Baral and Kari Zev
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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
#1498
Current Rank
#1626
Last Week
#1298
Last Month
Links & Decks
Izzet Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
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.
Dreams of Laguna+2% Synergy
$0.05
The Emperor of Palamecia0% Synergy
$0.18
Queen Brahne0% Synergy
$0.18
Vivi Ornitier-3% Synergy
$43.65
Lindblum, Industrial Regency-5% Synergy
$2.48
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Baral and Kari Zev's abilities and overall game plan.
Ancestral Vision+47% Synergy
$0.45
Inevitable Betrayal+47% Synergy
$0.52
Dig Through Time+39% Synergy
$0.34
Treasure Cruise+35% Synergy
$0.21
Wheel of Fate+34% Synergy
$2.59
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+34% Synergy
$0.23
Fact or Fiction+28% Synergy
$0.17
Polymorph+26% Synergy
$1.20
Reality Scramble+26% Synergy
$0.41
Transmogrify+26% Synergy
$0.26
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Baral and Kari Zev decks.
Frantic Search+18% Synergy
$0.34
Opt+16% Synergy
$0.14
Preordain+16% Synergy
$0.61
Blasphemous Act+15% Synergy
$1.13
Brainstorm+14% Synergy
$1.51
Archmage Emeritus+13% Synergy
$1.28
Ponder+9% Synergy
$1.65
Storm-Kiln Artist+8% Synergy
$0.90
Chaos Warp+7% Synergy
$0.34
Counterspell+2% Synergy
$1.65
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur+6% Synergy
$12.05
Narset, Parter of Veils+5% Synergy
$2.58
Mystical Tutor+2% Synergy
$11.92
Force of Will-2% Synergy
$57.48
Jeska's Will-3% Synergy
$26.15
Deflecting Swat-3% Synergy
$46.20
Cyclonic Rift-4% Synergy
$48.08
Underworld Breach-4% Synergy
$8.13
Gamble-5% Synergy
$7.91
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
$42.63
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Baral and Kari Zev's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Baral, Chief of Compliance+25% Synergy
$1.62
Jori En, Ruin Diver+17% Synergy
$0.63
Hullbreaker Horror+17% Synergy
$2.18
Guttersnipe+16% Synergy
$0.23
Young Pyromancer+16% Synergy
$0.23
Talrand, Sky Summoner+16% Synergy
$0.28
Goblin Electromancer+14% Synergy
$0.18
Third Path Iconoclast+14% Synergy
$0.29
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+13% Synergy
$4.28
Archmage of Runes+13% Synergy
$1.02
Eris, Roar of the Storm+12% Synergy
$0.93
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant+9% Synergy
$6.51
Melek, Reforged Researcher+9% Synergy
$0.54
Haughty Djinn+8% Synergy
$0.32
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+8% Synergy
$2.00
Wizards of Thay+8% Synergy
$0.35
Kraum, Violent Cacophony+8% Synergy
$0.11
Nezahal, Primal Tide+8% Synergy
$7.48
Urabrask+7% Synergy
$13.12
Stormcatch Mentor+6% Synergy
$0.31
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+6% Synergy
$0.14
Murmuring Mystic+6% Synergy
$0.32
The Locust God+6% Synergy
$4.67
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+6% Synergy
$1.48
Wavebreak Hippocamp+6% Synergy
$0.49
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+5% Synergy
$0.29
High Fae Trickster+5% Synergy
$2.08
Najal, the Storm Runner+5% Synergy
$0.09
Khenra Spellspear+5% Synergy
$0.10
Dualcaster Mage+4% Synergy
$2.44
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy+4% Synergy
$0.26
Mocking Sprite+4% Synergy
$0.06
Caldera Pyremaw+4% Synergy
$1.41
Octavia, Living Thesis+4% Synergy
$0.31
Electrostatic Infantry+4% Synergy
$0.37
Ashling, Flame Dancer+3% Synergy
$2.35
Chrome Host Seedshark+3% Synergy
$0.38
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
$4.26
Etali, Primal Storm+2% Synergy
$0.34
Veyran, Voice of Duality+1% Synergy
$5.29
Kessig Flamebreather+1% Synergy
$1.59
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+1% Synergy
$23.71
Thermo-Alchemist+1% Synergy
$0.18
Electrostatic Field0% Synergy
$1.22
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer0% Synergy
$27.60
Firebrand Archer-1% Synergy
$0.15
Pinnacle Monk-1% Synergy
$1.74
Erebor Flamesmith-1% Synergy
$0.16
Coruscation Mage-4% Synergy
$0.85
Birgi, God of Storytelling-4% Synergy
$19.52
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baral and Kari Zev safe.
Abrade+24% Synergy
$0.15
Divergent Transformations+24% Synergy
$0.24
Chaos Mutation+23% Synergy
$0.45
Silundi Vision+21% Synergy
$0.38
Snap+20% Synergy
$1.54
Prismari Command+18% Synergy
$0.32
Mystic Confluence+18% Synergy
$0.49
Resculpt+16% Synergy
$0.29
Rewind+15% Synergy
$0.45
Unwind+15% Synergy
$1.59
Quick Study+15% Synergy
$0.28
Impulse+14% Synergy
$0.07
Consider+13% Synergy
$0.46
Lightning Bolt+12% Synergy
$0.99
Big Score+12% Synergy
$0.62
Brainsurge+12% Synergy
$0.38
Slick Sequence+12% Synergy
$0.15
Meeting of Minds+12% Synergy
$0.13
Aetherize+11% Synergy
$0.29
Behold the Multiverse+11% Synergy
$0.16
Invoke Calamity+11% Synergy
$0.16
A Little Chat+11% Synergy
$0.03
See Double+10% Synergy
$0.47
Display of Power+9% Synergy
$0.22
Artistic Refusal+9% Synergy
$0.13
Reality Shift+8% Synergy
$0.25
Invert Polarity+8% Synergy
$0.45
Complete the Circuit+8% Synergy
$0.18
Synthetic Destiny+8% Synergy
$0.25
Unexpected Windfall+7% Synergy
$0.98
Valakut Awakening+7% Synergy
$11.68
Narset's Reversal+7% Synergy
$2.35
Reverberate+7% Synergy
$1.93
Increasing Vengeance+6% Synergy
$0.47
Expansion // Explosion+5% Synergy
$0.22
Rapid Hybridization+4% Synergy
$1.15
Negate+3% Synergy
$0.24
Pongify+3% Synergy
$2.10
Thrill of Possibility+3% Synergy
$0.06
Electrodominance+3% Synergy
$0.25
Return the Favor+3% Synergy
$1.38
Flame of Anor+2% Synergy
$3.65
Seething Song+1% Synergy
$6.27
Izzet Charm0% Synergy
$0.18
Force of Negation-1% Synergy
$49.42
Arcane Denial-2% Synergy
$1.75
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$7.64
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$42.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse-6% Synergy
$1.46
Swan Song-6% Synergy
$6.09
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Baral and Kari Zev's game plan and control the board.
Expressive Iteration+20% Synergy
$0.44
Of One Mind+17% Synergy
$0.19
Solve the Equation+14% Synergy
$1.75
Baral's Expertise+13% Synergy
$0.16
Chaotic Transformation+12% Synergy
$0.09
Chain Reaction+9% Synergy
$0.23
Deep Analysis+8% Synergy
$0.13
Mass Polymorph+8% Synergy
$0.31
Serum Visions+6% Synergy
$0.71
Lórien Revealed+6% Synergy
$1.68
Ravenform+6% Synergy
$0.18
Gandalf's Sanction+6% Synergy
$0.13
Into the Fire+6% Synergy
$0.23
Mizzix's Mastery+5% Synergy
$1.62
Brass's Bounty+5% Synergy
$0.30
Kari Zev's Expertise+5% Synergy
$0.44
See Beyond+5% Synergy
$0.20
Mystic Retrieval+4% Synergy
$0.12
Chart a Course+4% Synergy
$0.19
Sleight of Hand+4% Synergy
$0.20
Role Reversal+4% Synergy
$0.30
Dance with Calamity+4% Synergy
$1.20
Ral's Reinforcements+4% Synergy
$0.06
Mana Geyser+3% Synergy
$1.76
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$34.20
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.03
Mizzium Mortars+3% Synergy
$0.51
Surge to Victory+3% Synergy
$1.44
Volcanic Vision+3% Synergy
$0.32
Echo of Eons+3% Synergy
$15.86
Commit // Memory+3% Synergy
$0.20
Past in Flames+2% Synergy
$3.16
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$9.10
Stock Up+2% Synergy
$10.90
Faithless Looting+1% Synergy
$0.29
Crackle with Power+1% Synergy
$5.26
Mind's Desire+1% Synergy
$0.57
Personal Tutor+1% Synergy
$4.83
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
$0.30
Elemental Eruption0% Synergy
$0.77
Windfall-1% Synergy
$3.95
Lock and Load-1% Synergy
$0.50
Will of the Jeskai-1% Synergy
$5.07
Boltwave-1% Synergy
$1.99
Epic Experiment-1% Synergy
$0.24
Gitaxian Probe-2% Synergy
$4.80
Wheel of Fortune-2% Synergy
$1474.14
Grapeshot-4% Synergy
$0.23
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$0.70
Vandalblast-8% Synergy
$2.73
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Skullclamp+21% Synergy
$5.02
Mindsplice Apparatus+21% Synergy
$0.38
Proteus Staff+14% Synergy
$3.45
Wayfarer's Bauble+8% Synergy
$0.24
Primal Amulet+6% Synergy
$7.08
Mirror Box+6% Synergy
$4.22
Cori-Steel Cutter+4% Synergy
$6.11
Idol of Oblivion+3% Synergy
$0.63
Sapphire Medallion-1% Synergy
$3.79
Lightning Greaves-11% Synergy
$4.45
Swiftfoot Boots-15% Synergy
$1.30
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Baral and Kari Zev's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Fiery Inscription+17% Synergy
$0.29
Sorcerer Class+17% Synergy
$1.18
Thousand-Year Storm+9% Synergy
$0.41
Double Vision+9% Synergy
$0.49
Case of the Ransacked Lab+7% Synergy
$0.67
Arcane Bombardment+6% Synergy
$1.40
Shark Typhoon+6% Synergy
$0.75
Jace's Sanctum+6% Synergy
$1.11
Metallurgic Summonings+5% Synergy
$1.41
Leyline of Anticipation+5% Synergy
$1.77
Rite of the Dragoncaller+3% Synergy
$1.60
Stormchaser's Talent+3% Synergy
$4.88
Swarm Intelligence+2% Synergy
$0.35
Artist's Talent-3% Synergy
$4.21
Mystic Remora-5% Synergy
$8.34
Rhystic Study-8% Synergy
$48.94
Propaganda-9% Synergy
$2.01
Curiosity-18% Synergy
$0.53
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Baral and Kari Zev to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+10% Synergy
$0.49
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+8% Synergy
$2.21
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+7% Synergy
$0.22
Ral, Storm Conduit+4% Synergy
$0.80
Ral, Crackling Wit-1% Synergy
$10.22
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+14% Synergy
$1.41
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+8% Synergy
$0.98
Kher Keep+8% Synergy
$0.21
Restless Spire+7% Synergy
$0.23
Castle Vantress+5% Synergy
$0.25
Rivendell+3% Synergy
$0.77
Emergence Zone+3% Synergy
$1.84
Wandering Fumarole+2% Synergy
$0.30
Desolate Lighthouse0% Synergy
$0.13
Forgotten Cave0% Synergy
$0.15
Lonely Sandbar0% Synergy
$0.23
Otawara, Soaring City-1% Synergy
$19.28
Urza's Saga-3% Synergy
$38.71
Mistrise Village-8% Synergy
$5.43
Reliquary Tower-10% Synergy
$1.98
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Legends+15% Synergy
$1.36
Fellwar Stone+4% Synergy
$1.12
Talisman of Creativity+2% Synergy
$1.32
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.14
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.24
Pyromancer's Goggles+2% Synergy
$0.92
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.29
Midnight Clock+1% Synergy
$0.29
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.22
Decanter of Endless Water-2% Synergy
$2.10
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$1.33
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
$0.51
Commander's Sphere-6% Synergy
$0.16
Lotus Petal-7% Synergy
$24.69
Sol Ring-11% Synergy
$1.07
Lands
The mana base foundation for Baral and Kari Zev decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silundi Vision+21% Synergy
$0.38
Valakut Awakening+7% Synergy
$11.68
Jwari Disruption+4% Synergy
$0.43
Molten Tributary+3% Synergy
$0.32
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$34.20
Volatile Fjord+3% Synergy
$0.61
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.03
Rush of Inspiration+3% Synergy
$0.12
Exotic Orchard+2% Synergy
$0.45
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.11
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$9.10
Shivan Reef+1% Synergy
$0.24
Temple of Epiphany+1% Synergy
$0.29
Ash Barrens+1% Synergy
$0.15
Island0% Synergy
$0.05
Mountain0% Synergy
$0.06
Frostboil Snarl0% Synergy
$0.20
Swiftwater Cliffs0% Synergy
$0.03
Terramorphic Expanse0% Synergy
$0.28
Prismatic Vista0% Synergy
$30.44
Prismari Campus0% Synergy
$0.23
Izzet Boilerworks-1% Synergy
$0.27
Evolving Wilds-1% Synergy
$0.23
Pinnacle Monk-1% Synergy
$1.74
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$25.51
Arid Mesa-1% Synergy
$24.53
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$3.53
Thundering Falls-2% Synergy
$17.89
Riverpyre Verge-2% Synergy
$11.03
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$7.64
Spirebluff Canal-2% Synergy
$2.84
Flooded Strand-2% Synergy
$13.72
Polluted Delta-2% Synergy
$15.21
Izzet Guildgate-2% Synergy
$0.13
Bloodstained Mire-2% Synergy
$13.68
Wooded Foothills-2% Synergy
$14.12
Stormcarved Coast-3% Synergy
$2.60
Scalding Tarn-3% Synergy
$24.04
Riverglide Pathway-3% Synergy
$4.73
Silverbluff Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.33
Sulfur Falls-5% Synergy
$0.32
Ferrous Lake-5% Synergy
$0.33
Volcanic Island-5% Synergy
Command Tower-6% Synergy
$0.22
Training Center-6% Synergy
$10.54
Fiery Islet-6% Synergy
$2.38
Path of Ancestry-6% Synergy
$0.18
Steam Vents-7% Synergy
$14.78
Cascade Bluffs-8% Synergy
$0.51
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