Baral and Kari Zev
$0.21
$0.21
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#1868
Current Rank
#2195
Last Week
#1737
Past 2 Years
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.
Glamdring, Foe-hammer+7% Synergy
$0.81
Bothersome Noisemaker+2% Synergy
$0.26
Thranduil's Decree+2% Synergy
$0.24
Enchanted River's Grasp+0% Synergy
$0.15
Gandalf, Goblins' Bane-1% Synergy
$4.74
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Baral and Kari Zev's abilities and overall game plan.
Ancestral Vision+49% Synergy
$0.27
Inevitable Betrayal+43% Synergy
$1.46
Dig Through Time+37% Synergy
$0.31
Treasure Cruise+37% Synergy
$0.24
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+35% Synergy
$0.18
Reality Scramble+32% Synergy
$0.53
Polymorph+31% Synergy
$1.69
Transmogrify+31% Synergy
$0.32
Wheel of Fate+31% Synergy
$3.18
Divergent Transformations+29% Synergy
$0.34
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Baral and Kari Zev decks.
Expressive Iteration+17% Synergy
$0.28
Opt+15% Synergy
$0.25
Blasphemous Act+13% Synergy
$0.95
Frantic Search+13% Synergy
$1.69
Brainstorm+13% Synergy
$1.34
Preordain+12% Synergy
$0.71
Archmage Emeritus+11% Synergy
$0.56
Ponder+10% Synergy
$3.80
Chaos Warp+5% Synergy
$0.27
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$3.52
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Narset, Parter of Veils+2% Synergy
$1.39
Mystical Tutor-1% Synergy
$17.61
Force of Will-3% Synergy
$60.18
Underworld Breach-5% Synergy
$11.06
Gamble-6% Synergy
$16.83
Cyclonic Rift-7% Synergy
$39.39
Jeska's Will-7% Synergy
$40.20
Fierce Guardianship-8% Synergy
$64.38
Rhystic Study-10% Synergy
$71.11
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Baral and Kari Zev's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Baral, Chief of Compliance+19% Synergy
$3.36
Talrand, Sky Summoner+18% Synergy
$1.84
Eris, Roar of the Storm+18% Synergy
$4.36
Young Pyromancer+16% Synergy
$0.34
Third Path Iconoclast+15% Synergy
$0.31
Hullbreaker Horror+14% Synergy
$6.36
Guttersnipe+14% Synergy
$0.50
Jori En, Ruin Diver+14% Synergy
$0.52
Archmage of Runes+12% Synergy
$3.90
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+12% Synergy
$5.56
Goblin Electromancer+12% Synergy
$0.26
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant+10% Synergy
$8.43
Haughty Djinn+8% Synergy
$0.33
Prismari, the Inspiration+8% Synergy
$3.82
Nezahal, Primal Tide+8% Synergy
$8.70
The Dawning Archaic+8% Synergy
$1.07
Kraum, Violent Cacophony+7% Synergy
$0.18
Melek, Reforged Researcher+6% Synergy
$0.53
Tidespout Tyrant+6% Synergy
$2.42
Octavia, Living Thesis+6% Synergy
$1.12
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+6% Synergy
$1.27
Caldera Pyremaw+5% Synergy
$0.45
Murmuring Mystic+5% Synergy
$1.65
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+5% Synergy
$4.59
The Locust God+5% Synergy
$7.77
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur+5% Synergy
$12.75
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+5% Synergy
$0.34
Stormcatch Mentor+4% Synergy
$0.30
Mocking Sprite+4% Synergy
$0.33
Wizards of Thay+4% Synergy
$1.44
Molten-Core Maestro+2% Synergy
$0.58
Etali, Primal Storm+2% Synergy
$0.64
Firebrand Archer+2% Synergy
$0.26
Urabrask+2% Synergy
$17.99
Electrostatic Field+2% Synergy
$2.31
Dualcaster Mage+1% Synergy
$4.57
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$5.36
The Emperor of Palamecia+1% Synergy
$0.28
Thunderclap Drake+1% Synergy
$0.55
Abstract Paintmage+1% Synergy
$0.27
Storm-Kiln Artist+0% Synergy
$3.80
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+0% Synergy
$20.43
Thermo-Alchemist+0% Synergy
$0.36
Erebor Flamesmith0% Synergy
$0.40
Veyran, Voice of Duality0% Synergy
$1.39
Kessig Flamebreather0% Synergy
$2.97
Pinnacle Monk-1% Synergy
$1.80
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer-1% Synergy
$42.57
Coruscation Mage-3% Synergy
$1.92
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$29.02
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baral and Kari Zev safe.
Chaos Mutation+26% Synergy
$0.42
Fact or Fiction+22% Synergy
$0.28
Silundi Vision+21% Synergy
$0.40
Prismari Command+20% Synergy
$0.24
Abrade+19% Synergy
$0.31
Rewind+18% Synergy
$0.49
Mystic Confluence+16% Synergy
$1.06
Unwind+15% Synergy
$1.57
Aetherize+14% Synergy
$0.51
Snap+14% Synergy
$3.89
Consider+14% Synergy
$0.29
Brainsurge+13% Synergy
$0.36
Big Score+12% Synergy
$0.39
Impulse+11% Synergy
$0.19
A Little Chat+10% Synergy
$0.15
Slick Sequence+10% Synergy
$0.24
Resculpt+10% Synergy
$0.25
Quick Study+9% Synergy
$0.17
Invert Polarity+9% Synergy
$0.57
Narset's Reversal+9% Synergy
$2.49
Reality Shift+8% Synergy
$0.28
Synthetic Destiny+8% Synergy
$0.21
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$16.85
Invoke Calamity+7% Synergy
$0.44
Meeting of Minds+7% Synergy
$0.35
Behold the Multiverse+7% Synergy
$0.31
Expansion // Explosion+7% Synergy
$0.24
Lightning Bolt+6% Synergy
$0.99
See Double+6% Synergy
$1.09
Unexpected Windfall+6% Synergy
$4.51
Reverberate+5% Synergy
$2.96
Increasing Vengeance+5% Synergy
$0.98
Pongify+5% Synergy
$2.36
Rapid Hybridization+5% Synergy
$0.97
Negate+4% Synergy
$0.27
Izzet Charm+4% Synergy
$0.21
Traumatic Critique+3% Synergy
$0.93
Electrodominance+2% Synergy
$0.51
Return the Favor+2% Synergy
$1.09
Thrill of Possibility+1% Synergy
$0.28
Arcane Denial0% Synergy
$2.10
Flame of Anor0% Synergy
$4.17
Sink into Stupor0% Synergy
$7.81
Prismari Charm-1% Synergy
$0.35
Mana Drain-2% Synergy
$56.80
Seething Song-4% Synergy
$12.07
Flashback-6% Synergy
$3.57
Deflecting Swat-8% Synergy
$72.00
Swan Song-8% Synergy
$10.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse-9% Synergy
$3.36
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Baral and Kari Zev's game plan and control the board.
Baral's Expertise+15% Synergy
$0.25
Of One Mind+14% Synergy
$0.28
Chaotic Transformation+13% Synergy
$0.24
Solve the Equation+11% Synergy
$3.44
Mass Polymorph+10% Synergy
$0.31
Flow State+7% Synergy
$1.42
Role Reversal+7% Synergy
$0.33
Chain Reaction+7% Synergy
$0.30
Mizzix's Mastery+7% Synergy
$7.68
Deep Analysis+6% Synergy
$0.21
Serum Visions+5% Synergy
$2.57
See Beyond+5% Synergy
$0.32
Into the Fire+5% Synergy
$0.37
Lórien Revealed+5% Synergy
$5.22
Ravenform+4% Synergy
$0.32
Indomitable Creativity+4% Synergy
$0.69
Mystic Retrieval+4% Synergy
$0.29
Brass's Bounty+4% Synergy
$0.53
Chart a Course+3% Synergy
$0.14
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$37.38
Gandalf's Sanction+3% Synergy
$0.24
Mizzium Mortars+3% Synergy
$0.49
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.51
Improvisation Capstone+3% Synergy
$10.47
Stock Up+3% Synergy
$1.46
Wisdom of Ages+2% Synergy
$0.34
Sleight of Hand+2% Synergy
$0.34
Personal Tutor+2% Synergy
$6.97
Faithless Looting+2% Synergy
$0.37
Volcanic Vision+2% Synergy
$0.59
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$8.89
Mana Geyser+1% Synergy
$1.12
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
$0.81
Surge to Victory+1% Synergy
$0.29
Will of the Jeskai+0% Synergy
$5.44
Splatter Technique+0% Synergy
$0.28
Curse of the Swine+0% Synergy
$0.25
Windfall0% Synergy
$5.18
Rapturous Moment0% Synergy
$0.26
Past in Flames0% Synergy
$4.00
Boltwave-1% Synergy
$2.70
Seize the Spoils-2% Synergy
$0.20
Crackle with Power-3% Synergy
$8.41
Gitaxian Probe-3% Synergy
$3.65
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$1.68
Grapeshot-5% Synergy
$0.29
Vandalblast-5% Synergy
$1.48
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Proteus Staff+18% Synergy
$3.59
Skullclamp+17% Synergy
$5.84
Mindsplice Apparatus+16% Synergy
$1.51
Wayfarer's Bauble+6% Synergy
$5.04
Primal Amulet+6% Synergy
$11.28
Idol of Oblivion+1% Synergy
$3.05
Sapphire Medallion0% Synergy
$7.89
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$14.86
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$4.55
Swiftfoot Boots-15% Synergy
$2.30
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Baral and Kari Zev's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sorcerer Class+14% Synergy
$2.74
Fiery Inscription+14% Synergy
$0.53
Case of the Ransacked Lab+8% Synergy
$0.48
Thousand-Year Storm+7% Synergy
$1.29
Shark Typhoon+6% Synergy
$1.99
Double Vision+6% Synergy
$0.62
Metallurgic Summonings+6% Synergy
$6.55
Leyline of Anticipation+4% Synergy
$6.51
Arcane Bombardment+3% Synergy
$6.30
Rite of the Dragoncaller+3% Synergy
$3.58
Jace's Sanctum+3% Synergy
$1.82
Stormchaser's Talent+2% Synergy
$3.14
Mystic Remora-4% Synergy
$13.06
Propaganda-5% Synergy
$2.85
Curiosity-17% Synergy
$0.87
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Baral and Kari Zev to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+12% Synergy
$0.61
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+7% Synergy
$0.38
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+3% Synergy
$2.99
Ral, Storm Conduit+2% Synergy
$1.10
Ral, Crackling Wit0% Synergy
$13.07
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+12% Synergy
$1.14
Kher Keep+11% Synergy
$0.33
Restless Spire+6% Synergy
$0.19
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+6% Synergy
$2.97
Castle Vantress+4% Synergy
$0.40
Emergence Zone+2% Synergy
$3.63
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+2% Synergy
$2.78
Rivendell+2% Synergy
$1.61
Great Hall of the Biblioplex+2% Synergy
$0.79
Desolate Lighthouse+1% Synergy
$0.18
Forgotten Cave+0% Synergy
$0.32
Lonely Sandbar+0% Synergy
$0.24
Otawara, Soaring City-2% Synergy
$28.81
Urza's Saga-2% Synergy
$40.76
Mistrise Village-4% Synergy
$8.90
Reliquary Tower-10% Synergy
$3.85
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Legends+11% Synergy
$1.37
Bender's Waterskin+6% Synergy
$1.10
Tablet of Discovery+5% Synergy
$1.78
Resonating Lute+3% Synergy
$1.25
Midnight Clock+2% Synergy
$0.60
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.24
Izzet Signet+2% Synergy
$0.44
Fire Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.40
Springleaf Drum+0% Synergy
$0.35
Fellwar Stone+0% Synergy
$0.90
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.25
Cursed Mirror-1% Synergy
$0.49
Talisman of Creativity-2% Synergy
$1.91
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$2.38
Commander's Sphere-4% Synergy
$0.26
Arcane Signet-6% Synergy
$0.64
Sol Ring-13% Synergy
$1.56
Lands
The mana base foundation for Baral and Kari Zev decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silundi Vision+21% Synergy
$0.40
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$16.85
Temple of Epiphany+6% Synergy
$0.26
Jwari Disruption+4% Synergy
$0.47
Izzet Boilerworks+4% Synergy
$0.35
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$37.38
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.51
Rush of Inspiration+2% Synergy
$0.27
Swiftwater Cliffs+2% Synergy
$0.20
Molten Tributary+2% Synergy
$0.29
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$8.89
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.25
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
$0.22
Volatile Fjord+1% Synergy
$0.71
Shivan Reef+1% Synergy
$0.37
Island+0% Synergy
$0.06
Exotic Orchard+0% Synergy
$0.20
Terramorphic Expanse+0% Synergy
$0.26
Mountain+0% Synergy
$0.09
Prismatic Vista+0% Synergy
$34.06
Spirebluff Canal+0% Synergy
$5.46
Frostboil Snarl0% Synergy
$0.25
Thundering Falls0% Synergy
$16.25
Ferrous Lake0% Synergy
$0.29
Sink into Stupor0% Synergy
$7.81
Fabled Passage0% Synergy
$1.12
Izzet Guildgate-1% Synergy
$0.14
Pinnacle Monk-1% Synergy
$1.80
Arid Mesa-1% Synergy
$27.95
Cascade Bluffs-1% Synergy
$0.33
Misty Rainforest-2% Synergy
$37.87
Sulfur Falls-2% Synergy
$0.37
Bloodstained Mire-2% Synergy
$18.14
Flooded Strand-2% Synergy
$15.86
Wooded Foothills-2% Synergy
$19.01
Polluted Delta-3% Synergy
$20.56
Coastal Peak-3% Synergy
$0.24
Silverbluff Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.29
Riverpyre Verge-4% Synergy
$18.28
Fiery Islet-4% Synergy
$5.55
Riverglide Pathway-4% Synergy
$4.99
Scorched Geyser-4% Synergy
$0.41
Volcanic Island-5% Synergy
Scalding Tarn-5% Synergy
$38.71
Path of Ancestry-6% Synergy
$0.26
Command Tower-6% Synergy
$0.30
Stormcarved Coast-6% Synergy
$2.33
Training Center-6% Synergy
$18.98
Turbulent Springs-6% Synergy
$4.76
Steam Vents-8% Synergy
$10.58
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