Baral and Kari Zev
$0.26
$0.26
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
#1681
Current Rank
#2064
Last Week
#1560
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.
Ashling's Command+2% Synergy
$0.39
Unexpected Assistance+2% Synergy
$0.15
Soul Immolation+1% Synergy
$3.11
Spinerock Tyrant+1% Synergy
$1.16
Hexing Squelcher-9% Synergy
$17.77
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Baral and Kari Zev's abilities and overall game plan.
Ancestral Vision+50% Synergy
$0.28
Inevitable Betrayal+47% Synergy
$1.01
Dig Through Time+39% Synergy
$0.28
Treasure Cruise+37% Synergy
$0.24
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+34% Synergy
$0.18
Wheel of Fate+34% Synergy
$2.90
Polymorph+31% Synergy
$1.24
Reality Scramble+30% Synergy
$0.47
Transmogrify+30% Synergy
$0.36
Divergent Transformations+28% Synergy
$0.31
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Baral and Kari Zev decks.
Opt+16% Synergy
$0.22
Frantic Search+15% Synergy
$0.44
Blasphemous Act+15% Synergy
$0.74
Archmage Emeritus+15% Synergy
$2.00
Brainstorm+14% Synergy
$1.35
Preordain+14% Synergy
$0.57
Chaos Warp+9% Synergy
$0.51
Ponder+9% Synergy
$1.40
Storm-Kiln Artist+5% Synergy
$2.59
Counterspell-2% Synergy
$2.09
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Narset, Parter of Veils+3% Synergy
$1.59
Mystical Tutor-1% Synergy
$15.76
Force of Will-3% Synergy
$68.34
Underworld Breach-5% Synergy
$13.61
Jeska's Will-6% Synergy
$43.27
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
$41.18
Gamble-7% Synergy
$13.71
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
$52.78
Rhystic Study-10% Synergy
$58.42
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Baral and Kari Zev's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Baral, Chief of Compliance+22% Synergy
$2.31
Talrand, Sky Summoner+17% Synergy
$0.42
Jori En, Ruin Diver+17% Synergy
$1.67
Young Pyromancer+15% Synergy
$0.25
Archmage of Runes+15% Synergy
$3.15
Hullbreaker Horror+15% Synergy
$5.43
Eris, Roar of the Storm+15% Synergy
$4.20
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+14% Synergy
$5.33
Guttersnipe+14% Synergy
$0.33
Third Path Iconoclast+13% Synergy
$0.24
Goblin Electromancer+12% Synergy
$0.25
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant+9% Synergy
$9.55
Nezahal, Primal Tide+9% Synergy
$9.63
Haughty Djinn+8% Synergy
$0.27
Kraum, Violent Cacophony+8% Synergy
$0.21
Melek, Reforged Researcher+8% Synergy
$0.55
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+7% Synergy
$3.58
Tidespout Tyrant+7% Synergy
$2.54
Stormcatch Mentor+6% Synergy
$0.38
Murmuring Mystic+6% Synergy
$0.63
The Locust God+6% Synergy
$9.15
Wizards of Thay+6% Synergy
$1.99
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+6% Synergy
$0.95
Caldera Pyremaw+5% Synergy
$0.44
Octavia, Living Thesis+5% Synergy
$0.48
Mocking Sprite+5% Synergy
$0.15
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur+5% Synergy
$11.36
Wavebreak Hippocamp+5% Synergy
$0.82
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+4% Synergy
$0.21
Urabrask+4% Synergy
$14.19
Electrostatic Infantry+4% Synergy
$0.33
Docent of Perfection+4% Synergy
$0.93
Dualcaster Mage+3% Synergy
$5.46
Firebrand Archer+2% Synergy
$0.29
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
$9.69
Ashling, Flame Dancer+2% Synergy
$8.04
Etali, Primal Storm+2% Synergy
$0.54
Electrostatic Field+1% Synergy
$5.26
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+1% Synergy
$25.79
The Emperor of Palamecia+1% Synergy
$0.19
Sprite Dragon+1% Synergy
$0.71
Veyran, Voice of Duality0% Synergy
$6.98
Pinnacle Monk0% Synergy
$1.52
Kessig Flamebreather0% Synergy
$2.22
Thermo-Alchemist0% Synergy
$0.27
Erebor Flamesmith0% Synergy
$0.32
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer-2% Synergy
$42.97
Coruscation Mage-5% Synergy
$0.90
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$27.54
Vivi Ornitier-6% Synergy
$26.90
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baral and Kari Zev safe.
Chaos Mutation+26% Synergy
$0.48
Fact or Fiction+25% Synergy
$0.25
Silundi Vision+23% Synergy
$0.51
Prismari Command+22% Synergy
$0.30
Abrade+21% Synergy
$0.15
Rewind+18% Synergy
$0.43
Mystic Confluence+18% Synergy
$0.84
Snap+17% Synergy
$3.19
Unwind+17% Synergy
$1.32
Consider+14% Synergy
$0.29
Resculpt+14% Synergy
$0.40
Quick Study+14% Synergy
$0.32
Big Score+13% Synergy
$0.99
Aetherize+13% Synergy
$0.47
Impulse+13% Synergy
$0.20
Brainsurge+13% Synergy
$0.40
Slick Sequence+12% Synergy
$0.26
A Little Chat+11% Synergy
$0.07
Reality Shift+10% Synergy
$0.30
Meeting of Minds+10% Synergy
$0.22
Invert Polarity+9% Synergy
$0.71
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$13.37
Narset's Reversal+8% Synergy
$2.63
See Double+8% Synergy
$0.65
Invoke Calamity+8% Synergy
$0.36
Behold the Multiverse+8% Synergy
$0.25
Synthetic Destiny+8% Synergy
$0.20
Lightning Bolt+7% Synergy
$2.95
Unexpected Windfall+7% Synergy
$3.74
Expansion // Explosion+7% Synergy
$0.27
Reweave+7% Synergy
$0.56
Reverberate+6% Synergy
$2.86
Increasing Vengeance+6% Synergy
$0.91
Display of Power+6% Synergy
$0.30
Pongify+5% Synergy
$1.93
Rapid Hybridization+5% Synergy
$0.72
Return the Favor+4% Synergy
$2.26
Negate+3% Synergy
$0.06
Izzet Charm+2% Synergy
$0.11
Electrodominance+2% Synergy
$0.53
Thrill of Possibility+1% Synergy
$0.27
Flame of Anor0% Synergy
$4.34
Arcane Denial-1% Synergy
$2.03
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$8.05
Seething Song-2% Synergy
$12.99
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$50.42
Force of Negation-3% Synergy
$44.34
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$8.38
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$66.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse-8% Synergy
$2.44
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Baral and Kari Zev's game plan and control the board.
Expressive Iteration+19% Synergy
$0.38
Of One Mind+16% Synergy
$0.25
Solve the Equation+14% Synergy
$2.72
Baral's Expertise+14% Synergy
$0.26
Chaotic Transformation+14% Synergy
$0.12
Chain Reaction+9% Synergy
$0.29
Mass Polymorph+9% Synergy
$0.30
Deep Analysis+8% Synergy
$0.26
Mizzix's Mastery+7% Synergy
$4.57
Lórien Revealed+7% Synergy
$2.76
Brass's Bounty+6% Synergy
$0.36
Role Reversal+6% Synergy
$0.29
Into the Fire+6% Synergy
$0.21
See Beyond+6% Synergy
$0.26
Serum Visions+5% Synergy
$1.39
Chart a Course+5% Synergy
$0.18
Ravenform+5% Synergy
$0.35
Kari Zev's Expertise+5% Synergy
$0.62
Mana Geyser+4% Synergy
$1.69
Mystic Retrieval+4% Synergy
$0.16
Sleight of Hand+4% Synergy
$0.32
Gandalf's Sanction+4% Synergy
$0.15
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$31.34
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.10
Mizzium Mortars+3% Synergy
$0.45
Volcanic Vision+3% Synergy
$0.30
Stock Up+2% Synergy
$9.40
Personal Tutor+2% Synergy
$5.60
Surge to Victory+2% Synergy
$1.51
Faithless Looting+1% Synergy
$0.37
Past in Flames+1% Synergy
$4.13
Shatterskull Smashing+1% Synergy
$7.93
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
$0.35
Elemental Eruption0% Synergy
$4.35
Windfall-1% Synergy
$5.37
Crackle with Power-1% Synergy
$12.28
Boltwave-1% Synergy
$1.96
Curse of the Swine-1% Synergy
$0.22
Will of the Jeskai-1% Synergy
$2.96
Lock and Load-1% Synergy
$3.43
Gitaxian Probe-4% Synergy
$3.80
Grapeshot-4% Synergy
$0.26
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$1.22
Vandalblast-8% Synergy
$2.56
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Skullclamp+19% Synergy
$4.97
Mindsplice Apparatus+19% Synergy
$0.93
Proteus Staff+16% Synergy
$3.52
Primal Amulet+7% Synergy
$9.84
Wayfarer's Bauble+6% Synergy
$0.28
Mirror Box+5% Synergy
$4.84
Idol of Oblivion+3% Synergy
$0.80
Sapphire Medallion0% Synergy
$5.80
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$11.96
Lightning Greaves-11% Synergy
$4.56
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$1.85
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Baral and Kari Zev's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Fiery Inscription+16% Synergy
$0.48
Sorcerer Class+16% Synergy
$2.66
Thousand-Year Storm+10% Synergy
$1.10
Case of the Ransacked Lab+8% Synergy
$0.60
Double Vision+7% Synergy
$0.48
Shark Typhoon+6% Synergy
$0.71
Metallurgic Summonings+6% Synergy
$2.27
Leyline of Anticipation+5% Synergy
$9.71
Jace's Sanctum+5% Synergy
$0.56
Arcane Bombardment+4% Synergy
$4.91
Rite of the Dragoncaller+3% Synergy
$3.27
Stormchaser's Talent+2% Synergy
$5.75
Mystic Remora-7% Synergy
$10.63
Propaganda-8% Synergy
$3.22
Curiosity-18% Synergy
$0.74
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Baral and Kari Zev to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+12% Synergy
$0.60
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+7% Synergy
$0.26
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+5% Synergy
$2.09
Ral, Storm Conduit+3% Synergy
$1.15
Ral, Crackling Wit-1% Synergy
$11.99
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+16% Synergy
$4.49
Kher Keep+10% Synergy
$0.27
Restless Spire+8% Synergy
$0.44
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+6% Synergy
$2.31
Castle Vantress+5% Synergy
$0.30
Rivendell+3% Synergy
$1.46
Emergence Zone+3% Synergy
$5.34
Desolate Lighthouse0% Synergy
$0.20
Lindblum, Industrial Regency0% Synergy
$1.48
Lonely Sandbar0% Synergy
$0.16
Forgotten Cave0% Synergy
$0.21
Otawara, Soaring City-3% Synergy
$24.44
Urza's Saga-3% Synergy
$37.08
Mistrise Village-5% Synergy
$8.66
Reliquary Tower-10% Synergy
$3.70
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Legends+13% Synergy
$2.61
Bender's Waterskin+5% Synergy
$0.59
Fellwar Stone+4% Synergy
$1.06
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.21
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.32
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.37
Talisman of Creativity+1% Synergy
$3.16
Midnight Clock+1% Synergy
$0.51
Springleaf Drum+1% Synergy
$0.25
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.30
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$2.55
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$5.05
Commander's Sphere-5% Synergy
$0.31
Arcane Signet-6% Synergy
$0.37
Sol Ring-13% Synergy
$1.01
Lands
The mana base foundation for Baral and Kari Zev decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silundi Vision+23% Synergy
$0.51
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$13.37
Temple of Epiphany+4% Synergy
$0.26
Jwari Disruption+4% Synergy
$0.41
Izzet Boilerworks+3% Synergy
$0.38
Molten Tributary+3% Synergy
$0.40
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$31.34
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.10
Rush of Inspiration+3% Synergy
$0.22
Exotic Orchard+2% Synergy
$0.29
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.28
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
$0.30
Volatile Fjord+2% Synergy
$0.82
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.25
Swiftwater Cliffs+1% Synergy
$0.08
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.22
Fabled Passage+1% Synergy
$2.56
Prismatic Vista+1% Synergy
$35.46
Shatterskull Smashing+1% Synergy
$7.93
Island0% Synergy
$0.22
Shivan Reef0% Synergy
$0.40
Frostboil Snarl0% Synergy
$0.30
Thundering Falls0% Synergy
$13.78
Pinnacle Monk0% Synergy
$1.52
Sink into Stupor-1% Synergy
$8.05
Spirebluff Canal-2% Synergy
$4.03
Misty Rainforest-2% Synergy
$30.79
Arid Mesa-2% Synergy
$29.10
Izzet Guildgate-2% Synergy
$0.07
Ferrous Lake-3% Synergy
$0.26
Riverpyre Verge-3% Synergy
$24.85
Flooded Strand-3% Synergy
$15.77
Polluted Delta-3% Synergy
$19.48
Bloodstained Mire-3% Synergy
$17.28
Silverbluff Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.25
Wooded Foothills-3% Synergy
$19.28
Sulfur Falls-4% Synergy
$0.34
Cascade Bluffs-5% Synergy
$0.46
Stormcarved Coast-5% Synergy
$4.12
Scalding Tarn-5% Synergy
$30.46
Fiery Islet-5% Synergy
$5.43
Riverglide Pathway-5% Synergy
$4.09
Path of Ancestry-5% Synergy
$0.19
Training Center-6% Synergy
$13.53
Volcanic Island-6% Synergy
Command Tower-7% Synergy
$0.23
Steam Vents-7% Synergy
$10.05
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Baral and Kari Zev.
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Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
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The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
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The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
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Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
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Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
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