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
#1748
Current Rank
#2060
Last Week
#1637
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.
Flow State+7% Synergy
$2.70
Prismari, the Inspiration+7% Synergy
$6.31
Tablet of Discovery+6% Synergy
$0.76
Resonating Lute+2% Synergy
$2.10
Scorched Geyser-2% Synergy
$2.48
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Baral and Kari Zev's abilities and overall game plan.
Ancestral Vision+49% Synergy
$0.30
Inevitable Betrayal+44% Synergy
$1.68
Treasure Cruise+36% Synergy
$0.24
Dig Through Time+36% Synergy
$0.25
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+35% Synergy
$0.23
Wheel of Fate+32% Synergy
$3.04
Polymorph+31% Synergy
$1.48
Reality Scramble+31% Synergy
$0.51
Transmogrify+30% Synergy
$0.33
Divergent Transformations+28% Synergy
$0.37
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Baral and Kari Zev decks.
Opt+15% Synergy
$0.27
Frantic Search+13% Synergy
$1.10
Preordain+13% Synergy
$0.50
Blasphemous Act+13% Synergy
$0.88
Archmage Emeritus+12% Synergy
$0.67
Brainstorm+12% Synergy
$1.39
Ponder+8% Synergy
$1.75
Chaos Warp+6% Synergy
$0.34
Storm-Kiln Artist+1% Synergy
$1.39
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$3.67
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Narset, Parter of Veils+3% Synergy
$2.09
Mystical Tutor-1% Synergy
$18.15
Force of Will-3% Synergy
$64.63
Underworld Breach-5% Synergy
$11.25
Gamble-6% Synergy
$15.84
Jeska's Will-6% Synergy
$43.04
Cyclonic Rift-7% Synergy
$41.55
Fierce Guardianship-8% Synergy
$58.52
Rhystic Study-9% Synergy
$66.59
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Baral and Kari Zev's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Baral, Chief of Compliance+19% Synergy
$2.64
Talrand, Sky Summoner+17% Synergy
$0.86
Eris, Roar of the Storm+17% Synergy
$4.92
Jori En, Ruin Diver+15% Synergy
$1.12
Young Pyromancer+14% Synergy
$0.29
Hullbreaker Horror+14% Synergy
$5.92
Guttersnipe+13% Synergy
$0.29
Third Path Iconoclast+13% Synergy
$0.36
Archmage of Runes+13% Synergy
$3.42
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+12% Synergy
$6.97
Goblin Electromancer+11% Synergy
$0.28
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant+9% Synergy
$10.45
Haughty Djinn+8% Synergy
$0.32
Nezahal, Primal Tide+8% Synergy
$9.09
Kraum, Violent Cacophony+8% Synergy
$0.21
Melek, Reforged Researcher+7% Synergy
$0.62
Molten-Core Maestro+6% Synergy
$0.65
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+6% Synergy
$0.94
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+6% Synergy
$4.26
Tidespout Tyrant+6% Synergy
$2.25
Caldera Pyremaw+6% Synergy
$0.41
Murmuring Mystic+5% Synergy
$1.54
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur+5% Synergy
$12.26
The Locust God+5% Synergy
$8.27
Octavia, Living Thesis+5% Synergy
$0.69
Mocking Sprite+4% Synergy
$0.25
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+4% Synergy
$0.26
The Dawning Archaic+4% Synergy
$1.51
Wizards of Thay+4% Synergy
$1.98
Stormcatch Mentor+4% Synergy
$0.28
Thunderdrum Soloist+4% Synergy
$0.23
Etali, Primal Storm+2% Synergy
$0.51
Urabrask+2% Synergy
$16.07
Dualcaster Mage+1% Synergy
$4.99
The Emperor of Palamecia+1% Synergy
$0.32
Firebrand Archer+1% Synergy
$0.27
Thunderclap Drake+1% Synergy
$0.79
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$5.65
Electrostatic Field+0% Synergy
$2.23
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+0% Synergy
$27.10
Thermo-Alchemist+0% Synergy
$0.36
Erebor Flamesmith0% Synergy
$0.34
Abstract Paintmage0% Synergy
$0.27
Veyran, Voice of Duality0% Synergy
$2.01
Pinnacle Monk0% Synergy
$1.33
Sanar, Unfinished Genius-1% Synergy
$0.25
Kessig Flamebreather-1% Synergy
$3.32
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer-1% Synergy
$48.17
Coruscation Mage-3% Synergy
$0.87
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$35.00
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baral and Kari Zev safe.
Chaos Mutation+25% Synergy
$0.50
Silundi Vision+22% Synergy
$0.38
Fact or Fiction+22% Synergy
$0.25
Abrade+20% Synergy
$0.31
Prismari Command+19% Synergy
$0.31
Rewind+18% Synergy
$0.44
Mystic Confluence+16% Synergy
$1.00
Unwind+15% Synergy
$1.07
Brainsurge+14% Synergy
$0.37
Snap+14% Synergy
$3.40
Consider+14% Synergy
$0.33
Aetherize+13% Synergy
$0.41
Resculpt+12% Synergy
$0.19
Impulse+11% Synergy
$0.14
Slick Sequence+11% Synergy
$0.19
A Little Chat+11% Synergy
$0.08
Quick Study+11% Synergy
$0.17
Big Score+10% Synergy
$0.53
Reality Shift+9% Synergy
$0.26
Invert Polarity+9% Synergy
$0.42
Narset's Reversal+8% Synergy
$2.60
Meeting of Minds+8% Synergy
$0.24
Synthetic Destiny+8% Synergy
$0.24
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$16.68
See Double+7% Synergy
$0.77
Behold the Multiverse+7% Synergy
$0.25
Invoke Calamity+7% Synergy
$0.46
Expansion // Explosion+7% Synergy
$0.28
Increasing Vengeance+5% Synergy
$1.00
Lightning Bolt+5% Synergy
$0.92
Reverberate+5% Synergy
$2.97
Negate+5% Synergy
$0.20
Unexpected Windfall+5% Synergy
$3.36
Rapid Hybridization+5% Synergy
$0.50
Pongify+4% Synergy
$1.72
Izzet Charm+3% Synergy
$0.25
Electrodominance+2% Synergy
$0.33
Return the Favor+2% Synergy
$0.70
Traumatic Critique+1% Synergy
$1.08
Thrill of Possibility+1% Synergy
$0.30
Sink into Stupor0% Synergy
$6.82
Flame of Anor0% Synergy
$3.99
Arcane Denial-1% Synergy
$2.01
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$55.81
Prismari Charm-3% Synergy
$0.33
Seething Song-4% Synergy
$13.10
Deflecting Swat-6% Synergy
$67.12
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$8.00
Flashback-7% Synergy
$4.97
An Offer You Can't Refuse-9% Synergy
$2.27
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Baral and Kari Zev's game plan and control the board.
Expressive Iteration+17% Synergy
$0.52
Of One Mind+15% Synergy
$0.29
Baral's Expertise+15% Synergy
$0.29
Chaotic Transformation+13% Synergy
$0.19
Solve the Equation+12% Synergy
$3.71
Mass Polymorph+9% Synergy
$0.32
Chain Reaction+8% Synergy
$0.30
Mizzix's Mastery+6% Synergy
$8.02
Deep Analysis+6% Synergy
$0.27
Role Reversal+6% Synergy
$0.36
Lórien Revealed+6% Synergy
$3.50
Into the Fire+5% Synergy
$0.37
See Beyond+5% Synergy
$0.37
Serum Visions+5% Synergy
$1.34
Brass's Bounty+5% Synergy
$0.40
Kari Zev's Expertise+5% Synergy
$1.55
Steal the Show+5% Synergy
$0.28
Ravenform+4% Synergy
$0.30
Wisdom of Ages+4% Synergy
$0.33
Mystic Retrieval+4% Synergy
$0.27
Chart a Course+3% Synergy
$0.13
Gandalf's Sanction+3% Synergy
$0.22
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$0.91
Sleight of Hand+3% Synergy
$0.34
Mizzium Mortars+3% Synergy
$0.49
Splatter Technique+3% Synergy
$0.32
Improvisation Capstone+2% Synergy
$11.49
Volcanic Vision+2% Synergy
$0.52
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
$37.03
Stock Up+2% Synergy
$1.88
Personal Tutor+2% Synergy
$6.67
Shatterskull Smashing+1% Synergy
$9.02
Mana Geyser+1% Synergy
$1.14
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
$0.58
Surge to Victory+1% Synergy
$0.33
Faithless Looting+1% Synergy
$0.24
Rapturous Moment+1% Synergy
$0.25
Elemental Eruption+0% Synergy
$4.32
Will of the Jeskai+0% Synergy
$3.30
Lock and Load+0% Synergy
$1.81
Curse of the Swine+0% Synergy
$0.31
Past in Flames0% Synergy
$4.57
Windfall0% Synergy
$4.94
Boltwave-1% Synergy
$3.03
Crackle with Power-2% Synergy
$7.91
Gitaxian Probe-4% Synergy
$6.00
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$2.96
Grapeshot-5% Synergy
$0.32
Vandalblast-6% Synergy
$1.53
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Skullclamp+19% Synergy
$6.25
Mindsplice Apparatus+17% Synergy
$1.44
Proteus Staff+17% Synergy
$3.41
Wayfarer's Bauble+7% Synergy
$0.30
Primal Amulet+6% Synergy
$14.21
Mirror Box+4% Synergy
$5.42
Diary of Dreams+3% Synergy
$0.28
Idol of Oblivion+2% Synergy
$0.89
Sapphire Medallion0% Synergy
$6.26
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$12.37
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$4.44
Swiftfoot Boots-14% Synergy
$1.95
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Baral and Kari Zev's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sorcerer Class+14% Synergy
$2.78
Fiery Inscription+14% Synergy
$0.42
Thousand-Year Storm+8% Synergy
$1.36
Case of the Ransacked Lab+7% Synergy
$0.51
Double Vision+6% Synergy
$0.66
Metallurgic Summonings+5% Synergy
$2.31
Shark Typhoon+5% Synergy
$1.23
Leyline of Anticipation+5% Synergy
$8.43
Jace's Sanctum+4% Synergy
$0.89
Rite of the Dragoncaller+3% Synergy
$3.12
Arcane Bombardment+3% Synergy
$7.21
Stormchaser's Talent+2% Synergy
$6.80
Propaganda-5% Synergy
$3.11
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$12.00
Curiosity-17% Synergy
$1.24
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Baral and Kari Zev to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+12% Synergy
$0.63
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+7% Synergy
$0.33
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+3% Synergy
$2.11
Ral, Storm Conduit+2% Synergy
$1.46
Ral, Crackling Wit-1% Synergy
$17.06
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+12% Synergy
$0.85
Kher Keep+10% Synergy
$0.33
Restless Spire+6% Synergy
$0.22
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+5% Synergy
$2.59
Castle Vantress+4% Synergy
$0.29
Great Hall of the Biblioplex+3% Synergy
$0.59
Rivendell+2% Synergy
$1.74
Emergence Zone+2% Synergy
$4.51
Desolate Lighthouse+0% Synergy
$0.21
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+0% Synergy
$2.14
Lonely Sandbar0% Synergy
$0.28
Forgotten Cave0% Synergy
$0.25
Otawara, Soaring City-2% Synergy
$30.88
Urza's Saga-2% Synergy
$40.73
Mistrise Village-4% Synergy
$10.00
Reliquary Tower-10% Synergy
$2.94
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Legends+12% Synergy
$1.39
Bender's Waterskin+7% Synergy
$0.88
Fellwar Stone+2% Synergy
$2.20
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.30
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.34
Midnight Clock+1% Synergy
$0.63
Fire Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.39
Springleaf Drum+1% Synergy
$0.33
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.21
Talisman of Creativity-1% Synergy
$2.98
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$4.17
Commander's Sphere-3% Synergy
$0.33
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$2.51
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
$1.10
Sol Ring-13% Synergy
$1.13
Lands
The mana base foundation for Baral and Kari Zev decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silundi Vision+22% Synergy
$0.38
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$16.68
Temple of Epiphany+4% Synergy
$0.31
Izzet Boilerworks+4% Synergy
$0.36
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
$0.44
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$0.91
Rush of Inspiration+3% Synergy
$0.24
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
$37.03
Molten Tributary+2% Synergy
$0.30
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.12
Shatterskull Smashing+1% Synergy
$9.02
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
$0.33
Swiftwater Cliffs+1% Synergy
$0.16
Volatile Fjord+1% Synergy
$0.87
Exotic Orchard+0% Synergy
$0.82
Terramorphic Expanse+0% Synergy
$0.16
Island+0% Synergy
$0.07
Prismatic Vista+0% Synergy
$37.91
Shivan Reef+0% Synergy
$0.34
Mountain+0% Synergy
$2.00
Spirebluff Canal0% Synergy
$5.89
Frostboil Snarl0% Synergy
$0.38
Sink into Stupor0% Synergy
$6.82
Fabled Passage0% Synergy
$3.30
Thundering Falls0% Synergy
$16.29
Pinnacle Monk0% Synergy
$1.33
Ferrous Lake-1% Synergy
$0.32
Izzet Guildgate-1% Synergy
$0.11
Arid Mesa-1% Synergy
$31.39
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$36.97
Flooded Strand-2% Synergy
$16.02
Bloodstained Mire-2% Synergy
$17.33
Wooded Foothills-2% Synergy
$17.38
Sulfur Falls-2% Synergy
$0.39
Silverbluff Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.26
Polluted Delta-3% Synergy
$18.92
Cascade Bluffs-3% Synergy
$0.36
Coastal Peak-3% Synergy
$0.40
Riverpyre Verge-4% Synergy
$21.08
Riverglide Pathway-4% Synergy
$4.73
Volcanic Island-5% Synergy
Stormcarved Coast-5% Synergy
$1.57
Fiery Islet-5% Synergy
$6.41
Scalding Tarn-5% Synergy
$36.04
Path of Ancestry-6% Synergy
$0.27
Command Tower-6% Synergy
$0.25
Training Center-7% Synergy
$15.71
Steam Vents-8% Synergy
$12.79
Turbulent Springs-9% Synergy
$4.58
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Tibor and Lumia
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