Baral and Kari Zev
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How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#1859
Current Rank
#1693
Last Week
#1623
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.
Traumatic Critique+8% Synergy
$1.40
Sanar, Unfinished Genius0% Synergy
$0.20
Scorched Geyser-5% Synergy
$3.23
Prismari Charm-6% Synergy
$0.30
Resonating Lute-10% Synergy
$4.54
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Baral and Kari Zev's abilities and overall game plan.
Ancestral Vision+49% Synergy
$0.26
Inevitable Betrayal+45% Synergy
$0.87
Dig Through Time+38% Synergy
$0.35
Treasure Cruise+36% Synergy
$0.36
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+35% Synergy
$0.24
Wheel of Fate+33% Synergy
$2.97
Reality Scramble+31% Synergy
$0.50
Polymorph+31% Synergy
$1.26
Transmogrify+30% Synergy
$0.31
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
$0.21
Frantic Search+14% Synergy
$0.46
Blasphemous Act+14% Synergy
$0.66
Brainstorm+13% Synergy
$1.37
Archmage Emeritus+13% Synergy
$0.77
Preordain+12% Synergy
$0.64
Chaos Warp+8% Synergy
$0.36
Ponder+8% Synergy
$1.53
Storm-Kiln Artist+3% Synergy
$1.22
Counterspell-3% Synergy
$2.52
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Narset, Parter of Veils+3% Synergy
$2.62
Mystical Tutor-1% Synergy
$17.27
Force of Will-3% Synergy
$69.23
Underworld Breach-5% Synergy
$12.70
Gamble-6% Synergy
$15.10
Jeska's Will-7% Synergy
$41.65
Cyclonic Rift-7% Synergy
$41.42
Fierce Guardianship-8% Synergy
$56.28
Rhystic Study-10% Synergy
$67.17
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Baral and Kari Zev's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Baral, Chief of Compliance+21% Synergy
$2.16
Talrand, Sky Summoner+17% Synergy
$0.42
Eris, Roar of the Storm+17% Synergy
$5.03
Jori En, Ruin Diver+16% Synergy
$1.09
Hullbreaker Horror+15% Synergy
$5.88
Guttersnipe+14% Synergy
$0.26
Young Pyromancer+14% Synergy
$0.25
Archmage of Runes+14% Synergy
$2.54
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+13% Synergy
$7.17
Third Path Iconoclast+13% Synergy
$0.65
Goblin Electromancer+12% Synergy
$0.23
Haughty Djinn+9% Synergy
$0.62
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant+9% Synergy
$9.41
Nezahal, Primal Tide+9% Synergy
$9.61
Kraum, Violent Cacophony+8% Synergy
$0.24
Melek, Reforged Researcher+8% Synergy
$0.59
Stormcatch Mentor+6% Synergy
$0.30
The Locust God+6% Synergy
$9.25
Murmuring Mystic+6% Synergy
$0.64
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+6% Synergy
$0.92
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+6% Synergy
$3.73
Caldera Pyremaw+6% Synergy
$0.38
Tidespout Tyrant+6% Synergy
$2.37
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur+6% Synergy
$13.50
Balmor, Battlemage Captain+5% Synergy
$0.31
Mocking Sprite+5% Synergy
$0.19
Wizards of Thay+5% Synergy
$1.48
Octavia, Living Thesis+5% Synergy
$0.52
Docent of Perfection+4% Synergy
$0.51
Urabrask+3% Synergy
$15.28
Etali, Primal Storm+3% Synergy
$0.41
Thunderdrum Soloist+3% Synergy
$0.27
Firebrand Archer+2% Synergy
$0.32
Dualcaster Mage+2% Synergy
$5.51
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
$1.22
Emeritus of Conflict+2% Synergy
$3.91
Electrostatic Field+1% Synergy
$2.84
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$5.99
The Emperor of Palamecia+1% Synergy
$0.24
Emeritus of Ideation+1% Synergy
$17.84
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch0% Synergy
$22.10
Thermo-Alchemist0% Synergy
$0.37
Erebor Flamesmith0% Synergy
$0.32
Molten-Core Maestro0% Synergy
$1.37
Veyran, Voice of Duality-1% Synergy
$1.60
Pinnacle Monk-1% Synergy
$1.12
Kessig Flamebreather-1% Synergy
$2.96
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer-1% Synergy
$48.12
Coruscation Mage-4% Synergy
$0.81
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$31.43
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baral and Kari Zev safe.
Chaos Mutation+26% Synergy
$0.55
Fact or Fiction+24% Synergy
$0.25
Silundi Vision+23% Synergy
$0.42
Abrade+20% Synergy
$0.35
Prismari Command+20% Synergy
$0.30
Rewind+18% Synergy
$0.47
Mystic Confluence+18% Synergy
$0.68
Unwind+16% Synergy
$1.15
Snap+15% Synergy
$3.64
Consider+14% Synergy
$0.24
Aetherize+14% Synergy
$0.39
Resculpt+13% Synergy
$1.13
Brainsurge+13% Synergy
$0.32
Impulse+13% Synergy
$0.26
Slick Sequence+13% Synergy
$0.23
Big Score+12% Synergy
$0.64
Quick Study+12% Synergy
$0.10
Reality Shift+11% Synergy
$0.42
A Little Chat+11% Synergy
$0.09
Meeting of Minds+10% Synergy
$0.29
Invert Polarity+9% Synergy
$0.39
Narset's Reversal+9% Synergy
$2.46
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$14.92
Expansion // Explosion+8% Synergy
$0.16
See Double+8% Synergy
$0.76
Behold the Multiverse+8% Synergy
$0.24
Invoke Calamity+8% Synergy
$0.42
Synthetic Destiny+8% Synergy
$0.24
Reweave+7% Synergy
$0.55
Lightning Bolt+6% Synergy
$2.89
Unexpected Windfall+6% Synergy
$3.12
Reverberate+6% Synergy
$3.60
Increasing Vengeance+6% Synergy
$0.81
Rapid Hybridization+5% Synergy
$0.49
Negate+4% Synergy
$0.22
Pongify+4% Synergy
$1.73
Izzet Charm+4% Synergy
$0.27
Return the Favor+4% Synergy
$1.86
Electrodominance+3% Synergy
$0.44
Thrill of Possibility+2% Synergy
$0.26
Arcane Denial-1% Synergy
$1.30
Flame of Anor-1% Synergy
$3.72
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$5.52
Force of Negation-2% Synergy
$47.43
Galvanic Iteration-2% Synergy
$0.32
Seething Song-4% Synergy
$12.87
Mana Drain-4% Synergy
$52.04
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$7.01
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$68.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse-9% Synergy
$2.04
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Baral and Kari Zev's game plan and control the board.
Expressive Iteration+17% Synergy
$0.28
Of One Mind+16% Synergy
$0.25
Baral's Expertise+14% Synergy
$0.28
Chaotic Transformation+14% Synergy
$0.14
Solve the Equation+13% Synergy
$3.45
Chain Reaction+9% Synergy
$0.35
Mass Polymorph+9% Synergy
$0.31
Deep Analysis+8% Synergy
$0.24
Mizzix's Mastery+6% Synergy
$6.94
Brass's Bounty+6% Synergy
$0.34
Lórien Revealed+6% Synergy
$3.07
Role Reversal+6% Synergy
$0.31
Into the Fire+6% Synergy
$0.24
See Beyond+6% Synergy
$0.31
Serum Visions+5% Synergy
$1.14
Mystic Retrieval+5% Synergy
$0.26
Chart a Course+5% Synergy
$0.16
Ravenform+5% Synergy
$0.32
Kari Zev's Expertise+5% Synergy
$0.72
Sleight of Hand+4% Synergy
$0.35
Gandalf's Sanction+4% Synergy
$0.25
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$33.96
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$0.84
Mizzium Mortars+3% Synergy
$0.38
Volcanic Vision+3% Synergy
$0.38
Mana Geyser+2% Synergy
$1.23
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$8.17
Personal Tutor+2% Synergy
$4.91
Surge to Victory+2% Synergy
$0.51
Faithless Looting+1% Synergy
$0.27
Stock Up+1% Synergy
$2.92
Splatter Technique+1% Synergy
$0.24
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
$0.42
Past in Flames0% Synergy
$4.40
Improvisation Capstone0% Synergy
$9.44
Will of the Jeskai0% Synergy
$2.74
Curse of the Swine0% Synergy
$0.28
Lock and Load0% Synergy
$1.80
Elemental Eruption0% Synergy
$3.67
Windfall-1% Synergy
$4.79
Boltwave-1% Synergy
$1.35
Flow State-2% Synergy
$4.53
Crackle with Power-2% Synergy
$12.63
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$1.39
Gitaxian Probe-5% Synergy
$3.24
Grapeshot-5% Synergy
$0.25
Vandalblast-7% Synergy
$2.39
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Skullclamp+19% Synergy
$5.59
Mindsplice Apparatus+18% Synergy
$0.90
Proteus Staff+17% Synergy
$3.46
Wayfarer's Bauble+7% Synergy
$0.32
Primal Amulet+7% Synergy
$12.60
Mirror Box+5% Synergy
$5.78
Diary of Dreams+4% Synergy
$0.23
Idol of Oblivion+2% Synergy
$0.82
Sapphire Medallion0% Synergy
$5.47
Ruby Medallion-4% Synergy
$11.16
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$3.56
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$1.85
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Baral and Kari Zev's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sorcerer Class+16% Synergy
$2.76
Fiery Inscription+15% Synergy
$0.39
Thousand-Year Storm+8% Synergy
$0.55
Case of the Ransacked Lab+7% Synergy
$0.48
Shark Typhoon+6% Synergy
$1.02
Double Vision+6% Synergy
$0.56
Metallurgic Summonings+6% Synergy
$2.79
Leyline of Anticipation+5% Synergy
$8.91
Jace's Sanctum+5% Synergy
$0.82
Arcane Bombardment+3% Synergy
$6.84
Rite of the Dragoncaller+3% Synergy
$2.69
Stormchaser's Talent+2% Synergy
$5.87
Mystic Remora-7% Synergy
$10.56
Propaganda-7% Synergy
$3.42
Curiosity-18% Synergy
$1.12
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Baral and Kari Zev to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast+12% Synergy
$0.58
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer+8% Synergy
$0.34
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$2.21
Ral, Storm Conduit+3% Synergy
$1.12
Ral, Crackling Wit-1% Synergy
$13.72
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+13% Synergy
$0.81
Kher Keep+10% Synergy
$0.31
Restless Spire+7% Synergy
$0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance+6% Synergy
$2.41
Castle Vantress+5% Synergy
$0.29
Rivendell+2% Synergy
$1.67
Emergence Zone+2% Synergy
$4.60
Desolate Lighthouse+1% Synergy
$0.22
Lindblum, Industrial Regency0% Synergy
$1.86
Lonely Sandbar0% Synergy
$0.28
Forgotten Cave-1% Synergy
$0.29
Otawara, Soaring City-3% Synergy
$28.46
Urza's Saga-3% Synergy
$39.52
Mistrise Village-5% Synergy
$7.57
Reliquary Tower-11% Synergy
$2.54
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Relic of Legends+13% Synergy
$1.93
Bender's Waterskin+7% Synergy
$0.74
Fellwar Stone+3% Synergy
$0.65
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.24
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.35
Springleaf Drum+2% Synergy
$0.34
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.42
Midnight Clock+1% Synergy
$0.56
Talisman of Creativity-1% Synergy
$1.29
Mind Stone-1% Synergy
$0.35
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$5.28
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$2.90
Commander's Sphere-4% Synergy
$0.34
Arcane Signet-6% Synergy
$0.39
Lotus Petal-8% Synergy
$38.55
Sol Ring-14% Synergy
$1.17
Lands
The mana base foundation for Baral and Kari Zev decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silundi Vision+23% Synergy
$0.42
Valakut Awakening+8% Synergy
$14.92
Temple of Epiphany+5% Synergy
$0.23
Izzet Boilerworks+4% Synergy
$0.37
Jwari Disruption+4% Synergy
$0.37
Molten Tributary+3% Synergy
$1.05
Sea Gate Restoration+3% Synergy
$33.96
Sundering Eruption+3% Synergy
$0.84
Rush of Inspiration+3% Synergy
$0.24
Exotic Orchard+2% Synergy
$0.30
Swiftwater Cliffs+2% Synergy
$0.13
Evolving Wilds+2% Synergy
$0.23
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.27
Terramorphic Expanse+2% Synergy
$0.26
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$8.17
Volatile Fjord+2% Synergy
$0.90
Prismatic Vista+1% Synergy
$39.10
Island0% Synergy
$0.21
Mountain0% Synergy
$0.16
Fabled Passage0% Synergy
$1.03
Shivan Reef-1% Synergy
$0.32
Frostboil Snarl-1% Synergy
$0.32
Thundering Falls-1% Synergy
$16.12
Pinnacle Monk-1% Synergy
$1.12
Izzet Guildgate-1% Synergy
$0.11
Ferrous Lake-2% Synergy
$0.35
Sink into Stupor-2% Synergy
$5.52
Spirebluff Canal-2% Synergy
$4.99
Flooded Strand-2% Synergy
$15.08
Misty Rainforest-2% Synergy
$32.67
Arid Mesa-2% Synergy
$32.49
Bloodstained Mire-2% Synergy
$16.13
Wooded Foothills-2% Synergy
$16.33
Coastal Peak-2% Synergy
$1.07
Sulfur Falls-3% Synergy
$0.30
Polluted Delta-3% Synergy
$18.43
Silverbluff Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.24
Cascade Bluffs-4% Synergy
$0.44
Riverpyre Verge-4% Synergy
$22.21
Scalding Tarn-5% Synergy
$35.34
Riverglide Pathway-5% Synergy
$4.34
Volcanic Island-5% Synergy
Path of Ancestry-5% Synergy
$0.29
Stormcarved Coast-6% Synergy
$1.33
Fiery Islet-6% Synergy
$5.71
Command Tower-7% Synergy
$0.31
Training Center-7% Synergy
$13.96
Steam Vents-8% Synergy
$11.10
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Baral and Kari Zev.
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
Najal, the Storm Runner
Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Melek, Reforged Researcher
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Gandalf the Grey
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Tibor and Lumia
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Tavern Brawler
The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Eris, Roar of the Storm
Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Guild Artisan
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Melek, Izzet Paragon
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Magnus the Red
Veyran, Voice of Duality
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Dragon Cultist
Prompto Argentum
Riku of Many Paths
Anhelo, the Painter
Krark, the Thumbless // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
Stella Lee, Wild Card
Zevlor, Elturel Exile
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Ral, Monsoon Mage
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Niv-Mizzet, Supreme
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Kylox, Visionary Inventor