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
#1928
Current Rank
#1905
Last Week
#1460
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.
Dragonfly Swarm+4% Synergy
$0.13
The Last Agni Kai+2% Synergy
$1.58
Boar-q-pine+2% Synergy
$0.05
Abandon Attachments+1% Synergy
$0.20
Agna Qel'a0% Synergy
$0.61
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Baral and Kari Zev's abilities and overall game plan.
Ancestral Vision+47% Synergy
$0.21
Inevitable Betrayal+45% Synergy
$0.60
Dig Through Time+39% Synergy
$0.18
Treasure Cruise+35% Synergy
$0.19
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+34% Synergy
$0.22
Wheel of Fate+33% Synergy
$2.38
Polymorph+28% Synergy
$1.21
Reality Scramble+28% Synergy
$0.46
Transmogrify+27% Synergy
$0.21
Divergent Transformations+26% Synergy
$0.28
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Baral and Kari Zev decks.
Opt+16% Synergy
$0.10
Frantic Search+15% Synergy
$0.40
Blasphemous Act+15% Synergy
$1.53
Archmage Emeritus+15% Synergy
$0.98
Preordain+14% Synergy
$0.46
Brainstorm+13% Synergy
$1.19
Ponder+9% Synergy
$1.18
Chaos Warp+8% Synergy
$0.38
Storm-Kiln Artist+6% Synergy
$1.20
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$1.21
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Narset, Parter of Veils+5% Synergy
$1.37
Mystical Tutor-1% Synergy
$13.35
Force of Will-3% Synergy
$63.77
Underworld Breach-4% Synergy
$11.38
Jeska's Will-5% Synergy
$30.76
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
$37.99
Gamble-6% Synergy
$9.60
Fierce Guardianship-9% Synergy
$40.38
Rhystic Study-10% Synergy
$49.78
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Baral and Kari Zev's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Baral, Chief of Compliance+22% Synergy
$2.18
Jori En, Ruin Diver+17% Synergy
$1.36
Talrand, Sky Summoner+16% Synergy
$0.61
Hullbreaker Horror+16% Synergy
$5.41
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+15% Synergy
$5.29
Guttersnipe+15% Synergy
$0.21
Young Pyromancer+15% Synergy
$0.19
Third Path Iconoclast+14% Synergy
$0.21
Archmage of Runes+14% Synergy
$2.76
Eris, Roar of the Storm+13% Synergy
$2.96
Goblin Electromancer+12% Synergy
$0.16
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant+10% Synergy
$8.00
Nezahal, Primal Tide+9% Synergy
$7.49
Melek, Reforged Researcher+9% Synergy
$0.61
Haughty Djinn+8% Synergy
$0.22
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+8% Synergy
$2.32
Kraum, Violent Cacophony+8% Synergy
$0.05
Murmuring Mystic+7% Synergy
$0.75
Stormcatch Mentor+6% Synergy
$0.44
The Locust God+6% Synergy
$6.93
Wizards of Thay+6% Synergy
$0.95
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+6% Synergy
$0.65
Wavebreak Hippocamp+6% Synergy
$0.62
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur+6% Synergy
$11.33
Tidespout Tyrant+6% Synergy
$1.83
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+5% Synergy
$0.15
Urabrask+5% Synergy
$12.76
Mocking Sprite+5% Synergy
$0.07
Caldera Pyremaw+5% Synergy
$0.50
Octavia, Living Thesis+5% Synergy
$0.40
Electrostatic Infantry+4% Synergy
$0.16
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy+4% Synergy
$0.31
High Fae Trickster+4% Synergy
$11.64
Dualcaster Mage+3% Synergy
$4.34
Thunderclap Drake+3% Synergy
$9.15
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+2% Synergy
$24.21
Ashling, Flame Dancer+2% Synergy
$16.10
Etali, Primal Storm+2% Synergy
$0.79
Veyran, Voice of Duality+1% Synergy
$5.14
Thermo-Alchemist+1% Synergy
$0.21
The Emperor of Palamecia+1% Synergy
$0.14
Electrostatic Field0% Synergy
$6.51
Firebrand Archer0% Synergy
$0.15
Erebor Flamesmith0% Synergy
$0.19
Pinnacle Monk-1% Synergy
$2.20
Kessig Flamebreather-1% Synergy
$2.68
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer-1% Synergy
$36.51
Birgi, God of Storytelling-5% Synergy
$21.66
Vivi Ornitier-5% Synergy
$23.11
Coruscation Mage-6% Synergy
$1.35
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baral and Kari Zev safe.
Fact or Fiction+26% Synergy
$0.12
Chaos Mutation+24% Synergy
$0.48
Abrade+22% Synergy
$0.13
Silundi Vision+22% Synergy
$0.29
Prismari Command+20% Synergy
$0.20
Snap+18% Synergy
$2.69
Mystic Confluence+18% Synergy
$0.60
Rewind+17% Synergy
$0.42
Unwind+16% Synergy
$1.21
Resculpt+15% Synergy
$0.18
Quick Study+15% Synergy
$0.39
Impulse+14% Synergy
$0.06
Consider+13% Synergy
$0.29
Brainsurge+13% Synergy
$0.93
Slick Sequence+12% Synergy
$0.07
Meeting of Minds+12% Synergy
$0.16
Big Score+11% Synergy
$0.72
Aetherize+11% Synergy
$0.34
A Little Chat+11% Synergy
$0.07
Invoke Calamity+10% Synergy
$0.33
Lightning Bolt+9% Synergy
$1.28
Reality Shift+9% Synergy
$0.24
Behold the Multiverse+9% Synergy
$0.18
See Double+9% Synergy
$0.48
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$11.77
Narset's Reversal+8% Synergy
$1.85
Unexpected Windfall+7% Synergy
$2.52
Invert Polarity+7% Synergy
$0.84
Display of Power+7% Synergy
$0.21
Artistic Refusal+7% Synergy
$0.09
Reverberate+6% Synergy
$2.31
Increasing Vengeance+6% Synergy
$0.60
Complete the Circuit+6% Synergy
$0.23
Expansion // Explosion+5% Synergy
$0.12
Pongify+3% Synergy
$1.47
Rapid Hybridization+3% Synergy
$0.67
Return the Favor+3% Synergy
$2.33
Negate+2% Synergy
$0.25
Thrill of Possibility+2% Synergy
$0.10
Electrodominance+2% Synergy
$0.35
Izzet Charm+1% Synergy
$0.24
Flame of Anor+1% Synergy
$2.43
Seething Song-1% Synergy
$8.04
Arcane Denial-2% Synergy
$1.58
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$8.82
Force of Negation-2% Synergy
$48.26
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$45.83
Deflecting Swat-5% Synergy
$48.80
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$7.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse-8% Synergy
$1.89
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Baral and Kari Zev's game plan and control the board.
Expressive Iteration+18% Synergy
$0.29
Of One Mind+16% Synergy
$0.19
Solve the Equation+14% Synergy
$1.83
Baral's Expertise+13% Synergy
$0.11
Chaotic Transformation+13% Synergy
$0.10
Chain Reaction+9% Synergy
$0.17
Deep Analysis+8% Synergy
$0.07
Mass Polymorph+8% Synergy
$0.34
Lórien Revealed+6% Synergy
$2.83
Ravenform+6% Synergy
$0.17
Into the Fire+6% Synergy
$0.18
Mizzix's Mastery+5% Synergy
$3.14
Serum Visions+5% Synergy
$1.53
Brass's Bounty+5% Synergy
$0.32
Chart a Course+5% Synergy
$0.17
Gandalf's Sanction+5% Synergy
$0.07
Role Reversal+5% Synergy
$0.26
Ral's Reinforcements+5% Synergy
$0.07
See Beyond+5% Synergy
$0.19
Mystic Retrieval+4% Synergy
$0.17
Sleight of Hand+4% Synergy
$0.20
Mana Geyser+3% Synergy
$1.55
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$32.52
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.05
Mizzium Mortars+3% Synergy
$0.45
Surge to Victory+3% Synergy
$1.15
Volcanic Vision+3% Synergy
$0.29
Past in Flames+2% Synergy
$3.25
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$5.88
Personal Tutor+2% Synergy
$4.75
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
$0.25
Stock Up+1% Synergy
$7.93
Elemental Eruption0% Synergy
$1.56
Faithless Looting-1% Synergy
$0.26
Windfall-1% Synergy
$3.84
Crackle with Power-1% Synergy
$9.17
Boltwave-1% Synergy
$2.47
Lock and Load-1% Synergy
$0.70
Will of the Jeskai-1% Synergy
$2.23
Gitaxian Probe-4% Synergy
$3.11
Grapeshot-5% Synergy
$0.24
Strike It Rich-5% Synergy
$0.76
Vandalblast-9% Synergy
$2.26
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Mindsplice Apparatus+20% Synergy
$0.50
Skullclamp+19% Synergy
$3.20
Proteus Staff+15% Synergy
$3.39
Wayfarer's Bauble+7% Synergy
$0.19
Primal Amulet+6% Synergy
$8.54
Mirror Box+4% Synergy
$3.17
Cori-Steel Cutter+3% Synergy
$6.30
Idol of Oblivion+2% Synergy
$0.56
Sapphire Medallion0% Synergy
$4.33
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$9.75
Lightning Greaves-11% Synergy
$3.86
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$1.20
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Baral and Kari Zev's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Fiery Inscription+17% Synergy
$0.44
Sorcerer Class+16% Synergy
$1.64
Thousand-Year Storm+9% Synergy
$0.71
Case of the Ransacked Lab+8% Synergy
$0.39
Double Vision+7% Synergy
$0.48
Shark Typhoon+6% Synergy
$0.56
Metallurgic Summonings+6% Synergy
$1.12
Jace's Sanctum+6% Synergy
$0.52
Arcane Bombardment+5% Synergy
$6.91
Leyline of Anticipation+5% Synergy
$7.04
Rite of the Dragoncaller+3% Synergy
$3.35
Stormchaser's Talent+3% Synergy
$12.58
Swarm Intelligence+2% Synergy
$0.32
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$9.06
Propaganda-9% Synergy
$2.77
Curiosity-19% Synergy
$0.55
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Baral and Kari Zev to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+11% Synergy
$0.54
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+7% Synergy
$0.22
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+6% Synergy
$1.80
Ral, Storm Conduit+3% Synergy
$0.95
Ral, Crackling Wit-1% Synergy
$8.33
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+14% Synergy
$6.48
Kher Keep+9% Synergy
$0.20
Restless Spire+8% Synergy
$0.22
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+6% Synergy
$1.31
Castle Vantress+5% Synergy
$0.18
Rivendell+3% Synergy
$1.53
Emergence Zone+3% Synergy
$3.34
Desolate Lighthouse+1% Synergy
$0.09
Forgotten Cave0% Synergy
$0.14
Lonely Sandbar0% Synergy
$0.07
Lindblum, Industrial Regency-2% Synergy
$1.30
Otawara, Soaring City-3% Synergy
$19.12
Urza's Saga-3% Synergy
$34.91
Mistrise Village-7% Synergy
$5.75
Reliquary Tower-9% Synergy
$2.26
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Legends+14% Synergy
$2.49
Fellwar Stone+4% Synergy
$0.92
Sky Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.18
Fire Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.26
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.25
Talisman of Creativity+1% Synergy
$1.58
Midnight Clock+1% Synergy
$0.41
Springleaf Drum+1% Synergy
$0.73
Pyromancer's Goggles+1% Synergy
$1.02
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.17
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$3.41
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$1.22
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
$0.34
Commander's Sphere-5% Synergy
$0.15
Lotus Petal-8% Synergy
$24.20
Sol Ring-12% Synergy
$1.21
Lands
The mana base foundation for Baral and Kari Zev decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silundi Vision+22% Synergy
$0.29
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$11.77
Jwari Disruption+4% Synergy
$0.33
Molten Tributary+3% Synergy
$0.35
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$32.52
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.05
Rush of Inspiration+3% Synergy
$0.12
Temple of Epiphany+2% Synergy
$0.09
Izzet Boilerworks+2% Synergy
$0.35
Exotic Orchard+2% Synergy
$0.14
Swiftwater Cliffs+2% Synergy
$0.06
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.17
Volatile Fjord+2% Synergy
$0.65
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$5.88
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.10
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.07
Terramorphic Expanse+1% Synergy
$0.11
Fabled Passage+1% Synergy
$4.69
Ash Barrens+1% Synergy
$0.09
Island0% Synergy
$0.08
Shivan Reef0% Synergy
$0.21
Frostboil Snarl0% Synergy
$0.20
Prismatic Vista0% Synergy
$30.82
Pinnacle Monk-1% Synergy
$2.20
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$8.82
Misty Rainforest-2% Synergy
$24.38
Izzet Guildgate-2% Synergy
$0.16
Arid Mesa-2% Synergy
$24.24
Thundering Falls-3% Synergy
$12.48
Spirebluff Canal-3% Synergy
$2.41
Flooded Strand-3% Synergy
$13.06
Polluted Delta-3% Synergy
$14.85
Bloodstained Mire-3% Synergy
$13.30
Silverbluff Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.17
Wooded Foothills-3% Synergy
$13.68
Stormcarved Coast-4% Synergy
$4.05
Ferrous Lake-4% Synergy
$0.26
Riverglide Pathway-4% Synergy
$3.57
Scalding Tarn-5% Synergy
$25.18
Fiery Islet-5% Synergy
$4.88
Riverpyre Verge-5% Synergy
$18.18
Sulfur Falls-6% Synergy
$0.26
Cascade Bluffs-6% Synergy
$0.45
Volcanic Island-6% Synergy
Path of Ancestry-6% Synergy
$0.16
Command Tower-7% Synergy
$0.20
Steam Vents-7% Synergy
$16.93
Training Center-7% Synergy
$10.95
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Baral and Kari Zev.
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The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Tibor and Lumia
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Mizzix of the Izmagnus
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
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Anhelo, the Painter
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The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
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Kylox, Visionary Inventor
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