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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Quintorius, History Chaser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ark of Hunger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fix What's Broken
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Seminar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Relic Retriever
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lightning Skelemental
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Spark Trooper
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Aggravated Assault
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Ball Lightning
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Staff of Domination
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Brion Stoutarm
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Warstorm Surge
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Damn
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
The One Ring
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Courage
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Blistering Firecat
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Thunderkin Awakener
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Shadow the Hedgehog
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Grim Haruspex
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Grim Hireling
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Inferno of the Star Mounts
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Thundermane Dragon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Impetuous Devils
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Thunderblust
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Greven, Predator Captain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Anger
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Dreadnought
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Crackling Doom
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Utter End
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Aang's Defense
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Fatal Push
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cloudshift
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Light Up the Stage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Burning Curiosity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Makindi Stampede
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Anzrag's Rampage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Immortal Servitude
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Horn of Gondor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Trumpet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
All-Out Assault
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Legion Loyalty
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sarkhan's Unsealing
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sneak Attack
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Flameshadow Conjuring
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Warleader's Call
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Black Market
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Shared Animosity
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Zektar Shrine Expedition
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Onslaught
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Grave Pact
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Paladin Class
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Signet
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Savai Triome
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Godless Shrine
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Nomad Outpost
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Graven Cairns
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Scrubland
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy