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Baru, Fist of Krosa
Price tag $0.70

Legendary CreatureHuman Druid

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2544 Current Rank
#3059 Last Week
#2529 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Baru, Fist of Krosa.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Baru, Fist of Krosa decks.

Kyoshi Warrior Exemplars Kyoshi Warrior Exemplars
+12% Synergy $0.22
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
+6% Synergy $0.15
The Earth King The Earth King
+5% Synergy $0.59
Earthbender Ascension Earthbender Ascension
+5% Synergy $0.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Baru, Fist of Krosa's abilities and overall game plan.

Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+40% Synergy $0.65
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+39% Synergy $0.39
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+38% Synergy $0.26
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+37% Synergy $0.15
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+35% Synergy $2.23
Harrow Harrow
+35% Synergy $0.19
Sporemound Sporemound
+32% Synergy $0.43
Awaken the Woods Awaken the Woods
+32% Synergy $16.88
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+31% Synergy $3.17
Khalni Heart Expedition Khalni Heart Expedition
+31% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Baru, Fist of Krosa decks.

Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+28% Synergy $13.39
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+28% Synergy $0.66
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+28% Synergy $9.09
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+26% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+19% Synergy $1.84
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+16% Synergy $1.18
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.46
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $9.85

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+13% Synergy $2.65
Natural Order Natural Order
-2% Synergy $19.48
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $19.80
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-5% Synergy $1009.05

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Baru, Fist of Krosa's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Glacier Godmaw Glacier Godmaw
+28% Synergy $0.16
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+27% Synergy $5.65
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+26% Synergy $2.94
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+26% Synergy $0.15
Ancient Greenwarden Ancient Greenwarden
+25% Synergy $11.77
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+24% Synergy $0.23
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
+24% Synergy $0.64
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+23% Synergy $0.08
Topiary Stomper Topiary Stomper
+22% Synergy $0.48
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+21% Synergy $2.48
Bramble Sovereign Bramble Sovereign
+20% Synergy $2.38
Paleoloth Paleoloth
+20% Synergy $0.97
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+19% Synergy $5.50
Courser of Kruphix Courser of Kruphix
+18% Synergy $2.39
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+18% Synergy $0.22
Bellowing Tanglewurm Bellowing Tanglewurm
+17% Synergy $0.49
Dungrove Elder Dungrove Elder
+17% Synergy $0.80
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+15% Synergy $1.67
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+15% Synergy $7.96
Elfsworn Giant Elfsworn Giant
+15% Synergy $0.09
Yavimaya Dryad Yavimaya Dryad
+15% Synergy $0.21
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
+14% Synergy $15.46
Yedora, Grave Gardener Yedora, Grave Gardener
+14% Synergy $0.14
Kalonian Twingrove Kalonian Twingrove
+14% Synergy $0.49
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+13% Synergy $12.51
Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+12% Synergy $5.01
Nissa, Resurgent Animist Nissa, Resurgent Animist
+12% Synergy $18.88
Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $0.36
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
+9% Synergy $28.97
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
+9% Synergy $0.14
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+9% Synergy $2.73
Famished Worldsire Famished Worldsire
+9% Synergy $3.13
Nissa, Vastwood Seer Nissa, Sage Animist Nissa, Vastwood Seer
+9% Synergy $3.48
Ulvenwald Hydra Ulvenwald Hydra
+8% Synergy $0.54
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+6% Synergy $1.83
Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus
+6% Synergy $5.92
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+6% Synergy $0.13
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+4% Synergy $0.16
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+4% Synergy $3.40
Regal Force Regal Force
+2% Synergy $3.17
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+1% Synergy $5.31
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $2.39
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
0% Synergy $1.09
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
-2% Synergy $0.26
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-3% Synergy $4.20
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
-3% Synergy $1.58
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
-7% Synergy $0.40
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-15% Synergy $0.97
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-20% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-20% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Baru, Fist of Krosa safe.

Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+27% Synergy $0.22
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+26% Synergy $2.99
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+13% Synergy $0.51
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+10% Synergy $4.93
Evolution Charm Evolution Charm
+8% Synergy $0.11
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+7% Synergy $3.71
Reclaim Reclaim
+6% Synergy $0.09
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $0.86
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.48
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+5% Synergy $2.37
Kamahl's Will Kamahl's Will
+5% Synergy $0.32
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+4% Synergy $0.34
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+4% Synergy $1.35
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+4% Synergy $18.68
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+4% Synergy $0.06
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $1.11
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.23
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+2% Synergy $2.85
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+1% Synergy $2.24
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+1% Synergy $5.16
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.47
Naturalize Naturalize
-1% Synergy $0.07
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.69
Fog Fog
-4% Synergy $0.42
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-4% Synergy $6.26
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
-4% Synergy $4.72
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-6% Synergy $1.36
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-7% Synergy $0.24
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-7% Synergy $0.89
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-9% Synergy $2.75
Ram Through Ram Through
-13% Synergy $0.28

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Baru, Fist of Krosa's game plan and control the board.

Beacon of Creation Beacon of Creation
+27% Synergy $6.33
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+22% Synergy $0.54
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+17% Synergy $0.90
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+16% Synergy $0.35
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+16% Synergy $47.25
Howl of the Night Pack Howl of the Night Pack
+16% Synergy $0.15
Three Visits Three Visits
+15% Synergy $7.35
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+15% Synergy $3.08
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+15% Synergy $0.17
Harmonize Harmonize
+11% Synergy $0.12
Road of Return Road of Return
+11% Synergy $0.77
Explore Explore
+10% Synergy $0.35
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+10% Synergy $5.48
Regrowth Regrowth
+10% Synergy $0.43
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+10% Synergy $4.74
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+10% Synergy $0.29
Glimpse the Core Glimpse the Core
+10% Synergy $0.12
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+9% Synergy $0.17
Migration Path Migration Path
+9% Synergy $0.17
Reshape the Earth Reshape the Earth
+9% Synergy $9.20
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+8% Synergy $0.57
Revive Revive
+8% Synergy $0.09
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+7% Synergy $1.85
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+7% Synergy $0.26
Sylvan Awakening Sylvan Awakening
+7% Synergy $1.76
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+7% Synergy $1.85
Waiting in the Weeds Waiting in the Weeds
+7% Synergy $1.53
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $15.53
Open the Way Open the Way
+6% Synergy $3.75
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+6% Synergy $5.15
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+5% Synergy $0.31
Primal Command Primal Command
+5% Synergy $0.49
The Great Aurora The Great Aurora
+5% Synergy $0.50
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+5% Synergy $0.91
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.57
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+4% Synergy $0.22
Titania's Command Titania's Command
+4% Synergy $0.53
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+4% Synergy $0.06
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+4% Synergy $0.18
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+3% Synergy $0.24
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+3% Synergy $1.09
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+2% Synergy $0.45
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+1% Synergy $2.56
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.11
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
-1% Synergy $4.42
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
-2% Synergy $10.10
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
-2% Synergy $2.77
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-4% Synergy $31.02
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-4% Synergy $18.25
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-7% Synergy $1.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+20% Synergy $7.05
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+11% Synergy $30.94
Seer's Sundial Seer's Sundial
+10% Synergy $0.20
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+10% Synergy $0.60
Dollhouse of Horrors Dollhouse of Horrors
+9% Synergy $0.17
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $8.28
Soul Separator Soul Separator
+8% Synergy $0.03
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.38
Chocobo Racetrack Chocobo Racetrack
+6% Synergy $0.20
Larval Scoutlander Larval Scoutlander
+6% Synergy $0.10
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+6% Synergy $2.11
God-Pharaoh's Gift God-Pharaoh's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.19
Nexus of Becoming Nexus of Becoming
+6% Synergy $1.10
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+5% Synergy $2.78
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+4% Synergy $0.86
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.96
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+4% Synergy $0.72
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+3% Synergy $29.23
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
-1% Synergy $2.95
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
-3% Synergy $0.22
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
-3% Synergy $2.34
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-11% Synergy $60.53
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-11% Synergy $1.74
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-12% Synergy $2.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Baru, Fist of Krosa's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Zendikar's Roil Zendikar's Roil
+28% Synergy $1.04
Gaea's Touch Gaea's Touch
+19% Synergy $2.90
Exploration Exploration
+15% Synergy $26.92
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+15% Synergy $20.34
Druid Class Druid Class
+11% Synergy $1.48
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+8% Synergy $0.79
Into the Wilds Into the Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.39
Dual Nature Dual Nature
+7% Synergy $2.00
Perilous Forays Perilous Forays
+7% Synergy $1.76
Holistic Wisdom Holistic Wisdom
+7% Synergy $1.82
Spelunking Spelunking
+6% Synergy $2.99
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+6% Synergy $3.58
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
+6% Synergy $6.73
Life and Limb Life and Limb
+6% Synergy $0.71
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+5% Synergy $0.44
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+4% Synergy $0.84
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+3% Synergy $3.30
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $17.82
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+3% Synergy $22.45
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
+2% Synergy $0.10
Asceticism Asceticism
+2% Synergy $5.12
Abundance Abundance
+2% Synergy $1.46
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+2% Synergy $2.64
Greater Good Greater Good
+1% Synergy $3.89
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
0% Synergy $21.39
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
0% Synergy $1.27
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
0% Synergy $2.71
Lignify Lignify
0% Synergy $1.53
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-1% Synergy $1.05
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $10.80
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
-2% Synergy $1.12
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-4% Synergy $1.09
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-4% Synergy $3.75
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-6% Synergy $0.70
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-6% Synergy $3.39
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-6% Synergy $0.84
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-9% Synergy $9.82
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-15% Synergy $0.26
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-17% Synergy $2.39

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Baru, Fist of Krosa to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+10% Synergy $3.02
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+9% Synergy $2.85
Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+6% Synergy $1.76
Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+5% Synergy $1.71
Nissa, Vital Force Nissa, Vital Force
+4% Synergy $3.02
Nissa, Worldwaker Nissa, Worldwaker
+4% Synergy $3.36

Utility Lands

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

Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+26% Synergy $1.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+22% Synergy $8.20
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $4.93
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+9% Synergy $1.99
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.21
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+8% Synergy $2.39
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.78
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+5% Synergy $0.28
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $1.16
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.45
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $1.36
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.38
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+1% Synergy $3.47
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $32.81
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy $13.67
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.06
War Room War Room
-5% Synergy $4.92
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-5% Synergy $6.88
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-6% Synergy $0.17
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $38.24
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-15% Synergy $4.88
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-26% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-26% Synergy $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Baru, Fist of Krosa decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+18% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $4.69
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+10% Synergy $5.48
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+9% Synergy $9.61
Kazandu Mammoth Kazandu Valley Kazandu Mammoth
+9% Synergy $0.22
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $24.38
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+8% Synergy $2.46
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+7% Synergy $13.68
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.42
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.11
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+6% Synergy $20.14
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+5% Synergy $3.99
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.82
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+4% Synergy $0.14
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+4% Synergy $0.27
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.26
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+3% Synergy $0.22
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.19
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+1% Synergy $2.56
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+1% Synergy $0.54
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $2.39
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
0% Synergy $0.69
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.47
Forest Forest
-2% Synergy $0.07
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-7% Synergy $1.05

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