Alena, Kessig Trapper // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken (Commander) - Core

Alena, Kessig Trapper // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Rank #3,446
6decks
Arnaud Gompertz
Nov 12, 2025
Stomp Opponents Elegantly With These Five Ideas for Gruul Decks
Branching Out continues with Gruul, as Arnaud showcases some underplayed commanders and archetypes in the color combo.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Starwinder
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Tromokratis
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Inkwell Leviathan
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Marang River Regent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Maelstrom Colossus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Stalking Vengeance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Grozoth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hulking Metamorph
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Shifty Doppelganger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mindwrack Liege
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Impulsivity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Inspired Skypainter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Iceridge Serpent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Goldlust Triad
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Breaker of Armies
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rustmouth Ogre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mage-Ring Responder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mulldrifter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Myojin of Cryptic Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tidal Force
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Flamekin Herald
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gate Colossus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rapacious One
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
King Crab
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lava Serpent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Su-Chi Cave Guard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Focus the Mind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-25%synergy
Stroke of Genius
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Fling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Keep Safe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Expedite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Fury Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Grab the Reins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Welding Sparks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Turn Aside
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Savage Beating
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Counterflux
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Saw It Coming
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Roil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Crimson Wisps
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Essence Backlash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Pyrrhic Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Calibrated Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Ugin's Binding
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rush of Knowledge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sundering Eruption
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Chain Reaction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Energy Tap
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Deep Analysis
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Encore
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Memories Returning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Terminal Velocity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Visions of Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Reckless Charge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Irencrag Feat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Involuntary Employment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Echo Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Molten Duplication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Strings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ugin's Insight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Traverse Eternity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Furnace Reins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thud
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Geosurge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reforge the Soul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Gravitic Punch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kaboom!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Blast of Genius
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
The Fire Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
O-Naginata
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seal of the Guildpact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Semblance Anvil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mind's Eye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Magebane Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Tower of Fortunes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Enchantments
Warstorm Surge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Rising of the Day
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sarkhan's Unsealing
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sneak Attack
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Well of Ideas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Goblin War Drums
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bitter Reunion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aqueous Form
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Breath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mass Hysteria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Monastery Siege
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Street Riot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Tavern Brawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dragon Wings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mirror March
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Racecourse Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kumena's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Where Ancients Tread
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Dormant Volcano
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ghost Quarter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Coral Atoll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-32%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Cactus Preserve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Creativity
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Worn Powerstone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Sky Diamond
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Hedron Archive
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Fire Diamond
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Heraldic Banner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planar Atlas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Mana Rig
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sisay's Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Patriar's Seal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Sundering Eruption
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Coastal Peak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Cliffgate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-28%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fjord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy