Grismold, the Dreadsower

Grismold, the Dreadsower

Legendary Creature — Troll Shaman

Mana cost: {1}{B}{G}

How we read this card

Trample
At the beginning of your end step, each player creates a 1/1 green Plant creature token.

triggered — makes a token

Whenever a creature token dies, put a +1/+1 counter on Grismold.

triggered — puts a counter on it

What a deck led by this card wants

Causes: create a Plant creature token, put a Plant creature token onto the battlefield, put a counter on anything.

Cares about: an end step, a creature token dies.

Works well with

a creature token dies — 67 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Fire Navy Trebuchet — When a Construct dies thanks to Fire Navy Trebuchet, Grismold, the Dreadsower puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  2. Ice Cream Kitty — When you sacrifice another creature or token to Ice Cream Kitty, Grismold, the Dreadsower puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  3. Crowded Crypt — When a Zombie dies thanks to Crowded Crypt, Grismold, the Dreadsower puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  4. Salt Road Skirmish — When a Warrior dies thanks to Salt Road Skirmish, Grismold, the Dreadsower puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Old Man Willow — When a creature dies thanks to Old Man Willow, Grismold, the Dreadsower puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  6. Ghoulcaller's Harvest — When a Zombie dies thanks to Ghoulcaller's Harvest, Grismold, the Dreadsower puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  7. Ghoulish Procession — When a Zombie dies thanks to Ghoulish Procession, Grismold, the Dreadsower puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Curse of the Restless Dead — When a Zombie dies thanks to Curse of the Restless Dead, Grismold, the Dreadsower puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  9. Mordor Trebuchet — When a Construct dies thanks to Mordor Trebuchet, Grismold, the Dreadsower puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  10. Broken Visage — When a Spirit dies thanks to Broken Visage, Grismold, the Dreadsower puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

57 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a Shaman creature enters the battlefield — 539 cards in the game can cause this (Grismold is one).

  1. Thornbite Staff — When Grismold, the Dreadsower enters, Thornbite Staff triggers

a creature gets a counter — 2,691 cards in the game can cause this (Grismold is one).

When Grismold, the Dreadsower gets a counter:

  1. Hollowmurk Siege — draws you 1 card
  2. Ant-Man, Colony Commander — makes a token
  3. Earth Kingdom General — gains you that much life
  4. Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute — deals that much damage
  5. Generous Patron — draws you 1 card
  6. Shalai and Hallar — deals that much damage
  7. Danny Pink — draws you 1 card
  8. Enduring Scalelord — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  9. Bold Plagiarist — puts counters on a permanent
  10. Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order — draws you 1 card

33 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

provide a creature to sacrifice — 2,720 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Birthing Ritual — Grismold, the Dreadsower makes fodder for Birthing Ritual

2,719 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature token enters the battlefield — 2,799 cards in the game can cause this (Grismold is one).

When a Plant enters thanks to Grismold, the Dreadsower:

  1. Securitron Squadron — puts a counter on a permanent
  2. Anointer Priest — gains you 1 life
  3. Nesting Dovehawk — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

a creature token is created — 2,799 cards in the game can cause this (Grismold is one).

  1. Staff of the Storyteller — When Grismold, the Dreadsower makes a Plant token, Staff of the Storyteller puts a story counter on itself

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token enters the battlefield — 3,710 cards in the game can cause this (Grismold is one).

When a Plant enters thanks to Grismold, the Dreadsower:

  1. Baron Bertram Graywater — makes a token
  2. Marneus Calgar — draws you 1 card
  3. Belladonna Took — gains you 1 life
  4. Kambal, Profiteering Mayor — makes a token
  5. Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed — makes a token
  6. Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards — draws you 1 card
  7. Cloakwood Swarmkeeper — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Woodland Champion — puts that many +1/+1 counters on itself
  9. Leonardo, the Balance — puts a counter on a creature
  10. Spiritcall Enthusiast // Scrollboost — becomes prepared

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token is created — 3,711 cards in the game can cause this (Grismold is one).

When Grismold, the Dreadsower makes a Plant token:

  1. Akim, the Soaring Wind — makes a token
  2. Idol of Oblivion — draws you 1 card
  3. Rosie Cotton of South Lane — puts a counter on a permanent
  4. Mirkwood Bats — makes each opponent lose 1 life

17 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything gets a counter — 4,415 cards in the game can cause this (Grismold is one).

  1. All Will Be One — When Grismold, the Dreadsower gets a counter, All Will Be One deals that much damage

8 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Grismold is one).

When Grismold, the Dreadsower attacks:

  1. Far Fortune, End Boss — deals 1 damage
  2. Temmet, Naktamun's Will — draws you 1 card
  3. Grim Javelineer — gives +1/+0
  4. Invisible Woman — triggers
  5. Caesar, Legion's Emperor — sacrifices a creature
  6. Guide of Souls — triggers
  7. Campsite Cuisine — sacrifices a Food
  8. Gossip's Talent — triggers
  9. Banon, the Returners' Leader — draws and discards
  10. Toph, Earthbending Master — puts a counter on a permanent

124 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Grismold is one).

When Grismold, the Dreadsower attacks:

  1. Adaptive Omnitool — searches a library
  2. Anthem of Rakdos — gives +2/+0
  3. Kindred Discovery — draws you 1 card
  4. Invasion of New Capenna // Holy Frazzle-Cannon — puts counters on a permanent
  5. Chorale of the Void — brings a card back
  6. Saw — sacrifices a creature
  7. Gisa's Favorite Shovel — makes an opponent sacrifice a creature
  8. Ultima Weapon — kills a creature an opponent controls

196 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature blocks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Grismold is one).

  1. Tide of War — When Grismold, the Dreadsower blocks, Tide of War sacrifices a creature

29 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature enters the battlefield — 19,800 cards in the game can cause this (Grismold is one).

  1. Scurry Oak — When Grismold, the Dreadsower enters, Scurry Oak puts a counter on itself
  2. Fathom Mage — When Grismold, the Dreadsower enters, Fathom Mage puts a counter on itself
  3. Lonis, Genetics Expert — When Grismold, the Dreadsower enters, Lonis, Genetics Expert puts a counter on itself
  4. Slash, Reptile Rampager — When a Plant enters thanks to Grismold, the Dreadsower, Slash, Reptile Rampager deals 2 damage
  5. Gimli of the Glittering Caves — When Grismold, the Dreadsower enters, Gimli of the Glittering Caves puts counters on a permanent
  6. Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior — When Grismold, the Dreadsower enters, Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior puts a counter on itself
  7. Legolas Greenleaf — When Grismold, the Dreadsower enters, Legolas Greenleaf puts a counter on a permanent
  8. The Neutrinos — When a Plant enters thanks to Grismold, the Dreadsower, The Neutrinos gets +1/+0
  9. Aetherstorm Roc — When a Plant enters thanks to Grismold, the Dreadsower, Aetherstorm Roc puts a counter on a permanent you control
  10. Raphael, Most Attitude — When a Plant enters thanks to Grismold, the Dreadsower, Raphael, Most Attitude exiles a card from your library

331 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything enters the battlefield — 26,499 cards in the game can cause this (Grismold is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When a Plant enters thanks to Grismold, the Dreadsower, Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

53 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.