Tahngarth, First Mate (Commander) - Forced Combat

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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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Origin of Metalbending
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
86%inclusion90 decks105 decks
84%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
78%inclusion82 decks105 decks
76%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
77%inclusion81 decks105 decks
76%synergy
Agitator Ant
77%inclusion81 decks105 decks
75%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
74%inclusion78 decks105 decks
74%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
68%inclusion71 decks105 decks
66%synergy
Shiny Impetus
67%inclusion70 decks105 decks
64%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
65%inclusion68 decks105 decks
64%synergy
Madcap Skills
62%inclusion65 decks105 decks
61%synergy
Sticky Fingers
63%inclusion66 decks105 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion73 decks105 decks
36%synergy
Beast Within
68%inclusion71 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
59%synergy
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion63 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
60%inclusion63 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
60%inclusion63 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
59%inclusion62 decks105 decks
58%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
58%inclusion61 decks105 decks
57%synergy
Rampant Growth
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Hunter's Insight
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
56%inclusion59 decks105 decks
55%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
54%inclusion57 decks105 decks
54%synergy
Geode Rager
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
51%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
51%inclusion54 decks105 decks
51%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
41%synergy
Life of the Party
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
43%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Seeker of Slaanesh
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
38%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
37%synergy
Llanowar Elves
37%inclusion39 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion35 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Frenzied Saddlebrute
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Warmonger Hellkite
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Sunder Shaman
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Death Kiss
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Taunting Kobold
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Brash Taunter
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Witness
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Reclamation Sage
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
-12%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Ruby, Daring Tracker
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Setessan Champion
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
8%synergy
J. Jonah Jameson
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Jolene, the Plunder Queen
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Destiny Spinner
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Tanglespan Lookout
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Arbor Adherent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Scapegoat
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Zhur-Taa Druid
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Bolt Bend
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Psychotic Fury
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Collective Resistance
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Grip
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Gaea's Gift
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Fog
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Unleash Fury
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Defense
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Grudge
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Harrow
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Gruul Charm
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Defend the Rider
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
40%synergy
Kodama's Reach
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
38%inclusion40 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Stump Stomp
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Decimate
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Hull Breach
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Road of Return
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Besmirch
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Full Throttle
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Soul's Majesty
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Domri's Ambush
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Explore
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Assault Suit
40%inclusion42 decks105 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Gimli's Axe
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion30 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Fireshrieker
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Mage Slayer
25%inclusion26 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Power Fist
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Chitinous Cloak
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Crawlspace
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Lost Jitte
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Infantry Shield
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Rover Blades
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitorial Rosette
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Shield
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Frenzied Rage
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
53%synergy
Keen Sense
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
53%inclusion45 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Snake Umbra
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
39%synergy
Rancor
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
40%synergy
Giant Spectacle
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
43%synergy
Colossification
42%inclusion44 decks105 decks
40%synergy
Convenient Target
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
36%synergy
The Sound of Drums
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Runes of the Deus
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Colossal Majesty
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Popular Entertainer
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
29%synergy
Curse of Opulence
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Wild Growth
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Wildness
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Hot Pursuit
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Sixth Sense
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
20%synergy
One with Nature
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Bear Umbra
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Predatory Impetus
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Canopy Cover
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
-9%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Boar Umbra
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Ancestral Mask
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Strong Back
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Alpha Authority
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Vow of Lightning
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Maximum Carnage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Imposing Visage
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Day of the Moon
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Spider Umbra
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Goblin War Drums
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Grand Melee
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
0%synergy
War's Toll
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Gruul War Chant
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Setessan Training
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Acquired Mutation
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion27 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
58%inclusion61 decks105 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
21%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Homeward Path
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
-7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion87 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion78 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Gruul Signet
35%inclusion37 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Herd Heirloom
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Legends
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Veloheart Bike
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion102 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion102 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion90 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Cinder Glade
76%inclusion80 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Rootbound Crag
62%inclusion65 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Game Trail
53%inclusion56 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Stomping Ground
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Turf
49%inclusion51 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
43%inclusion45 decks105 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Abandon
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Spire Garden
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Thornspire Verge
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
-8%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Holdout Settlement
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Highlands
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Copperline Gorge
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Racers' Ring
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Highland Forest
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Commercial District
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Taiga
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
-1%synergy
Kazandu Refuge
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
4%synergy