Balthor the Defiled
$12.06
$12.06Legendary 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
#1694
Current Rank
#1543
Last Week
#1689
Past 2 Years
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.
The Master of Lake-town+11% Synergy
$0.61
Liliana the Repentant+2% Synergy
$18.02
Great Fierce Bee+0% Synergy
$0.15
Stony-Voiced Goblins-1% Synergy
$0.16
Troop of Ponies-1% Synergy
$0.27
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Balthor the Defiled's abilities and overall game plan.
Buried Alive+59% Synergy
$2.60
Stitcher's Supplier+58% Synergy
$0.30
Songs of the Damned+55% Synergy
$2.76
Stinkweed Imp+44% Synergy
$1.50
Crypt of Agadeem+44% Synergy
$4.14
Living Death+43% Synergy
$5.65
Vile Entomber+40% Synergy
$0.24
Ripples of Undeath+40% Synergy
$7.62
Doom Whisperer+39% Synergy
$6.11
Undead Butler+37% Synergy
$0.35
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Balthor the Defiled decks.
Entomb+37% Synergy
$18.75
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+31% Synergy
$4.70
Massacre Wurm+28% Synergy
$1.70
Syr Konrad, the Grim+28% Synergy
$1.78
Ayara, First of Locthwain+20% Synergy
$8.78
Reanimate+9% Synergy
$9.30
Crypt Ghast+6% Synergy
$16.70
Dark Ritual+3% Synergy
$6.17
Jet Medallion-1% Synergy
$12.77
Feed the Swarm-7% Synergy
$0.21
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb+2% Synergy
$133.20
Vampiric Tutor+1% Synergy
$54.51
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
$66.72
Imperial Seal+0% Synergy
$170.07
Mana Vault0% Synergy
$120.46
Necropotence-1% Synergy
$37.65
Opposition Agent-2% Synergy
$20.42
The One Ring-3% Synergy
$121.57
Orcish Bowmasters-4% Synergy
$48.00
Bolas's Citadel-13% Synergy
$16.23
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Balthor the Defiled's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Mogis's Marauder+33% Synergy
$0.27
Bog Witch+33% Synergy
$6.05
Abhorrent Overlord+32% Synergy
$0.44
Golgari Thug+32% Synergy
$0.34
Angel of Suffering+31% Synergy
$3.79
Mire Triton+31% Synergy
$0.21
Overeager Apprentice+29% Synergy
$0.36
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+28% Synergy
$22.32
Shriekmaw+24% Synergy
$0.31
Millikin+24% Synergy
$0.32
Soldevi Adnate+24% Synergy
$1.75
Carrion Feeder+22% Synergy
$4.09
Priest of Gix+21% Synergy
$0.58
Skirge Familiar+21% Synergy
$0.31
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+21% Synergy
$14.93
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+21% Synergy
$1.22
Gorging Vulture+21% Synergy
$0.16
Rune-Scarred Demon+17% Synergy
$0.82
Blood Pet+17% Synergy
$0.62
Chainer, Dementia Master+17% Synergy
$0.28
Sidisi, Undead Vizier+16% Synergy
$8.69
Ravenous Chupacabra+16% Synergy
$0.99
Overlord of the Balemurk+15% Synergy
$19.68
Corpse Connoisseur+15% Synergy
$0.26
Dreadhound+15% Synergy
$0.22
Kokusho, the Evening Star+15% Synergy
$25.99
Accursed Marauder+14% Synergy
$0.39
Vilis, Broker of Blood+14% Synergy
$10.32
Archon of Cruelty+14% Synergy
$8.88
Sheoldred, Whispering One+13% Synergy
$20.89
Warren Soultrader+13% Synergy
$17.34
Grim Servant+13% Synergy
$0.24
Noxious Ghoul+12% Synergy
$5.03
Boggart Trawler+11% Synergy
$1.47
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+11% Synergy
$16.59
Fleshbag Marauder+11% Synergy
$0.27
Grave Titan+11% Synergy
$0.38
Hoarding Broodlord+9% Synergy
$4.86
Umbral Collar Zealot+9% Synergy
$0.34
Noxious Gearhulk+9% Synergy
$0.38
Harvester of Souls+8% Synergy
$2.49
Grave Researcher+8% Synergy
$2.25
Gravecrawler+7% Synergy
$1.44
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician+7% Synergy
$30.32
Midnight Reaper+6% Synergy
$0.24
Viscera Seer+6% Synergy
$0.38
Plaguecrafter+6% Synergy
$0.41
Dauthi Voidwalker+5% Synergy
$5.82
Zulaport Cutthroat-1% Synergy
$1.21
Blood Artist-10% Synergy
$2.76
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Balthor the Defiled safe.
Cabal Ritual+21% Synergy
$14.35
Culling the Weak+17% Synergy
$7.21
Sacrifice+14% Synergy
$15.76
Corpse Churn+10% Synergy
$0.11
Darkblast+8% Synergy
$0.52
Mausoleum Secrets+5% Synergy
$0.95
Necrologia+4% Synergy
$0.72
Hostile Negotiations+4% Synergy
$0.35
Saw in Half+3% Synergy
$5.34
Withering Boon+1% Synergy
$11.81
Hagra Mauling+0% Synergy
$1.03
Bitter Triumph+0% Synergy
$0.36
Snuff Out+0% Synergy
$12.83
Force of Despair-1% Synergy
$7.35
Fell the Profane-1% Synergy
$4.37
Sudden Spoiling-2% Synergy
$7.46
Corrupted Conviction-4% Synergy
$0.36
Village Rites-4% Synergy
$0.71
Dismember-5% Synergy
$4.73
Flare of Malice-7% Synergy
$2.22
Imp's Mischief-10% Synergy
$8.96
Malakir Rebirth-11% Synergy
$13.63
Tragic Slip-11% Synergy
$0.34
Deadly Dispute-12% Synergy
$0.36
Withering Torment-13% Synergy
$1.14
Infernal Grasp-13% Synergy
$0.34
Go for the Throat-13% Synergy
$0.62
Defile-15% Synergy
$1.44
Deadly Rollick-18% Synergy
$29.14
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Balthor the Defiled's game plan and control the board.
Morality Shift+20% Synergy
$5.34
Unmarked Grave+13% Synergy
$3.97
Bubbling Muck+12% Synergy
$3.50
Dread Return+11% Synergy
$0.45
Mutilate+10% Synergy
$2.04
Incarnation Technique+10% Synergy
$10.98
Stitch Together+10% Synergy
$1.44
Funeral Rites+10% Synergy
$0.26
Damnation+8% Synergy
$21.16
Ransack the Lab+8% Synergy
$0.17
Breach the Multiverse+7% Synergy
$10.74
Victimize+7% Synergy
$1.25
Decree of Pain+7% Synergy
$0.34
Exhume+7% Synergy
$5.22
Atrocious Experiment+6% Synergy
$0.26
Persist+6% Synergy
$1.43
Diresight+5% Synergy
$0.18
Dread Summons+4% Synergy
$0.16
Final Parting+4% Synergy
$0.40
Lively Dirge+4% Synergy
$4.16
Agadeem's Awakening+2% Synergy
$27.46
Bone Shards+2% Synergy
$0.27
Patriarch's Bidding+1% Synergy
$3.65
Diabolic Intent+1% Synergy
$17.18
Toxic Deluge+0% Synergy
$4.25
Beseech the Queen0% Synergy
$7.70
Rise of the Dark Realms0% Synergy
$7.00
Blasphemous Edict-2% Synergy
$4.21
Dark Deal-3% Synergy
$1.84
Peer into the Abyss-3% Synergy
$3.51
Grim Tutor-4% Synergy
$24.81
Syphon Mind-5% Synergy
$0.30
Diabolic Tutor-5% Synergy
$2.30
Read the Bones-5% Synergy
$0.31
Night's Whisper-7% Synergy
$5.45
Sign in Blood-10% Synergy
$3.64
Exsanguinate-16% Synergy
$0.45
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Altar of Dementia+30% Synergy
$17.64
Mesmeric Orb+29% Synergy
$17.65
Perpetual Timepiece+20% Synergy
$0.30
Phyrexian Altar+10% Synergy
$58.53
Crucible of Worlds+7% Synergy
$34.66
Palantír of Orthanc+7% Synergy
$18.84
Matzalantli, the Great Door+5% Synergy
$3.00
Soul-Guide Lantern+4% Synergy
$0.25
Codex Shredder+4% Synergy
$0.37
Tormod's Crypt+4% Synergy
$0.71
Expedition Map+3% Synergy
$1.05
Ashnod's Altar+0% Synergy
$16.65
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
$5.04
Whip of Erebos-5% Synergy
$9.83
The Darkness Crystal-9% Synergy
$3.84
Skullclamp-12% Synergy
$6.00
Bontu's Monument-14% Synergy
$4.82
Lightning Greaves-28% Synergy
$4.61
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Balthor the Defiled's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Out of the Tombs+23% Synergy
$13.11
Animate Dead+21% Synergy
$8.11
Cemetery Tampering+20% Synergy
$0.36
Necromancy+10% Synergy
$19.97
Leyline of the Void+7% Synergy
$0.73
Mortal Combat+6% Synergy
$6.39
Zombie Infestation+5% Synergy
$0.15
Tortured Existence+4% Synergy
$4.35
Dance of the Dead+4% Synergy
$18.81
Heartless Summoning+3% Synergy
$1.94
Oversold Cemetery0% Synergy
$2.76
The Meathook Massacre-2% Synergy
$24.87
Black Market-2% Synergy
$6.17
Phyrexian Arena-3% Synergy
$4.65
Dictate of Erebos-5% Synergy
$15.39
Grave Pact-5% Synergy
$33.37
Black Market Connections-8% Synergy
$9.15
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Balthor the Defiled to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Death's Majesty+1% Synergy
$0.43
Liliana of the Dark Realms-4% Synergy
$9.11
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Dakmor Salvage+26% Synergy
$0.30
Phyrexian Tower+10% Synergy
$28.62
Cabal Coffers+10% Synergy
$32.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+9% Synergy
$58.12
Lake of the Dead+8% Synergy
$122.00
Unholy Grotto+7% Synergy
$6.17
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+7% Synergy
$53.53
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+7% Synergy
$11.09
Deserted Temple+6% Synergy
$0.85
Spymaster's Vault+5% Synergy
$1.99
Bojuka Bog+4% Synergy
$1.43
Volrath's Stronghold+3% Synergy
$128.91
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$10.18
Geier Reach Sanitarium+2% Synergy
$3.27
Tomb Fortress+1% Synergy
$4.80
Castle Locthwain+1% Synergy
$4.36
Barren Moor+1% Synergy
$0.29
Thespian's Stage+1% Synergy
$0.48
High Market+0% Synergy
$0.49
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+0% Synergy
$4.88
Buried Ruin0% Synergy
$0.40
Cabal Stronghold0% Synergy
$12.26
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
$0.29
Midgar, City of Mako-4% Synergy
$1.73
War Room-4% Synergy
$5.32
Witch's Cottage-14% Synergy
$1.13
Reliquary Tower-22% Synergy
$3.79
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Gauntlet of Power+2% Synergy
$4.19
Extraplanar Lens+0% Synergy
$13.18
Charcoal Diamond+0% Synergy
$0.36
Fellwar Stone+0% Synergy
$0.90
The Soul Stone0% Synergy
$96.32
Chrome Mox0% Synergy
$168.06
Lotus Petal-2% Synergy
$35.13
Caged Sun-2% Synergy
$3.72
Throne of Eldraine-3% Synergy
$28.96
Mind Stone-5% Synergy
$0.30
Sol Ring-6% Synergy
$1.57
Arcane Signet-11% Synergy
$0.60
Thought Vessel-18% Synergy
$2.56
Lands
The mana base foundation for Balthor the Defiled decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Boggart Trawler+11% Synergy
$1.47
Agadeem's Awakening+2% Synergy
$27.46
Cavern of Souls+1% Synergy
$49.30
Polluted Delta+1% Synergy
$20.52
Marsh Flats+1% Synergy
$32.54
Urza's Cave+1% Synergy
$1.93
Snow-Covered Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.56
Bloodstained Mire+1% Synergy
$18.82
Hagra Mauling+0% Synergy
$1.03
Swamp-1% Synergy
$0.09
Fell the Profane-1% Synergy
$4.37
Myriad Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.24
Malakir Rebirth-11% Synergy
$13.63
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Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tormod, the Desecrator
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Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Chainer, Dementia Master
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Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Kodama of the East Tree
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