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Balthier and Fran
Price tag $0.18

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Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#907 Current Rank
#834 Last Week
#1140 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Balthier and Fran.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Balthier and Fran decks.

War Balloon War Balloon
+8% Synergy $0.05
Tale of Katara and Toph Tale of Katara and Toph
-1% Synergy $1.09
Bitter Work Bitter Work
-2% Synergy $0.20
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-8% Synergy $0.73
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
-9% Synergy $3.07

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Balthier and Fran's abilities and overall game plan.

Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+90% Synergy $0.88
Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+86% Synergy $0.73
Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+83% Synergy $0.63
The Regalia The Regalia
+81% Synergy $0.77
Rocketeer Boostbuggy Rocketeer Boostbuggy
+80% Synergy $0.06
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+79% Synergy $1.58
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+78% Synergy $0.26
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+77% Synergy $1.31
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+77% Synergy $0.92
Intrepid Stablemaster Intrepid Stablemaster
+76% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Balthier and Fran decks.

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+75% Synergy $5.14
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+74% Synergy $0.47
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+72% Synergy $0.88
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+70% Synergy $0.29
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+69% Synergy $0.49
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+66% Synergy $0.41
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+62% Synergy $0.28
Bello, Bard of the Brambles Bello, Bard of the Brambles
+61% Synergy $0.62
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+60% Synergy $9.44
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+26% Synergy $1.43

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+20% Synergy $5.89
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $30.28

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Balthier and Fran's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Speedway Fanatic Speedway Fanatic
+60% Synergy $0.14
House Cartographer House Cartographer
+52% Synergy $0.05
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
+49% Synergy $0.27
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+45% Synergy $13.61
Dynamite Diver Dynamite Diver
+43% Synergy $0.02
Reckless Velocitaur Reckless Velocitaur
+37% Synergy $0.03
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.47
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+32% Synergy $5.36
Blaster, Combat DJ Blaster, Morale Booster Blaster, Combat DJ
+30% Synergy $0.54
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+28% Synergy $9.98
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+25% Synergy $19.71
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+23% Synergy $0.16
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+22% Synergy $0.46
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+22% Synergy $5.11
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+19% Synergy $0.23
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+19% Synergy $0.12
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+16% Synergy $1.81
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+16% Synergy $0.19
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+15% Synergy $1.27
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+14% Synergy $0.51
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+14% Synergy $0.30
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+14% Synergy $0.03
Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+13% Synergy $0.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.25
Reckless Racer Reckless Racer
+12% Synergy $0.06
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+11% Synergy $0.53
Rescue Leopard Rescue Leopard
+8% Synergy $0.03
Seedship Agrarian Seedship Agrarian
+7% Synergy $0.04
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.18
Agonasaur Rex Agonasaur Rex
+6% Synergy $0.80
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+6% Synergy $0.23
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+6% Synergy $2.27
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+6% Synergy $1.01
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+5% Synergy $0.58
Wandertale Mentor Wandertale Mentor
+4% Synergy $0.09
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.28
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
+3% Synergy $0.13
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+3% Synergy $0.99
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+2% Synergy $0.88
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+2% Synergy $0.64
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+1% Synergy $5.76
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
-1% Synergy $0.20
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-2% Synergy $0.17
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-3% Synergy $7.42
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-7% Synergy $0.79
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-7% Synergy $15.35
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.18
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-9% Synergy $1.00
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-12% Synergy $12.29
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-18% Synergy $0.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Balthier and Fran safe.

Road Rage Road Rage
+42% Synergy $0.05
Run Over Run Over
+35% Synergy $0.03
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+22% Synergy $5.97
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.35
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+14% Synergy $1.49
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+14% Synergy $3.66
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $9.67
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+8% Synergy $4.71
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.51
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.77
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.35
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.18
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+2% Synergy $3.19
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.77
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.13
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $2.86
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.86
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-1% Synergy $3.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $1.26
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.73
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $48.29
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-7% Synergy $0.36
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-9% Synergy $1.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Balthier and Fran's game plan and control the board.

Push the Limit Push the Limit
+57% Synergy $0.05
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+54% Synergy $0.12
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+28% Synergy $2.78
Commune with Beavers Commune with Beavers
+25% Synergy $0.04
Reckless Crew Reckless Crew
+17% Synergy $0.14
Farseek Farseek
+10% Synergy $0.56
Rise from the Wreck Rise from the Wreck
+9% Synergy $0.04
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+7% Synergy $4.68
Delete Delete
+6% Synergy $0.83
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+5% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $1.91
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.04
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+4% Synergy $1.08
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $7.37
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.18
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.14
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.22
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.45
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.28
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-2% Synergy $1.86
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-2% Synergy $1.12
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $1.21
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.42
Explore Explore
-8% Synergy $0.33
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+60% Synergy $0.21
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+59% Synergy $16.69
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+56% Synergy $10.46
Cybership Cybership
+56% Synergy $0.34
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+53% Synergy $0.12
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+52% Synergy $0.10
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+49% Synergy $0.09
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+43% Synergy $0.03
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+42% Synergy $0.20
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+39% Synergy $0.28
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+35% Synergy $3.62
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+34% Synergy $0.22
Spire Mechcycle Spire Mechcycle
+33% Synergy $0.03
Earthrumbler Earthrumbler
+33% Synergy $0.04
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+33% Synergy $0.30
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+28% Synergy $0.23
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+25% Synergy $4.57
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+23% Synergy $0.24
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+22% Synergy $1.89
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+20% Synergy $0.08
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+20% Synergy $0.09
Smuggler's Buggy Smuggler's Buggy
+19% Synergy $0.83
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+19% Synergy $0.38
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+16% Synergy $0.19
Mizzium Tank Mizzium Tank
+15% Synergy $0.09
Gastal Thrillroller Gastal Thrillroller
+13% Synergy $0.07
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+12% Synergy $0.20
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+11% Synergy $0.05
Fleetwheel Cruiser Fleetwheel Cruiser
+11% Synergy $0.25
Mobile Garrison Mobile Garrison
+11% Synergy $0.13
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+10% Synergy $0.13
Thundersteel Colossus Thundersteel Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.04
Mobile Homestead Mobile Homestead
+9% Synergy $0.05
Clown Car Clown Car
+8% Synergy $5.33
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+8% Synergy $0.62
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dodgy Jalopy Dodgy Jalopy
+7% Synergy $0.18
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $1.71
Subway Train Subway Train
+6% Synergy $0.02
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+6% Synergy $1.01
Night Scythe Night Scythe
+6% Synergy $0.43
High-Speed Hoverbike High-Speed Hoverbike
+6% Synergy $0.10
Burner Rocket Burner Rocket
+6% Synergy $0.03
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+5% Synergy $1.77
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+5% Synergy $0.10
Heart of Kiran Heart of Kiran
+5% Synergy $0.31
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.13
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+4% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.40

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Balthier and Fran's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Siege Modification Siege Modification
+31% Synergy $0.18
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+23% Synergy $0.44
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+17% Synergy $2.03
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.53
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+10% Synergy $0.27
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+9% Synergy $4.03
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+8% Synergy $0.53
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+7% Synergy $7.65
Poetic Ingenuity Poetic Ingenuity
+6% Synergy $0.21
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+6% Synergy $0.10
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $17.53
Well Rested Well Rested
+3% Synergy $1.26
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+2% Synergy $1.15
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $21.29
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-19% Synergy $0.62

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Balthier and Fran to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+12% Synergy $1.20

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Wild Roads Wild Roads
+60% Synergy $0.06
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+59% Synergy $0.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+45% Synergy $0.22
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+28% Synergy $10.34
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+27% Synergy $0.98
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+19% Synergy $0.26
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+11% Synergy $2.84
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+10% Synergy $0.62
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+10% Synergy $0.03
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.12
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
0% Synergy $0.19
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $33.91
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $8.25
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-4% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.20
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-6% Synergy $1.22
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-8% Synergy $0.18

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+60% Synergy $0.23
Veloheart Bike Veloheart Bike
+46% Synergy $0.04
Boommobile Boommobile
+17% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+7% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.14
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $2.33
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+3% Synergy $3.02
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.88
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-3% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Balthier and Fran decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+20% Synergy $0.40
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+19% Synergy $4.96
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+15% Synergy $1.30
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+12% Synergy $0.32
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+12% Synergy $0.16
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+8% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.15
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+8% Synergy $7.22
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+7% Synergy $2.44
Gongaga, Reactor Town Gongaga, Reactor Town
+6% Synergy $0.08
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.47
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.19
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+5% Synergy $0.16
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.04
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.20
Commercial District Commercial District
+3% Synergy $5.56
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+2% Synergy $13.05
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+2% Synergy $2.60
Game Trail Game Trail
+1% Synergy $0.14
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+1% Synergy $5.75
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.77
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
0% Synergy $0.32
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.22
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.08
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-1% Synergy $0.15
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $13.71
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.53
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-3% Synergy $0.04
Taiga Taiga
-3% Synergy
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $1.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-6% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.20
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-10% Synergy $0.23

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