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Baral and Kari Zev
Price tag $0.17

Legendary CreatureHuman

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1669 Current Rank
#1605 Last Week
#1526 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Baral and Kari Zev.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Baral and Kari Zev decks.

Unexpected Assistance Unexpected Assistance
+2% Synergy $0.15
Ashling's Command Ashling's Command
0% Synergy $0.39
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $16.81

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Baral and Kari Zev's abilities and overall game plan.

Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+48% Synergy $0.19
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+45% Synergy $0.70
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+38% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+36% Synergy $0.19
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+33% Synergy $0.18
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+33% Synergy $2.60
Polymorph Polymorph
+28% Synergy $1.22
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+28% Synergy $0.47
Transmogrify Transmogrify
+27% Synergy $0.27
Divergent Transformations Divergent Transformations
+26% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Baral and Kari Zev decks.

Opt Opt
+16% Synergy $0.12
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+15% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $0.93
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+15% Synergy $1.97
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.29
Preordain Preordain
+14% Synergy $0.58
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.47
Ponder Ponder
+9% Synergy $1.29
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+6% Synergy $2.38
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+4% Synergy $1.24
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $14.79
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $62.72
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $42.23
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-5% Synergy $13.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $40.86
Gamble Gamble
-6% Synergy $10.73
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $45.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Baral and Kari Zev's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+22% Synergy $2.34
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.50
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+17% Synergy $1.44
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+15% Synergy $5.13
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+14% Synergy $6.51
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+14% Synergy $0.25
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+14% Synergy $0.18
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+14% Synergy $3.54
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+14% Synergy $3.39
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+13% Synergy $0.20
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+12% Synergy $0.21
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+9% Synergy $8.53
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+8% Synergy $0.23
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+8% Synergy $0.13
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+8% Synergy $8.30
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+8% Synergy $0.52
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+7% Synergy $3.75
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+6% Synergy $0.49
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+6% Synergy $3.32
The Locust God The Locust God
+6% Synergy $8.09
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+6% Synergy $1.57
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+6% Synergy $1.72
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+5% Synergy $0.19
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+5% Synergy $13.19
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+5% Synergy $0.87
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.09
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+5% Synergy $0.46
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+5% Synergy $0.64
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+5% Synergy $11.58
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+4% Synergy $0.47
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+4% Synergy $0.25
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $4.94
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+3% Synergy $0.31
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+2% Synergy $10.15
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+2% Synergy $14.77
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+2% Synergy $0.53
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+1% Synergy $0.14
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+1% Synergy $23.98
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+1% Synergy $0.24
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+1% Synergy $0.69
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $7.03
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
0% Synergy $5.66
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.86
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
0% Synergy $0.23
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-1% Synergy $2.88
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-2% Synergy $37.52
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-5% Synergy $1.30
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-5% Synergy $22.06
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-6% Synergy $20.98

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baral and Kari Zev safe.

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+25% Synergy $0.16
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+24% Synergy $0.49
Abrade Abrade
+23% Synergy $0.17
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+22% Synergy $0.52
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+21% Synergy $0.25
Snap Snap
+17% Synergy $2.41
Rewind Rewind
+17% Synergy $0.47
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+17% Synergy $0.74
Unwind Unwind
+16% Synergy $1.36
Quick Study Quick Study
+15% Synergy $0.36
Consider Consider
+14% Synergy $0.22
Resculpt Resculpt
+14% Synergy $0.34
Impulse Impulse
+14% Synergy $0.17
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+14% Synergy $0.39
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy $0.86
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+12% Synergy $0.18
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+12% Synergy $0.18
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.14
A Little Chat A Little Chat
+10% Synergy $0.05
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+9% Synergy $0.71
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+9% Synergy $2.30
See Double See Double
+9% Synergy $0.61
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+9% Synergy $0.16
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+9% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+8% Synergy $1.76
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.47
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+7% Synergy $3.78
Display of Power Display of Power
+7% Synergy $0.28
Synthetic Destiny Synthetic Destiny
+7% Synergy $0.23
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+6% Synergy $0.16
Reverberate Reverberate
+6% Synergy $2.59
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.70
Complete the Circuit Complete the Circuit
+6% Synergy $0.21
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.74
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.86
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $2.96
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.12
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+2% Synergy $0.46
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+1% Synergy $2.49
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.93
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $9.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.56
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $47.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.65
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $62.01
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.83

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Baral and Kari Zev's game plan and control the board.

Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+19% Synergy $0.30
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+15% Synergy $0.18
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+14% Synergy $2.18
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+14% Synergy $0.16
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+13% Synergy $0.13
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.15
Mass Polymorph Mass Polymorph
+9% Synergy $0.33
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+8% Synergy $0.14
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $2.43
Ravenform Ravenform
+6% Synergy $0.19
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+6% Synergy $0.19
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+5% Synergy $3.83
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.77
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.36
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.14
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+5% Synergy $0.10
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.30
See Beyond See Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.23
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.72
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.14
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+4% Synergy $0.17
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+4% Synergy $0.10
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $1.58
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.07
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.44
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+3% Synergy $1.23
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+3% Synergy $0.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $30.36
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+2% Synergy $5.04
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+1% Synergy $3.24
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+1% Synergy $6.99
Stock Up Stock Up
+1% Synergy $5.89
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+1% Synergy $0.30
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.25
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
0% Synergy $4.94
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
0% Synergy $0.74
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $4.14
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
-1% Synergy $12.56
Boltwave Boltwave
-1% Synergy $1.95
Lock and Load Lock and Load
-1% Synergy $1.24
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
-1% Synergy $2.21
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.17
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-4% Synergy $3.18
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-4% Synergy $0.18
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-5% Synergy $0.97
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $4.36
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+19% Synergy $0.51
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+15% Synergy $3.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.23
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+6% Synergy $10.68
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+5% Synergy $3.75
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.70
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.94
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $10.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Baral and Kari Zev's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+16% Synergy $0.44
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+16% Synergy $2.09
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+9% Synergy $0.89
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+8% Synergy $0.51
Double Vision Double Vision
+7% Synergy $0.54
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+6% Synergy $0.61
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.71
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+5% Synergy $1.89
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $11.16
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+4% Synergy $4.66
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+3% Synergy $4.26
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+3% Synergy $9.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.92
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $3.23
Curiosity Curiosity
-19% Synergy $0.64

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Baral and Kari Zev to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
+11% Synergy $0.59
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+7% Synergy $0.25
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+5% Synergy $1.85
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+4% Synergy $1.34
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
0% Synergy $13.05

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $5.01
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+9% Synergy $0.19
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $1.41
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.20
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.50
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.45
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.11
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.13
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.11
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-2% Synergy $1.58
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $20.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.94
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $6.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+13% Synergy $1.81
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.72
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.53
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy $2.52
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.53
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+1% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $5.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-8% Synergy $33.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Baral and Kari Zev decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+22% Synergy $0.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.47
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+4% Synergy $0.31
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.42
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.07
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+3% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.12
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+2% Synergy $0.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $30.36
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.64
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.93
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+1% Synergy $6.99
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.15
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.25
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.23
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.86
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.30
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.09
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-2% Synergy $12.73
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.56
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.95
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $25.34
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.15
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $2.66
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $16.58
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $15.26
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.15
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $15.87
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy $0.26
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-5% Synergy $0.27
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.55
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-5% Synergy $4.97
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-5% Synergy $5.61
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.31
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-5% Synergy $17.98
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.13
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $26.93
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-6% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.23
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $8.90
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $11.91

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