21
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.51
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
-3% Synergy $3.01
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-4% Synergy $3.90
Harrow Harrow
-6% Synergy $0.28
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-7% Synergy $1.09
Ram Through Ram Through
-9% Synergy $0.46
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-10% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Old Gnawbone's game plan and control the board.

Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+21% Synergy $31.34
Three Visits Three Visits
+18% Synergy $5.62
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+17% Synergy $52.85
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+15% Synergy $3.59
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+12% Synergy $0.89
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+11% Synergy $0.38
Crack Open Crack Open
+8% Synergy $0.25
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+7% Synergy $27.83
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+7% Synergy $3.12
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+7% Synergy $0.50
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+5% Synergy $1.84
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+4% Synergy $0.55
Migration Path Migration Path
+3% Synergy $0.33
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+2% Synergy $0.35
Primal Might Primal Might
+2% Synergy $0.23
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+1% Synergy $1.92
Regrowth Regrowth
+1% Synergy $0.52
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+1% Synergy $2.41
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.23
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
0% Synergy $13.48
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
0% Synergy $5.79
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
-1% Synergy $18.00
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.83
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
-2% Synergy $5.83
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-3% Synergy $5.41
Bushwhack Bushwhack
-3% Synergy $0.31
Explore Explore
-4% Synergy $0.22
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-5% Synergy $1.06

Utility Artifacts

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

The Great Henge The Great Henge
+25% Synergy $65.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.24
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+15% Synergy $3.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $2.38
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+11% Synergy $3.02
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+10% Synergy $1.66
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+8% Synergy $9.75
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+7% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+6% Synergy $44.17
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+6% Synergy $32.83
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $11.23
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+5% Synergy $0.45
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+5% Synergy $18.32
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+5% Synergy $0.46
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+5% Synergy $0.86
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $29.00
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
0% Synergy $12.55
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
0% Synergy $0.66
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
0% Synergy $9.84
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
-2% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Old Gnawbone's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+31% Synergy $37.31
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+30% Synergy $32.34
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+21% Synergy $2.69
Asceticism Asceticism
+13% Synergy $7.19
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+12% Synergy $13.84
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+11% Synergy $4.09
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+9% Synergy $24.13
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+9% Synergy $0.29
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $0.96
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+6% Synergy $25.03
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+5% Synergy $12.91
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $8.00
Jugan Defends the Temple Remnant of the Rising Star Jugan Defends the Temple
+5% Synergy $1.62
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+5% Synergy $0.31
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+4% Synergy $2.52
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+2% Synergy $1.63
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+2% Synergy $3.96
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+2% Synergy $2.39
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+2% Synergy $0.31
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $12.07
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $33.14
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+1% Synergy $26.79
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $7.96
Burgeoning Burgeoning
0% Synergy $36.20
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-1% Synergy $5.55
Lignify Lignify
-1% Synergy $1.67
Greater Good Greater Good
-2% Synergy $5.21
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-2% Synergy $10.56
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
-4% Synergy $0.27
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-4% Synergy $4.36
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-8% Synergy $0.43
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-8% Synergy $1.64

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Old Gnawbone to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+2% Synergy $1.78
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+1% Synergy $2.32
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
-1% Synergy $4.03

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+19% Synergy $1.54
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $6.96
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $50.58
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.84
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+9% Synergy $13.99
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+8% Synergy $0.79
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.38
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+5% Synergy $51.68
Lair of the Hydra Lair of the Hydra
+5% Synergy $0.35
The Shire The Shire
+5% Synergy $4.00
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+5% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+5% Synergy $1.70
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+5% Synergy $0.63
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+5% Synergy $1.27
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+5% Synergy $9.98
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $41.08
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.45
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
0% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $7.46
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $16.03
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.26
Strip Mine Strip Mine
-1% Synergy $20.56
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.68
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-4% Synergy $15.07
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-4% Synergy $0.26
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-6% Synergy $4.67
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-9% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+13% Synergy $1.20
Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+11% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.41
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $35.66
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.55
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+5% Synergy $0.32
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.25
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.59
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $4.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.29

Lands

The mana base foundation for Old Gnawbone decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+6% Synergy $3.02
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
0% Synergy $0.81
Forest Forest
-1% Synergy $0.09
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-1% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $7.83
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $49.79
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.51
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-4% Synergy $31.73
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $1.03
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-10% Synergy $1.95
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.36

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