Gornog, the Red Reaper (Commander) - Core

Mike Carrozza
Feb 25, 2026
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Tablet of Discovery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Impractical Joke
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kargan Intimidator
94%inclusion448 decks475 decks
93%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
85%inclusion402 decks475 decks
83%synergy
Combat Celebrant
83%inclusion394 decks475 decks
75%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
78%inclusion371 decks475 decks
73%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
77%inclusion365 decks475 decks
71%synergy
Bloodmark Mentor
76%inclusion360 decks475 decks
71%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
71%inclusion338 decks475 decks
67%synergy
Boldwyr Intimidator
68%inclusion321 decks475 decks
67%synergy
Star Athlete
67%inclusion318 decks475 decks
64%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
68%inclusion321 decks475 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Professional Face-Breaker
78%inclusion372 decks475 decks
55%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
72%inclusion344 decks475 decks
55%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion317 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Shared Animosity
67%inclusion317 decks475 decks
56%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
66%inclusion313 decks475 decks
62%synergy
Lovisa Coldeyes
64%inclusion306 decks475 decks
63%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
64%inclusion305 decks475 decks
59%synergy
Goma Fada Vanguard
64%inclusion304 decks475 decks
63%synergy
Ruby Medallion
62%inclusion294 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Markov Blademaster
62%inclusion293 decks475 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
55%inclusion263 decks475 decks
49%synergy
Warchief Giant
55%inclusion260 decks475 decks
54%synergy
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
55%inclusion259 decks475 decks
52%synergy
Anep, Vizier of Hazoret
52%inclusion245 decks474 decks
51%synergy
Gimli of the Glittering Caves
50%inclusion237 decks475 decks
44%synergy
Taurean Mauler
50%inclusion236 decks475 decks
46%synergy
Sardian Avenger
49%inclusion234 decks475 decks
47%synergy
Flamerush Rider
48%inclusion230 decks475 decks
47%synergy
Ash Zealot
48%inclusion229 decks475 decks
47%synergy
Paragon of Fierce Defiance
48%inclusion227 decks475 decks
47%synergy
Stadium Headliner
45%inclusion116 decks258 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Terminator Lord
43%inclusion205 decks475 decks
42%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
41%inclusion196 decks475 decks
37%synergy
Tiamat's Fanatics
39%inclusion186 decks475 decks
38%synergy
Death-Greeter's Champion
39%inclusion185 decks475 decks
38%synergy
Frenzied Saddlebrute
36%inclusion173 decks475 decks
36%synergy
Ivora, Insatiable Heir
36%inclusion171 decks474 decks
34%synergy
Falkenrath Marauders
35%inclusion167 decks475 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Wardriver
31%inclusion147 decks475 decks
27%synergy
Moria Marauder
29%inclusion138 decks475 decks
24%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
29%inclusion64 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Kratos, God of War
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
27%inclusion129 decks475 decks
22%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
27%inclusion128 decks475 decks
23%synergy
Devilish Valet
26%inclusion125 decks475 decks
23%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
26%inclusion123 decks475 decks
24%synergy
Bloodlust Inciter
26%inclusion123 decks475 decks
25%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
24%inclusion113 decks475 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Chainwhirler
23%inclusion107 decks475 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Courage
22%inclusion104 decks475 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Steelcrusher
20%inclusion94 decks475 decks
20%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion93 decks475 decks
11%synergy
Cacophony Scamp
20%inclusion93 decks475 decks
18%synergy
Akoum Warrior
20%inclusion93 decks475 decks
19%synergy
Manic Vandal
19%inclusion92 decks475 decks
19%synergy
Burnout Bashtronaut
17%inclusion55 decks322 decks
15%synergy
Anger
16%inclusion76 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Kargan Dragonlord
16%inclusion76 decks475 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
16%inclusion75 decks475 decks
11%synergy
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
16%inclusion74 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
15%inclusion71 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Fireblade Charger
15%inclusion70 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Bushwhacker
15%inclusion69 decks475 decks
11%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
15%inclusion69 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Zurgo Bellstriker
14%inclusion66 decks475 decks
13%synergy
Radha's Firebrand
13%inclusion61 decks475 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Cratermaker
13%inclusion61 decks475 decks
10%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
13%inclusion60 decks475 decks
11%synergy
Voldaren Thrillseeker
11%inclusion50 decks475 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
53%inclusion251 decks475 decks
25%synergy
Great Train Heist
50%inclusion239 decks475 decks
42%synergy
Abrade
49%inclusion233 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
41%inclusion197 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
38%inclusion182 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
36%inclusion170 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
31%inclusion148 decks475 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion114 decks475 decks
-13%synergy
Savage Beating
23%inclusion111 decks475 decks
21%synergy
Bolt Bend
20%inclusion94 decks475 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
19%inclusion92 decks475 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion91 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
19%inclusion90 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Bulk Up
18%inclusion86 decks470 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion70 decks475 decks
-7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
13%inclusion61 decks475 decks
-1%synergy
Battle Hymn
11%inclusion52 decks475 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion17 decks167 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion47 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.5%inclusion45 decks475 decks
-18%synergy
Siege Smash
9.1%inclusion43 decks475 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.6%inclusion41 decks475 decks
-11%synergy
Fling
8.4%inclusion40 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Blades of Velis Vel
8.4%inclusion40 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
8.2%inclusion39 decks475 decks
-23%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
6.3%inclusion30 decks475 decks
-12%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.3%inclusion25 decks475 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion268 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion190 decks475 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion182 decks475 decks
-2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
36%inclusion172 decks475 decks
32%synergy
Crash Through
33%inclusion159 decks475 decks
27%synergy
Full Throttle
27%inclusion88 decks326 decks
22%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
27%inclusion128 decks475 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion128 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Relentless Assault
26%inclusion124 decks475 decks
20%synergy
Pyrophobia
23%inclusion111 decks475 decks
23%synergy
Coward // Killer
23%inclusion109 decks475 decks
23%synergy
Reckless Impulse
18%inclusion87 decks475 decks
10%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion87 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
18%inclusion84 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion81 decks475 decks
-13%synergy
Kindred Charge
16%inclusion78 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Warlord's Fury
16%inclusion76 decks475 decks
13%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
15%inclusion70 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
13%inclusion64 decks475 decks
11%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
12%inclusion59 decks475 decks
6%synergy
World at War
12%inclusion57 decks475 decks
9%synergy
Insult // Injury
12%inclusion57 decks475 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion49 decks475 decks
-3%synergy
Fury of the Horde
9.5%inclusion45 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Fast Forward
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
7.8%inclusion37 decks475 decks
-3%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
7.4%inclusion35 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Cosmotronic Wave
7.2%inclusion34 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.9%inclusion33 decks475 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
6.7%inclusion32 decks475 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.7%inclusion32 decks475 decks
-3%synergy
Seismic Stomp
6.3%inclusion30 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Suplex
6.0%inclusion13 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.7%inclusion27 decks475 decks
-4%synergy
Rally the Horde
5.5%inclusion26 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.3%inclusion25 decks475 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hazoret's Monument
54%inclusion255 decks475 decks
37%synergy
Herald's Horn
45%inclusion214 decks475 decks
39%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
42%inclusion198 decks475 decks
37%synergy
Obsidian Battle-Axe
41%inclusion197 decks475 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion187 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Infantry Shield
38%inclusion102 decks265 decks
37%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
33%inclusion155 decks475 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion155 decks475 decks
-1%synergy
The Fire Crystal
23%inclusion48 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Banner of Kinship
22%inclusion106 decks474 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
21%inclusion98 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Dolmen Gate
20%inclusion94 decks475 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion80 decks475 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
16%inclusion76 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion70 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Horn of the Mark
14%inclusion66 decks475 decks
13%synergy
Endless Atlas
12%inclusion59 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion54 decks475 decks
2%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion48 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Oketra's Monument
9.3%inclusion44 decks475 decks
9%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion43 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Gathering Stone
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.6%inclusion41 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Relic Axe
8.0%inclusion38 decks475 decks
8%synergy
Heirloom Blade
7.8%inclusion37 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.4%inclusion35 decks475 decks
-5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.7%inclusion32 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.5%inclusion31 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.1%inclusion29 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
5.9%inclusion28 decks475 decks
2%synergy
Chainsaw
5.7%inclusion27 decks475 decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
5.3%inclusion25 decks475 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Berserkers' Onslaught
45%inclusion212 decks475 decks
42%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
32%inclusion154 decks475 decks
25%synergy
Aggravated Assault
30%inclusion142 decks475 decks
21%synergy
Collective Inferno
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Rising of the Day
29%inclusion139 decks475 decks
21%synergy
Goblin War Drums
26%inclusion125 decks475 decks
21%synergy
War Effort
20%inclusion54 decks264 decks
20%synergy
Connecting the Dots
19%inclusion90 decks475 decks
17%synergy
Count on Luck
18%inclusion60 decks326 decks
11%synergy
Molten Echoes
17%inclusion81 decks475 decks
15%synergy
An-Zerrin Ruins
13%inclusion60 decks475 decks
12%synergy
Rage Reflection
11%inclusion52 decks475 decks
10%synergy
City on Fire
9.5%inclusion45 decks475 decks
-5%synergy
Firebender Ascension
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Outpost Siege
8.0%inclusion38 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.7%inclusion32 decks475 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.5%inclusion31 decks475 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
16%inclusion78 decks475 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Castle Embereth
50%inclusion239 decks475 decks
34%synergy
War Room
49%inclusion232 decks475 decks
19%synergy
Ghitu Encampment
44%inclusion207 decks475 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion204 decks475 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion159 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
29%inclusion137 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion79 decks475 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion76 decks475 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
15%inclusion71 decks475 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
15%inclusion69 decks475 decks
-9%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion62 decks475 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion55 decks475 decks
3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
11%inclusion54 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion54 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion52 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Mutavault
7.8%inclusion37 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.5%inclusion31 decks475 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion396 decks475 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion304 decks475 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
43%inclusion204 decks475 decks
38%synergy
Heraldic Banner
41%inclusion195 decks475 decks
31%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion130 decks475 decks
-5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
27%inclusion127 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
23%inclusion110 decks475 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion63 decks475 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion49 decks475 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.1%inclusion29 decks475 decks
-4%synergy
Caged Sun
5.7%inclusion27 decks475 decks
-2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.1%inclusion24 decks475 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion458 decks475 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion227 decks475 decks
40%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion136 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion128 decks475 decks
15%synergy
Akoum Warrior
20%inclusion93 decks475 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion91 decks475 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
19%inclusion90 decks475 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion67 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion54 decks475 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.7%inclusion27 decks475 decks
-4%synergy