Balthor the Defiled
$11.78
$11.78Legendary Creature — Zombie Dwarf
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
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Balthor the Defiled.
Big FROG Energy - feat. @senpapigabe & @nicplz | Bello vs. Balthor vs. Gishath vs. Grolnok
Commander, but the Colors are Wrong | Commander Clash S17 E27
Generic Commander Ep 8- Mono Color Battle
Commander VS #236: Lovisa VS Balthor VS Gadrak VS Sai | MTG Gameplay
Webcam Wizards #2: Atarka vs Marath vs Dralnu vs Balthor
Webcam Wizards #1: Zedruu vs Omnath vs Balthor vs Multani
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Balthor the Defiled decks.
Twilight Diviner+14% Synergy
$1.58
Ninja Teen+5% Synergy
Iron-Shield Elf+2% Synergy
$0.22
Dawnhand Dissident+1% Synergy
$0.51
Grave Venerations0% Synergy
$0.90
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Balthor the Defiled's abilities and overall game plan.
Buried Alive+60% Synergy
$0.84
Stitcher's Supplier+59% Synergy
$0.19
Songs of the Damned+56% Synergy
$3.00
Stinkweed Imp+46% Synergy
$1.79
Living Death+45% Synergy
$1.96
Crypt of Agadeem+43% Synergy
$1.05
Doom Whisperer+42% Synergy
$3.21
Vile Entomber+41% Synergy
$0.21
Undead Butler+39% Synergy
$0.36
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+37% Synergy
$13.85
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+30% Synergy
$2.34
Massacre Wurm+30% Synergy
$1.69
Syr Konrad, the Grim+28% Synergy
$0.53
Ayara, First of Locthwain+23% Synergy
$6.27
Reanimate+10% Synergy
$6.67
Crypt Ghast+8% Synergy
$13.42
Dark Ritual+2% Synergy
$4.24
Jet Medallion0% Synergy
$9.63
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+3% Synergy
$98.84
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
$57.52
Vampiric Tutor+1% Synergy
$61.04
Imperial Seal+1% Synergy
$136.78
Necropotence-1% Synergy
$21.85
Mana Vault-1% Synergy
$86.10
Opposition Agent-3% Synergy
$20.52
The One Ring-4% Synergy
$99.32
Orcish Bowmasters-6% Synergy
$37.86
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+35% Synergy
$0.07
Bog Witch+33% Synergy
$3.87
Golgari Thug+33% Synergy
$0.27
Abhorrent Overlord+32% Synergy
$0.34
Angel of Suffering+32% Synergy
$3.66
Mire Triton+32% Synergy
$0.10
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+30% Synergy
$13.56
Overeager Apprentice+28% Synergy
$0.29
Shriekmaw+27% Synergy
$0.09
Soldevi Adnate+25% Synergy
$0.97
Carrion Feeder+24% Synergy
$1.65
Millikin+24% Synergy
$0.12
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+22% Synergy
$0.91
Priest of Gix+22% Synergy
$0.55
Skirge Familiar+21% Synergy
$0.26
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+21% Synergy
$9.94
Gorging Vulture+21% Synergy
$0.06
Rune-Scarred Demon+19% Synergy
$1.04
Sidisi, Undead Vizier+19% Synergy
$5.38
Chainer, Dementia Master+18% Synergy
$0.22
Ravenous Chupacabra+17% Synergy
$0.36
Corpse Connoisseur+17% Synergy
$0.28
Blood Pet+16% Synergy
$0.43
Overlord of the Balemurk+16% Synergy
$26.78
Fleshbag Marauder+15% Synergy
$0.23
Kokusho, the Evening Star+15% Synergy
$19.71
Dreadhound+15% Synergy
$0.13
Unshakable Tail+15% Synergy
$0.18
Accursed Marauder+14% Synergy
$0.26
Grave Titan+14% Synergy
$0.25
Grim Servant+14% Synergy
$0.12
Vilis, Broker of Blood+13% Synergy
$7.63
Warren Soultrader+13% Synergy
$13.13
Hoarding Broodlord+13% Synergy
$3.80
Archon of Cruelty+12% Synergy
$7.15
Sheoldred, Whispering One+11% Synergy
$18.14
Disciple of Bolas+11% Synergy
$0.27
Boggart Trawler+10% Synergy
$1.19
Noxious Gearhulk+10% Synergy
$0.34
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+10% Synergy
$13.16
Midnight Reaper+9% Synergy
$0.18
Harvester of Souls+9% Synergy
$2.59
Gravecrawler+8% Synergy
$0.59
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician+8% Synergy
$30.36
Umbral Collar Zealot+8% Synergy
$0.85
Viscera Seer+7% Synergy
$0.36
Plaguecrafter+6% Synergy
$0.34
Dauthi Voidwalker+4% Synergy
$4.52
Zulaport Cutthroat0% Synergy
$2.04
Blood Artist-11% Synergy
$1.61
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Balthor the Defiled safe.
Cabal Ritual+19% Synergy
$10.31
Culling the Weak+18% Synergy
$11.72
Sacrifice+14% Synergy
$5.00
Corpse Churn+11% Synergy
$0.18
Darkblast+9% Synergy
$0.38
Mausoleum Secrets+7% Synergy
$0.59
Hostile Negotiations+6% Synergy
$0.16
Overwhelming Remorse+5% Synergy
$0.11
Necrologia+5% Synergy
$0.78
Saw in Half+4% Synergy
$4.06
Price of Fame+4% Synergy
$0.07
Bitter Triumph+3% Synergy
$0.76
Snuff Out+1% Synergy
$11.77
Withering Boon+1% Synergy
$7.98
Force of Despair0% Synergy
$4.49
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
$3.81
Sudden Spoiling-2% Synergy
$5.30
Village Rites-4% Synergy
$0.25
Corrupted Conviction-4% Synergy
$0.29
Dismember-5% Synergy
$5.16
Flare of Malice-7% Synergy
$1.85
Imp's Mischief-10% Synergy
$4.35
Deadly Dispute-10% Synergy
$0.29
Malakir Rebirth-11% Synergy
$8.50
Withering Torment-12% Synergy
$3.91
Infernal Grasp-12% Synergy
$0.15
Go for the Throat-13% Synergy
$0.53
Tragic Slip-13% Synergy
$0.15
Deadly Rollick-16% Synergy
$21.94
Defile-17% Synergy
$1.04
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Balthor the Defiled's game plan and control the board.
Morality Shift+21% Synergy
$5.26
Unmarked Grave+15% Synergy
$3.12
Bubbling Muck+11% Synergy
$5.03
Dread Return+11% Synergy
$0.41
Funeral Rites+11% Synergy
$0.06
Stitch Together+10% Synergy
$2.43
Incarnation Technique+10% Synergy
$7.72
Victimize+9% Synergy
$0.48
Damnation+9% Synergy
$18.65
Mutilate+9% Synergy
$1.80
Atrocious Experiment+9% Synergy
$0.07
Ransack the Lab+9% Synergy
$0.11
Breach the Multiverse+8% Synergy
$5.83
Decree of Pain+8% Synergy
$0.24
Persist+7% Synergy
$0.41
Exhume+7% Synergy
$4.96
Dread Summons+6% Synergy
$0.17
Diresight+5% Synergy
$0.14
Final Parting+4% Synergy
$0.47
Lively Dirge+4% Synergy
$0.60
Agadeem's Awakening+3% Synergy
$19.74
Nuclear Fallout+3% Synergy
$0.92
Zombie Apocalypse+3% Synergy
$0.95
Toxic Deluge+2% Synergy
$6.86
Bone Shards+2% Synergy
$0.18
Diabolic Intent+1% Synergy
$11.12
Rise of the Dark Realms+1% Synergy
$3.62
Patriarch's Bidding+1% Synergy
$2.92
Beseech the Queen0% Synergy
$3.38
Blasphemous Edict-3% Synergy
$5.60
Dark Deal-3% Synergy
$3.59
Grim Tutor-4% Synergy
$25.19
Peer into the Abyss-4% Synergy
$2.29
Diabolic Tutor-6% Synergy
$1.86
Syphon Mind-6% Synergy
$0.38
Read the Bones-7% Synergy
$0.23
Night's Whisper-8% Synergy
$0.24
Sign in Blood-11% Synergy
$2.42
Exsanguinate-16% Synergy
$0.32
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Altar of Dementia+32% Synergy
$11.94
Mesmeric Orb+28% Synergy
$26.32
Perpetual Timepiece+21% Synergy
$0.63
Phyrexian Altar+12% Synergy
$50.76
Palantír of Orthanc+8% Synergy
$17.69
Crucible of Worlds+8% Synergy
$31.64
Matzalantli, the Great Door+8% Synergy
$1.49
Soul-Guide Lantern+6% Synergy
$0.16
Tormod's Crypt+5% Synergy
$0.45
Expedition Map+4% Synergy
$0.73
Codex Shredder+4% Synergy
$0.32
Nevinyrral's Disk+4% Synergy
$2.16
Ashnod's Altar+2% Synergy
$12.30
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$0.23
Whip of Erebos-4% Synergy
$5.14
The Darkness Crystal-10% Synergy
$3.49
Skullclamp-11% Synergy
$4.36
Bontu's Monument-13% Synergy
$8.77
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+25% Synergy
$11.62
Cemetery Tampering+24% Synergy
$0.17
Animate Dead+22% Synergy
$7.94
Necromancy+11% Synergy
$10.99
Mortal Combat+8% Synergy
$5.11
Leyline of the Void+7% Synergy
$0.45
Heartless Summoning+5% Synergy
$0.61
Tortured Existence+5% Synergy
$4.25
Dance of the Dead+5% Synergy
$14.97
Black Market-4% Synergy
$4.37
The Meathook Massacre-4% Synergy
$22.51
Phyrexian Arena-5% Synergy
$3.28
Dictate of Erebos-5% Synergy
$15.50
Grave Pact-6% Synergy
$26.35
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+3% Synergy
$0.48
Liliana of the Dark Realms-5% Synergy
$7.85
Liliana, Dreadhorde General-8% Synergy
$8.37
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Dakmor Salvage+26% Synergy
$0.12
Cabal Coffers+12% Synergy
$27.86
Phyrexian Tower+12% Synergy
$22.18
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+9% Synergy
$53.21
Lake of the Dead+9% Synergy
$90.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+8% Synergy
$45.08
Bojuka Bog+7% Synergy
$0.85
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+7% Synergy
$8.55
Unholy Grotto+7% Synergy
$6.97
Deserted Temple+6% Synergy
$0.72
Spymaster's Vault+5% Synergy
$1.36
Geier Reach Sanitarium+3% Synergy
$0.64
Thespian's Stage+3% Synergy
$0.46
Volrath's Stronghold+3% Synergy
$97.93
Cabal Stronghold+2% Synergy
$12.12
Castle Locthwain+2% Synergy
$3.16
High Market+2% Synergy
$1.12
Tomb Fortress+2% Synergy
$3.91
Vesuva+2% Synergy
$3.95
Command Beacon+1% Synergy
$5.66
Barren Moor0% Synergy
$0.09
Susur Secundi, Void Altar0% Synergy
$3.71
Buried Ruin0% Synergy
$0.28
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.11
War Room-4% Synergy
$5.27
Midgar, City of Mako-5% Synergy
$1.35
Witch's Cottage-14% Synergy
$0.64
Reliquary Tower-23% Synergy
$3.28
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Lion's Eye Diamond+4% Synergy
$561.61
Charcoal Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.28
Gauntlet of Power+3% Synergy
$3.53
Fellwar Stone+1% Synergy
$0.72
Extraplanar Lens+1% Synergy
$8.99
The Soul Stone0% Synergy
$55.31
Chrome Mox-1% Synergy
$115.71
Caged Sun-2% Synergy
$3.30
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
$31.84
Lotus Petal-2% Synergy
$33.69
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
$1.04
Mind Stone-7% Synergy
$0.23
Arcane Signet-9% Synergy
$0.32
Thought Vessel-21% Synergy
$1.71
Lands
The mana base foundation for Balthor the Defiled decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Boggart Trawler+10% Synergy
$1.19
Agadeem's Awakening+3% Synergy
$19.74
Cavern of Souls+3% Synergy
$42.67
Urza's Cave+2% Synergy
$1.49
Marsh Flats+2% Synergy
$23.91
Polluted Delta+2% Synergy
$16.58
Snow-Covered Swamp0% Synergy
$0.47
Swamp-1% Synergy
$0.14
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
$3.81
Myriad Landscape-6% Synergy
$0.21
Malakir Rebirth-11% Synergy
$8.50
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Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
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