Tahngarth, First Mate (Commander) - Forced Combat

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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Noxious Newt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
78%inclusion68 decks87 decks
76%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
75%inclusion65 decks87 decks
73%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
72%inclusion63 decks87 decks
72%synergy
Agitator Ant
72%inclusion63 decks87 decks
71%synergy
Shiny Impetus
72%inclusion63 decks87 decks
70%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
70%inclusion61 decks87 decks
68%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
67%synergy
Sticky Fingers
69%inclusion60 decks87 decks
66%synergy
Madcap Skills
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
65%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
59%synergy
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Beast Within
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion55 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
56%synergy
Hunter's Insight
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
55%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Keen Sense
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
48%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
51%synergy
Geode Rager
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Lizard Blades
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Life of the Party
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Seeker of Slaanesh
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Brash Taunter
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Frenzied Saddlebrute
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Sunder Shaman
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Taunting Kobold
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Death Kiss
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Warmonger Hellkite
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Eternal Witness
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Ruby, Daring Tracker
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
J. Jonah Jameson
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Jolene, the Plunder Queen
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Setessan Champion
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Humble Defector
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Destiny Spinner
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Acidic Slime
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Zhur-Taa Druid
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Bolt Bend
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Psychotic Fury
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Collective Resistance
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Fog
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Gift
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Unleash Fury
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Blossoming Defense
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Defend the Rider
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Ranger's Guile
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Stump Stomp
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Decimate
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Harmonize
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Fast Forward
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Hull Breach
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Explore
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Road of Return
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Regrowth
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Gimli's Axe
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Assault Suit
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Mage Slayer
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Power Fist
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Chitinous Cloak
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Crawlspace
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Lost Jitte
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Infantry Shield
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Infiltration Lens
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Arm-Mounted Anchor
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Frenzied Rage
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
51%synergy
Snake Umbra
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
43%synergy
Giant Spectacle
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Rancor
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Convenient Target
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Colossification
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
The Sound of Drums
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Popular Entertainer
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Colossal Majesty
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
21%synergy
One with Nature
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Sixth Sense
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Opulence
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Runes of the Deus
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Bear Umbra
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Wildness
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Predatory Impetus
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Hot Pursuit
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Strong Back
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Unnatural Growth
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Goblin War Drums
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Cover
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Ancestral Mask
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Alpha Authority
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Imposing Visage
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Lightning
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Boar Umbra
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Day of the Moon
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Acquired Mutation
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Spider Umbra
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Raised by Giants
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Song of the Dryads
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Gruul War Chant
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
War's Toll
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Melee
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Homeward Path
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion69 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion59 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Gruul Signet
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion85 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion85 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion75 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Glade
77%inclusion67 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
69%inclusion60 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Game Trail
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Stomping Ground
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Spire Garden
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Mossfire Valley
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Turf
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Stump Stomp
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Thornspire Verge
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Copperline Gorge
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Highlands
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Taiga
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Holdout Settlement
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Kazandu Refuge
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Highland Forest
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Racers' Ring
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-3%synergy