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Balthier and Fran
Price tag $0.19

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Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#917 Current Rank
#1038 Last Week
#1088 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.

Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+4% Synergy $59.99
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+2% Synergy $3.94
Noggle Robber Noggle Robber
+1% Synergy $0.20
Great Forest Druid Great Forest Druid
+1% Synergy $0.13
Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
-2% Synergy $0.25

High Synergy Cards

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

Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+89% Synergy $1.05
Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+86% Synergy $0.95
Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+82% Synergy $0.64
The Regalia The Regalia
+81% Synergy $0.98
Rocketeer Boostbuggy Rocketeer Boostbuggy
+79% Synergy $0.07
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+79% Synergy $2.16
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+78% Synergy $0.25
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+77% Synergy $1.59
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+76% Synergy $1.14
Intrepid Stablemaster Intrepid Stablemaster
+76% Synergy $0.13

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 $3.57
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+74% Synergy $0.34
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+72% Synergy $0.91
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+70% Synergy $0.34
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+68% Synergy $0.43
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+64% Synergy $0.37
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+62% Synergy $0.30
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+61% Synergy $0.24
Bello, Bard of the Brambles Bello, Bard of the Brambles
+60% Synergy $0.83
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+25% Synergy $1.02

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+20% Synergy $6.75
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $40.88

Creatures

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

Speedway Fanatic Speedway Fanatic
+60% Synergy $0.12
House Cartographer House Cartographer
+52% Synergy $0.08
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
+49% Synergy $0.26
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+43% Synergy $14.59
Dynamite Diver Dynamite Diver
+43% Synergy $0.08
Reckless Velocitaur Reckless Velocitaur
+38% Synergy $0.06
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.54
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+31% Synergy $8.66
Blaster, Combat DJ Blaster, Morale Booster Blaster, Combat DJ
+30% Synergy $0.63
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+27% Synergy $10.42
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+24% Synergy $17.34
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+23% Synergy $0.18
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+22% Synergy $0.44
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+21% Synergy $4.47
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+19% Synergy $0.16
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+19% Synergy $0.17
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+19% Synergy $1.21
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+16% Synergy $2.31
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+16% Synergy $0.20
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+14% Synergy $0.49
Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $0.60
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+14% Synergy $0.27
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+14% Synergy $0.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.28
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+11% Synergy $1.30
Reckless Racer Reckless Racer
+11% Synergy $0.06
Rescue Leopard Rescue Leopard
+8% Synergy $0.05
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
+7% Synergy $0.13
Seedship Agrarian Seedship Agrarian
+7% Synergy $0.12
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+6% Synergy $0.24
Agonasaur Rex Agonasaur Rex
+6% Synergy $0.88
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+6% Synergy $0.32
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+6% Synergy $2.92
Volatile Wanderglyph Volatile Wanderglyph
+6% Synergy $0.08
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+5% Synergy $0.60
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+5% Synergy $0.62
Wandertale Mentor Wandertale Mentor
+4% Synergy $0.08
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+4% Synergy $1.19
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.74
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+3% Synergy $0.84
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+2% Synergy $0.76
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+2% Synergy $7.49
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
-1% Synergy $0.23
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-3% Synergy $6.68
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-7% Synergy $0.87
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.35
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-9% Synergy $1.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-12% Synergy $12.82
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-17% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Road Rage Road Rage
+42% Synergy $0.07
Run Over Run Over
+37% Synergy $0.04
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+22% Synergy $6.76
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.44
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+14% Synergy $5.16
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+13% Synergy $1.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $11.18
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.59
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+7% Synergy $4.93
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.89
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.18
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.44
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.12
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $3.77
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.67
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $2.93
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.86
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $1.74
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-1% Synergy $3.03
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.80
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $58.30
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-6% Synergy $0.40
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-8% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

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

Push the Limit Push the Limit
+57% Synergy $0.08
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+54% Synergy $0.14
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+28% Synergy $2.38
Commune with Beavers Commune with Beavers
+25% Synergy $0.11
Reckless Crew Reckless Crew
+17% Synergy $0.17
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.49
Rise from the Wreck Rise from the Wreck
+9% Synergy $0.05
Delete Delete
+7% Synergy $1.49
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+6% Synergy $6.18
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+5% Synergy $0.40
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.13
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.18
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+4% Synergy $1.15
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.44
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $7.93
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.17
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.11
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.25
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.24
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-1% Synergy $1.13
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.40
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-2% Synergy $1.98
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $1.04
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.44
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $0.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+59% Synergy $9.43
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+56% Synergy $18.69
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+55% Synergy $10.70
Cybership Cybership
+55% Synergy $0.29
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+52% Synergy $0.15
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+52% Synergy $0.12
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+49% Synergy $0.05
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+43% Synergy $0.06
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+41% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+38% Synergy $0.21
Spire Mechcycle Spire Mechcycle
+34% Synergy $0.03
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+34% Synergy $0.29
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+33% Synergy $4.56
Earthrumbler Earthrumbler
+33% Synergy $0.07
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+32% Synergy $0.33
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+27% Synergy $0.22
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+25% Synergy $4.53
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+23% Synergy $0.25
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+22% Synergy $2.27
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+20% Synergy $0.08
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+19% Synergy $0.09
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+19% Synergy $0.43
Smuggler's Buggy Smuggler's Buggy
+18% Synergy $0.65
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+16% Synergy $0.16
Mizzium Tank Mizzium Tank
+15% Synergy $0.09
Gastal Thrillroller Gastal Thrillroller
+14% Synergy $0.10
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+12% Synergy $0.25
Mobile Garrison Mobile Garrison
+11% Synergy $0.14
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+11% Synergy $0.03
War Balloon War Balloon
+11% Synergy $0.03
Fleetwheel Cruiser Fleetwheel Cruiser
+11% Synergy $0.26
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+10% Synergy $0.11
Thundersteel Colossus Thundersteel Colossus
+9% Synergy $0.07
Mobile Homestead Mobile Homestead
+9% Synergy $0.08
Clown Car Clown Car
+8% Synergy $5.66
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+8% Synergy $0.85
Dodgy Jalopy Dodgy Jalopy
+7% Synergy $0.26
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+7% Synergy $0.08
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+6% Synergy $0.83
Burner Rocket Burner Rocket
+6% Synergy $0.05
Night Scythe Night Scythe
+6% Synergy $0.54
High-Speed Hoverbike High-Speed Hoverbike
+6% Synergy $0.06
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+5% Synergy $1.73
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.62
Subway Train Subway Train
+5% Synergy $0.04
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+5% Synergy $0.09
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+4% Synergy $2.96
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+4% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.71

Enchantments

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

Siege Modification Siege Modification
+31% Synergy $0.14
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+24% Synergy $0.55
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+17% Synergy $2.50
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.61
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+10% Synergy $0.29
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+10% Synergy $7.00
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+8% Synergy $0.64
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+7% Synergy $8.51
Bitter Work Bitter Work
+6% Synergy $0.15
Poetic Ingenuity Poetic Ingenuity
+6% Synergy $0.27
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+6% Synergy $0.02
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $23.86
Well Rested Well Rested
+3% Synergy $1.43
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+2% Synergy $1.17
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $23.99
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-18% Synergy $0.36

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+12% Synergy $1.50

Utility Lands

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

Wild Roads Wild Roads
+60% Synergy $0.08
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+60% Synergy $0.11
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+45% Synergy $0.28
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+27% Synergy $11.48
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+27% Synergy $1.01
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+19% Synergy $0.19
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+12% Synergy $1.96
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+11% Synergy $0.52
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+10% Synergy $0.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.09
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
0% Synergy $0.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $38.92
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $12.81
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.08
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-6% Synergy $1.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.00
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+60% Synergy $0.14
Veloheart Bike Veloheart Bike
+46% Synergy $0.04
Boommobile Boommobile
+18% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.11
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+6% Synergy $0.31
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $3.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.63
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-3% Synergy $0.48

Lands

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

Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+19% Synergy $0.27
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+18% Synergy $5.62
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+15% Synergy $1.53
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+12% Synergy $0.38
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+12% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.13
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+8% Synergy $0.13
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+8% Synergy $8.40
Gongaga, Reactor Town Gongaga, Reactor Town
+7% Synergy $0.09
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+7% Synergy $2.37
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+6% Synergy $0.19
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.24
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+5% Synergy $0.40
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.18
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.25
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.18
Game Trail Game Trail
+2% Synergy $0.14
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+2% Synergy $15.19
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+2% Synergy $2.55
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $6.39
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
0% Synergy $7.02
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
0% Synergy $0.46
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.67
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.20
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-1% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.79
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-2% Synergy $0.07
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $15.87
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $1.04
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-5% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.10
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-9% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.11

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