Gyrus, Waker of Corpses (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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Josh Nelson
Feb 25, 2026
The Best Nonlegendary Creatures in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set review week continues with this look at the best nonlegendary creatures. I hope you like artifacts!
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Savageborn Hydra
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Apocalypse Hydra
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Managorger Hydra
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Primordial Hydra
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Doubling Season
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Genesis Hydra
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Ironscale Hydra
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Gamble
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Mistcutter Hydra
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Shivan Devastator
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Hungering Hydra
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Warden of the Grove
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Ulasht, the Hate Seed
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Anger
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Heroes' Bane
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Voracious Hydra
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Bane of Progress
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Brawn
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Hooded Hydra
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Clockwork Hydra
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Apex Devastator
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Briar Hydra
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Polukranos, World Eater
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Whiptongue Hydra
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Protean Hydra
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Scourge of Skola Vale
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Rosheen Meanderer
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Feral Hydra
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Domesticated Hydra
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Khalni Hydra
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Maester Seymour
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
The Master, Multiplied
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Plaguecrafter
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Vigor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Shriekmaw
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wren's Run Hydra
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Wildwood Scourge
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Skull Prophet
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Inspiring Call
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Solidarity of Heroes
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Invigorating Surge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Putrefy
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Grisly Salvage
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-25%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Fling
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Momentous Fall
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Entish Restoration
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Grapple with the Past
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Buried Alive
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Sozin's Comet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Hull Breach
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Explore
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Life from the Loam
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Savagery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Jarad's Orders
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Life's Legacy
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Dreadbore
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Fell
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
The Great Henge
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
The Earth Crystal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Key to the City
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Emerald Medallion
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Unbound Flourishing
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Hardened Scales
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Branching Evolution
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Hydra's Growth
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Collective Inferno
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Greater Good
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
All Will Be One
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Warstorm Surge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Primal Vigor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mana Reflection
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Sphere Grid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Parallel Lives
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Asceticism
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Bond
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Grim Backwoods
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Golgari Signet
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Gruul Signet
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Savage Lands
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Stomping Ground
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Blood Crypt
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Spire Garden
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Turf
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Rockfall Vale
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Luxury Suite
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-26%synergy
Karplusan Forest
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Abandon
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Underground Mortuary
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Commercial District
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Twilight Mire
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Malice
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Twisted Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Game Trail
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Bayou
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Darigaaz's Caldera
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-20%synergy