The Gitrog Monster (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Background image for The Best New Commanders of 2025
Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Life from the Loam
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
86%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
85%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
83%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
82%synergy
Putrid Imp
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Noose Constrictor
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Entomb
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
70%synergy
City of Traitors
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Deathrite Shaman
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Birds of Paradise
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Six
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Abrupt Decay
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Oblivion Crown
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Finale of Devastation
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Veil of Summer
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Rain of Filth
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Tutor
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
81%synergy
Mox Diamond
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
80%synergy
Worldly Tutor
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Imperial Seal
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Delighted Halfling
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Llanowar Elves
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Opposition Agent
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Elvish Mystic
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Icetill Explorer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Collector Ouphe
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Cobra
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Wild Mongrel
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Endurance
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Boreal Druid
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Witness
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Scute Swarm
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Skirge Familiar
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
World Shaper
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Underrealm Lich
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Arbor Elf
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Thug
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Horizon Explorer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Priest of Titania
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Hermit Druid
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Wall of Roots
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Skull Prophet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Titania, Voice of Gaea
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Culling the Weak
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Chord of Calling
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Summoner's Pact
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Ad Nauseam
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Realms Uncharted
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Autumn's Veil
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Noxious Revival
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Force of Vigor
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Dismember
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Darkblast
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Claim
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Constant Mists
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Fatal Push
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Harrow
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ebony Charm
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Savage Summoning
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Culling Ritual
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Diabolic Intent
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Grim Tutor
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Scapeshift
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Blessing
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Edge of Autumn
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Natural Order
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Zuran Orb
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Exploration Broodship
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Horn of Greed
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Squandered Resources
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Exploration
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Necropotence
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Wild Growth
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Burgeoning
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Spelunking
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Pernicious Deed
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Shifting Woodland
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Cabal Pit
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Strip Mine
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Lake of the Dead
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Peat Bog
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Dryad Arbor
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Emergence Zone
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Field of the Dead
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Barren Moor
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Vein
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Wasteland
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Chasm
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Thespian's Stage
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Dark Depths
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Homeward Path
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Field
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Vesuva
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Petrified Field
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Echoing Deeps
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Chrome Mox
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Grim Monolith
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Arcane Signet
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-40%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Bayou
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
84%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Windswept Heath
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Wooded Foothills
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Prismatic Vista
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Underground Mortuary
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Cavern of Souls
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Mana Confluence
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Twilight Mire
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-32%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Blooming Marsh
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Wood
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-27%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-29%synergy
Wastewood Verge
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Deathcap Glade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Gemstone Mine
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Vernal Fen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Festering Thicket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy