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Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
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Grimgrin, Corpse-Born

{3}{U}{B}

Legendary Creature — Zombie Warrior

Grimgrin enters tapped and doesn't untap during your untap step.

Sacrifice another creature: Untap Grimgrin and put a +1/+1 counter on it.

Whenever Grimgrin attacks, destroy target creature defending player controls, then put a +1/+1 counter on Grimgrin.

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Set
Multiverse Legends (MUL #171z)
Rarity
Mythic
Mana value
5
Released
2023-04-21
Artist
Cabrol
EDHREC rank
#5,874
Colour identity
{B}{U}
Finishes
Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In 42 two-card combos

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.20
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander
Removal

Combos 1,309

Gravecrawler+Rooftop Storm+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
17,239 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
9,898 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+Plague Belcher+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
4,522 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Necroduality+Rot Hulk+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersReturn some creature cards from your graveyard to the battlefield
3,625 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Gravecrawler+Pitiless Plunderer+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
2,122 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Liliana, Untouched by Death+Shambling Ghast+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
651 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Gravecrawler+Relic of Legends
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
604 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Metallic Mimic+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
522 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Thran Vigil
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
432 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Uncivil Unrest
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
329 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Gravecrawler+Paradise Mantle
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
215 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Geralf, the Fleshwright+Putrid Goblin+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
212 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Gev, Scaled Scorch
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
197 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Rooftop Storm+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Relic of Legends
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
163 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Animation Module+Paradise Mantle
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
149 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Relic of Legends+Diregraf Colossus
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
134 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Necroduality+Relic of Legends
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
131 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Headless Rider+Relic of Legends
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
130 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Necrotic Ooze+Bloodline Keeper // Lord of Lineage
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
124 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Animation Module+Pitiless Plunderer+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
103 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Gravecrawler+Cryptolith Rite
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
81 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Luminous Broodmoth+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
56 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Rhythm of the Wild
{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
52 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Rooftop Storm+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Paradise Mantle
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
49 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Relic of Legends+Pitiless Plunderer
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
46 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Master Biomancer
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
44 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Relic of Legends+Open the Graves
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
40 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Headless Rider+Paradise Mantle
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
37 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Necroduality+Paradise Mantle
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
34 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Paradise Mantle+Diregraf Colossus
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
33 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Olivia, Mobilized for War+Grim Haruspex+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
33 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Elemental Mastery
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokens with hasteInfinite death triggers
32 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Gravecrawler+Enduring Vitality
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
31 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
30 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Host of the Hereafter
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
30 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Relic of Legends+Shambling Ghast
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
27 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Paradise Mantle+Pitiless Plunderer
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
25 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Master, Formed Anew+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
20 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Cryptolith Rite+Diregraf Colossus
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Pitiless Plunderer+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Stridehangar Automaton
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite artifact ETBInfinite artifact LTBInfinite artifact sacrifice triggersInfinite artifact tokensInfinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite Treasure tokens
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Renata, Called to the Hunt
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Master Chef
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
15 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Rooftop Storm+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Cryptolith Rite
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Moritte of the Frost+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Havengul Lich+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Necroduality+Cryptolith Rite
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Presence of Gond
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Olivia, Mobilized for War+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+High-Society Hunter
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Arwen, Weaver of Hope
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Bloodspore Thrinax
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Screams from Within+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born+Tormod, the Desecrator
{U}{B}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Showing the 50 most played of 1,309.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Gravecrawler 85 %+74.8 %
  2. Rooftop Storm 78 %+67.2 %
  3. Diregraf Captain 71 %+60.3 %
  4. Diregraf Colossus 62 %+52.9 %
  5. Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver 55 %+51.3 %
  6. Death Baron 59 %+49.5 %
  7. Headless Rider 56 %+48.7 %
  8. Undead Augur 58 %+48.7 %
  9. Necroduality 56 %+48.5 %
  10. Endless Ranks of the Dead 54 %+47.0 %
  11. Cemetery Reaper 54 %+46.3 %
  12. Zul Ashur, Lich Lord 50 %+43.9 %
  13. Gisa and Geralf 49 %+43.8 %
  14. Gray Merchant of Asphodel 54 %+41.5 %
  15. Lord of the Accursed 49 %+40.9 %
  16. Champion of the Perished 47 %+40.1 %
  17. Zombie Master 44 %+39.5 %
  18. Zombie Apocalypse 46 %+38.7 %
  19. Grave Titan 45 %+38.6 %
  20. Midnight Reaper 44 %+37.4 %
  21. Undead Warchief 44 %+37.3 %
  22. Army of the Damned 43 %+35.7 %
  23. Cryptbreaker 41 %+34.9 %
  24. Unholy Grotto 38 %+33.5 %
  25. Dreadhorde Invasion 36 %+31.7 %
  26. Lord of the Undead 36 %+31.6 %
  27. The Scarab God 35 %+30.8 %
  28. Noxious Ghoul 35 %+30.5 %
  29. Mikaeus, the Unhallowed 36 %+30.4 %
  30. Geralf, Visionary Stitcher 34 %+29.8 %
  31. Wand of Orcus 32 %+29.3 %
  32. Hordewing Skaab 34 %+28.4 %
  33. Cleaver Skaab 34 %+27.8 %
  34. Liliana, Dreadhorde General 32 %+27.1 %
  35. Relentless Dead 31 %+27.0 %
  36. Lazotep Plating 31 %+26.2 %
  37. Crowded Crypt 31 %+26.1 %
  38. Plague Belcher 31 %+25.9 %
  39. Vengeful Dead 30 %+25.7 %
  40. Liliana, Death's Majesty 30 %+25.4 %
  41. Havengul Lich 29 %+25.3 %
  42. Grave Pact 30 %+25.0 %
  43. Ghoulcaller Gisa 29 %+25.0 %
  44. Open the Graves 29 %+24.9 %
  45. Tragic Slip 28 %+24.5 %
  46. Archghoul of Thraben 26 %+22.9 %
  47. Fleshbag Marauder 31 %+22.3 %
  48. Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia 24 %+22.1 %
  49. Victimize 36 %+21.9 %
  50. Village Rites 28 %+21.7 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Swamp 97 %+0.8 %
  2. Island 96 %-0.5 %
  3. Sol Ring 87 %-0.7 %
  4. Gravecrawler 85 %+74.8 %
  5. Command Tower 83 %-4.0 %
  6. Arcane Signet 79 %-4.3 %
  7. Rooftop Storm 78 %+67.2 %
  8. Diregraf Captain 71 %+60.3 %
  9. Sunken Hollow 67 %+1.8 %
  10. Diregraf Colossus 62 %+52.9 %
  11. Death Baron 59 %+49.5 %
  12. Drowned Catacomb 58 %+3.0 %
  13. Undead Augur 58 %+48.7 %
  14. Necroduality 56 %+48.5 %
  15. Headless Rider 56 %+48.7 %
  16. Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver 55 %+51.3 %
  17. Dimir Signet 55 %-3.5 %
  18. Cemetery Reaper 54 %+46.3 %
  19. Gray Merchant of Asphodel 54 %+41.5 %
  20. Endless Ranks of the Dead 54 %+47.0 %
  21. Talisman of Dominance 52 %-5.8 %
  22. Zul Ashur, Lich Lord 50 %+43.9 %
  23. Choked Estuary 49 %+2.2 %
  24. Gisa and Geralf 49 %+43.8 %
  25. Lord of the Accursed 49 %+40.9 %
  26. Counterspell 49 %-7.0 %
  27. Champion of the Perished 47 %+40.1 %
  28. Tainted Isle 47 %+2.3 %
  29. Zombie Apocalypse 46 %+38.7 %
  30. Path of Ancestry 45 %+18.6 %
  31. Watery Grave 45 %-3.8 %
  32. Grave Titan 45 %+38.6 %
  33. Zombie Master 44 %+39.5 %
  34. Midnight Reaper 44 %+37.4 %
  35. Undead Warchief 44 %+37.3 %
  36. Army of the Damned 43 %+35.7 %
  37. Shipwreck Marsh 42 %+1.3 %
  38. Feed the Swarm 41 %+6.6 %
  39. Cryptbreaker 41 %+34.9 %
  40. Temple of Deceit 41 %+6.5 %
  41. Bojuka Bog 41 %+2.0 %
  42. Dark Ritual 39 %+2.5 %
  43. Unholy Grotto 38 %+33.5 %
  44. Dimir Aqueduct 38 %+1.0 %
  45. Swiftfoot Boots 38 %+13.0 %
  46. Underground River 37 %-3.8 %
  47. Rogue's Passage 37 %+9.9 %
  48. Dreadhorde Invasion 36 %+31.7 %
  49. Lord of the Undead 36 %+31.6 %
  50. Victimize 36 %+21.9 %

Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2011-09-22

    If the defending player controls no creatures when Grimgrin attacks, the last ability will be removed from the stack and have no effect.

  • 2011-09-22

    If the targeted creature is an illegal target by the time Grimgrin's last ability resolves, the entire ability doesn't resolve and none of its effects will occur. You won't put a +1/+1 counter on Grimgrin.

  • 2013-07-01

    If Grimgrin's last ability resolves, but the targeted creature isn't destroyed (perhaps because it regenerated or has indestructible), you'll still put a +1/+1 on Grimgrin.

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