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Balthier and Fran
Price tag $0.25

Legendary CreatureHuman Rabbit

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#908 Current Rank
#929 Last Week
#988 Past 2 Years

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.

Strixhaven Skycoach Strixhaven Skycoach
+11% Synergy $0.18
Sky Cycle Sky Cycle
+4% Synergy
The Thanos-Copter The Thanos-Copter
+3% Synergy
Truck Toss Truck Toss
+2% Synergy
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+1% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

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

Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+89% Synergy $0.87
Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+85% Synergy $1.40
Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+82% Synergy $0.90
The Regalia The Regalia
+80% Synergy $1.41
Rocketeer Boostbuggy Rocketeer Boostbuggy
+80% Synergy $0.14
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+78% Synergy $2.14
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+76% Synergy $1.52
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+76% Synergy $0.42
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+76% Synergy $1.99
Intrepid Stablemaster Intrepid Stablemaster
+76% Synergy $0.20

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 $3.23
Esika's Chariot Esika's Chariot
+73% Synergy $0.38
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+71% Synergy $1.05
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+69% Synergy $0.37
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+68% Synergy $0.59
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+64% Synergy $0.72
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+62% Synergy $0.33
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
+61% Synergy $0.35
Bello, Bard of the Brambles Bello, Bard of the Brambles
+59% Synergy $0.74
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+25% Synergy $0.90

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+19% Synergy $14.49
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $43.31

Creatures

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

Speedway Fanatic Speedway Fanatic
+59% Synergy $0.16
House Cartographer House Cartographer
+52% Synergy $0.21
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
+48% Synergy $0.33
Dynamite Diver Dynamite Diver
+45% Synergy $0.15
Reckless Velocitaur Reckless Velocitaur
+41% Synergy $0.06
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+41% Synergy $15.55
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+34% Synergy $2.15
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+30% Synergy $4.17
Blaster, Combat DJ Blaster, Morale Booster Blaster, Combat DJ
+28% Synergy $0.96
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+27% Synergy $1.10
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+24% Synergy $12.93
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
+24% Synergy $0.22
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+22% Synergy $0.74
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+22% Synergy $19.86
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
+20% Synergy $0.27
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+20% Synergy $0.26
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+20% Synergy $5.85
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+16% Synergy $3.54
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+15% Synergy $0.71
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+15% Synergy $0.38
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+15% Synergy $0.22
Pyrewood Gearhulk Pyrewood Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $0.65
Prompto Argentum Prompto Argentum
+13% Synergy $0.16
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+12% Synergy $2.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.30
Reckless Racer Reckless Racer
+11% Synergy $0.05
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
+9% Synergy $0.29
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+8% Synergy $0.35
Rescue Leopard Rescue Leopard
+8% Synergy $0.12
Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+7% Synergy $1.79
Agonasaur Rex Agonasaur Rex
+7% Synergy $0.90
Volatile Wanderglyph Volatile Wanderglyph
+7% Synergy $0.15
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+6% Synergy $0.62
Seedship Agrarian Seedship Agrarian
+6% Synergy $0.16
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+6% Synergy $0.37
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+6% Synergy $16.82
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.43
Wandertale Mentor Wandertale Mentor
+4% Synergy $0.24
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+4% Synergy $5.54
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+4% Synergy $1.08
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+3% Synergy $0.33
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+2% Synergy $3.88
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
0% Synergy $0.31
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-3% Synergy $9.92
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
-4% Synergy $0.63
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.84
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-8% Synergy $2.56
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
-8% Synergy $7.71
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-11% Synergy $11.89
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-17% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Road Rage Road Rage
+43% Synergy $0.17
Run Over Run Over
+38% Synergy $0.14
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+22% Synergy $7.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+14% Synergy $0.32
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+14% Synergy $4.19
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+11% Synergy $1.07
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $14.81
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+7% Synergy $5.14
Beast Within Beast Within
+6% Synergy $0.51
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.59
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.32
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.45
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.26
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $3.25
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.48
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-1% Synergy $5.44
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $0.96
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $1.69
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-2% Synergy $5.21
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.93
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-5% Synergy $0.40
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $70.27
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-7% Synergy $0.77

Sorceries

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

Push the Limit Push the Limit
+57% Synergy $0.20
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+54% Synergy $0.29
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+30% Synergy $6.29
Commune with Beavers Commune with Beavers
+24% Synergy $0.15
Reckless Crew Reckless Crew
+17% Synergy $0.29
Rise from the Wreck Rise from the Wreck
+9% Synergy $0.12
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.59
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+6% Synergy $0.38
Delete Delete
+6% Synergy $1.27
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+6% Synergy $4.55
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.97
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $2.52
Three Visits Three Visits
+2% Synergy $5.29
Decimate Decimate
+1% Synergy $0.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $1.52
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.31
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.22
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.99
Hull Breach Hull Breach
0% Synergy $1.61
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.35
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-2% Synergy $3.97
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.68
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.43
Explore Explore
-10% Synergy $0.22
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+56% Synergy $13.79
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+55% Synergy $24.62
Cybership Cybership
+53% Synergy $0.66
Rolling Hamsphere Rolling Hamsphere
+52% Synergy $0.33
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+52% Synergy $18.01
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+51% Synergy $0.30
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+51% Synergy $0.19
Adventurer's Airship Adventurer's Airship
+42% Synergy $0.18
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+40% Synergy $0.37
Midnight Crusader Shuttle Midnight Crusader Shuttle
+36% Synergy $0.32
Spire Mechcycle Spire Mechcycle
+36% Synergy $0.13
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+35% Synergy $0.34
Earthrumbler Earthrumbler
+34% Synergy $0.15
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+32% Synergy $5.09
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+32% Synergy $0.41
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+26% Synergy $0.37
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+23% Synergy $5.73
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+22% Synergy $0.33
Mole Module Mole Module
+21% Synergy $0.31
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+21% Synergy $2.98
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+21% Synergy $0.31
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+20% Synergy $0.24
Smuggler's Buggy Smuggler's Buggy
+18% Synergy $2.30
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+18% Synergy $0.47
Untethered Express Untethered Express
+16% Synergy $0.32
Mizzium Tank Mizzium Tank
+15% Synergy $0.20
Gastal Thrillroller Gastal Thrillroller
+15% Synergy $0.27
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+12% Synergy $0.09
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+12% Synergy $0.35
War Balloon War Balloon
+11% Synergy $0.14
Mobile Garrison Mobile Garrison
+11% Synergy $0.28
Fleetwheel Cruiser Fleetwheel Cruiser
+11% Synergy $0.24
Thundersteel Colossus Thundersteel Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.29
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+10% Synergy $0.12
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+8% Synergy $1.82
Mobile Homestead Mobile Homestead
+8% Synergy $0.15
Clown Car Clown Car
+8% Synergy $8.30
Aradara Express Aradara Express
+7% Synergy $0.05
Burner Rocket Burner Rocket
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dodgy Jalopy Dodgy Jalopy
+7% Synergy $0.27
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+6% Synergy $0.98
Heart of Kiran Heart of Kiran
+6% Synergy $0.35
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.31
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+5% Synergy $2.82
Rover Blades Rover Blades
+5% Synergy $0.18
Night Scythe Night Scythe
+5% Synergy $0.43
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+4% Synergy $0.30
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy $5.63
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Siege Modification Siege Modification
+32% Synergy $0.30
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+24% Synergy $0.41
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+16% Synergy $2.79
Bitter Work Bitter Work
+11% Synergy $0.28
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.50
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+9% Synergy $0.69
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+9% Synergy $0.40
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+9% Synergy $5.94
Kickoff Celebrations Kickoff Celebrations
+6% Synergy $0.13
Poetic Ingenuity Poetic Ingenuity
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+5% Synergy $7.77
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+4% Synergy $32.04
Well Rested Well Rested
+3% Synergy $2.80
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+1% Synergy $2.07
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-5% Synergy $26.78
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-20% Synergy $0.40

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+11% Synergy $1.22

Utility Lands

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

Wild Roads Wild Roads
+61% Synergy $0.10
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+60% Synergy $0.22
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+44% Synergy $0.36
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+28% Synergy $0.92
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+26% Synergy $14.30
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+21% Synergy $0.35
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+11% Synergy $2.27
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+10% Synergy $0.80
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+10% Synergy $0.22
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.34
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $53.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $15.50
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-3% Synergy $0.22
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-5% Synergy $1.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.78
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+59% Synergy $0.21
Veloheart Bike Veloheart Bike
+47% Synergy $0.09
Boommobile Boommobile
+18% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.06
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+4% Synergy $4.57
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.28
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-2% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $2.24

Lands

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

Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+18% Synergy $0.29
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
+18% Synergy $5.44
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+15% Synergy $2.13
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+11% Synergy $0.25
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+10% Synergy $0.45
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+10% Synergy $8.42
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+8% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.25
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+6% Synergy $0.29
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+6% Synergy $0.38
Gongaga, Reactor Town Gongaga, Reactor Town
+6% Synergy $0.23
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.36
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+6% Synergy $2.45
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.25
Game Trail Game Trail
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+4% Synergy $0.97
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.74
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.35
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+2% Synergy $2.20
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $8.25
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
0% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.99
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.48
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-1% Synergy $6.79
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-1% Synergy $0.24
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-1% Synergy $0.48
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-1% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $1.06
Taiga Taiga
-3% Synergy
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-4% Synergy $0.68
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-5% Synergy $18.53
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-5% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.34
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-8% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.25

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