Tovolar, Dire Overlord (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.8%inclusion10 decks261 decks
-1%synergy
Shared Roots
2.3%inclusion3 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
1.5%inclusion2 decks134 decks
-7%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
1.5%inclusion2 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kessig Naturalist
95%inclusion522 decks550 decks
90%synergy
Mayor of Avabruck
91%inclusion498 decks550 decks
86%synergy
Avabruck Caretaker
90%inclusion496 decks550 decks
86%synergy
Outland Liberator
90%inclusion497 decks550 decks
86%synergy
Immerwolf
90%inclusion495 decks550 decks
86%synergy
Tovolar's Huntmaster
90%inclusion494 decks550 decks
85%synergy
Howlpack Piper
89%inclusion487 decks550 decks
84%synergy
Huntmaster of the Fells
87%inclusion477 decks550 decks
83%synergy
Full Moon's Rise
83%inclusion459 decks550 decks
80%synergy
Arlinn, the Pack's Hope
82%inclusion451 decks550 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Scorned Villager
80%inclusion438 decks550 decks
76%synergy
Duskwatch Recruiter
79%inclusion432 decks550 decks
74%synergy
Hound Tamer
78%inclusion428 decks550 decks
73%synergy
Ill-Tempered Loner
76%inclusion418 decks550 decks
72%synergy
Reckless Stormseeker
76%inclusion418 decks550 decks
73%synergy
Moonmist
75%inclusion413 decks550 decks
71%synergy
Howlpack Resurgence
75%inclusion412 decks550 decks
71%synergy
Kruin Outlaw
75%inclusion411 decks550 decks
71%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
71%inclusion392 decks550 decks
32%synergy
Howling Moon
71%inclusion390 decks550 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
23%inclusion128 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion104 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Nightpack Ambusher
69%inclusion381 decks550 decks
65%synergy
Werewolf Pack Leader
69%inclusion379 decks550 decks
65%synergy
Hollowhenge Overlord
67%inclusion371 decks550 decks
64%synergy
Ulrich of the Krallenhorde
65%inclusion358 decks550 decks
62%synergy
Instigator Gang
63%inclusion345 decks550 decks
60%synergy
Geier Reach Bandit
61%inclusion337 decks550 decks
58%synergy
Village Watch
59%inclusion324 decks550 decks
56%synergy
Cemetery Prowler
58%inclusion320 decks550 decks
55%synergy
Sage of Ancient Lore
57%inclusion313 decks550 decks
54%synergy
Weaver of Blossoms
55%inclusion305 decks550 decks
52%synergy
Breakneck Rider
54%inclusion299 decks550 decks
52%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
48%inclusion196 decks405 decks
46%synergy
Volatile Arsonist
48%inclusion264 decks550 decks
46%synergy
Child of the Pack
41%inclusion223 decks550 decks
38%synergy
Ascendant Packleader
40%inclusion220 decks550 decks
38%synergy
Silverfur Partisan
39%inclusion216 decks550 decks
37%synergy
Packsong Pup
39%inclusion213 decks550 decks
36%synergy
Mondronen Shaman
37%inclusion201 decks550 decks
35%synergy
Hermit of the Natterknolls
36%inclusion198 decks550 decks
34%synergy
Wolfkin Outcast
33%inclusion184 decks550 decks
31%synergy
Village Messenger
32%inclusion178 decks550 decks
31%synergy
Cult of the Waxing Moon
30%inclusion166 decks550 decks
28%synergy
Daybreak Ranger
29%inclusion160 decks550 decks
27%synergy
Afflicted Deserter
27%inclusion146 decks550 decks
25%synergy
Pyreheart Wolf
21%inclusion115 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Runebound Wolf
20%inclusion112 decks550 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
20%inclusion111 decks550 decks
-27%synergy
Wolfbitten Captive
20%inclusion110 decks550 decks
19%synergy
Realmwalker
19%inclusion107 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Burly Breaker
19%inclusion104 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Young Wolf
19%inclusion102 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Reckless Waif
18%inclusion101 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Primal Adversary
18%inclusion101 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Master of the Wild Hunt
18%inclusion101 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Bird Admirer
18%inclusion99 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
15%inclusion84 decks550 decks
14%synergy
Lambholt Elder
15%inclusion82 decks550 decks
14%synergy
Anara, Wolvid Familiar
13%inclusion72 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Beast Whisperer
13%inclusion71 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
13%inclusion53 decks414 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion68 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Fangblade Brigand
12%inclusion64 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Gatstaf Shepherd
10%inclusion57 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Wolfir Silverheart
10%inclusion56 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Forgemaster
10%inclusion55 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Birds of Paradise
10%inclusion55 decks550 decks
-19%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Ulrich's Kindred
8.9%inclusion49 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Harvesttide Infiltrator
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.0%inclusion44 decks550 decks
-25%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
65%inclusion355 decks550 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
58%inclusion318 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Moonlight Hunt
50%inclusion274 decks550 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion237 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion138 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Return to Nature
22%inclusion120 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Waxing Moon
22%inclusion119 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Great Train Heist
21%inclusion116 decks549 decks
16%synergy
Savage Beating
20%inclusion112 decks550 decks
18%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion94 decks550 decks
-10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion65 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
12%inclusion65 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Grudge
11%inclusion62 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion60 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion59 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion55 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Wolf Strike
10%inclusion54 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion52 decks545 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.1%inclusion50 decks548 decks
-2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.9%inclusion49 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Charm
8.4%inclusion46 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.8%inclusion43 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.5%inclusion41 decks550 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Summons
7.3%inclusion40 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.1%inclusion39 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.9%inclusion38 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.4%inclusion35 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Moonrager's Slash
6.4%inclusion35 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Frenzy
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion344 decks550 decks
19%synergy
Unnatural Moonrise
54%inclusion295 decks550 decks
51%synergy
Cultivate
47%inclusion258 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion235 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion184 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion165 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion164 decks550 decks
-14%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion147 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Relentless Assault
25%inclusion137 decks550 decks
21%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
23%inclusion126 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Decimate
22%inclusion123 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
21%inclusion116 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion115 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Into the Night
19%inclusion102 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion99 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
15%inclusion82 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Dire-Strain Rampage
14%inclusion78 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion62 decks548 decks
1%synergy
Storm the Festival
11%inclusion58 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Howl of the Night Pack
10%inclusion54 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion50 decks548 decks
4%synergy
Hull Breach
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Fury of the Horde
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.5%inclusion41 decks550 decks
-15%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.5%inclusion41 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion39 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.1%inclusion39 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.4%inclusion30 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
-9%synergy
Creeping Renaissance
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
5.6%inclusion30 decks537 decks
2%synergy
Pack's Betrayal
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
-12%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
5.1%inclusion28 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
37%inclusion205 decks550 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion194 decks550 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion190 decks550 decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
25%inclusion139 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Dolmen Gate
16%inclusion88 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
14%inclusion78 decks550 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.5%inclusion47 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
8.5%inclusion47 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.4%inclusion40 decks540 decks
5%synergy
Bow of Nylea
6.4%inclusion35 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Neglected Heirloom
5.6%inclusion31 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Doors of Durin
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Spellbinder
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
70%inclusion384 decks550 decks
46%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
41%inclusion223 decks550 decks
34%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
30%inclusion163 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Ranger Class
28%inclusion154 decks550 decks
26%synergy
Aggravated Assault
28%inclusion152 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Shared Animosity
20%inclusion111 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
19%inclusion105 decks550 decks
-18%synergy
Bear Umbra
18%inclusion99 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion96 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
17%inclusion96 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion72 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion66 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Wolfcaller's Howl
12%inclusion65 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Lurking Predators
11%inclusion58 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
11%inclusion58 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion57 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Howl of the Hunt
10%inclusion57 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion55 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Will
10%inclusion55 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Rage Reflection
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Asceticism
7.6%inclusion42 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Druids' Repository
7.1%inclusion39 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Descendants' Path
6.9%inclusion38 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Gruul War Chant
6.0%inclusion33 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Moon
5.6%inclusion31 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Doubling Season
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.1%inclusion28 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Arlinn Kord
66%inclusion363 decks550 decks
63%synergy
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
14%inclusion77 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Arlinn, Voice of the Pack
11%inclusion63 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
10%inclusion53 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Domri Rade
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Kessig Wolf Run
70%inclusion386 decks550 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion279 decks550 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion162 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion157 decks550 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion142 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
20%inclusion110 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion104 decks548 decks
15%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
17%inclusion95 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
15%inclusion84 decks550 decks
-10%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion77 decks548 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
12%inclusion66 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion44 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion43 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Mutavault
5.3%inclusion29 decks550 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion495 decks550 decks
12%synergy
The Celestus
80%inclusion442 decks550 decks
77%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion381 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
27%inclusion150 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion94 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
16%inclusion89 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion65 decks548 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.4%inclusion46 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.6%inclusion36 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion543 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion543 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion498 decks550 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Glade
77%inclusion422 decks550 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
74%inclusion408 decks550 decks
30%synergy
Rootbound Crag
71%inclusion390 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Stomping Ground
66%inclusion362 decks550 decks
19%synergy
Game Trail
57%inclusion314 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion301 decks550 decks
37%synergy
Spire Garden
53%inclusion290 decks550 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
49%inclusion269 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
42%inclusion231 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion227 decks550 decks
11%synergy
Gruul Turf
36%inclusion196 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Abandon
32%inclusion177 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Thornspire Verge
31%inclusion169 decks545 decks
8%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
30%inclusion164 decks550 decks
15%synergy
Mossfire Valley
29%inclusion160 decks550 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion154 decks550 decks
22%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
27%inclusion146 decks550 decks
24%synergy
Copperline Gorge
23%inclusion124 decks550 decks
6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion122 decks550 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion121 decks550 decks
-3%synergy
Stump Stomp
21%inclusion116 decks548 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
21%inclusion115 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
21%inclusion113 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion95 decks550 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Highlands
17%inclusion94 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion91 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion90 decks550 decks
3%synergy
Taiga
15%inclusion81 decks550 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion64 decks550 decks
-6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion62 decks548 decks
1%synergy
Highland Forest
10%inclusion57 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows
10%inclusion53 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.5%inclusion52 decks550 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion50 decks548 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
9.1%inclusion50 decks550 decks
-5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.9%inclusion49 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.7%inclusion48 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion39 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion38 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion36 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.4%inclusion35 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.2%inclusion34 decks550 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.8%inclusion32 decks550 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.6%inclusion31 decks550 decks
-1%synergy
Kazandu Refuge
5.5%inclusion30 decks550 decks
1%synergy