Balthor the Defiled
$12.15
$12.15Legendary Creature — Zombie Dwarf
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1398
Current Rank
#1476
Last Week
#1695
Past 2 Years
988
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Balthor the Defiled.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Balthor the Defiled decks.
Dark Matter Manipulator+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.25
Liliana the Repentant+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.92
Avacyn, Angel of Horror+11% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$12.40
Winter, Tormented Loner+2% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.19
Multiply by Zero0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.33
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Balthor the Defiled's abilities and overall game plan.
Buried Alive+58% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$3.47
Stitcher's Supplier+58% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.37
Songs of the Damned+55% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$2.80
Stinkweed Imp+45% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.56
Crypt of Agadeem+44% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$3.53
Living Death+42% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$5.49
Vile Entomber+41% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.30
Ripples of Undeath+40% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$8.93
Doom Whisperer+39% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$6.25
Entomb+37% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$17.44
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Balthor the Defiled decks.
Buried Alive+58% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$3.47
Stitcher's Supplier+58% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.37
Songs of the Damned+55% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$2.80
Living Death+42% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$5.49
Entomb+37% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$17.44
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+30% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$5.11
Reanimate+9% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$10.65
Crypt Ghast+6% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$17.64
Dark Ritual+3% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$7.98
Jet Medallion-1% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$15.07
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb+2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$125.33
Vampiric Tutor+1% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$51.77
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$65.21
Imperial Seal+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$156.04
Mana Vault0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$113.03
Chrome Mox0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$166.63
Necropotence-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$38.71
The One Ring-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$111.84
Bolas's Citadel-12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$15.23
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Balthor the Defiled's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Stinkweed Imp+45% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$1.56
Vile Entomber+41% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.30
Doom Whisperer+39% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$6.25
Undead Butler+36% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.40
Bog Witch+33% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$6.78
Abhorrent Overlord+32% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.43
Golgari Thug+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.39
Angel of Suffering+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.65
Mire Triton+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.24
Syr Konrad, the Grim+29% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.69
Massacre Wurm+28% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.64
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+27% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$21.66
Millikin+25% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.30
Shriekmaw+24% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.35
Soldevi Adnate+23% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.21
Carrion Feeder+23% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$3.39
Priest of Gix+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.55
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+21% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$15.92
Skirge Familiar+21% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.30
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+20% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$1.08
Ayara, First of Locthwain+19% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$6.16
Blood Pet+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.63
Chainer, Dementia Master+17% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.32
Rune-Scarred Demon+16% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.79
Sidisi, Undead Vizier+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.36
Ravenous Chupacabra+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.90
Dreadhound+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.23
Kokusho, the Evening Star+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$26.52
Overlord of the Balemurk+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$20.56
Archon of Cruelty+15% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.00
Accursed Marauder+14% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.33
Vilis, Broker of Blood+13% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$9.96
Sheoldred, Whispering One+13% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$21.70
Warren Soultrader+12% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$20.96
Grim Servant+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.26
The Master of Lake-town+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.41
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+12% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$22.94
Boggart Trawler+11% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.92
Fleshbag Marauder+11% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.27
Grave Titan+10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.32
Umbral Collar Zealot+9% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.31
Noxious Gearhulk+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.46
Grave Researcher+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.84
Gravecrawler+7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.36
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician+7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$27.50
Viscera Seer+7% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.57
Dauthi Voidwalker+5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.06
Plaguecrafter+5% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.44
Zulaport Cutthroat-2% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.41
Blood Artist-10% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$3.03
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Balthor the Defiled safe.
Cabal Ritual+21% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$15.86
Culling the Weak+18% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$8.71
Sacrifice+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$16.26
Corpse Churn+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.10
Darkblast+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.44
Mausoleum Secrets+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.80
Necrologia+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.68
Saw in Half+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.73
Withering Boon+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$11.49
Vampiric Tutor+1% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$51.77
Hagra Mauling+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.07
Snuff Out+0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$13.41
Bitter Triumph0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Force of Despair-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.33
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$5.82
Sudden Spoiling-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.65
Village Rites-4% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.59
Corrupted Conviction-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
Dismember-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.07
Flare of Malice-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.51
Malakir Rebirth-10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$12.35
Imp's Mischief-10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$10.32
Tragic Slip-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Deadly Dispute-12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.30
Withering Torment-12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.36
Infernal Grasp-12% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.29
Go for the Throat-13% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.65
Defile-15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.10
Deadly Rollick-17% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$27.39
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Balthor the Defiled's game plan and control the board.
Morality Shift+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.41
Unmarked Grave+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.47
Bubbling Muck+12% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$6.09
Dread Return+11% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.46
Mutilate+10% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$2.22
Incarnation Technique+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$9.29
Stitch Together+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.45
Funeral Rites+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.35
Damnation+8% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$21.70
Victimize+8% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$1.35
Breach the Multiverse+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$9.29
Ransack the Lab+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.21
Exhume+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.08
Atrocious Experiment+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.26
Decree of Pain+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.36
Persist+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.03
Diresight+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.16
Final Parting+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.57
Dread Summons+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.21
Lively Dirge+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.58
Agadeem's Awakening+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$27.39
Bone Shards+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.30
Patriarch's Bidding+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.87
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$65.21
Diabolic Intent+1% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$16.86
Toxic Deluge+0% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$5.14
Imperial Seal+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$156.04
Rise of the Dark Realms0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.69
Beseech the Queen0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$8.32
Blasphemous Edict-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.57
Dark Deal-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.30
Peer into the Abyss-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.43
Grim Tutor-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$25.31
Diabolic Tutor-4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.34
Syphon Mind-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.34
Read the Bones-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
Night's Whisper-6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.27
Feed the Swarm-8% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.22
Sign in Blood-10% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.84
Exsanguinate-17% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.51
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Altar of Dementia+30% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$17.37
Mesmeric Orb+29% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$17.19
Perpetual Timepiece+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.39
Phyrexian Altar+10% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$56.61
Crucible of Worlds+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$32.82
Palantír of Orthanc+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$15.64
Codex Shredder+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.36
Tormod's Crypt+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.41
Soul-Guide Lantern+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Matzalantli, the Great Door+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.20
Ghoulcaller's Bell+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.25
Expedition Map+2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.90
Ashnod's Altar+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$16.19
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.30
The One Ring-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$111.84
Whip of Erebos-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.15
The Darkness Crystal-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.14
Skullclamp-11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.67
Bolas's Citadel-12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$15.23
Bontu's Monument-15% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.47
Lightning Greaves-28% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.22
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Balthor the Defiled's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Ripples of Undeath+40% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$8.93
Out of the Tombs+23% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$10.50
Animate Dead+20% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$7.26
Cemetery Tampering+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.35
Necromancy+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$18.06
Leyline of the Void+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.55
Mortal Combat+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.15
Zombie Infestation+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.22
Tortured Existence+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.26
Dance of the Dead+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$15.25
Heartless Summoning+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.93
Necropotence-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$38.71
Black Market-2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$6.05
The Meathook Massacre-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$26.28
Phyrexian Arena-3% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.94
Dictate of Erebos-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$17.08
Grave Pact-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$34.02
Black Market Connections-7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$12.65
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Balthor the Defiled to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Death's Majesty+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.40
Liliana of the Dark Realms-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$9.79
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Crypt of Agadeem+44% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$3.53
Dakmor Salvage+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.33
Cabal Coffers+11% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$27.64
Phyrexian Tower+10% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$31.05
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+8% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$50.23
Lake of the Dead+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$123.23
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+7% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$11.76
Unholy Grotto+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+6% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$44.36
Deserted Temple+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.78
Spymaster's Vault+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.04
Bojuka Bog+3% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.35
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$8.32
Volrath's Stronghold+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$139.03
Ancient Tomb+2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$125.33
Geier Reach Sanitarium+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.31
Tomb Fortress+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.65
High Market+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.50
Castle Locthwain+1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.19
Thespian's Stage+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.46
Barren Moor+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.34
Susur Secundi, Void Altar0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.06
Cabal Stronghold0% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$13.34
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Midgar, City of Mako-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.65
War Room-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.54
Witch's Cottage-14% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.79
Reliquary Tower-21% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.38
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Extraplanar Lens+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$14.06
Charcoal Diamond+0% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.37
Fellwar Stone0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.99
Mana Vault0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$113.03
Chrome Mox0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$166.63
The Soul Stone0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$79.23
Lotus Petal-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$42.91
Caged Sun-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.89
Throne of Eldraine-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$29.44
Mind Stone-5% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.32
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$1.25
Arcane Signet-11% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.37
Thought Vessel-18% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.99
Lands
The mana base foundation for Balthor the Defiled decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Boggart Trawler+11% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.92
Agadeem's Awakening+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$27.39
Polluted Delta+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$20.95
Snow-Covered Swamp+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.58
Cavern of Souls+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$50.84
Marsh Flats+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$31.46
Urza's Cave+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.60
Bloodstained Mire+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$20.13
Hagra Mauling+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.07
Swamp-1% Synergy
in 94% of decks
$0.10
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$5.82
Myriad Landscape-3% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.31
Malakir Rebirth-10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$12.35
Balthor the Defiled Deck Stats
Based on 988 Balthor the Defiled decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 2 |
99
cards
- Creature 34
- Instant 7
- Sorcery 10
- Artifact 8
- Enchantment 5
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 34 |
| Instant | 7 |
| Sorcery | 10 |
| Artifact | 8 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 27 basic, 8 nonbasic
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Oct 2024 · #957
Sep 2026 · #1979
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 957 |
| 2024-11 | 1368 |
| 2024-12 | 1198 |
| 2025-01 | 1328 |
| 2025-02 | 1224 |
| 2025-03 | 1394 |
| 2025-04 | 1422 |
| 2025-05 | 1525 |
| 2025-06 | 1787 |
| 2025-07 | 1569 |
| 2025-08 | 1546 |
| 2025-09 | 1686 |
| 2025-10 | 1678 |
| 2025-11 | 1668 |
| 2025-12 | 1630 |
| 2026-01 | 1892 |
| 2026-02 | 1839 |
| 2026-03 | 1430 |
| 2026-04 | 1683 |
| 2026-05 | 1743 |
| 2026-06 | 1683 |
| 2026-07 | 1659 |
| 2026-08 | 1841 |
| 2026-09 | 1979 |
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