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
#1928
Current Rank
#1830
Last Week
#1690
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.
Franklin Richards, Ascendant+1% Synergy
$0.27
Blue Marvel, Adam Brashear+1% Synergy
$0.23
Thor, God of Thunder+1% Synergy
$13.23
Doom's Time Platform+0% Synergy
$1.79
Vision, Spectral Synthezoid0% Synergy
$0.40
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Baral and Kari Zev's abilities and overall game plan.
Ancestral Vision+49% Synergy
$0.28
Inevitable Betrayal+43% Synergy
$1.31
Treasure Cruise+36% Synergy
$0.34
Dig Through Time+36% Synergy
$0.28
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+35% Synergy
$0.21
Reality Scramble+31% Synergy
$0.52
Polymorph+31% Synergy
$1.68
Wheel of Fate+30% Synergy
$3.95
Transmogrify+30% Synergy
$0.32
Divergent Transformations+29% Synergy
$0.39
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Baral and Kari Zev decks.
Expressive Iteration+17% Synergy
$0.26
Opt+14% Synergy
$0.25
Blasphemous Act+13% Synergy
$0.76
Frantic Search+13% Synergy
$1.40
Preordain+12% Synergy
$0.59
Archmage Emeritus+11% Synergy
$0.51
Brainstorm+11% Synergy
$1.50
Ponder+8% Synergy
$1.92
Chaos Warp+5% Synergy
$0.33
Counterspell-2% Synergy
$3.77
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Narset, Parter of Veils+3% Synergy
$1.57
Mystical Tutor-1% Synergy
$15.83
Force of Will-2% Synergy
$62.64
Underworld Breach-5% Synergy
$11.15
Gamble-6% Synergy
$17.23
Jeska's Will-7% Synergy
$41.58
Cyclonic Rift-7% Synergy
$40.33
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
$55.95
Rhystic Study-10% Synergy
$70.04
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Baral and Kari Zev's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Baral, Chief of Compliance+19% Synergy
$2.66
Talrand, Sky Summoner+18% Synergy
$1.17
Eris, Roar of the Storm+18% Synergy
$4.68
Young Pyromancer+15% Synergy
$0.30
Hullbreaker Horror+15% Synergy
$5.92
Jori En, Ruin Diver+15% Synergy
$0.83
Guttersnipe+14% Synergy
$0.36
Third Path Iconoclast+14% Synergy
$0.26
Archmage of Runes+13% Synergy
$3.17
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+12% Synergy
$5.69
Goblin Electromancer+11% Synergy
$0.35
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant+9% Synergy
$9.72
Haughty Djinn+8% Synergy
$0.30
Nezahal, Primal Tide+8% Synergy
$7.83
Kraum, Violent Cacophony+7% Synergy
$0.18
Prismari, the Inspiration+7% Synergy
$4.50
Melek, Reforged Researcher+7% Synergy
$0.52
The Dawning Archaic+6% Synergy
$1.26
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+6% Synergy
$0.59
Octavia, Living Thesis+6% Synergy
$1.12
Tidespout Tyrant+6% Synergy
$2.21
Caldera Pyremaw+5% Synergy
$0.40
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+5% Synergy
$3.92
Murmuring Mystic+5% Synergy
$1.12
The Locust God+5% Synergy
$8.52
Mocking Sprite+5% Synergy
$0.25
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+5% Synergy
$0.27
Stormcatch Mentor+5% Synergy
$0.31
Molten-Core Maestro+4% Synergy
$0.44
Wizards of Thay+4% Synergy
$1.63
Thunderdrum Soloist+3% Synergy
$0.28
Urabrask+2% Synergy
$17.73
Etali, Primal Storm+2% Synergy
$0.48
Firebrand Archer+2% Synergy
$0.30
Dualcaster Mage+2% Synergy
$4.70
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$5.61
The Emperor of Palamecia+1% Synergy
$0.28
Electrostatic Field+1% Synergy
$2.44
Thunderclap Drake+1% Synergy
$0.60
Thermo-Alchemist+0% Synergy
$0.39
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch+0% Synergy
$24.16
Storm-Kiln Artist+0% Synergy
$1.56
Abstract Paintmage+0% Synergy
$0.28
Erebor Flamesmith+0% Synergy
$0.37
Kessig Flamebreather0% Synergy
$3.74
Pinnacle Monk0% Synergy
$1.57
Veyran, Voice of Duality-1% Synergy
$1.34
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer-1% Synergy
$42.85
Coruscation Mage-3% Synergy
$2.32
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$33.54
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baral and Kari Zev safe.
Chaos Mutation+26% Synergy
$0.33
Fact or Fiction+22% Synergy
$0.26
Silundi Vision+22% Synergy
$0.44
Abrade+19% Synergy
$0.29
Prismari Command+19% Synergy
$0.30
Rewind+18% Synergy
$0.41
Mystic Confluence+16% Synergy
$1.02
Unwind+15% Synergy
$1.13
Consider+14% Synergy
$0.28
Aetherize+14% Synergy
$0.41
Snap+14% Synergy
$2.99
Brainsurge+13% Synergy
$0.34
Impulse+11% Synergy
$0.17
A Little Chat+11% Synergy
$0.19
Resculpt+11% Synergy
$0.33
Slick Sequence+10% Synergy
$0.23
Big Score+10% Synergy
$0.42
Quick Study+10% Synergy
$0.23
Invert Polarity+9% Synergy
$0.49
Reality Shift+9% Synergy
$0.35
Narset's Reversal+9% Synergy
$2.16
Synthetic Destiny+8% Synergy
$0.24
Meeting of Minds+8% Synergy
$0.33
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$17.60
Expansion // Explosion+7% Synergy
$0.27
Behold the Multiverse+7% Synergy
$0.23
Invoke Calamity+7% Synergy
$0.44
See Double+7% Synergy
$0.94
Lightning Bolt+6% Synergy
$0.74
Reverberate+5% Synergy
$2.99
Unexpected Windfall+5% Synergy
$3.46
Increasing Vengeance+5% Synergy
$1.00
Rapid Hybridization+4% Synergy
$1.06
Negate+4% Synergy
$0.16
Pongify+4% Synergy
$1.79
Izzet Charm+4% Synergy
$0.20
Return the Favor+3% Synergy
$0.43
Traumatic Critique+2% Synergy
$0.59
Electrodominance+2% Synergy
$0.43
Thrill of Possibility+1% Synergy
$0.31
Flame of Anor0% Synergy
$25.00
Sink into Stupor0% Synergy
$5.47
Arcane Denial-1% Synergy
$1.31
Mana Drain-2% Synergy
$57.36
Prismari Charm-2% Synergy
$0.30
Seething Song-4% Synergy
$12.55
Flashback-6% Synergy
$3.67
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$67.34
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$9.63
An Offer You Can't Refuse-9% Synergy
$3.14
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Baral and Kari Zev's game plan and control the board.
Baral's Expertise+15% Synergy
$0.27
Of One Mind+15% Synergy
$0.30
Chaotic Transformation+13% Synergy
$0.21
Solve the Equation+11% Synergy
$3.76
Mass Polymorph+10% Synergy
$0.32
Chain Reaction+7% Synergy
$0.32
Role Reversal+7% Synergy
$0.34
Mizzix's Mastery+6% Synergy
$8.92
Flow State+6% Synergy
$1.74
Deep Analysis+6% Synergy
$0.19
Lórien Revealed+5% Synergy
$5.13
See Beyond+5% Synergy
$0.32
Into the Fire+5% Synergy
$0.29
Serum Visions+5% Synergy
$1.83
Brass's Bounty+5% Synergy
$0.44
Ravenform+4% Synergy
$0.37
Kari Zev's Expertise+4% Synergy
$1.05
Mystic Retrieval+4% Synergy
$0.23
Mizzium Mortars+3% Synergy
$0.47
Wisdom of Ages+3% Synergy
$0.31
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$39.34
Gandalf's Sanction+3% Synergy
$0.24
Improvisation Capstone+3% Synergy
$11.03
Chart a Course+3% Synergy
$0.12
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.16
Sleight of Hand+3% Synergy
$0.30
Personal Tutor+2% Synergy
$5.99
Volcanic Vision+2% Synergy
$0.50
Stock Up+2% Synergy
$1.40
Faithless Looting+2% Synergy
$0.40
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$9.53
Splatter Technique+1% Synergy
$0.31
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
$0.68
Mana Geyser+1% Synergy
$1.47
Surge to Victory+1% Synergy
$0.30
Will of the Jeskai+0% Synergy
$3.91
Elemental Eruption+0% Synergy
$3.73
Rapturous Moment+0% Synergy
$0.27
Curse of the Swine+0% Synergy
$0.32
Past in Flames0% Synergy
$4.17
Windfall-1% Synergy
$4.91
Boltwave-1% Synergy
$2.92
Crackle with Power-2% Synergy
$7.06
Gitaxian Probe-3% Synergy
$5.08
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$2.33
Grapeshot-5% Synergy
$0.45
Vandalblast-5% Synergy
$1.02
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Skullclamp+18% Synergy
$5.30
Proteus Staff+17% Synergy
$3.61
Mindsplice Apparatus+16% Synergy
$1.68
Wayfarer's Bauble+7% Synergy
$0.35
Primal Amulet+7% Synergy
$13.05
Cori-Steel Cutter+3% Synergy
$5.21
Idol of Oblivion+2% Synergy
$1.96
Sapphire Medallion0% Synergy
$7.67
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$13.16
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$4.15
Swiftfoot Boots-15% Synergy
$1.93
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Baral and Kari Zev's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sorcerer Class+14% Synergy
$2.69
Fiery Inscription+14% Synergy
$0.45
Thousand-Year Storm+7% Synergy
$0.96
Case of the Ransacked Lab+7% Synergy
$0.50
Double Vision+6% Synergy
$0.62
Shark Typhoon+6% Synergy
$1.78
Metallurgic Summonings+5% Synergy
$2.14
Leyline of Anticipation+5% Synergy
$7.03
Rite of the Dragoncaller+3% Synergy
$4.22
Jace's Sanctum+3% Synergy
$1.23
Arcane Bombardment+3% Synergy
$7.01
Stormchaser's Talent+1% Synergy
$4.09
Mystic Remora-4% Synergy
$12.59
Propaganda-5% Synergy
$2.26
Curiosity-16% Synergy
$1.10
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Baral and Kari Zev to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+11% Synergy
$0.56
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+7% Synergy
$0.34
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+3% Synergy
$2.92
Ral, Storm Conduit+2% Synergy
$1.22
Ral, Crackling Wit0% Synergy
$13.89
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+12% Synergy
$1.04
Kher Keep+11% Synergy
$0.38
Restless Spire+6% Synergy
$0.23
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+5% Synergy
$2.54
Castle Vantress+4% Synergy
$0.36
Great Hall of the Biblioplex+3% Synergy
$0.59
Rivendell+2% Synergy
$30.00
Emergence Zone+2% Synergy
$3.88
Lindblum, Industrial Regency+1% Synergy
$2.94
Desolate Lighthouse+1% Synergy
$0.30
Forgotten Cave+0% Synergy
$0.35
Lonely Sandbar+0% Synergy
$0.31
Otawara, Soaring City-2% Synergy
$28.63
Urza's Saga-2% Synergy
$43.03
Mistrise Village-3% Synergy
$8.84
Reliquary Tower-11% Synergy
$4.25
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Legends+11% Synergy
$0.88
Tablet of Discovery+7% Synergy
$2.29
Bender's Waterskin+6% Synergy
$0.97
Resonating Lute+2% Synergy
$1.42
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.25
Midnight Clock+1% Synergy
$0.68
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.40
Fire Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.33
Fellwar Stone+1% Synergy
$0.86
Springleaf Drum+1% Synergy
$0.37
Mind Stone+0% Synergy
$0.35
Talisman of Creativity-2% Synergy
$1.43
Cursed Mirror-2% Synergy
$0.45
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$4.45
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$2.45
Commander's Sphere-4% Synergy
$0.29
Arcane Signet-5% Synergy
$0.43
Sol Ring-13% Synergy
$1.42
Lands
The mana base foundation for Baral and Kari Zev decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silundi Vision+22% Synergy
$0.44
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$17.60
Temple of Epiphany+5% Synergy
$0.27
Jwari Disruption+4% Synergy
$0.45
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$39.34
Izzet Boilerworks+3% Synergy
$0.37
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$1.16
Rush of Inspiration+2% Synergy
$0.29
Swiftwater Cliffs+2% Synergy
$0.15
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.30
Molten Tributary+2% Synergy
$0.26
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$9.53
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.28
Volatile Fjord+1% Synergy
$0.98
Island+0% Synergy
$0.08
Shivan Reef+0% Synergy
$0.35
Terramorphic Expanse+0% Synergy
$0.31
Exotic Orchard+0% Synergy
$0.27
Spirebluff Canal+0% Synergy
$4.76
Prismatic Vista+0% Synergy
$35.44
Mountain+0% Synergy
$0.28
Thundering Falls0% Synergy
$15.87
Frostboil Snarl0% Synergy
$0.25
Pinnacle Monk0% Synergy
$1.57
Sink into Stupor0% Synergy
$5.47
Izzet Guildgate-1% Synergy
$0.13
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$1.04
Ferrous Lake-1% Synergy
$0.32
Arid Mesa-1% Synergy
$29.78
Misty Rainforest-2% Synergy
$38.22
Cascade Bluffs-2% Synergy
$0.36
Bloodstained Mire-2% Synergy
$16.85
Wooded Foothills-2% Synergy
$17.30
Scorched Geyser-2% Synergy
$0.39
Flooded Strand-2% Synergy
$16.42
Silverbluff Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.27
Sulfur Falls-3% Synergy
$0.26
Polluted Delta-3% Synergy
$19.73
Riverpyre Verge-3% Synergy
$20.76
Coastal Peak-3% Synergy
$0.24
Riverglide Pathway-4% Synergy
$4.63
Fiery Islet-4% Synergy
$6.86
Volcanic Island-5% Synergy
Stormcarved Coast-5% Synergy
$2.32
Scalding Tarn-5% Synergy
$40.14
Training Center-6% Synergy
$17.35
Path of Ancestry-6% Synergy
$0.29
Command Tower-6% Synergy
$0.34
Turbulent Springs-7% Synergy
$5.19
Steam Vents-8% Synergy
$11.45
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