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Syr Konrad, the Grim
Syr Konrad, the Grim is a black legendary creature. It appears in the recommended lists of 214 commanders, and 8% of black decks run it.
Type: Legendary Creature — Human Knight
Cost: 3BB
Color identity: Black
Reference price: €0.50
Oldest printing: Throne of Eldraine
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Frye | Black | 100% | +80% |
| Ultimo, Civilization's End | Black | 100% | +80% |
| The Master of Lake-town | Black | 80% | +60% |
| Haakon, Stromgald Scourge | Black | 78% | +58% |
| Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir | Black · Blue · White | 61% | +56% |
| Geth, Thane of Contracts | Black | 69% | +48% |
| Black Widow, Daring Operative | Black | 67% | +47% |
| Lord Xander, the Collector | Black · Red · Blue | 49% | +47% |
| Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie | Black · Green | 58% | +46% |
| Malfegor | Black · Red | 55% | +46% |
| The Mycotyrant | Black · Green | 57% | +45% |
| Iname, Death Aspect | Black | 65% | +45% |
| Disa the Restless | Black · Green · Red | 53% | +43% |
| Spider-Man Noir | Black | 63% | +43% |
| Mirko, Obsessive Theorist | Black · Blue | 53% | +41% |
| Coram, the Undertaker | Black · Green · Red | 49% | +40% |
| Sméagol, Helpful Guide | Black · Green | 51% | +39% |
| Drivnod, Carnage Dominus | Black | 59% | +39% |
| Sidisi, Brood Tyrant | Black · Green · Blue | 56% | +39% |
| Myojin of Grim Betrayal | Black | 59% | +39% |
| The Ancient One | Black · Blue | 52% | +39% |
| Old Rutstein | Black · Green | 51% | +39% |
| Kaervek, the Spiteful | Black | 59% | +39% |
| Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant | Black · Red | 47% | +38% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Reanimator · 151 Graveyard · 102 Aristocrats · 100 Mill · 84 Combo · 73 Sacrifice · 67 Self-Mill · 58 Tokens · 53
Known combos with Syr Konrad, the Grim
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- The Mindskinner + Syr Konrad, the Grim → Near-infinite mill
- Syr Konrad, the Grim + K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth + Tortured Existence → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite self-discard triggers
- Syr Konrad, the Grim + Tortured Existence + Phyresis → Each opponent loses the game
- Syr Konrad, the Grim + Tortured Existence + Tainted Strike → Each opponent loses the game
- Syr Konrad, the Grim + Morality Shift + Phyresis → Each opponent loses the game
- Syr Konrad, the Grim + Morality Shift + Tainted Strike → Each opponent loses the game
- Syr Konrad, the Grim + Tainted Strike + Perpetual Timepiece → Each opponent loses the game
- Syr Konrad, the Grim + Morality Shift + Kozilek, Butcher of Truth → Near-infinite damage
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Syr Konrad, the Grim?
It is in the recommended lists of 214 commanders, with an average inclusion of 39% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Jacob Frye · Ultimo, Civilization's End · The Master of Lake-town. Overall, 8% of black decks run it.
How much does Syr Konrad, the Grim cost?
Its reference price is €0.50 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Syr Konrad, the Grim have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is The Mindskinner + Syr Konrad, the Grim. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Syr Konrad, the Grim in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is black, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.