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Baral and Kari Zev
Price tag $0.08

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

Ranking

#1741 Current Rank
#1617 Last Week
#1414 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.

Abandon Attachments Abandon Attachments
+2% Synergy $2.28
Ashling's Command Ashling's Command
+2% Synergy $15.00
Unstable Experiment Unstable Experiment
+1% Synergy $0.06
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
0% Synergy $0.14

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 $0.24
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+46% Synergy $0.57
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+40% Synergy $0.20
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+35% Synergy $0.24
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+34% Synergy $0.28
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+33% Synergy $2.44
Polymorph Polymorph
+28% Synergy $1.24
Reality Scramble Reality Scramble
+28% Synergy $0.44
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+27% Synergy $0.12
Transmogrify Transmogrify
+27% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.58
Opt Opt
+16% Synergy $0.10
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $1.83
Preordain Preordain
+15% Synergy $0.58
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+15% Synergy $0.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.27
Ponder Ponder
+9% Synergy $1.67
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+8% Synergy $0.50
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+7% Synergy $1.03
Counterspell Counterspell
0% 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
+5% Synergy $1.89
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.26
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $64.58
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $8.47
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $28.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $43.88
Gamble Gamble
-6% Synergy $11.61
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $44.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $51.13

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
+23% Synergy $1.94
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+17% Synergy $0.41
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+17% Synergy $0.58
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+16% Synergy $0.15
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+16% Synergy $0.14
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+16% Synergy $3.87
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+15% Synergy $5.14
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+14% Synergy $0.32
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+14% Synergy $1.85
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+13% Synergy $0.16
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+13% Synergy $0.92
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+10% Synergy $7.94
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+9% Synergy $0.52
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+8% Synergy $0.26
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+8% Synergy $2.87
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+8% Synergy $0.09
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+8% Synergy $7.63
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.35
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+7% Synergy $0.45
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+6% Synergy $0.29
The Locust God The Locust God
+6% Synergy $5.68
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+6% Synergy $0.55
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+6% Synergy $10.98
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+6% Synergy $1.60
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+5% Synergy $0.11
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+5% Synergy $11.91
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+5% Synergy $2.06
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.06
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+5% Synergy $0.37
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+5% Synergy $3.66
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $3.31
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+4% Synergy $0.86
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+4% Synergy $0.25
Electrostatic Infantry Electrostatic Infantry
+4% Synergy $0.16
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+3% Synergy $0.44
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+2% Synergy $5.02
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+2% Synergy $3.54
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+1% Synergy $24.89
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+1% Synergy $0.22
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+1% Synergy $0.19
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $5.16
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
0% Synergy $1.08
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
0% Synergy $0.10
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
0% Synergy $1.54
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
0% Synergy $0.19
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.59
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-1% Synergy $31.65
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-3% Synergy $24.03
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-5% Synergy $0.73
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $21.80

Instants

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

Divergent Transformations Divergent Transformations
+26% Synergy $0.23
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+24% Synergy $0.35
Abrade Abrade
+22% Synergy $0.12
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+22% Synergy $0.46
Snap Snap
+18% Synergy $2.15
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+18% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+18% Synergy $0.43
Rewind Rewind
+17% Synergy $0.41
Unwind Unwind
+16% Synergy $0.78
Resculpt Resculpt
+15% Synergy $0.26
Impulse Impulse
+15% Synergy $0.10
Quick Study Quick Study
+15% Synergy $0.28
Consider Consider
+13% Synergy $0.36
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+13% Synergy $0.29
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy $0.69
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+12% Synergy $0.11
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+12% Synergy $0.13
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.36
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+11% Synergy $0.16
A Little Chat A Little Chat
+11% Synergy $0.02
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $1.01
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+10% Synergy $0.24
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+10% Synergy $0.19
See Double See Double
+10% Synergy $0.45
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+8% Synergy $0.41
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.42
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $1.71
Display of Power Display of Power
+8% Synergy $0.25
Artistic Refusal Artistic Refusal
+8% Synergy $0.08
Synthetic Destiny Synthetic Destiny
+8% Synergy $0.21
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+7% Synergy $1.33
Complete the Circuit Complete the Circuit
+7% Synergy $0.17
Reverberate Reverberate
+6% Synergy $1.87
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+5% Synergy $0.15
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.47
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+4% Synergy $1.53
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $1.52
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.12
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+2% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+1% Synergy $0.23
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+1% Synergy $3.45
Seething Song Seething Song
0% Synergy $6.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.76
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $46.95
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $52.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.36
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.48

Sorceries

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

Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+18% Synergy $0.52
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+16% Synergy $0.28
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+13% Synergy $1.96
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+13% Synergy $0.14
Chaotic Transformation Chaotic Transformation
+13% Synergy $0.11
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+9% Synergy $0.23
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+9% Synergy $0.08
Mass Polymorph Mass Polymorph
+8% Synergy $0.33
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+7% Synergy $0.22
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $2.91
Ravenform Ravenform
+6% Synergy $0.17
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+5% Synergy $2.35
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.32
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.32
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+5% Synergy $0.11
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.29
See Beyond See Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.20
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.51
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.16
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+4% Synergy $0.19
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+4% Synergy $0.16
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+4% Synergy $0.07
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+3% Synergy $1.86
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+3% Synergy $2.67
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.93
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.47
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+3% Synergy $0.84
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+3% Synergy $0.23
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.04
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $8.02
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+2% Synergy $12.86
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+1% Synergy $4.84
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+1% Synergy $0.23
Stock Up Stock Up
+1% Synergy $5.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
0% Synergy $0.23
Boltwave Boltwave
0% Synergy $2.02
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
0% Synergy $7.30
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
0% Synergy $0.85
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
0% Synergy $0.61
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
-1% Synergy $6.13
Lock and Load Lock and Load
-1% Synergy $0.35
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.98
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-3% Synergy $3.44
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-4% Synergy $0.25
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-4% Synergy $0.72
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $4.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+21% Synergy $0.45
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $3.92
Proteus Staff Proteus Staff
+15% Synergy $3.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.21
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+6% Synergy $7.65
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+4% Synergy $3.49
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+3% Synergy $5.16
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+2% Synergy $0.58
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.34
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $7.68
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+17% Synergy $0.25
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+16% Synergy $1.15
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+9% Synergy $0.49
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+8% Synergy $0.34
Double Vision Double Vision
+8% Synergy $0.42
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+6% Synergy $0.64
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+6% Synergy $3.16
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+6% Synergy $1.14
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.64
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $3.04
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $2.17
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+3% Synergy $1.94
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+2% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.49
Propaganda Propaganda
-9% Synergy $2.29
Curiosity Curiosity
-19% Synergy $0.53

Planeswalkers

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

Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
+10% Synergy $0.44
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+7% Synergy $0.27
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+6% Synergy $1.84
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+3% Synergy $1.00
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $9.12

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $1.70
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+9% Synergy $0.17
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+7% Synergy $1.00
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.65
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.59
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+2% Synergy $2.78
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+2% Synergy $0.23
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+1% Synergy $0.10
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
0% Synergy $0.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $18.45
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-2% Synergy $2.58
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.36
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $6.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+14% Synergy $2.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.05
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.23
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+2% Synergy $0.99
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+1% Synergy $1.61
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.43
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+1% Synergy $0.69
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.13
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $3.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.49
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-8% Synergy $26.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.46

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 $0.46
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.42
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.42
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.93
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+3% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+2% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.04
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $8.02
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.69
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.31
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+1% Synergy $0.04
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
0% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.81
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.18
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
0% Synergy $0.23
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.59
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-2% Synergy $14.56
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.76
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $26.43
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $22.31
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $1.80
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.38
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $15.26
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $12.90
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $12.77
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $3.68
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.67
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $10.72
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $23.54
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.26
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-6% Synergy $2.49
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-6% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.27
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $17.00
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.64
Training Center Training Center
-8% Synergy $10.40

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