Baral and Kari Zev
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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
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.
Unexpected Assistance+2% Synergy
$0.15
Ashling's Command0% Synergy
$0.39
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+48% Synergy
$0.19
Inevitable Betrayal+45% Synergy
$0.70
Dig Through Time+38% Synergy
$0.22
Treasure Cruise+36% Synergy
$0.19
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+33% Synergy
$0.18
Wheel of Fate+33% Synergy
$2.60
Polymorph+28% Synergy
$1.22
Reality Scramble+28% Synergy
$0.47
Transmogrify+27% Synergy
$0.27
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+16% Synergy
$0.12
Frantic Search+15% Synergy
$0.42
Blasphemous Act+15% Synergy
$0.93
Archmage Emeritus+15% Synergy
$1.97
Brainstorm+14% Synergy
$1.29
Preordain+14% Synergy
$0.58
Chaos Warp+9% Synergy
$0.47
Ponder+9% Synergy
$1.29
Storm-Kiln Artist+6% Synergy
$2.38
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+4% Synergy
$1.24
Mystical Tutor0% Synergy
$14.79
Force of Will-3% Synergy
$62.72
Jeska's Will-5% Synergy
$42.23
Underworld Breach-5% Synergy
$13.17
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
$40.86
Gamble-6% Synergy
$10.73
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
$45.55
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+22% Synergy
$2.34
Talrand, Sky Summoner+17% Synergy
$0.50
Jori En, Ruin Diver+17% Synergy
$1.44
Hullbreaker Horror+15% Synergy
$5.13
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+14% Synergy
$6.51
Guttersnipe+14% Synergy
$0.25
Young Pyromancer+14% Synergy
$0.18
Archmage of Runes+14% Synergy
$3.54
Eris, Roar of the Storm+14% Synergy
$3.39
Goblin Electromancer+13% Synergy
$0.20
Third Path Iconoclast+12% Synergy
$0.21
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant+9% Synergy
$8.53
Haughty Djinn+8% Synergy
$0.23
Kraum, Violent Cacophony+8% Synergy
$0.13
Nezahal, Primal Tide+8% Synergy
$8.30
Melek, Reforged Researcher+8% Synergy
$0.52
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+7% Synergy
$3.75
Stormcatch Mentor+6% Synergy
$0.49
Murmuring Mystic+6% Synergy
$3.32
The Locust God+6% Synergy
$8.09
Wizards of Thay+6% Synergy
$1.57
Tidespout Tyrant+6% Synergy
$1.72
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+5% Synergy
$0.19
Urabrask+5% Synergy
$13.19
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+5% Synergy
$0.87
Mocking Sprite+5% Synergy
$0.09
Octavia, Living Thesis+5% Synergy
$0.46
Wavebreak Hippocamp+5% Synergy
$0.64
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur+5% Synergy
$11.58
Caldera Pyremaw+4% Synergy
$0.47
Electrostatic Infantry+4% Synergy
$0.25
Dualcaster Mage+3% Synergy
$4.94
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy+3% Synergy
$0.31
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
$10.15
Ashling, Flame Dancer+2% Synergy
$14.77
Etali, Primal Storm+2% Synergy
$0.53
Firebrand Archer+1% Synergy
$0.14
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+1% Synergy
$23.98
Thermo-Alchemist+1% Synergy
$0.24
The Emperor of Palamecia+1% Synergy
$0.16
Sprite Dragon+1% Synergy
$0.69
Veyran, Voice of Duality0% Synergy
$7.03
Electrostatic Field0% Synergy
$5.66
Pinnacle Monk0% Synergy
$1.86
Erebor Flamesmith0% Synergy
$0.23
Kessig Flamebreather-1% Synergy
$2.88
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer-2% Synergy
$37.52
Coruscation Mage-5% Synergy
$1.30
Vivi Ornitier-5% Synergy
$22.06
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+25% Synergy
$0.16
Chaos Mutation+24% Synergy
$0.49
Abrade+23% Synergy
$0.17
Silundi Vision+22% Synergy
$0.52
Prismari Command+21% Synergy
$0.25
Snap+17% Synergy
$2.41
Rewind+17% Synergy
$0.47
Mystic Confluence+17% Synergy
$0.74
Unwind+16% Synergy
$1.36
Quick Study+15% Synergy
$0.36
Consider+14% Synergy
$0.22
Resculpt+14% Synergy
$0.34
Impulse+14% Synergy
$0.17
Brainsurge+14% Synergy
$0.39
Big Score+12% Synergy
$0.86
Slick Sequence+12% Synergy
$0.18
Meeting of Minds+12% Synergy
$0.18
Aetherize+11% Synergy
$0.52
Reality Shift+10% Synergy
$0.14
A Little Chat+10% Synergy
$0.05
Invert Polarity+9% Synergy
$0.71
Narset's Reversal+9% Synergy
$2.30
See Double+9% Synergy
$0.61
Behold the Multiverse+9% Synergy
$0.16
Invoke Calamity+9% Synergy
$0.30
Lightning Bolt+8% Synergy
$1.76
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$11.47
Unexpected Windfall+7% Synergy
$3.78
Display of Power+7% Synergy
$0.28
Synthetic Destiny+7% Synergy
$0.23
Expansion // Explosion+6% Synergy
$0.16
Reverberate+6% Synergy
$2.59
Increasing Vengeance+6% Synergy
$0.70
Complete the Circuit+6% Synergy
$0.21
Pongify+4% Synergy
$1.74
Rapid Hybridization+4% Synergy
$0.86
Return the Favor+4% Synergy
$2.96
Negate+3% Synergy
$0.24
Izzet Charm+2% Synergy
$0.22
Thrill of Possibility+2% Synergy
$0.12
Electrodominance+2% Synergy
$0.46
Flame of Anor+1% Synergy
$2.49
Arcane Denial-1% Synergy
$1.93
Seething Song-2% Synergy
$9.71
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$7.56
Force of Negation-2% Synergy
$47.15
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$52.65
Deflecting Swat-6% Synergy
$62.01
An Offer You Can't Refuse-7% Synergy
$2.29
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+19% Synergy
$0.30
Of One Mind+15% Synergy
$0.18
Solve the Equation+14% Synergy
$2.18
Baral's Expertise+14% Synergy
$0.16
Chaotic Transformation+13% Synergy
$0.13
Chain Reaction+9% Synergy
$0.15
Mass Polymorph+9% Synergy
$0.33
Deep Analysis+8% Synergy
$0.14
Lórien Revealed+7% Synergy
$2.43
Ravenform+6% Synergy
$0.19
Into the Fire+6% Synergy
$0.19
Mizzix's Mastery+5% Synergy
$3.83
Serum Visions+5% Synergy
$1.77
Brass's Bounty+5% Synergy
$0.36
Chart a Course+5% Synergy
$0.14
Gandalf's Sanction+5% Synergy
$0.10
Role Reversal+5% Synergy
$0.30
See Beyond+5% Synergy
$0.23
Kari Zev's Expertise+5% Synergy
$0.72
Mystic Retrieval+4% Synergy
$0.14
Sleight of Hand+4% Synergy
$0.17
Ral's Reinforcements+4% Synergy
$0.10
Mana Geyser+3% Synergy
$1.58
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.07
Mizzium Mortars+3% Synergy
$0.44
Surge to Victory+3% Synergy
$1.23
Volcanic Vision+3% Synergy
$0.34
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
$30.36
Personal Tutor+2% Synergy
$5.04
Past in Flames+1% Synergy
$3.24
Shatterskull Smashing+1% Synergy
$6.99
Stock Up+1% Synergy
$5.89
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
$0.30
Faithless Looting0% Synergy
$0.25
Elemental Eruption0% Synergy
$4.94
Mind's Desire0% Synergy
$0.74
Windfall-1% Synergy
$4.14
Crackle with Power-1% Synergy
$12.56
Boltwave-1% Synergy
$1.95
Lock and Load-1% Synergy
$1.24
Will of the Jeskai-1% Synergy
$2.21
Curse of the Swine-1% Synergy
$0.17
Gitaxian Probe-4% Synergy
$3.18
Grapeshot-4% Synergy
$0.18
Strike It Rich-5% Synergy
$0.97
Vandalblast-7% Synergy
$2.27
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Skullclamp+19% Synergy
$4.36
Mindsplice Apparatus+19% Synergy
$0.51
Proteus Staff+15% Synergy
$3.46
Wayfarer's Bauble+7% Synergy
$0.23
Primal Amulet+6% Synergy
$10.68
Mirror Box+5% Synergy
$3.75
Idol of Oblivion+2% Synergy
$0.70
Sapphire Medallion0% Synergy
$4.94
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$10.32
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$4.38
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$1.58
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Baral and Kari Zev's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Fiery Inscription+16% Synergy
$0.44
Sorcerer Class+16% Synergy
$2.09
Thousand-Year Storm+9% Synergy
$0.89
Case of the Ransacked Lab+8% Synergy
$0.51
Double Vision+7% Synergy
$0.54
Shark Typhoon+6% Synergy
$0.61
Jace's Sanctum+6% Synergy
$0.71
Metallurgic Summonings+5% Synergy
$1.89
Leyline of Anticipation+5% Synergy
$11.16
Arcane Bombardment+4% Synergy
$4.66
Rite of the Dragoncaller+3% Synergy
$4.26
Stormchaser's Talent+3% Synergy
$9.02
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$8.92
Propaganda-8% Synergy
$3.23
Curiosity-19% Synergy
$0.64
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Baral and Kari Zev to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+11% Synergy
$0.59
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+7% Synergy
$0.25
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+5% Synergy
$1.85
Ral, Storm Conduit+4% Synergy
$1.34
Ral, Crackling Wit0% Synergy
$13.05
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+15% Synergy
$5.01
Kher Keep+9% Synergy
$0.19
Restless Spire+7% Synergy
$0.25
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+6% Synergy
$1.41
Castle Vantress+5% Synergy
$0.20
Rivendell+3% Synergy
$1.50
Emergence Zone+3% Synergy
$4.45
Desolate Lighthouse0% Synergy
$0.11
Forgotten Cave0% Synergy
$0.13
Lonely Sandbar0% Synergy
$0.11
Lindblum, Industrial Regency-2% Synergy
$1.58
Otawara, Soaring City-3% Synergy
$20.40
Urza's Saga-3% Synergy
$35.94
Mistrise Village-7% Synergy
$6.36
Reliquary Tower-10% Synergy
$3.28
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Legends+13% Synergy
$1.81
Fellwar Stone+4% Synergy
$0.72
Bender's Waterskin+3% Synergy
$0.53
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.21
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.28
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.33
Talisman of Creativity+1% Synergy
$2.52
Midnight Clock+1% Synergy
$0.53
Springleaf Drum+1% Synergy
$0.30
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.23
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$5.11
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$1.71
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
$0.32
Commander's Sphere-5% Synergy
$0.17
Lotus Petal-8% Synergy
$33.69
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+22% Synergy
$0.52
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$11.47
Izzet Boilerworks+4% Synergy
$0.31
Jwari Disruption+4% Synergy
$0.42
Molten Tributary+3% Synergy
$0.31
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.07
Rush of Inspiration+3% Synergy
$0.15
Temple of Epiphany+2% Synergy
$0.15
Exotic Orchard+2% Synergy
$0.12
Swiftwater Cliffs+2% Synergy
$0.04
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.21
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
$30.36
Volatile Fjord+2% Synergy
$0.64
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.16
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.17
Terramorphic Expanse+1% Synergy
$0.09
Fabled Passage+1% Synergy
$4.93
Shatterskull Smashing+1% Synergy
$6.99
Island0% Synergy
$0.15
Shivan Reef0% Synergy
$0.25
Frostboil Snarl0% Synergy
$0.23
Pinnacle Monk0% Synergy
$1.86
Prismatic Vista0% Synergy
$30.30
Ash Barrens0% Synergy
$0.09
Thundering Falls-2% Synergy
$12.73
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$7.56
Misty Rainforest-2% Synergy
$25.95
Arid Mesa-2% Synergy
$25.34
Izzet Guildgate-2% Synergy
$0.15
Spirebluff Canal-3% Synergy
$2.66
Flooded Strand-3% Synergy
$14.36
Polluted Delta-3% Synergy
$16.58
Bloodstained Mire-3% Synergy
$15.26
Silverbluff Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.15
Wooded Foothills-3% Synergy
$15.87
Ferrous Lake-4% Synergy
$0.26
Sulfur Falls-5% Synergy
$0.27
Cascade Bluffs-5% Synergy
$0.55
Stormcarved Coast-5% Synergy
$4.97
Fiery Islet-5% Synergy
$5.61
Riverglide Pathway-5% Synergy
$3.31
Riverpyre Verge-5% Synergy
$17.98
Path of Ancestry-5% Synergy
$0.13
Scalding Tarn-6% Synergy
$26.93
Volcanic Island-6% Synergy
Command Tower-7% Synergy
$0.23
Steam Vents-7% Synergy
$8.90
Training Center-7% Synergy
$11.91
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