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Balthor the Defiled
Price tag $11.78

Legendary CreatureZombie Dwarf

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1637 Current Rank
#1571 Last Week
#1551 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Balthor the Defiled.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Balthor the Defiled decks.

Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+14% Synergy $1.58
Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+5% Synergy
Iron-Shield Elf Iron-Shield Elf
+2% Synergy $0.22
Dawnhand Dissident Dawnhand Dissident
+1% Synergy $0.51
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
0% Synergy $0.90

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Balthor the Defiled's abilities and overall game plan.

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+60% Synergy $0.84
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+59% Synergy $0.19
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+56% Synergy $3.00
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+46% Synergy $1.79
Living Death Living Death
+45% Synergy $1.96
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+43% Synergy $1.05
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+42% Synergy $3.21
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+41% Synergy $0.21
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+39% Synergy $0.36
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+39% Synergy $6.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Balthor the Defiled decks.

Entomb Entomb
+37% Synergy $13.85
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+30% Synergy $2.34
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+30% Synergy $1.69
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+28% Synergy $0.53
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+23% Synergy $6.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $6.67
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+8% Synergy $13.42
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $4.24
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $9.63
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-5% Synergy $0.20

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $98.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $61.04
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $136.78
Necropotence Necropotence
-1% Synergy $21.85
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $86.10
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-3% Synergy $20.52
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $99.32
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-6% Synergy $37.86
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-15% Synergy $12.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Balthor the Defiled's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mogis's Marauder Mogis's Marauder
+35% Synergy $0.07
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+33% Synergy $3.87
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+33% Synergy $0.27
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+32% Synergy $0.34
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+32% Synergy $3.66
Mire Triton Mire Triton
+32% Synergy $0.10
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+30% Synergy $13.56
Overeager Apprentice Overeager Apprentice
+28% Synergy $0.29
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+27% Synergy $0.09
Soldevi Adnate Soldevi Adnate
+25% Synergy $0.97
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+24% Synergy $1.65
Millikin Millikin
+24% Synergy $0.12
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+22% Synergy $0.91
Priest of Gix Priest of Gix
+22% Synergy $0.55
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+21% Synergy $0.26
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+21% Synergy $9.94
Gorging Vulture Gorging Vulture
+21% Synergy $0.06
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+19% Synergy $1.04
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+19% Synergy $5.38
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+18% Synergy $0.22
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+17% Synergy $0.36
Corpse Connoisseur Corpse Connoisseur
+17% Synergy $0.28
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+16% Synergy $0.43
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+16% Synergy $26.78
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+15% Synergy $0.23
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+15% Synergy $19.71
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+15% Synergy $0.13
Unshakable Tail Unshakable Tail
+15% Synergy $0.18
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+14% Synergy $0.26
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+14% Synergy $0.25
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+14% Synergy $0.12
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+13% Synergy $7.63
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+13% Synergy $13.13
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+13% Synergy $3.80
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+12% Synergy $7.15
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+11% Synergy $18.14
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+11% Synergy $0.27
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $1.19
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+10% Synergy $0.34
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+10% Synergy $13.16
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+9% Synergy $0.18
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+9% Synergy $2.59
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+8% Synergy $0.59
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+8% Synergy $30.36
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+8% Synergy $0.85
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+7% Synergy $0.36
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+6% Synergy $0.34
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+4% Synergy $4.52
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
0% Synergy $2.04
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-11% Synergy $1.61

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Balthor the Defiled safe.

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+19% Synergy $10.31
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+18% Synergy $11.72
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+14% Synergy $5.00
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+11% Synergy $0.18
Darkblast Darkblast
+9% Synergy $0.38
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+7% Synergy $0.59
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+6% Synergy $0.16
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Necrologia Necrologia
+5% Synergy $0.78
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+4% Synergy $4.06
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+4% Synergy $0.07
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.76
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+1% Synergy $11.77
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+1% Synergy $7.98
Force of Despair Force of Despair
0% Synergy $4.49
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.81
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-2% Synergy $5.30
Village Rites Village Rites
-4% Synergy $0.25
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.29
Dismember Dismember
-5% Synergy $5.16
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-7% Synergy $1.85
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-10% Synergy $4.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-10% Synergy $0.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-11% Synergy $8.50
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-12% Synergy $3.91
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-12% Synergy $0.15
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-13% Synergy $0.53
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-13% Synergy $0.15
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-16% Synergy $21.94
Defile Defile
-17% Synergy $1.04

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Balthor the Defiled's game plan and control the board.

Morality Shift Morality Shift
+21% Synergy $5.26
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+15% Synergy $3.12
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+11% Synergy $5.03
Dread Return Dread Return
+11% Synergy $0.41
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+11% Synergy $0.06
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+10% Synergy $2.43
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+10% Synergy $7.72
Victimize Victimize
+9% Synergy $0.48
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $18.65
Mutilate Mutilate
+9% Synergy $1.80
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+9% Synergy $0.07
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+9% Synergy $0.11
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+8% Synergy $5.83
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+8% Synergy $0.24
Persist Persist
+7% Synergy $0.41
Exhume Exhume
+7% Synergy $4.96
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+6% Synergy $0.17
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.14
Final Parting Final Parting
+4% Synergy $0.47
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $0.60
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $19.74
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+3% Synergy $0.92
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+3% Synergy $0.95
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $6.86
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+2% Synergy $0.18
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $11.12
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $3.62
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+1% Synergy $2.92
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
0% Synergy $3.38
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-3% Synergy $5.60
Dark Deal Dark Deal
-3% Synergy $3.59
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-4% Synergy $25.19
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-4% Synergy $2.29
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-6% Synergy $1.86
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-6% Synergy $0.38
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-7% Synergy $0.23
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $0.24
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-11% Synergy $2.42
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-16% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+32% Synergy $11.94
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+28% Synergy $26.32
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+21% Synergy $0.63
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+12% Synergy $50.76
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+8% Synergy $17.69
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+8% Synergy $31.64
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+8% Synergy $1.49
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.16
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+5% Synergy $0.45
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.73
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+4% Synergy $0.32
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+4% Synergy $2.16
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+2% Synergy $12.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.23
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-4% Synergy $5.14
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-10% Synergy $3.49
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $4.36
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-13% Synergy $8.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-27% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Balthor the Defiled's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+25% Synergy $11.62
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+24% Synergy $0.17
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+22% Synergy $7.94
Necromancy Necromancy
+11% Synergy $10.99
Mortal Combat Mortal Combat
+8% Synergy $5.11
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+7% Synergy $0.45
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+5% Synergy $0.61
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+5% Synergy $4.25
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+5% Synergy $14.97
Black Market Black Market
-4% Synergy $4.37
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy $22.51
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $3.28
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-5% Synergy $15.50
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-6% Synergy $26.35
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $13.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Balthor the Defiled to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+3% Synergy $0.48
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-5% Synergy $7.85
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-8% Synergy $8.37

Utility Lands

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

Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+26% Synergy $0.12
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+12% Synergy $27.86
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+12% Synergy $22.18
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $53.21
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+9% Synergy $90.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $45.08
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.85
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $8.55
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+7% Synergy $6.97
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+6% Synergy $0.72
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+5% Synergy $1.36
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $0.64
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+3% Synergy $0.46
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+3% Synergy $97.93
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+2% Synergy $12.12
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.16
High Market High Market
+2% Synergy $1.12
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+2% Synergy $3.91
Vesuva Vesuva
+2% Synergy $3.95
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.66
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.09
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
0% Synergy $3.71
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $5.27
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-5% Synergy $1.35
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-14% Synergy $0.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+4% Synergy $561.61
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.28
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.72
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.99
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $55.31
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-1% Synergy $115.71
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $31.84
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $33.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-21% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Balthor the Defiled decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $1.19
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $19.74
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $42.67
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.49
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $23.91
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $16.58
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.47
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.81
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-11% Synergy $8.50

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