Alena, Kessig Trapper // Cecil Harvey (Commander)

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.
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Quintorius, History Chaser
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Relic Retriever
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lightning Skelemental
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Aggravated Assault
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Spark Trooper
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Ball Lightning
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Staff of Domination
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Courage
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Boros Charm
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Brion Stoutarm
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shadow the Hedgehog
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Blistering Firecat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Thunderkin Awakener
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Grim Hireling
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Thundermane Dragon
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Grim Haruspex
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Greven, Predator Captain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Inferno of the Star Mounts
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Impetuous Devils
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Balefire Dragon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Crackling Doom
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Great Train Heist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Aang's Defense
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fatal Push
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cloudshift
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Burning Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Light Up the Stage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Lively Dirge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Makindi Stampede
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Immortal Servitude
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Anzrag's Rampage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Horn of Gondor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Umbral Mantle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Trumpet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
All-Out Assault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Warstorm Surge
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Rising of the Day
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sarkhan's Unsealing
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Legion Loyalty
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Warleader's Call
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sneak Attack
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Shared Animosity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Windcrag Siege
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Black Market
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Flameshadow Conjuring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Paladin Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Onslaught
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Savai Triome
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Crypt
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Nomad Outpost
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Scrubland
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Silent Clearing
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy