EDH Optimizer
The Thing, Ben Grimm
Legendary Creature — Human Hero
Color identity: Green
Average lands in decks for The Thing, Ben Grimm: 36
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Build your The Thing, Ben Grimm deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
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The highest-synergy cards in decks for The Thing, Ben Grimm, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| She-Hulk, Jade Defender | 62% | +61% |
| Hulkling, Burgeoning Bruiser | 60% | +59% |
| Doc Samson, Super Psychiatrist | 60% | +59% |
| Wakandan Royal Guard | 57% | +57% |
| Guerrilla Gorilla | 55% | +54% |
| Medusa, Inhuman Queen | 52% | +52% |
| It's Clobberin' Time! | 52% | +52% |
| Thing Swing | 50% | +50% |
| Giant-Man, Gargantuan Genius | 50% | +49% |
| Hardened Scales | 63% | +49% |
| Ka-Zar of the Savage Land | 49% | +47% |
| Spider-Rex, Daring Dino | 47% | +46% |
| Jocasta, Automaton Avenger | 45% | +45% |
| Big Bertha | 45% | +45% |
| Training Regimen | 45% | +44% |
| Shang-Chi, Martial Mentor | 43% | +42% |
| Hercules, Prince of Power | 42% | +42% |
| The Earth Crystal | 58% | +41% |
| Pet Avengers | 40% | +40% |
| Spider-Man, Miles Morales | 40% | +39% |
| Goliath, Mass Manipulator | 38% | +38% |
| Inspiring Call | 51% | +38% |
| Spider-Man, Brooklyn Visionary | 37% | +37% |
| Hulk, Brutal Brawler | 36% | +35% |
💰 The best cards for your The Thing, Ben Grimm deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- She-Hulk, Jade Defender
- Hulkling, Burgeoning Bruiser
- Doc Samson, Super Psychiatrist
- Wakandan Royal Guard
- Guerrilla Gorilla
- Medusa, Inhuman Queen
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- The Earth Crystal
- Spider-Man, Miles Morales
- Hulk, Brutal Brawler
- Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
- Nature's Lore
- Three Visits
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Witch's Clinic
- The Ozolith
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with The Thing, Ben Grimm
- Springheart Nantuko + Lotus Cobra → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Springheart Nantuko + Lotus Cobra → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Shifting Woodland + Aftermath Analyst + Lotus Cobra + Sylvan Safekeeper → Infinite LTB, Infinite colored mana, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite landfall triggers
- Shifting Woodland + Aftermath Analyst + Lotus Cobra + Zuran Orb → Infinite colored mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers
- Shifting Woodland + Aftermath Analyst + Tireless Provisioner + Sylvan Safekeeper → Infinite LTB, Infinite colored mana, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite death triggers, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite Treasure tokens, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite Food tokens
- Springheart Nantuko + Doubling Season → Infinite ETB, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
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Frequently asked questions
How many lands should a The Thing, Ben Grimm deck run?
Real The Thing, Ben Grimm decks run 36 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for The Thing, Ben Grimm?
The three highest-synergy cards are She-Hulk, Jade Defender, Hulkling, Burgeoning Bruiser, Doc Samson, Super Psychiatrist. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in The Thing, Ben Grimm decks.
What combos does The Thing, Ben Grimm have?
The Thing, Ben Grimm has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Springheart Nantuko + Lotus Cobra. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a The Thing, Ben Grimm deck cost?
You can start cheap: She-Hulk, Jade Defender, Hulkling, Burgeoning Bruiser, Doc Samson, Super Psychiatrist are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.