Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph

RUIzzet{1}{U}{R}$33.50
Legendary Creature — Tyranid Human
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph card art

Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.) Three Autostubs — Whenever another source you control deals exactly 1 damage to a permanent or player, Ghyrson Starn deals 2 damage to that permanent or player.

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How Ghyrson Starn decks play in EDH

Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph is a Izzet commander in blue and red costing 1UR, and its legendary creature - tyranid human line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.

Most-played cards

20 cards · about $54.65

Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.

Ramp (2)

Glóin the Mighty // Easy Pickings
Glóin the Mighty // Easy Pickings
$0.24
Koth, the Geomancer
Koth, the Geomancer
$0.40

Card draw (1)

Curiosity
Curiosity
$0.84

Removal (5)

Shower of Sparks
Shower of Sparks
$0.31
Scouring Sands
Scouring Sands
$0.23
Boiling Earth
Boiling Earth
$0.09
Flame Fusillade
Flame Fusillade
$3.33
Smash to Dust
Smash to Dust
$0.14

Creatures (6)

Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape
$4.74
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
$16.91
Goblin Chainwhirler
Goblin Chainwhirler
$0.45
Firebrand Archer
Firebrand Archer
$0.26
Kessig Flamebreather
Kessig Flamebreather
$2.70
Thermo-Alchemist
Thermo-Alchemist
$0.17

Synergy & payoffs (5)

Wizard's Staff
Wizard's Staff
$2.98
Caltrops
Caltrops
$18.66
Circle of Flame
Circle of Flame
$0.16
Dual Shot
Dual Shot
$0.08
End the Festivities
End the Festivities
$0.70

Lands (1)

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Ghyrson Starn deck questions

What colours can I use in a Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph deck?

Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph has a Izzet colour identity, so every card in the deck must be blue and red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.

What are the best cards for Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph?

The cards played most often in Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph decks include Gandalf, Goblins' Bane // Flameshape, Wizard's Staff, Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.

How much does a Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph deck cost?

The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $54.65 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.

Can I build a Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph deck from cards I already own?

Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.

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