Balthor the Defiled
$12.19
$12.19Legendary 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
#1505
Current Rank
#1764
Last Week
#1570
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.
Paramecia Coloniex+11% Synergy
$0.19
Armaggon, Future Shark+5% Synergy
$0.55
Bebop, Warthog Warrior+2% Synergy
$0.11
South Wind Avatar0% Synergy
$0.78
Shredder's Technique-1% Synergy
$0.36
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Balthor the Defiled's abilities and overall game plan.
Buried Alive+60% Synergy
$0.82
Stitcher's Supplier+59% Synergy
$0.27
Songs of the Damned+56% Synergy
$2.79
Stinkweed Imp+46% Synergy
$1.94
Living Death+44% Synergy
$2.08
Crypt of Agadeem+43% Synergy
$1.13
Doom Whisperer+42% Synergy
$5.48
Vile Entomber+41% Synergy
$0.26
Undead Butler+38% Synergy
$0.30
Ripples of Undeath+37% Synergy
$7.05
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Balthor the Defiled decks.
Entomb+37% Synergy
$16.66
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+31% Synergy
$2.11
Massacre Wurm+31% Synergy
$3.56
Syr Konrad, the Grim+30% Synergy
$0.55
Ayara, First of Locthwain+23% Synergy
$7.65
Reanimate+10% Synergy
$8.76
Crypt Ghast+8% Synergy
$17.28
Dark Ritual+2% Synergy
$4.95
Jet Medallion0% Synergy
$11.47
Feed the Swarm-5% Synergy
$0.34
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb+3% Synergy
$119.44
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
$66.72
Vampiric Tutor+1% Synergy
$67.59
Imperial Seal0% Synergy
$149.03
Necropotence-1% Synergy
$23.09
Mana Vault-1% Synergy
$103.95
Opposition Agent-3% Synergy
$26.75
The One Ring-4% Synergy
$102.50
Orcish Bowmasters-6% Synergy
$44.62
Bolas's Citadel-14% Synergy
$15.90
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Balthor the Defiled's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Mogis's Marauder+35% Synergy
$0.21
Bog Witch+33% Synergy
$4.90
Golgari Thug+33% Synergy
$0.32
Abhorrent Overlord+32% Synergy
$0.45
Mire Triton+32% Synergy
$0.24
Angel of Suffering+32% Synergy
$3.23
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+31% Synergy
$26.66
Shriekmaw+28% Synergy
$0.27
Overeager Apprentice+28% Synergy
$0.25
Soldevi Adnate+25% Synergy
$1.42
Carrion Feeder+24% Synergy
$4.96
Millikin+24% Synergy
$0.30
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+22% Synergy
$0.82
Priest of Gix+22% Synergy
$0.48
Gorging Vulture+22% Synergy
$0.09
Skirge Familiar+21% Synergy
$0.33
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+21% Synergy
$13.30
Chainer, Dementia Master+18% Synergy
$0.29
Rune-Scarred Demon+18% Synergy
$0.56
Sidisi, Undead Vizier+18% Synergy
$7.38
Ravenous Chupacabra+17% Synergy
$0.52
Blood Pet+16% Synergy
$0.52
Kokusho, the Evening Star+16% Synergy
$22.29
Overlord of the Balemurk+16% Synergy
$21.91
Corpse Connoisseur+16% Synergy
$0.27
Accursed Marauder+15% Synergy
$0.28
Dreadhound+15% Synergy
$0.26
Unshakable Tail+15% Synergy
$0.32
Fleshbag Marauder+14% Synergy
$0.19
Grim Servant+14% Synergy
$0.12
Vilis, Broker of Blood+13% Synergy
$9.84
Warren Soultrader+13% Synergy
$13.52
Sheoldred, Whispering One+13% Synergy
$22.61
Grave Titan+13% Synergy
$0.40
Archon of Cruelty+13% Synergy
$8.95
Boggart Trawler+11% Synergy
$0.95
Umbral Collar Zealot+11% Synergy
$0.79
Disciple of Bolas+11% Synergy
$0.36
Hoarding Broodlord+11% Synergy
$4.85
Noxious Gearhulk+10% Synergy
$0.38
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+10% Synergy
$13.94
Plaguecrafter+8% Synergy
$0.29
Viscera Seer+8% Synergy
$2.51
Gravecrawler+8% Synergy
$0.68
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician+8% Synergy
$38.84
Midnight Reaper+8% Synergy
$0.26
Harvester of Souls+8% Synergy
$2.79
Dauthi Voidwalker+5% Synergy
$5.15
Zulaport Cutthroat+1% Synergy
$1.14
Blood Artist-10% Synergy
$2.49
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Balthor the Defiled safe.
Cabal Ritual+21% Synergy
$11.58
Culling the Weak+19% Synergy
$19.96
Sacrifice+15% Synergy
$16.96
Corpse Churn+11% Synergy
$0.13
Darkblast+9% Synergy
$0.44
Mausoleum Secrets+6% Synergy
$0.57
Hostile Negotiations+5% Synergy
$0.29
Overwhelming Remorse+5% Synergy
$0.12
Saw in Half+4% Synergy
$3.91
Necrologia+4% Synergy
$0.71
Price of Fame+4% Synergy
$0.30
Bitter Triumph+3% Synergy
$1.59
Snuff Out+1% Synergy
$8.99
Withering Boon+1% Synergy
$14.02
Force of Despair0% Synergy
$5.45
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
$3.67
Sudden Spoiling-2% Synergy
$8.23
Corrupted Conviction-4% Synergy
$0.28
Village Rites-5% Synergy
$1.18
Dismember-5% Synergy
$5.49
Flare of Malice-7% Synergy
$1.95
Imp's Mischief-10% Synergy
$6.04
Deadly Dispute-11% Synergy
$0.36
Malakir Rebirth-11% Synergy
$14.08
Withering Torment-12% Synergy
$3.84
Infernal Grasp-12% Synergy
$0.39
Tragic Slip-13% Synergy
$0.33
Go for the Throat-14% Synergy
$0.59
Defile-16% Synergy
$1.47
Deadly Rollick-16% Synergy
$27.51
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Balthor the Defiled's game plan and control the board.
Morality Shift+21% Synergy
$5.31
Unmarked Grave+14% Synergy
$3.20
Bubbling Muck+12% Synergy
$4.11
Mutilate+11% Synergy
$1.85
Dread Return+11% Synergy
$0.42
Stitch Together+10% Synergy
$1.82
Incarnation Technique+10% Synergy
$9.10
Funeral Rites+10% Synergy
$0.05
Victimize+9% Synergy
$0.62
Damnation+9% Synergy
$20.91
Ransack the Lab+9% Synergy
$0.09
Atrocious Experiment+8% Synergy
$0.09
Breach the Multiverse+7% Synergy
$7.14
Decree of Pain+7% Synergy
$0.30
Persist+7% Synergy
$0.74
Exhume+7% Synergy
$4.49
Diresight+5% Synergy
$0.22
Dread Summons+5% Synergy
$0.16
Final Parting+4% Synergy
$0.40
Lively Dirge+4% Synergy
$0.91
Toxic Deluge+3% Synergy
$7.00
Agadeem's Awakening+3% Synergy
$23.46
Bone Shards+3% Synergy
$0.25
Diabolic Intent+2% Synergy
$15.75
Patriarch's Bidding+1% Synergy
$5.39
Rise of the Dark Realms0% Synergy
$4.72
Beseech the Queen0% Synergy
$4.29
Blasphemous Edict-3% Synergy
$4.32
Dark Deal-3% Synergy
$3.17
Grim Tutor-4% Synergy
$26.87
Peer into the Abyss-4% Synergy
$2.56
Syphon Mind-5% Synergy
$0.40
Read the Bones-6% Synergy
$0.27
Night's Whisper-7% Synergy
$0.36
Diabolic Tutor-7% Synergy
$2.03
Sign in Blood-10% Synergy
$2.85
Exsanguinate-17% Synergy
$0.41
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Altar of Dementia+32% Synergy
$16.16
Mesmeric Orb+28% Synergy
$21.56
Perpetual Timepiece+22% Synergy
$0.89
Phyrexian Altar+12% Synergy
$54.23
Palantír of Orthanc+8% Synergy
$22.05
Crucible of Worlds+7% Synergy
$32.37
Matzalantli, the Great Door+7% Synergy
$1.78
Soul-Guide Lantern+5% Synergy
$0.29
Tormod's Crypt+5% Synergy
$0.47
Expedition Map+4% Synergy
$0.77
Codex Shredder+4% Synergy
$0.23
Nevinyrral's Disk+4% Synergy
$2.51
Ashnod's Altar+2% Synergy
$16.68
Wayfarer's Bauble-1% Synergy
$0.37
Whip of Erebos-5% Synergy
$6.27
The Darkness Crystal-9% Synergy
$4.27
Skullclamp-11% Synergy
$4.97
Bontu's Monument-13% Synergy
$6.66
Lightning Greaves-27% Synergy
$4.27
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Balthor the Defiled's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Out of the Tombs+24% Synergy
$12.85
Animate Dead+23% Synergy
$9.99
Cemetery Tampering+22% Synergy
$0.23
Necromancy+11% Synergy
$14.26
Mortal Combat+8% Synergy
$5.49
Leyline of the Void+7% Synergy
$0.53
Tortured Existence+5% Synergy
$6.14
Dance of the Dead+5% Synergy
$15.70
Heartless Summoning+4% Synergy
$2.16
Phyrexian Arena-4% Synergy
$3.43
Black Market-4% Synergy
$4.55
The Meathook Massacre-4% Synergy
$25.69
Dictate of Erebos-5% Synergy
$18.68
Grave Pact-6% Synergy
$29.10
Black Market Connections-8% Synergy
$17.33
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Balthor the Defiled to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Death's Majesty+2% Synergy
$0.44
Liliana of the Dark Realms-5% Synergy
$11.39
Liliana, Dreadhorde General-8% Synergy
$6.39
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Dakmor Salvage+25% Synergy
$0.28
Cabal Coffers+13% Synergy
$29.37
Phyrexian Tower+12% Synergy
$25.42
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+10% Synergy
$55.59
Lake of the Dead+9% Synergy
$104.86
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+8% Synergy
$50.82
Bojuka Bog+7% Synergy
$1.43
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+7% Synergy
$11.42
Unholy Grotto+7% Synergy
$6.72
Deserted Temple+6% Synergy
$0.67
Spymaster's Vault+5% Synergy
$0.80
Thespian's Stage+3% Synergy
$0.44
Volrath's Stronghold+3% Synergy
$91.02
Cabal Stronghold+2% Synergy
$13.61
Geier Reach Sanitarium+2% Synergy
$1.24
High Market+2% Synergy
$1.05
Tomb Fortress+2% Synergy
$4.32
Vesuva+2% Synergy
$2.94
Castle Locthwain+1% Synergy
$3.73
Command Beacon+1% Synergy
$5.31
Barren Moor0% Synergy
$0.36
Susur Secundi, Void Altar0% Synergy
$4.16
Buried Ruin0% Synergy
$0.38
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.20
War Room-4% Synergy
$5.31
Midgar, City of Mako-5% Synergy
$2.26
Witch's Cottage-15% Synergy
$0.92
Reliquary Tower-22% Synergy
$1.43
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Lion's Eye Diamond+4% Synergy
$675.22
Gauntlet of Power+3% Synergy
$3.79
Charcoal Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.32
Fellwar Stone+1% Synergy
$2.81
The Soul Stone+1% Synergy
$66.33
Extraplanar Lens+1% Synergy
$9.91
Caged Sun-2% Synergy
$4.02
Lotus Petal-2% Synergy
$38.24
Throne of Eldraine-3% Synergy
$34.95
Sol Ring-6% Synergy
$2.00
Mind Stone-6% Synergy
$0.28
Arcane Signet-10% Synergy
$1.00
Thought Vessel-20% Synergy
$2.85
Lands
The mana base foundation for Balthor the Defiled decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Boggart Trawler+11% Synergy
$0.95
Agadeem's Awakening+3% Synergy
$23.46
Cavern of Souls+3% Synergy
$48.26
Urza's Cave+2% Synergy
$1.19
Marsh Flats+2% Synergy
$28.33
Polluted Delta+2% Synergy
$19.41
Snow-Covered Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.48
Bloodstained Mire+1% Synergy
$17.73
Swamp-1% Synergy
$0.08
Fell the Profane-2% Synergy
$3.67
Myriad Landscape-5% Synergy
$0.29
Malakir Rebirth-11% Synergy
$14.08
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