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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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Lavaleaper
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
84%inclusion76 decks91 decks
81%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
77%inclusion70 decks91 decks
75%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
76%inclusion69 decks91 decks
74%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
71%inclusion65 decks91 decks
71%synergy
Agitator Ant
73%inclusion66 decks91 decks
71%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
65%synergy
Madcap Skills
64%inclusion58 decks91 decks
63%synergy
Shiny Impetus
65%inclusion59 decks91 decks
63%synergy
Sticky Fingers
66%inclusion60 decks91 decks
63%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
63%inclusion57 decks91 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion62 decks91 decks
35%synergy
Beast Within
66%inclusion60 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
64%inclusion58 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
60%inclusion55 decks91 decks
59%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
60%inclusion55 decks91 decks
59%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Hunter's Insight
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
44%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
54%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Geode Rager
51%inclusion46 decks91 decks
48%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
49%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
48%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
43%inclusion39 decks91 decks
43%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion39 decks91 decks
39%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
39%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
38%synergy
Life of the Party
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
38%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
35%synergy
Seeker of Slaanesh
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
32%synergy
Frenzied Saddlebrute
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Warmonger Hellkite
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Sunder Shaman
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
27%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Taunting Kobold
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Brash Taunter
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Death Kiss
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Eternal Witness
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
-10%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Reclamation Sage
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Ruby, Daring Tracker
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Setessan Champion
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Jolene, the Plunder Queen
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
8%synergy
J. Jonah Jameson
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Destiny Spinner
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Tanglespan Lookout
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Gene Pollinator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Rabbit Battery
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Scapegoat
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Delighted Halfling
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Arbor Adherent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Bolt Bend
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Psychotic Fury
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Collective Resistance
23%inclusion18 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Fog
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Gift
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Blossoming Defense
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Unleash Fury
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Harrow
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Grudge
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Withstand Death
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Obscuring Haze
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Gruul Charm
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
54%inclusion49 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion40 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Stump Stomp
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Decimate
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Hull Breach
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Road of Return
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Explore
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Domri's Ambush
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Besmirch
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Call for Aid
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Regrowth
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
44%inclusion40 decks91 decks
43%synergy
Gimli's Axe
41%inclusion37 decks91 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Assault Suit
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
26%synergy
Power Fist
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Mage Slayer
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Chitinous Cloak
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Goldvein Pick
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Lost Jitte
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Infantry Shield
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Frenzied Rage
53%inclusion48 decks91 decks
52%synergy
Keen Sense
53%inclusion48 decks91 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
51%synergy
Snake Umbra
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
39%synergy
Giant Spectacle
46%inclusion42 decks91 decks
46%synergy
Rancor
44%inclusion40 decks91 decks
36%synergy
Convenient Target
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
36%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Colossification
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
29%synergy
Popular Entertainer
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
29%synergy
Runes of the Deus
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Colossal Majesty
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Opulence
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Sixth Sense
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
6%synergy
One with Nature
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Bear Umbra
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Hot Pursuit
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Vow of Wildness
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Unnatural Growth
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Predatory Impetus
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Strong Back
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Cover
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Alpha Authority
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Boar Umbra
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Ancestral Mask
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Spider Umbra
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Goblin War Drums
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Day of the Moon
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Lightning
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Imposing Visage
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Acquired Mutation
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Gruul War Chant
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
2%synergy
War's Toll
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Grand Melee
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Maximum Carnage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Raised by Giants
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion46 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion73 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion63 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Herd Heirloom
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Legends
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion88 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion88 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion78 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Glade
75%inclusion68 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
64%inclusion58 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Game Trail
54%inclusion49 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Stomping Ground
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Turf
46%inclusion42 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
45%inclusion41 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
41%inclusion37 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Spire Garden
41%inclusion37 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Stump Stomp
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Abandon
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Highlands
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Copperline Gorge
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Highland Forest
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Holdout Settlement
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Commercial District
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Khalni Ambush
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Racers' Ring
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.8%inclusion6 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Kazandu Refuge
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Woodland
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-3%synergy