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
#1835
Current Rank
#2492
Last Week
#1364
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.
Consult the Star Charts+1% Synergy
$4.10
Orbital Plunge+1% Synergy
$0.05
Nebula Dragon+1% Synergy
$0.04
Anticausal Vestige+1% Synergy
$2.40
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Baral and Kari Zev's abilities and overall game plan.
Ancestral Vision+47% Synergy
$0.31
Inevitable Betrayal+46% Synergy
$0.53
Dig Through Time+39% Synergy
$0.27
Treasure Cruise+35% Synergy
$0.22
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+34% Synergy
$0.26
Wheel of Fate+33% Synergy
$2.38
Fact or Fiction+28% Synergy
$0.17
Polymorph+27% Synergy
$1.18
Reality Scramble+27% Synergy
$0.43
Transmogrify+26% Synergy
$0.22
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Baral and Kari Zev decks.
Frantic Search+18% Synergy
$0.44
Opt+16% Synergy
$0.14
Preordain+15% Synergy
$0.61
Brainstorm+14% Synergy
$1.34
Blasphemous Act+14% Synergy
$1.85
Archmage Emeritus+13% Synergy
$1.20
Ponder+10% Synergy
$1.33
Chaos Warp+7% Synergy
$0.50
Storm-Kiln Artist+7% Synergy
$1.08
Counterspell0% Synergy
$1.25
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur+6% Synergy
$10.89
Narset, Parter of Veils+4% Synergy
$2.11
Mystical Tutor0% Synergy
$15.45
Force of Will-3% Synergy
$61.91
Jeska's Will-4% Synergy
$25.52
Deflecting Swat-4% Synergy
$50.95
Underworld Breach-4% Synergy
$9.44
Cyclonic Rift-5% Synergy
$46.53
Gamble-5% Synergy
$10.63
Fierce Guardianship-8% Synergy
$42.02
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Baral and Kari Zev's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Baral, Chief of Compliance+24% Synergy
$1.59
Jori En, Ruin Diver+18% Synergy
$0.58
Guttersnipe+16% Synergy
$0.19
Young Pyromancer+16% Synergy
$0.23
Talrand, Sky Summoner+16% Synergy
$0.38
Hullbreaker Horror+16% Synergy
$3.54
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+14% Synergy
$7.16
Third Path Iconoclast+14% Synergy
$0.29
Goblin Electromancer+13% Synergy
$0.16
Archmage of Runes+13% Synergy
$1.58
Eris, Roar of the Storm+13% Synergy
$0.80
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant+9% Synergy
$6.92
Melek, Reforged Researcher+9% Synergy
$0.54
Haughty Djinn+8% Synergy
$0.30
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+8% Synergy
$1.96
Kraum, Violent Cacophony+8% Synergy
$0.18
Nezahal, Primal Tide+8% Synergy
$6.86
Stormcatch Mentor+7% Synergy
$0.25
Murmuring Mystic+7% Synergy
$0.35
Wizards of Thay+7% Synergy
$0.42
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+6% Synergy
$0.12
Urabrask+6% Synergy
$14.08
The Locust God+6% Synergy
$4.99
Wavebreak Hippocamp+6% Synergy
$0.61
Tidespout Tyrant+6% Synergy
$1.51
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+5% Synergy
$2.08
Mocking Sprite+4% Synergy
$0.06
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy+4% Synergy
$0.24
Octavia, Living Thesis+4% Synergy
$0.38
Electrostatic Infantry+4% Synergy
$0.26
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+4% Synergy
$0.35
Caldera Pyremaw+4% Synergy
$1.39
High Fae Trickster+4% Synergy
$3.19
Dualcaster Mage+3% Synergy
$3.35
Etali, Primal Storm+3% Synergy
$0.52
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
$4.38
Ashling, Flame Dancer+2% Synergy
$2.72
The Emperor of Palamecia+2% Synergy
$0.16
Veyran, Voice of Duality+1% Synergy
$6.28
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+1% Synergy
$23.89
Thermo-Alchemist+1% Synergy
$0.23
Electrostatic Field0% Synergy
$1.21
Kessig Flamebreather0% Synergy
$1.77
Firebrand Archer0% Synergy
$0.15
Erebor Flamesmith0% Synergy
$0.17
Pinnacle Monk-1% Synergy
$1.63
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer-1% Synergy
$30.32
Vivi Ornitier-3% Synergy
$29.73
Coruscation Mage-5% Synergy
$0.75
Birgi, God of Storytelling-5% Synergy
$20.81
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baral and Kari Zev safe.
Divergent Transformations+25% Synergy
$0.23
Abrade+23% Synergy
$0.10
Chaos Mutation+23% Synergy
$0.39
Silundi Vision+21% Synergy
$0.39
Snap+18% Synergy
$2.17
Prismari Command+18% Synergy
$0.31
Rewind+17% Synergy
$0.38
Mystic Confluence+17% Synergy
$0.44
Resculpt+16% Synergy
$0.28
Unwind+16% Synergy
$1.02
Quick Study+15% Synergy
$0.30
Consider+14% Synergy
$0.44
Impulse+14% Synergy
$0.11
Slick Sequence+13% Synergy
$0.16
Meeting of Minds+13% Synergy
$0.13
Big Score+12% Synergy
$0.70
Aetherize+12% Synergy
$0.45
Brainsurge+12% Synergy
$0.24
Lightning Bolt+11% Synergy
$1.06
Behold the Multiverse+11% Synergy
$0.13
Invoke Calamity+11% Synergy
$0.26
A Little Chat+11% Synergy
$0.05
Reality Shift+9% Synergy
$0.25
See Double+9% Synergy
$0.50
Narset's Reversal+8% Synergy
$2.27
Display of Power+8% Synergy
$0.22
Artistic Refusal+8% Synergy
$0.07
Synthetic Destiny+8% Synergy
$0.23
Unexpected Windfall+7% Synergy
$1.00
Invert Polarity+7% Synergy
$0.54
Valakut Awakening+7% Synergy
$11.04
Complete the Circuit+7% Synergy
$0.17
Reverberate+6% Synergy
$2.03
Increasing Vengeance+6% Synergy
$0.51
Expansion // Explosion+5% Synergy
$0.16
Negate+3% Synergy
$0.26
Pongify+3% Synergy
$2.22
Rapid Hybridization+3% Synergy
$1.38
Thrill of Possibility+3% Synergy
$0.08
Return the Favor+3% Synergy
$1.47
Flame of Anor+2% Synergy
$4.12
Electrodominance+2% Synergy
$0.27
Izzet Charm0% Synergy
$0.26
Seething Song0% Synergy
$5.85
Force of Negation-1% Synergy
$51.18
Arcane Denial-2% Synergy
$1.82
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$7.87
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$44.85
An Offer You Can't Refuse-6% Synergy
$1.45
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$8.03
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Baral and Kari Zev's game plan and control the board.
Expressive Iteration+19% Synergy
$0.51
Of One Mind+17% Synergy
$0.25
Baral's Expertise+14% Synergy
$0.18
Solve the Equation+13% Synergy
$1.94
Chaotic Transformation+13% Synergy
$0.11
Chain Reaction+9% Synergy
$0.25
Mass Polymorph+9% Synergy
$0.31
Deep Analysis+8% Synergy
$0.10
Ravenform+7% Synergy
$0.15
Serum Visions+6% Synergy
$0.97
Lórien Revealed+6% Synergy
$1.83
Gandalf's Sanction+6% Synergy
$0.09
Into the Fire+6% Synergy
$0.15
Mizzix's Mastery+5% Synergy
$2.25
Kari Zev's Expertise+5% Synergy
$0.44
See Beyond+5% Synergy
$0.20
Brass's Bounty+4% Synergy
$0.30
Mystic Retrieval+4% Synergy
$0.15
Chart a Course+4% Synergy
$0.19
Sleight of Hand+4% Synergy
$0.23
Role Reversal+4% Synergy
$0.31
Ral's Reinforcements+4% Synergy
$0.07
Mana Geyser+3% Synergy
$1.99
Past in Flames+3% Synergy
$2.94
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.00
Mizzium Mortars+3% Synergy
$0.53
Surge to Victory+3% Synergy
$1.27
Echo of Eons+3% Synergy
$13.78
Volcanic Vision+3% Synergy
$0.24
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
$33.64
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$7.59
Hit the Mother Lode+2% Synergy
$0.26
Personal Tutor+1% Synergy
$5.02
Stock Up+1% Synergy
$8.41
Faithless Looting0% Synergy
$0.28
Crackle with Power0% Synergy
$5.97
Elemental Eruption0% Synergy
$0.88
Mind's Desire0% Synergy
$0.60
Windfall-1% Synergy
$4.82
Boltwave-1% Synergy
$2.26
Will of the Jeskai-1% Synergy
$5.39
Lock and Load-1% Synergy
$0.45
Gitaxian Probe-2% Synergy
$3.89
Grapeshot-4% Synergy
$0.19
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$0.62
Vandalblast-8% Synergy
$3.74
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Mindsplice Apparatus+21% Synergy
$0.42
Skullclamp+19% Synergy
$4.87
Proteus Staff+14% Synergy
$3.62
Wayfarer's Bauble+8% Synergy
$0.26
Primal Amulet+6% Synergy
$7.65
Mirror Box+5% Synergy
$3.28
Cori-Steel Cutter+4% Synergy
$5.00
Idol of Oblivion+2% Synergy
$0.66
Sapphire Medallion-1% Synergy
$3.78
Lightning Greaves-11% Synergy
$4.54
Swiftfoot Boots-15% Synergy
$1.32
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Baral and Kari Zev's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Fiery Inscription+18% Synergy
$0.25
Sorcerer Class+17% Synergy
$1.39
Thousand-Year Storm+8% Synergy
$0.47
Double Vision+8% Synergy
$0.42
Case of the Ransacked Lab+7% Synergy
$0.38
Arcane Bombardment+6% Synergy
$1.93
Shark Typhoon+6% Synergy
$0.69
Metallurgic Summonings+6% Synergy
$1.41
Jace's Sanctum+6% Synergy
$0.63
Leyline of Anticipation+5% Synergy
$3.33
Rite of the Dragoncaller+4% Synergy
$2.03
Stormchaser's Talent+3% Synergy
$3.96
Swarm Intelligence+2% Synergy
$0.37
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$8.45
Rhystic Study-9% Synergy
$49.29
Propaganda-9% Synergy
$2.35
Curiosity-19% Synergy
$0.51
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Baral and Kari Zev to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+10% Synergy
$0.46
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+7% Synergy
$0.24
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+7% Synergy
$1.98
Ral, Storm Conduit+4% Synergy
$0.88
Ral, Crackling Wit-1% Synergy
$10.98
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+14% Synergy
$1.39
Restless Spire+8% Synergy
$0.23
Kher Keep+8% Synergy
$0.20
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+7% Synergy
$1.16
Castle Vantress+5% Synergy
$0.24
Rivendell+3% Synergy
$1.04
Emergence Zone+3% Synergy
$1.81
Wandering Fumarole+2% Synergy
$0.27
Desolate Lighthouse0% Synergy
$0.13
Forgotten Cave0% Synergy
$0.18
Lonely Sandbar0% Synergy
$0.09
Otawara, Soaring City-2% Synergy
$18.65
Lindblum, Industrial Regency-2% Synergy
$1.67
Urza's Saga-3% Synergy
$41.89
Mistrise Village-7% Synergy
$5.94
Reliquary Tower-10% Synergy
$2.59
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Legends+15% Synergy
$1.21
Fellwar Stone+4% Synergy
$1.34
Sky Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.17
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.27
Pyromancer's Goggles+2% Synergy
$0.83
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.34
Talisman of Creativity+1% Synergy
$1.55
Springleaf Drum+1% Synergy
$0.60
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.21
Midnight Clock0% Synergy
$0.38
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$2.88
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$1.15
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
$0.52
Commander's Sphere-5% Synergy
$0.17
Lotus Petal-7% Synergy
$26.29
Sol Ring-11% Synergy
$1.24
Lands
The mana base foundation for Baral and Kari Zev decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silundi Vision+21% Synergy
$0.39
Valakut Awakening+7% Synergy
$11.04
Jwari Disruption+4% Synergy
$0.38
Molten Tributary+3% Synergy
$0.38
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.00
Rush of Inspiration+3% Synergy
$0.14
Exotic Orchard+2% Synergy
$0.27
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.21
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
$33.64
Volatile Fjord+2% Synergy
$0.74
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$7.59
Temple of Epiphany+1% Synergy
$0.13
Ash Barrens+1% Synergy
$0.16
Island0% Synergy
$0.04
Mountain0% Synergy
$0.06
Shivan Reef0% Synergy
$0.35
Frostboil Snarl0% Synergy
$0.24
Izzet Boilerworks0% Synergy
$0.32
Swiftwater Cliffs0% Synergy
$0.04
Terramorphic Expanse0% Synergy
$0.18
Prismatic Vista0% Synergy
$30.82
Prismari Campus0% Synergy
$0.24
Evolving Wilds-1% Synergy
$0.07
Pinnacle Monk-1% Synergy
$1.63
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$5.01
Thundering Falls-2% Synergy
$15.65
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$7.87
Misty Rainforest-2% Synergy
$27.41
Izzet Guildgate-2% Synergy
$0.18
Arid Mesa-2% Synergy
$26.74
Bloodstained Mire-2% Synergy
$13.64
Riverpyre Verge-3% Synergy
$14.22
Spirebluff Canal-3% Synergy
$2.33
Flooded Strand-3% Synergy
$13.93
Polluted Delta-3% Synergy
$15.70
Silverbluff Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.25
Wooded Foothills-3% Synergy
$13.58
Stormcarved Coast-4% Synergy
$3.16
Scalding Tarn-4% Synergy
$24.05
Riverglide Pathway-4% Synergy
$3.99
Sulfur Falls-5% Synergy
$0.33
Ferrous Lake-5% Synergy
$0.29
Path of Ancestry-5% Synergy
$0.15
Command Tower-6% Synergy
$0.30
Fiery Islet-6% Synergy
$1.94
Volcanic Island-6% Synergy
Steam Vents-7% Synergy
$18.21
Training Center-7% Synergy
$10.04
Cascade Bluffs-7% Synergy
$0.66
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