Balthor the Defiled
$11.67
$11.67Legendary Creature — Zombie Dwarf
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1485
Current Rank
#1417
Last Week
#1513
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.
Canyon Crawler+2% Synergy
$0.10
Cat-Gator+2% Synergy
$0.06
Day of Black Sun0% Synergy
$0.70
Koh, the Face Stealer0% Synergy
$0.69
Mai, Scornful Striker-1% Synergy
$1.60
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Balthor the Defiled's abilities and overall game plan.
Buried Alive+60% Synergy
$0.99
Stitcher's Supplier+57% Synergy
$0.16
Songs of the Damned+56% Synergy
$2.31
Stinkweed Imp+46% Synergy
$1.93
Living Death+45% Synergy
$1.17
Crypt of Agadeem+43% Synergy
$1.45
Doom Whisperer+43% Synergy
$1.76
Vile Entomber+41% Synergy
$0.36
Undead Butler+38% Synergy
$0.29
Ripples of Undeath+38% Synergy
$6.61
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Balthor the Defiled decks.
Entomb+36% Synergy
$13.68
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+30% Synergy
$1.72
Massacre Wurm+30% Synergy
$1.62
Syr Konrad, the Grim+28% Synergy
$0.40
Ayara, First of Locthwain+23% Synergy
$4.92
Reanimate+10% Synergy
$5.32
Crypt Ghast+8% Synergy
$15.04
Dark Ritual+2% Synergy
$3.45
Jet Medallion0% Synergy
$9.86
Feed the Swarm-5% Synergy
$0.25
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb+3% Synergy
$89.88
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
$48.58
Vampiric Tutor+1% Synergy
$57.97
Imperial Seal0% Synergy
$132.80
Mana Vault-1% Synergy
$83.26
Necropotence-2% Synergy
$20.52
Opposition Agent-4% Synergy
$17.00
The One Ring-4% Synergy
$91.84
Orcish Bowmasters-7% Synergy
$30.39
Bolas's Citadel-16% Synergy
$12.34
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Balthor the Defiled's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Mogis's Marauder+35% Synergy
$0.08
Bog Witch+34% Synergy
$3.55
Golgari Thug+33% Synergy
$0.27
Angel of Suffering+33% Synergy
$3.16
Mire Triton+31% Synergy
$0.11
Abhorrent Overlord+30% Synergy
$0.32
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+28% Synergy
$10.52
Overeager Apprentice+28% Synergy
$0.30
Shriekmaw+27% Synergy
$0.16
Soldevi Adnate+25% Synergy
$1.03
Carrion Feeder+24% Synergy
$2.36
Millikin+24% Synergy
$0.13
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+22% Synergy
$0.97
Priest of Gix+22% Synergy
$0.56
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+20% Synergy
$8.45
Skirge Familiar+20% Synergy
$0.28
Gorging Vulture+20% Synergy
$0.05
Rune-Scarred Demon+19% Synergy
$0.82
Chainer, Dementia Master+18% Synergy
$0.18
Sidisi, Undead Vizier+18% Synergy
$6.48
Ravenous Chupacabra+17% Synergy
$0.31
Corpse Connoisseur+17% Synergy
$0.25
Unshakable Tail+16% Synergy
$0.16
Fleshbag Marauder+15% Synergy
$0.22
Blood Pet+15% Synergy
$0.43
Kokusho, the Evening Star+15% Synergy
$19.16
Dreadhound+15% Synergy
$0.19
Overlord of the Balemurk+15% Synergy
$22.77
Accursed Marauder+14% Synergy
$0.20
Grave Titan+14% Synergy
$0.88
Grim Servant+14% Synergy
$0.13
Vilis, Broker of Blood+13% Synergy
$6.54
Warren Soultrader+13% Synergy
$12.91
Hoarding Broodlord+13% Synergy
$3.23
Withered Wretch+13% Synergy
$0.52
Sheoldred, Whispering One+12% Synergy
$16.24
Archon of Cruelty+11% Synergy
$4.98
Disciple of Bolas+11% Synergy
$0.20
Boggart Trawler+10% Synergy
$1.07
Noxious Gearhulk+10% Synergy
$0.34
Midnight Reaper+9% Synergy
$0.26
Harvester of Souls+9% Synergy
$0.96
Viscera Seer+8% Synergy
$0.31
Umbral Collar Zealot+8% Synergy
$0.87
Plaguecrafter+7% Synergy
$0.36
Gravecrawler+7% Synergy
$0.44
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician+7% Synergy
$16.05
Dauthi Voidwalker+4% Synergy
$3.82
Zulaport Cutthroat0% Synergy
$2.04
Blood Artist-11% Synergy
$1.23
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Balthor the Defiled safe.
Cabal Ritual+19% Synergy
$10.97
Culling the Weak+18% Synergy
$10.28
Sacrifice+14% Synergy
$11.22
Corpse Churn+11% Synergy
$0.19
Darkblast+10% Synergy
$0.37
Mausoleum Secrets+7% Synergy
$0.56
Hostile Negotiations+7% Synergy
$0.16
Overwhelming Remorse+6% Synergy
$0.10
Necrologia+5% Synergy
$0.91
Saw in Half+4% Synergy
$2.84
Price of Fame+4% Synergy
$0.11
Bitter Triumph+3% Synergy
$0.69
Withering Boon+1% Synergy
$8.53
Snuff Out0% Synergy
$14.91
Force of Despair0% Synergy
$3.99
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
$5.63
Sudden Spoiling-2% Synergy
$4.70
Village Rites-4% Synergy
$0.22
Corrupted Conviction-4% Synergy
$0.24
Baleful Mastery-4% Synergy
$5.10
Dismember-5% Synergy
$5.54
Flare of Malice-6% Synergy
$1.79
Imp's Mischief-9% Synergy
$2.93
Deadly Dispute-10% Synergy
$0.24
Infernal Grasp-11% Synergy
$0.18
Malakir Rebirth-11% Synergy
$8.43
Withering Torment-12% Synergy
$3.23
Go for the Throat-13% Synergy
$0.53
Tragic Slip-13% Synergy
$0.13
Deadly Rollick-16% Synergy
$18.26
Defile-17% Synergy
$0.91
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Balthor the Defiled's game plan and control the board.
Morality Shift+21% Synergy
$4.30
Unmarked Grave+15% Synergy
$2.78
Dread Return+12% Synergy
$0.28
Incarnation Technique+12% Synergy
$7.81
Funeral Rites+12% Synergy
$0.06
Bubbling Muck+11% Synergy
$4.38
Stitch Together+11% Synergy
$2.97
Damnation+10% Synergy
$16.94
Victimize+9% Synergy
$0.35
Mutilate+9% Synergy
$1.78
Breach the Multiverse+9% Synergy
$5.74
Atrocious Experiment+9% Synergy
$0.07
Ransack the Lab+9% Synergy
$0.13
Decree of Pain+7% Synergy
$0.21
Persist+7% Synergy
$1.97
Exhume+7% Synergy
$3.98
Final Parting+5% Synergy
$0.31
Diresight+5% Synergy
$0.10
Dread Summons+5% Synergy
$0.26
Lively Dirge+4% Synergy
$0.47
Agadeem's Awakening+3% Synergy
$19.27
Zombie Apocalypse+3% Synergy
$0.82
Nuclear Fallout+3% Synergy
$0.46
Toxic Deluge+2% Synergy
$6.57
Bone Shards+2% Synergy
$0.14
Diabolic Intent+1% Synergy
$10.32
Rise of the Dark Realms+1% Synergy
$3.80
Patriarch's Bidding+1% Synergy
$2.64
Beseech the Queen-1% Synergy
$3.22
Blasphemous Edict-2% Synergy
$4.93
Dark Deal-4% Synergy
$2.86
Grim Tutor-4% Synergy
$23.02
Peer into the Abyss-5% Synergy
$2.12
Diabolic Tutor-6% Synergy
$1.81
Syphon Mind-6% Synergy
$0.42
Night's Whisper-8% Synergy
$0.28
Read the Bones-8% Synergy
$0.13
Sign in Blood-11% Synergy
$0.46
Exsanguinate-16% Synergy
$0.27
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Altar of Dementia+32% Synergy
$10.45
Mesmeric Orb+28% Synergy
$24.10
Perpetual Timepiece+21% Synergy
$0.57
Phyrexian Altar+11% Synergy
$51.84
Crucible of Worlds+8% Synergy
$30.94
Palantír of Orthanc+8% Synergy
$15.90
Matzalantli, the Great Door+8% Synergy
$1.04
Soul-Guide Lantern+6% Synergy
$0.14
Expedition Map+5% Synergy
$0.96
Tormod's Crypt+5% Synergy
$0.45
Codex Shredder+4% Synergy
$0.22
Nevinyrral's Disk+4% Synergy
$2.12
Ashnod's Altar+2% Synergy
$6.31
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$0.19
Whip of Erebos-4% Synergy
$5.73
The Darkness Crystal-10% Synergy
$2.61
Skullclamp-11% Synergy
$3.20
Bontu's Monument-14% Synergy
$7.87
Lightning Greaves-28% Synergy
$3.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Balthor the Defiled's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Out of the Tombs+25% Synergy
$10.46
Cemetery Tampering+24% Synergy
$0.14
Animate Dead+22% Synergy
$7.75
Necromancy+11% Synergy
$10.57
Leyline of the Void+8% Synergy
$0.43
Mortal Combat+8% Synergy
$5.04
Heartless Summoning+6% Synergy
$0.49
Tortured Existence+5% Synergy
$3.65
Dance of the Dead+5% Synergy
$14.01
Black Market-3% Synergy
$3.65
Phyrexian Arena-4% Synergy
$3.36
The Meathook Massacre-4% Synergy
$21.33
Dictate of Erebos-5% Synergy
$14.18
Grave Pact-7% Synergy
$22.82
Black Market Connections-9% Synergy
$11.71
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Balthor the Defiled to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Death's Majesty+3% Synergy
$0.56
Liliana of the Dark Realms-4% Synergy
$4.84
Liliana, Dreadhorde General-7% Synergy
$6.65
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Dakmor Salvage+25% Synergy
$0.13
Phyrexian Tower+13% Synergy
$18.55
Cabal Coffers+12% Synergy
$25.66
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+9% Synergy
$46.26
Lake of the Dead+8% Synergy
$81.88
Bojuka Bog+7% Synergy
$0.63
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+7% Synergy
$38.24
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+7% Synergy
$7.14
Unholy Grotto+7% Synergy
$7.06
Deserted Temple+6% Synergy
$1.27
Spymaster's Vault+5% Synergy
$1.61
Thespian's Stage+3% Synergy
$0.38
Tomb Fortress+3% Synergy
$3.84
Castle Locthwain+2% Synergy
$2.83
Geier Reach Sanitarium+2% Synergy
$0.57
High Market+2% Synergy
$1.16
Volrath's Stronghold+2% Synergy
$97.89
Vesuva+2% Synergy
$3.48
Cabal Stronghold+1% Synergy
$11.91
Command Beacon+1% Synergy
$4.93
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+1% Synergy
$3.51
Barren Moor0% Synergy
$0.15
Buried Ruin0% Synergy
$0.23
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.11
War Room-4% Synergy
$4.92
Midgar, City of Mako-5% Synergy
$1.14
Witch's Cottage-14% Synergy
$0.63
Reliquary Tower-24% Synergy
$2.26
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Charcoal Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.30
Gauntlet of Power+3% Synergy
$3.48
The Soul Stone+2% Synergy
$60.19
Fellwar Stone+1% Synergy
$0.92
Extraplanar Lens+1% Synergy
$9.68
Caged Sun-2% Synergy
$3.17
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
$25.64
Lotus Petal-2% Synergy
$24.20
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
$1.21
Mind Stone-8% Synergy
$0.17
Arcane Signet-10% Synergy
$0.34
Thought Vessel-22% Synergy
$1.22
Lands
The mana base foundation for Balthor the Defiled decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Boggart Trawler+10% Synergy
$1.07
Agadeem's Awakening+3% Synergy
$19.27
Cavern of Souls+3% Synergy
$34.93
Urza's Cave+2% Synergy
$2.46
Marsh Flats+2% Synergy
$20.39
Polluted Delta+2% Synergy
$14.85
Snow-Covered Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.48
Demolition Field0% Synergy
$0.42
Swamp-1% Synergy
$0.10
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
$5.63
Myriad Landscape-6% Synergy
$0.17
Malakir Rebirth-11% Synergy
$8.43
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