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The Gitrog Monster
Price tag $0.55

Legendary CreatureFrog 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

#238 Current Rank
#205 Last Week
#235 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.

Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+10% Synergy $1.65
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
-3% Synergy $1.09
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
-4% Synergy $0.22
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-11% Synergy $7.97
Witherbloom Charm Witherbloom Charm
-11% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+70% Synergy $5.55
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+70% Synergy $0.20
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+64% Synergy $4.19
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+61% Synergy $5.20
Noose Constrictor Noose Constrictor
+50% Synergy $0.15
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+48% Synergy $5.71
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+48% Synergy $20.52
Harrow Harrow
+47% Synergy $0.33
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+47% Synergy $2.94
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+47% Synergy $0.42

Top Cards

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

Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+46% Synergy $13.18
Six Six
+45% Synergy $5.48
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+44% Synergy $0.32
Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+43% Synergy $0.35
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+43% Synergy $30.77
Golgari Grave-Troll Golgari Grave-Troll
+40% Synergy $2.01
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+36% Synergy $6.77
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+32% Synergy $1.69
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+18% Synergy $0.59
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+13% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+65% Synergy $3.24
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+20% Synergy $34.13
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+19% Synergy $68.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+18% Synergy $63.51
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+18% Synergy $26.91
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+18% Synergy $23.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+17% Synergy $122.46
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+17% Synergy $108.93
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+15% Synergy $47.77
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+13% Synergy $24.52

Creatures

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

Putrid Imp Putrid Imp
+42% Synergy $2.02
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+33% Synergy $0.25
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+32% Synergy $0.81
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+32% Synergy $2.58
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+31% Synergy $35.92
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+31% Synergy $15.84
Wild Mongrel Wild Mongrel
+31% Synergy $0.26
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+28% Synergy $4.95
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
+28% Synergy $45.27
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+28% Synergy $0.46
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+28% Synergy $0.84
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+26% Synergy $9.12
World Shaper World Shaper
+25% Synergy $6.79
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+25% Synergy $10.42
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+25% Synergy $0.27
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+23% Synergy $3.53
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+23% Synergy $2.25
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+22% Synergy $13.64
Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+22% Synergy $0.73
Elvish Reclaimer Elvish Reclaimer
+22% Synergy $6.21
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+20% Synergy $1.86
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+20% Synergy $11.47
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+19% Synergy $0.24
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+18% Synergy $3.60
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+18% Synergy $21.23
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+17% Synergy $24.88
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+17% Synergy $6.57
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+17% Synergy $2.33
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+16% Synergy $2.62
Perennial Behemoth Perennial Behemoth
+15% Synergy $0.37
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+14% Synergy $4.13
Uurg, Spawn of Turg Uurg, Spawn of Turg
+14% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.40
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+13% Synergy $2.42
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+13% Synergy $3.40
Titania, Voice of Gaea Titania, Voice of Gaea
+13% Synergy $6.63
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+12% Synergy $1.84
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+12% Synergy $0.30
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.25
Scouring Swarm Scouring Swarm
+12% Synergy $0.20
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+12% Synergy $7.47
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+11% Synergy $3.17
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+10% Synergy $52.57
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
+10% Synergy $0.27
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+8% Synergy $5.29
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+7% Synergy $2.81
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+6% Synergy $4.45
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+4% Synergy $0.38
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+4% Synergy $0.65
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.33

Instants

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

Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+32% Synergy $12.43
Entomb Entomb
+28% Synergy $16.78
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+23% Synergy $7.93
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+23% Synergy $4.07
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+23% Synergy $0.65
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+21% Synergy $12.93
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+19% Synergy $0.30
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+19% Synergy $22.27
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+18% Synergy $13.64
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+16% Synergy $1.07
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+16% Synergy $7.11
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+16% Synergy $17.70
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+16% Synergy $5.30
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+14% Synergy $0.28
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+14% Synergy $7.81
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+13% Synergy $28.21
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+12% Synergy $5.67
Darkblast Darkblast
+11% Synergy $0.45
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+10% Synergy $0.15
Dismember Dismember
+10% Synergy $5.35
Ebony Charm Ebony Charm
+9% Synergy $0.18
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+6% Synergy $7.81
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+6% Synergy $37.49
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+5% Synergy $0.95
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.32
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.50
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+4% Synergy $0.74
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.46
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+3% Synergy $30.21
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $26.25
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.39
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.59
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+1% Synergy $0.19
Return to Nature Return to Nature
0% Synergy $0.27
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $4.28
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-3% Synergy $0.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $13.87
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.06
Putrefy Putrefy
-8% Synergy $0.36
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-10% Synergy $1.31
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $13.67
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-12% Synergy $0.92

Sorceries

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

Scapeshift Scapeshift
+23% Synergy $51.62
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+22% Synergy $0.67
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+22% Synergy $22.04
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+21% Synergy $0.38
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+19% Synergy $48.01
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+14% Synergy $0.29
Edge of Autumn Edge of Autumn
+14% Synergy $0.34
Explore Explore
+13% Synergy $0.34
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+12% Synergy $152.43
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+11% Synergy $5.19
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+10% Synergy $0.41
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+10% Synergy $33.17
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+9% Synergy $16.33
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+9% Synergy $26.21
Traverse the Ulvenwald Traverse the Ulvenwald
+9% Synergy $0.43
Final Parting Final Parting
+8% Synergy $0.35
Will of the Sultai Will of the Sultai
+7% Synergy $1.04
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $4.74
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+6% Synergy $2.89
Nylea's Intervention Nylea's Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.65
Regrowth Regrowth
+5% Synergy $0.47
Jarad's Orders Jarad's Orders
+5% Synergy $0.92
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+5% Synergy $9.16
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $1.09
Drown in Filth Drown in Filth
+5% Synergy $0.15
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+5% Synergy $1.40
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $20.57
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+4% Synergy $2.88
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+4% Synergy $3.05
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.07
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+3% Synergy $20.08
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.38
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+2% Synergy $0.82
Dig Up Dig Up
+2% Synergy $0.46
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.56
Maelstrom Pulse Maelstrom Pulse
+1% Synergy $0.30
Unearth Unearth
+1% Synergy $0.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $2.13
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $9.11
Three Visits Three Visits
-1% Synergy $5.05
Dread Return Dread Return
-1% Synergy $0.47
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-2% Synergy $1.16
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.52
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-4% Synergy $0.33
Cultivate Cultivate
-7% Synergy $0.29
Victimize Victimize
-13% Synergy $1.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+34% Synergy $3.60
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+16% Synergy $2.77
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+16% Synergy $0.65
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+13% Synergy $3.29
Amulet of Vigor Amulet of Vigor
+10% Synergy $56.25
The One Ring The One Ring
+8% Synergy $98.98
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+7% Synergy $19.51
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+5% Synergy $1.86
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Oblivion Crown Oblivion Crown
+44% Synergy $0.35
Exploration Exploration
+37% Synergy $32.10
Squandered Resources Squandered Resources
+28% Synergy $89.77
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+21% Synergy $7.17
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+17% Synergy $0.40
Retreat to Hagra Retreat to Hagra
+17% Synergy $3.11
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+17% Synergy $34.55
Spelunking Spelunking
+16% Synergy $4.00
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+14% Synergy $26.49
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+14% Synergy $6.29
Necropotence Necropotence
+11% Synergy $24.50
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+11% Synergy $1.81
Druid Class Druid Class
+11% Synergy $2.34
The Mending of Dominaria The Mending of Dominaria
+10% Synergy $0.35
Ayula's Influence Ayula's Influence
+9% Synergy $0.46
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+7% Synergy $342.83
Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+7% Synergy $1.74
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+7% Synergy $2.93
Chains of Mephistopheles Chains of Mephistopheles
+7% Synergy $1125.24
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+5% Synergy $1.67
Abundance Abundance
+5% Synergy $1.19
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+4% Synergy $1.33
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+2% Synergy $5.51
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.62
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $3.97
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $4.09

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+10% Synergy $1.57
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+7% Synergy $0.40
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+6% Synergy $3.98

Utility Lands

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

Barren Moor Barren Moor
+35% Synergy $0.30
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+34% Synergy $0.30
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+25% Synergy $22.89
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+23% Synergy $0.95
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+22% Synergy $49.31
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+22% Synergy $4.44
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+21% Synergy $6.96
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+20% Synergy $4.52
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+19% Synergy $5.07
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+17% Synergy $1.57
Hickory Woodlot Hickory Woodlot
+16% Synergy $3.18
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+16% Synergy $110.45
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy $0.44
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+14% Synergy $2.33
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+14% Synergy $2.16
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+13% Synergy $39.96
Wasteland Wasteland
+13% Synergy $26.69
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+13% Synergy $1.28
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+12% Synergy $5.98
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+12% Synergy $0.20
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+12% Synergy $505.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $59.22
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+10% Synergy $11.36
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+10% Synergy $2.91
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+10% Synergy $1374.41
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+9% Synergy $0.16
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+9% Synergy $0.26
Bazaar of Baghdad Bazaar of Baghdad
+9% Synergy $1782.66
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $14.95
Vesuva Vesuva
+7% Synergy $3.54
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+7% Synergy $0.78
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+7% Synergy $4.64
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+6% Synergy $0.29
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+6% Synergy $14.14
Havenwood Battleground Havenwood Battleground
+6% Synergy $0.43
Ebon Stronghold Ebon Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.40
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $29.55
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $10.04
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+5% Synergy $0.20
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+5% Synergy $0.22
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+5% Synergy $0.34
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $1.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.57
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-4% Synergy $23.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+26% Synergy $37.54
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+14% Synergy $1066.67
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+13% Synergy $157.73
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+10% Synergy $438.54
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.19
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-4% Synergy $0.37
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-10% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.43

Lands

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

Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+28% Synergy $28.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+28% Synergy $10.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+26% Synergy $1.09
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+26% Synergy $16.30
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+25% Synergy $6.57
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+25% Synergy $33.01
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+25% Synergy $15.83
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+24% Synergy $19.07
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+24% Synergy $29.76
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+22% Synergy $0.21
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+22% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+20% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+20% Synergy $39.63
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+16% Synergy $0.35
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+15% Synergy $8.68
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+15% Synergy $0.75
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+15% Synergy $0.56
Bayou Bayou
+14% Synergy
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+14% Synergy $45.78
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+14% Synergy $34.32
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+11% Synergy $16.44
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+11% Synergy $48.51
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+11% Synergy $32.63
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+11% Synergy $1.08
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $9.33
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+8% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+5% Synergy $0.41
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+3% Synergy $5.84
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.56
Forest Forest
0% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.09
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.49
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-1% Synergy $1.74
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-2% Synergy $0.46
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-6% Synergy $0.35
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-6% Synergy $10.78
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.99
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-8% Synergy $0.33
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-9% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.28
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-12% Synergy $0.92
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-13% Synergy $0.32
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-14% Synergy $1.36
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-15% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-19% Synergy $0.37
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-22% Synergy $0.38
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-23% Synergy $0.33
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-24% Synergy $0.32

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