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Balthor the Stout
Price tag $0.52

Legendary CreatureDwarf Barbarian

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2836 Current Rank
#3046 Last Week
#2794 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Balthor the Stout.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Balthor the Stout decks.

Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+13% Synergy $1.00
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+9% Synergy $0.26
Sizzling Changeling Sizzling Changeling
+8% Synergy $0.19
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+6% Synergy $22.21
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-2% Synergy $16.83

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Balthor the Stout's abilities and overall game plan.

Sardian Cliffstomper Sardian Cliffstomper
+90% Synergy $0.07
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+86% Synergy $2.36
Kamahl, Pit Fighter Kamahl, Pit Fighter
+86% Synergy $0.16
Reckless Barbarian Reckless Barbarian
+84% Synergy $0.23
Lovisa Coldeyes Lovisa Coldeyes
+84% Synergy $1.62
Hell-Bent Raider Hell-Bent Raider
+83% Synergy $0.27
Plundering Barbarian Plundering Barbarian
+83% Synergy $0.25
Hobgoblin Captain Hobgoblin Captain
+82% Synergy $0.09
Keldon Warlord Keldon Warlord
+82% Synergy $135.43
Tiger-Tribe Hunter Tiger-Tribe Hunter
+77% Synergy $0.05

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Balthor the Stout decks.

Balduvian Warlord Balduvian Warlord
+77% Synergy $0.29
Zalto, Fire Giant Duke Zalto, Fire Giant Duke
+77% Synergy $0.13
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+76% Synergy $0.28
Pardic Arsonist Pardic Arsonist
+73% Synergy $0.16
Jurin, Leading the Charge Jurin, Leading the Charge
+72% Synergy $1.99
Halberdier Halberdier
+71% Synergy $0.06
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+70% Synergy $20.82
Balduvian Barbarians Balduvian Barbarians
+70% Synergy $0.06
Barbarian Bully Barbarian Bully
+66% Synergy $0.06
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+65% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Gamble Gamble
-13% Synergy $10.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $44.46

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Balthor the Stout's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Barbarian Lunatic Barbarian Lunatic
+64% Synergy $0.04
Keldon Champion Keldon Champion
+61% Synergy $0.09
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+57% Synergy $0.55
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+56% Synergy $0.83
Barbarian Riftcutter Barbarian Riftcutter
+55% Synergy $0.03
Spellgorger Barbarian Spellgorger Barbarian
+52% Synergy $0.06
Balduvian Horde Balduvian Horde
+52% Synergy $0.07
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+51% Synergy $1.95
Pardic Lancer Pardic Lancer
+44% Synergy $0.05
Pillaging Horde Pillaging Horde
+43% Synergy $0.65
Balduvian War-Makers Balduvian War-Makers
+40% Synergy $0.12
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+32% Synergy $1.93
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+31% Synergy $1.70
Barbarian General Barbarian General
+23% Synergy $17.99
Barbarian Horde Barbarian Horde
+22% Synergy $1.46
Brass Herald Brass Herald
+22% Synergy $0.08
Changeling Berserker Changeling Berserker
+21% Synergy $0.72
Barbarian Guides Barbarian Guides
+17% Synergy $0.08
War-Spike Changeling War-Spike Changeling
+16% Synergy $0.15
Anger Anger
+15% Synergy $2.10
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+13% Synergy $0.55
Fire-Belly Changeling Fire-Belly Changeling
+11% Synergy $0.19
Iroh, Dragon of the West Iroh, Dragon of the West
+7% Synergy $3.10
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.23
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+5% Synergy $2.22
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+4% Synergy $0.89
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+4% Synergy $2.37
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+4% Synergy $0.17
Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
+3% Synergy $19.09
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+3% Synergy $0.09
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+2% Synergy $1.50
Bloodmark Mentor Bloodmark Mentor
+1% Synergy $2.02
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
0% Synergy $5.36
Humble Defector Humble Defector
-1% Synergy $0.19
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
-2% Synergy $3.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.24
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-4% Synergy $0.83
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-11% Synergy $1.09

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Balthor the Stout safe.

Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+40% Synergy $1.31
Shunt Shunt
+32% Synergy $0.80
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+21% Synergy $2.81
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+20% Synergy $0.19
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+13% Synergy $0.53
Big Score Big Score
+11% Synergy $0.88
Abrade Abrade
+10% Synergy $0.32
Savage Beating Savage Beating
+8% Synergy $8.62
Fiery Temper Fiery Temper
+8% Synergy $0.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.25
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+7% Synergy $0.47
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+7% Synergy $0.33
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mercadia's Downfall Mercadia's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.69
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+6% Synergy $0.09
Fling Fling
+5% Synergy $0.06
Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+5% Synergy $0.20
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+5% Synergy $14.11
Mages' Contest Mages' Contest
+5% Synergy $17.39
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.32
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $12.99
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-3% Synergy $2.69
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-5% Synergy $13.61
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-6% Synergy $1.70
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy $8.40
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $11.71
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-11% Synergy $8.68
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-11% Synergy $3.08
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $61.82
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-14% Synergy $8.68
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-20% Synergy $6.86

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Balthor the Stout's game plan and control the board.

Wild Guess Wild Guess
+30% Synergy $0.14
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+27% Synergy $0.41
Crash Through Crash Through
+18% Synergy $0.18
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+16% Synergy $0.15
Browbeat Browbeat
+16% Synergy $0.29
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+14% Synergy $0.15
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+12% Synergy $1.72
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $2.31
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+10% Synergy $5.70
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+10% Synergy $7.66
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+9% Synergy $0.26
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.29
Calamity of Cinders Calamity of Cinders
+8% Synergy $0.19
Fury of the Horde Fury of the Horde
+6% Synergy $3.39
World at War World at War
+5% Synergy $8.77
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+5% Synergy $0.13
Whims of the Fates Whims of the Fates
+5% Synergy $0.29
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+3% Synergy $0.44
By Force By Force
+3% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.18
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.90
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
0% Synergy $0.22
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
0% Synergy $0.24
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $1.09
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.08
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-4% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+54% Synergy $4.52
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+48% Synergy $4.06
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+42% Synergy $2.65
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+37% Synergy $0.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+25% Synergy $0.22
Icon of Ancestry Icon of Ancestry
+25% Synergy $0.46
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+24% Synergy $3.91
Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+21% Synergy $10.26
Embercleave Embercleave
+18% Synergy $9.01
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+17% Synergy $19.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+16% Synergy $6.55
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+16% Synergy $2.37
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+15% Synergy $0.58
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+13% Synergy $1.35
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $2.80
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+10% Synergy $10.55
Fishing Gear Fishing Gear
+9% Synergy $12.48
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $9.54
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.15
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+7% Synergy $0.53
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $1.54
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+5% Synergy $2.54
Fire Nation Turret Fire Nation Turret
+5% Synergy $9.94
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+4% Synergy $0.12
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+3% Synergy $8.32
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+2% Synergy $0.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.76
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-5% Synergy $11.76
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-5% Synergy $10.10
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-6% Synergy $41.76
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-12% Synergy $4.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-21% Synergy $4.13

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Balthor the Stout's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+50% Synergy $1.87
Rage Reflection Rage Reflection
+48% Synergy $1.62
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+44% Synergy $0.58
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+21% Synergy $1.00
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+21% Synergy $2.96
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+14% Synergy $1.08
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+14% Synergy $13.87
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+12% Synergy $0.37
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+11% Synergy $1.29
Fervor Fervor
+9% Synergy $3.84
Invasion Plans Invasion Plans
+9% Synergy $1.35
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+5% Synergy $22.86
Mass Hysteria Mass Hysteria
+5% Synergy $2.24
Mirror March Mirror March
+5% Synergy $1.28
Goblin Oriflamme Goblin Oriflamme
+5% Synergy $0.21
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+4% Synergy $27.82
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.34
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+1% Synergy $5.76
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+1% Synergy $0.66
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-2% Synergy $26.77
City on Fire City on Fire
-4% Synergy $10.77
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $6.99
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
-20% Synergy $1.78

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Balthor the Stout to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+20% Synergy $1.35
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+3% Synergy $6.12
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
0% Synergy $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-7% Synergy $3.15

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+46% Synergy $0.19
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+38% Synergy $0.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.40
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+21% Synergy $0.25
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $5.38
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+13% Synergy $1.02
Looming Spires Looming Spires
+13% Synergy $0.06
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+12% Synergy $0.13
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+12% Synergy $16.39
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+10% Synergy $2.41
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+9% Synergy $15.44
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+8% Synergy $0.48
Balduvian Trading Post Balduvian Trading Post
+8% Synergy $3.92
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+5% Synergy $0.96
Hammerheim Hammerheim
+5% Synergy $13.09
Ghitu Encampment Ghitu Encampment
+5% Synergy $0.11
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.10
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+4% Synergy $0.21
The Autonomous Furnace The Autonomous Furnace
+3% Synergy $0.07
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.53
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $25.82
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.10
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+2% Synergy $0.12
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-1% Synergy $10.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $44.22
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-3% Synergy $1.21

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+35% Synergy $0.35
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+28% Synergy $5.41
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+27% Synergy $3.69
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+26% Synergy $3.66
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+22% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.38
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+8% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.45
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.32
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+2% Synergy $1.65
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
0% Synergy $0.26
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-2% Synergy $9.52
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-8% Synergy $1.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.90

Lands

The mana base foundation for Balthor the Stout decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+37% Synergy $0.24
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+13% Synergy $0.53
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.19
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.42
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.08
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-5% Synergy $43.22
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $11.71

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