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The Gitrog Monster
Price tag $4.08

Legendary Creature — Frog Horror

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

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

#230 Current Rank
#238 Last Week
#217 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Gitrog Monster.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Gitrog Monster decks.

Traveling Chocobo Traveling Chocobo
+6% Synergy $25.90
Tifa Lockhart Tifa Lockhart
+3% Synergy $3.32
Summon: Titan Summon: Titan
+2% Synergy $1.05
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+2% Synergy $0.19
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
-1% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Gitrog Monster's abilities and overall game plan.

Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+77% Synergy $1.85
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+69% Synergy $4.12
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+63% Synergy $4.67
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+57% Synergy $2.10
Noose Constrictor Noose Constrictor
+51% Synergy $0.05
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+47% Synergy $1.78
Harrow Harrow
+47% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+47% Synergy $2.63
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+47% Synergy $8.76
Oblivion Crown Oblivion Crown
+46% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Gitrog Monster decks.

Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+46% Synergy $0.43
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+45% Synergy $24.79
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+45% Synergy $0.91
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+43% Synergy $0.27
Six Six
+42% Synergy $5.48
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+41% Synergy $2.63
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+38% Synergy $3.25
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+31% Synergy $1.94
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+20% Synergy $2.11
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+15% Synergy $0.25

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+70% Synergy $3.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+21% Synergy $57.80
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+21% Synergy $34.96
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+20% Synergy $53.08
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+20% Synergy $19.07
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+18% Synergy $15.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+16% Synergy $111.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+16% Synergy $68.76
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+15% Synergy $19.27
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+14% Synergy $16.11

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Gitrog Monster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Putrid Imp Putrid Imp
+43% Synergy $2.76
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+33% Synergy $1.01
Wild Mongrel Wild Mongrel
+33% Synergy $0.09
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+32% Synergy $6.32
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+32% Synergy $34.45
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+31% Synergy $7.92
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+30% Synergy $39.99
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+28% Synergy $0.96
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+27% Synergy $2.49
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+27% Synergy $6.70
World Shaper World Shaper
+26% Synergy $3.42
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+26% Synergy $2.43
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+26% Synergy $0.24
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+25% Synergy $2.24
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+25% Synergy $6.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+23% Synergy $9.10
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+23% Synergy $1.11
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+23% Synergy $1.03
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+23% Synergy $3.44
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+22% Synergy $1.76
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+20% Synergy $1.91
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+20% Synergy $1.59
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+20% Synergy $4.79
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+20% Synergy $2.50
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+19% Synergy $0.23
Perennial Behemoth Perennial Behemoth
+19% Synergy $0.28
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+18% Synergy $2.21
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+18% Synergy $0.08
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+17% Synergy $7.03
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+17% Synergy $2.13
Titania, Voice of Gaea Titania, Voice of Gaea
+17% Synergy $6.01
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.41
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+16% Synergy $1.11
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+16% Synergy $12.35
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+16% Synergy $2.83
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+15% Synergy $10.85
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+14% Synergy $0.29
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+14% Synergy $27.36
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+13% Synergy $0.88
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.22
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+12% Synergy $4.05
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+11% Synergy $1.07
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+11% Synergy $28.02
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
+11% Synergy $1.16
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+9% Synergy $5.26
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+6% Synergy $0.45
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+5% Synergy $4.23
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+5% Synergy $0.46
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+5% Synergy $2.92
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-6% Synergy $0.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Gitrog Monster safe.

Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+32% Synergy $3.17
Entomb Entomb
+28% Synergy $13.09
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+25% Synergy $0.41
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+24% Synergy $5.27
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+23% Synergy $1.47
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+22% Synergy $14.74
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+20% Synergy $0.43
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+20% Synergy $16.82
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+19% Synergy $12.83
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+18% Synergy $0.92
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+17% Synergy $10.22
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+17% Synergy $3.08
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+16% Synergy $5.10
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+15% Synergy $0.15
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $6.10
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+13% Synergy $3.95
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+13% Synergy $4.04
Darkblast Darkblast
+12% Synergy $0.42
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+10% Synergy $0.09
Ebony Charm Ebony Charm
+10% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+8% Synergy $22.53
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+8% Synergy $1.29
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+5% Synergy $6.66
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+5% Synergy $0.57
Reclaim Reclaim
+5% Synergy $0.12
Turn the Earth Turn the Earth
+5% Synergy $0.14
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.96
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.94
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.62
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $16.38
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.44
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.36
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+1% Synergy $0.09
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.20
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy $0.79
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $1.84
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.89
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-4% Synergy $0.35
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $9.28
Putrefy Putrefy
-9% Synergy $0.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-10% Synergy $10.23
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-10% Synergy $0.98
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-11% Synergy $0.87

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Gitrog Monster's game plan and control the board.

Scapeshift Scapeshift
+25% Synergy $39.29
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.30
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+23% Synergy $21.63
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+21% Synergy $0.82
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+20% Synergy $23.67
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+19% Synergy $0.32
Explore Explore
+15% Synergy $0.21
Edge of Autumn Edge of Autumn
+15% Synergy $0.18
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+12% Synergy $19.74
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+12% Synergy $110.20
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+11% Synergy $17.77
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $10.19
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+10% Synergy $0.28
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+9% Synergy $1.79
Final Parting Final Parting
+9% Synergy $0.32
Traverse the Ulvenwald Traverse the Ulvenwald
+8% Synergy $0.35
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $4.80
Regrowth Regrowth
+7% Synergy $0.43
Nylea's Intervention Nylea's Intervention
+7% Synergy $0.56
Jarad's Orders Jarad's Orders
+6% Synergy $0.86
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+6% Synergy $1.56
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+6% Synergy $1.89
Drown in Filth Drown in Filth
+6% Synergy $0.08
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+6% Synergy $1.14
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+5% Synergy $1.11
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+5% Synergy $14.92
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.34
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+5% Synergy $2.43
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+4% Synergy $4.38
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.53
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.83
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.27
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+2% Synergy $0.25
Dig Up Dig Up
+2% Synergy $0.27
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $1.77
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.84
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-1% Synergy $2.54
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $6.39
Dread Return Dread Return
-2% Synergy $0.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-3% Synergy $0.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.41
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $7.35
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-3% Synergy $4.48
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.54
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-5% Synergy $0.18
Cultivate Cultivate
-6% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+34% Synergy $2.75
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+17% Synergy $2.14
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+17% Synergy $0.81
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+8% Synergy $36.59
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+8% Synergy $16.70
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $63.82
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+5% Synergy $2.30
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Gitrog Monster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Exploration Exploration
+38% Synergy $22.00
Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+30% Synergy $32.79
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+22% Synergy $4.30
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+18% Synergy $0.29
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+17% Synergy $35.41
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+16% Synergy $1.75
Spelunking Spelunking
+15% Synergy $1.96
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+14% Synergy $25.49
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+14% Synergy $6.23
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+14% Synergy $1.33
Necropotence Necropotence
+12% Synergy $17.10
Druid Class Druid Class
+12% Synergy $1.36
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+12% Synergy $0.23
Ayula's Influence Ayula's Influence
+10% Synergy $0.36
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+9% Synergy $1.51
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+8% Synergy $247.54
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+8% Synergy $2.82
Chains of Mephistopheles Chains of Mephistopheles
+7% Synergy $976.24
Abundance Abundance
+6% Synergy $0.87
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+5% Synergy $0.25
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+4% Synergy $1.09
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+2% Synergy $6.56
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $0.81
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $6.69
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $1.48

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Gitrog Monster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+11% Synergy $1.42
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+8% Synergy $0.49
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+7% Synergy $1.45
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+4% Synergy $4.06

Utility Lands

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

Barren Moor Barren Moor
+37% Synergy $0.16
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+37% Synergy $0.08
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+24% Synergy $30.86
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+23% Synergy $0.63
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+22% Synergy $30.14
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+22% Synergy $7.19
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+22% Synergy $5.93
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+20% Synergy $2.13
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+18% Synergy $5.65
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+18% Synergy $1.58
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+17% Synergy $0.90
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+16% Synergy $0.88
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+16% Synergy $85.23
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+14% Synergy $0.15
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+14% Synergy $1.99
Hickory Woodlot Hickory Woodlot
+13% Synergy $2.62
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+13% Synergy $1.18
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $48.82
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+12% Synergy $40.60
Wasteland Wasteland
+12% Synergy $21.73
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+11% Synergy $6.60
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+11% Synergy $0.07
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+11% Synergy $0.07
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+10% Synergy $1.68
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.30
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+10% Synergy $345.06
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+9% Synergy $977.12
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+9% Synergy $17.96
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+8% Synergy $0.43
Bazaar of Baghdad Bazaar of Baghdad
+8% Synergy $2132.00
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $8.52
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+7% Synergy $4.21
Ebon Stronghold Ebon Stronghold
+7% Synergy $0.37
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $23.02
Vesuva Vesuva
+6% Synergy $3.74
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $6.98
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+6% Synergy $0.11
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+6% Synergy $0.13
Havenwood Battleground Havenwood Battleground
+6% Synergy $0.37
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+6% Synergy $0.12
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $1.98
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.00
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $17.69
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+26% Synergy $22.27
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+13% Synergy $98.19
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+13% Synergy $629.02
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+9% Synergy $357.97
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+7% Synergy $31.19
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+6% Synergy $59.88
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.95
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-2% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-9% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.41

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Gitrog Monster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+28% Synergy $18.87
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+27% Synergy $9.12
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+26% Synergy $5.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+25% Synergy $4.92
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+25% Synergy $24.20
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+25% Synergy $11.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+24% Synergy $21.97
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+24% Synergy $12.14
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+24% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.08
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+22% Synergy $14.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+20% Synergy $0.05
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+20% Synergy $32.13
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+16% Synergy $12.59
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+16% Synergy $0.26
Bayou Bayou
+13% Synergy
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+13% Synergy $53.67
City of Brass City of Brass
+12% Synergy $17.02
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+12% Synergy $24.69
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $33.03
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+11% Synergy $1.69
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+10% Synergy $13.82
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+10% Synergy $29.02
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+8% Synergy $6.47
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+5% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.61
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.20
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+3% Synergy $10.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.16
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+2% Synergy $1.66
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.91
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
-2% Synergy $0.54
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.21
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-4% Synergy $6.09
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-5% Synergy $4.64
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
-5% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.25
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.44
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-8% Synergy $0.19
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-10% Synergy $0.19
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-13% Synergy $5.12
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-13% Synergy $0.20
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.05
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-19% Synergy $0.54
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-20% Synergy $0.15
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-22% Synergy $0.16
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-23% Synergy $0.38