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Bartolomé del Presidio
Price tag $0.13

Legendary CreatureVampire Knight

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1001 Current Rank
#971 Last Week
#933 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bartolomé del Presidio.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bartolomé del Presidio decks.

Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+2% Synergy $49.99
Common Crook Common Crook
+2% Synergy $0.04
Super Shredder Super Shredder
+2% Synergy $60.00
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $62.47
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
0% Synergy $6.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bartolomé del Presidio's abilities and overall game plan.

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+56% Synergy $0.41
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+49% Synergy $0.09
Greedy Freebooter Greedy Freebooter
+45% Synergy $0.19
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+44% Synergy $2.55
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+43% Synergy $0.37
Unearth Unearth
+42% Synergy $0.47
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+38% Synergy $1.01
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+37% Synergy $1.36
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+37% Synergy $0.30
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+37% Synergy $2.05

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bartolomé del Presidio decks.

Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+35% Synergy $1.64
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+34% Synergy $0.11
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+30% Synergy $0.44
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+28% Synergy $0.37
Village Rites Village Rites
+24% Synergy $0.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+22% Synergy $3.92
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+21% Synergy $0.39
Damn Damn
+11% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+4% Synergy $30.57
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+1% Synergy $13.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $54.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $50.09
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bartolomé del Presidio's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+36% Synergy $0.26
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+32% Synergy $0.06
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+31% Synergy $6.11
Selfless Savior Selfless Savior
+28% Synergy $0.26
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+26% Synergy $2.37
Lesser Masticore Lesser Masticore
+26% Synergy $0.23
Vizier of Remedies Vizier of Remedies
+26% Synergy $0.25
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+25% Synergy $0.79
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+25% Synergy $0.26
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+25% Synergy $0.39
Benevolent Bodyguard Benevolent Bodyguard
+25% Synergy $0.43
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+24% Synergy $0.11
Bounty Agent Bounty Agent
+22% Synergy $0.30
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+21% Synergy $0.14
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+21% Synergy $0.28
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+20% Synergy $0.10
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+20% Synergy $0.21
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+19% Synergy $1.64
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+19% Synergy $0.46
Market Gnome Market Gnome
+19% Synergy $0.10
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+18% Synergy $0.11
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+18% Synergy $0.17
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+18% Synergy $0.29
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+18% Synergy $1.70
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+17% Synergy $1.22
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+17% Synergy $1.13
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+15% Synergy $0.55
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+14% Synergy $0.08
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+14% Synergy $0.36
Tidehollow Sculler Tidehollow Sculler
+14% Synergy $0.32
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+13% Synergy $0.50
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+13% Synergy $1.41
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+12% Synergy $10.22
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+12% Synergy $0.78
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+12% Synergy $0.12
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+11% Synergy $0.24
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+10% Synergy $5.78
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+10% Synergy $0.26
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+9% Synergy $1.55
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+8% Synergy $8.62
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+7% Synergy $2.10
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+6% Synergy $2.65
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+5% Synergy $8.60
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+5% Synergy $0.16
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+5% Synergy $0.50
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+4% Synergy $1.35
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+2% Synergy $1.08
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+1% Synergy $0.86
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $41.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bartolomé del Presidio safe.

Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+32% Synergy $0.37
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+22% Synergy $1.12
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+12% Synergy $0.12
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+10% Synergy $0.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.68
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.15
Second Sunrise Second Sunrise
+6% Synergy $3.21
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.61
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+4% Synergy $1.16
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+3% Synergy $1.54
Get Lost Get Lost
+2% Synergy $4.41
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.36
Entomb Entomb
+1% Synergy $18.03
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.78
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.46
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $19.11
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $3.43
Inkshield Inkshield
-6% Synergy $8.82
Fracture Fracture
-8% Synergy $0.82
Utter End Utter End
-8% Synergy $0.18
Despark Despark
-11% Synergy $0.47
Mortify Mortify
-14% Synergy $0.28
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-16% Synergy $2.07

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bartolomé del Presidio's game plan and control the board.

Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+28% Synergy $1.24
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+25% Synergy $1.25
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+22% Synergy $0.25
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+20% Synergy $0.17
Austere Command Austere Command
+15% Synergy $0.21
Return to the Ranks Return to the Ranks
+14% Synergy $0.51
Vindicate Vindicate
+11% Synergy $0.49
Dewdrop Cure Dewdrop Cure
+11% Synergy $0.12
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+10% Synergy $0.44
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+7% Synergy $0.16
Recommission Recommission
+7% Synergy $0.12
Patch Up Patch Up
+6% Synergy $0.06
Immortal Servitude Immortal Servitude
+5% Synergy $0.40
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+4% Synergy $0.15
Victimize Victimize
+3% Synergy $0.49
Living Death Living Death
+3% Synergy $2.40
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $5.15
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $11.31
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+2% Synergy $0.93
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.22
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.77
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.97
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $0.43
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-5% Synergy $0.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.94
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Nihil Spellbomb Nihil Spellbomb
+22% Synergy $1.51
Animation Module Animation Module
+22% Synergy $1.15
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+22% Synergy $1.84
Key to the City Key to the City
+18% Synergy $0.30
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+18% Synergy $0.15
Executioner's Capsule Executioner's Capsule
+18% Synergy $0.12
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+18% Synergy $0.97
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+17% Synergy $0.21
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+17% Synergy $0.19
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+16% Synergy $1.89
Wedding Invitation Wedding Invitation
+13% Synergy $0.16
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+13% Synergy $0.13
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+12% Synergy $2.55
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+12% Synergy $0.23
Carrot Cake Carrot Cake
+11% Synergy $0.07
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+8% Synergy $0.33
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+8% Synergy $0.24
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+7% Synergy $0.16
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.19
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+6% Synergy $3.66
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+6% Synergy $0.21
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+5% Synergy $0.56
Dusk Rose Reliquary Dusk Rose Reliquary
+5% Synergy $0.13
Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+5% Synergy $0.30
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $36.97
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $43.91
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.19
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+1% Synergy $11.90
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.12
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-6% Synergy $59.53
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-7% Synergy $9.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bartolomé del Presidio's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+28% Synergy $0.10
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+28% Synergy $0.20
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+18% Synergy $0.09
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+15% Synergy $7.45
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+12% Synergy $0.66
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+10% Synergy $0.90
Assemble the Players Assemble the Players
+9% Synergy $0.25
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+9% Synergy $0.23
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+8% Synergy $0.28
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+7% Synergy $3.00
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+7% Synergy $22.45
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+7% Synergy $1.05
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+6% Synergy $0.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $21.80
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+6% Synergy $0.87
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+5% Synergy $0.30
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.81
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+4% Synergy $0.17
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+3% Synergy $4.53
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $3.20
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+1% Synergy $0.22
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+1% Synergy $5.38
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
0% Synergy $0.91
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-1% Synergy $20.68
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $1.50
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
-6% Synergy $0.47
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-13% Synergy $11.69
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-13% Synergy $17.82
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-16% Synergy $3.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-20% Synergy $2.32

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.31
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+22% Synergy $2.71
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+16% Synergy $1.86
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+9% Synergy $0.25
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.16
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+6% Synergy $0.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.15
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+4% Synergy $1.10
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $35.36
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $4.92
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+1% Synergy $2.11
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $1.77
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $18.46
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $7.03
High Market High Market
-2% Synergy $1.15
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.80
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.49
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-4% Synergy $3.60
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-6% Synergy $22.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $48.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $1.99
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-15% Synergy $0.53

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+24% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.13
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $26.71
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.46
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-18% Synergy $0.70

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bartolomé del Presidio decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.31
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+14% Synergy $0.77
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+14% Synergy $0.19
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+12% Synergy $0.07
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.16
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+4% Synergy $0.18
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+2% Synergy $0.75
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.17
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+2% Synergy $5.84
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.29
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Tainted Field Tainted Field
0% Synergy $0.21
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
0% Synergy $3.31
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
0% Synergy $0.10
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $12.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $22.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $19.30
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $8.50
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.20
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $12.98
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.78
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $32.18
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-2% Synergy $0.41
Scrubland Scrubland
-2% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.27
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $4.81
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-7% Synergy $21.48
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-7% Synergy $8.83
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-8% Synergy $6.84
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-9% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.16
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-12% Synergy $12.60
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-13% Synergy $0.67
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-14% Synergy $4.59

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