Brash Taunter
Creature — Goblin
Indestructible
Whenever this creature is dealt damage, it deals that much damage to target opponent.
, 
: This creature fights another target creature.
*"Why don't you come a little closer and say that again, you spineless spit-licker!"*
Power/Toughness: 1/1
Set
Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander
Rarity
Rare
Mana Value
5
Artist
Edgar Sánchez Hidalgo
Collector #
161
Why Play Brash Taunter
Indestructible creatures that convert damage into direct player damage create powerful engines in both aggressive and combo strategies. Brash Taunter excels in decks that can reliably deal damage to their own creatures, turning what would normally be downside into a win condition. The built-in fight ability provides both removal and a damage outlet, making it a versatile threat that demands answers while being nearly impossible to remove through conventional means.Format Notes
Commander represents Brash Taunter's strongest format, where the multiplayer nature and higher life totals make its damage-redirect ability most impactful. The card sees occasional play in Pioneer and Modern combo decks but lacks the speed needed for competitive play in faster formats. Its indestructible nature makes it a persistent threat that's particularly effective against removal-heavy metas where traditional creatures struggle to stick.Combos & Synergies
Star of Extinction creates an immediate win condition by dealing 20 damage to all creatures and players, which Brash Taunter redirects entirely to target opponents. Blasphemous Act works similarly at a lower mana cost, typically dealing 13 damage per opponent. Pyrohemia provides repeatable damage that can be activated multiple times per turn, creating a machine gun effect that pressures multiple opponents simultaneously while Brash Taunter remains untouched thanks to indestructible.Featured in These Decks
- Endless Punishment Commander
- Draconic Dissent Commander
- Chaos Incarnate Commander
- Blame Game Commander
