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Balthier and Fran
Price tag $0.17

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Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#899 Current Rank
#863 Last Week
#1069 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
+2% Synergy $42.38
Noggle Robber Noggle Robber
+1% Synergy $0.15
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
0% Synergy $3.80
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
-1% Synergy $22.21
Raiding Schemes Raiding Schemes
-2% Synergy $0.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+89% Synergy $1.14
Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+85% Synergy $1.07
Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+82% Synergy $0.75
The Regalia The Regalia
+81% Synergy $1.13
Rocketeer Boostbuggy Rocketeer Boostbuggy
+79% Synergy $0.12
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+79% Synergy $1.78
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+78% Synergy $0.34
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+76% Synergy $1.20
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+76% Synergy $1.65
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 $3.53
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+74% Synergy $0.35
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+71% Synergy $1.17
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+69% Synergy $0.35
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+69% Synergy $0.50
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+64% Synergy $0.43
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+62% Synergy $0.31
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+61% Synergy $0.25
Bello, Bard of the Brambles Bello, Bard of the Brambles
+60% Synergy $0.95
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+25% Synergy $1.18

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+19% Synergy $9.34
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $44.46

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 $0.11
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
+49% Synergy $0.25
Dynamite Diver Dynamite Diver
+44% Synergy $0.05
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+43% Synergy $14.52
Reckless Velocitaur Reckless Velocitaur
+39% Synergy $0.05
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $1.29
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+31% Synergy $9.24
Blaster, Combat DJ Blaster, Morale Booster Blaster, Combat DJ
+28% Synergy $0.62
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+27% Synergy $10.56
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+24% Synergy $18.31
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+23% Synergy $0.19
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+22% Synergy $0.51
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+21% Synergy $4.63
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+21% Synergy $0.89
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+20% Synergy $0.18
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+19% Synergy $0.19
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+16% Synergy $2.31
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+16% Synergy $0.18
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+15% Synergy $0.47
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+15% Synergy $0.27
Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $0.60
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+14% Synergy $0.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.24
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+11% Synergy $1.50
Reckless Racer Reckless Racer
+11% Synergy $0.04
Rescue Leopard Rescue Leopard
+8% Synergy $0.05
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.37
Seedship Agrarian Seedship Agrarian
+7% Synergy $0.15
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+7% Synergy $2.76
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
+6% Synergy $0.23
Agonasaur Rex Agonasaur Rex
+6% Synergy $0.88
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+6% Synergy $0.31
Volatile Wanderglyph Volatile Wanderglyph
+6% Synergy $0.06
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+5% Synergy $0.69
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.93
Wandertale Mentor Wandertale Mentor
+4% Synergy $0.19
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+4% Synergy $1.11
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+3% Synergy $0.72
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+2% Synergy $5.47
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+2% Synergy $1.13
Trailtracker Scout Trailtracker Scout
-1% Synergy $0.30
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-1% Synergy $0.25
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-3% Synergy $7.47
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-6% Synergy $0.91
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.42
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
-8% Synergy $5.39
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-9% Synergy $1.41
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-12% Synergy $13.16
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-17% Synergy $0.28

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 $0.03
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+22% Synergy $6.86
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.32
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+15% Synergy $4.35
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+13% Synergy $1.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $11.77
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.52
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+7% Synergy $5.13
Big Score Big Score
+5% Synergy $0.88
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.25
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.47
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.25
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $2.81
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.71
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $2.98
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $1.13
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $2.69
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-1% Synergy $3.08
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.75
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-5% Synergy $0.40
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $61.82
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-8% Synergy $0.46

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 $0.12
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+30% Synergy $2.92
Commune with Beavers Commune with Beavers
+25% Synergy $0.04
Reckless Crew Reckless Crew
+17% Synergy $0.20
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.52
Rise from the Wreck Rise from the Wreck
+9% Synergy $0.07
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+6% Synergy $0.40
Delete Delete
+6% Synergy $1.58
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+6% Synergy $6.50
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.02
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+4% Synergy $1.25
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.38
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $8.11
Harmonize Harmonize
+1% Synergy $0.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.26
Decimate Decimate
0% Synergy $0.17
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.37
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-1% Synergy $1.14
Cultivate Cultivate
-2% Synergy $0.60
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-2% Synergy $2.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.97
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.39
Explore Explore
-9% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy $0.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+59% Synergy $9.65
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+56% Synergy $18.67
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+55% Synergy $10.82
Cybership Cybership
+55% Synergy $0.34
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+52% Synergy $0.17
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+52% Synergy $0.16
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+50% Synergy $0.07
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+43% Synergy $0.05
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+40% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+37% Synergy $0.22
Spire Mechcycle Spire Mechcycle
+35% Synergy $0.04
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+35% Synergy $0.27
Earthrumbler Earthrumbler
+33% Synergy $0.05
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+33% Synergy $4.86
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+32% Synergy $0.29
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+27% Synergy $0.30
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+24% Synergy $4.83
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+23% Synergy $0.27
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+22% Synergy $2.41
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+20% Synergy $0.13
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+19% Synergy $0.12
Smuggler's Buggy Smuggler's Buggy
+18% Synergy $0.84
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+18% Synergy $0.42
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+16% Synergy $0.19
Mizzium Tank Mizzium Tank
+15% Synergy $0.14
Gastal Thrillroller Gastal Thrillroller
+14% Synergy $0.13
War Balloon War Balloon
+12% Synergy $0.12
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+12% Synergy $0.03
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+12% Synergy $0.22
Mobile Garrison Mobile Garrison
+11% Synergy $0.14
Fleetwheel Cruiser Fleetwheel Cruiser
+11% Synergy $0.24
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+10% Synergy $0.11
Thundersteel Colossus Thundersteel Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.12
Mobile Homestead Mobile Homestead
+9% Synergy $0.06
Clown Car Clown Car
+8% Synergy $6.22
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+8% Synergy $1.03
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dodgy Jalopy Dodgy Jalopy
+7% Synergy $0.28
Burner Rocket Burner Rocket
+6% Synergy $0.05
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+6% Synergy $0.79
Subway Train Subway Train
+6% Synergy $0.07
Night Scythe Night Scythe
+6% Synergy $0.52
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.23
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+5% Synergy $1.92
High-Speed Hoverbike High-Speed Hoverbike
+5% Synergy $0.09
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+5% Synergy $0.06
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.43
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+4% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.13
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.76

Enchantments

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

Siege Modification Siege Modification
+32% Synergy $0.14
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+24% Synergy $0.48
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+17% Synergy $2.76
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.58
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+10% Synergy $0.29
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $1.08
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+9% Synergy $5.44
Bitter Work Bitter Work
+7% Synergy $0.26
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+6% Synergy $7.46
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+6% Synergy $0.05
Poetic Ingenuity Poetic Ingenuity
+6% Synergy $0.24
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $26.77
Well Rested Well Rested
+3% Synergy $1.58
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+2% Synergy $1.36
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $24.98
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-19% Synergy $0.42

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+12% Synergy $1.38

Utility Lands

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

Wild Roads Wild Roads
+61% Synergy $0.09
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+60% Synergy $0.10
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+45% Synergy $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+27% Synergy $11.16
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+27% Synergy $1.07
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+20% Synergy $0.32
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+12% Synergy $1.59
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+11% Synergy $0.62
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+10% Synergy $0.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.40
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.20
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $42.65
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-2% Synergy $13.24
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.19
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-5% Synergy $1.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.83
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 $0.16
Veloheart Bike Veloheart Bike
+46% Synergy $0.05
Boommobile Boommobile
+18% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.45
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.90
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+6% Synergy $0.28
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+5% Synergy $3.43
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.32
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-3% Synergy $0.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.98

Lands

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

Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+19% Synergy $0.37
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+18% Synergy $5.92
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+16% Synergy $1.65
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+12% Synergy $0.34
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+12% Synergy $0.21
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+9% Synergy $7.53
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+8% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.35
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+7% Synergy $2.88
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+6% Synergy $0.30
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+6% Synergy $0.40
Gongaga, Reactor Town Gongaga, Reactor Town
+6% Synergy $0.16
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $1.02
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.24
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+2% Synergy $16.25
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+2% Synergy $2.53
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $6.64
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
0% Synergy $7.49
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
0% Synergy $0.41
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
0% Synergy $0.20
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.37
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.71
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.34
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-2% Synergy $0.09
Taiga Taiga
-3% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-4% Synergy $16.78
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.97
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-5% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.34
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-9% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.24

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