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Be'lakor, the Dark Master
Price tag $14.28

Legendary CreatureDemon Noble

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Grixis

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

#119 Current Rank
#130 Last Week
#89 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Be'lakor, the Dark Master.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Be'lakor, the Dark Master decks.

Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+4% Synergy $8.75
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+3% Synergy $62.47
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+2% Synergy $0.72
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
-3% Synergy $0.57
Oscorp Industries Oscorp Industries
-8% Synergy $0.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Be'lakor, the Dark Master's abilities and overall game plan.

Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+87% Synergy $5.04
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+68% Synergy $18.77
Rakdos, the Showstopper Rakdos, the Showstopper
+66% Synergy $1.82
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+65% Synergy $0.50
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+64% Synergy $0.47
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+64% Synergy $5.11
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+61% Synergy $1.99
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+59% Synergy $6.81
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+59% Synergy $0.36
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+56% Synergy $2.98

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Be'lakor, the Dark Master decks.

Plague Drone Plague Drone
+56% Synergy $2.99
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+56% Synergy $3.35
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+54% Synergy $0.58
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+53% Synergy $1.80
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+52% Synergy $3.04
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+51% Synergy $7.49
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+49% Synergy $3.52
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+30% Synergy $3.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+20% Synergy $0.50
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.83

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $48.71
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $43.88
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $14.25
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $51.13
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $44.22
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $54.04
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $28.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Be'lakor, the Dark Master's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+49% Synergy $3.77
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+49% Synergy $0.46
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+47% Synergy $0.85
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+46% Synergy $25.36
Balor Balor
+46% Synergy $3.04
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+45% Synergy $2.22
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+41% Synergy $8.99
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+38% Synergy $4.19
Lord Xander, the Collector Lord Xander, the Collector
+37% Synergy $1.19
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+36% Synergy $0.39
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+36% Synergy $17.03
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+36% Synergy $1.02
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+35% Synergy $1.61
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+34% Synergy $24.89
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+33% Synergy $2.13
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+28% Synergy $29.01
Aspiring Champion Aspiring Champion
+28% Synergy $0.24
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+27% Synergy $2.66
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+27% Synergy $1.19
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+26% Synergy $0.39
Venomcrawler Venomcrawler
+26% Synergy $0.57
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+25% Synergy $14.11
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
+25% Synergy $0.27
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+20% Synergy $10.79
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+20% Synergy $0.46
Seeker of Slaanesh Seeker of Slaanesh
+20% Synergy $0.21
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+20% Synergy $0.33
Spark Double Spark Double
+19% Synergy $8.16
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+18% Synergy $0.50
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+18% Synergy $1.28
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+17% Synergy $0.41
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+17% Synergy $10.82
Pink Horror Pink Horror
+17% Synergy $0.72
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+17% Synergy $3.21
Prince of Thralls Prince of Thralls
+17% Synergy $4.19
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+17% Synergy $3.96
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+16% Synergy $9.63
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
+16% Synergy $0.49
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+16% Synergy $0.25
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+16% Synergy $5.81
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+14% Synergy $23.95
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+14% Synergy $0.27
Crabomination Crabomination
+14% Synergy $0.24
Rot-Curse Rakshasa Rot-Curse Rakshasa
+14% Synergy $1.34
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+13% Synergy $0.47
Hidetsugu and Kairi Hidetsugu and Kairi
+13% Synergy $0.22
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+12% Synergy $0.26
Demon of Dark Schemes Demon of Dark Schemes
+12% Synergy $1.40
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+11% Synergy $29.25
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
-8% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Be'lakor, the Dark Master safe.

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+32% Synergy $0.82
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+23% Synergy $7.15
Bedevil Bedevil
+17% Synergy $0.34
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+17% Synergy $0.56
Kill! Maim! Burn! Kill! Maim! Burn!
+17% Synergy $0.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.27
Displace Displace
+15% Synergy $0.38
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+12% Synergy $0.24
Nurgle's Conscription Nurgle's Conscription
+10% Synergy $0.41
Terminate Terminate
+9% Synergy $0.59
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+9% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.78
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+7% Synergy $0.37
Reverberate Reverberate
+6% Synergy $1.87
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $46.95
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $2.52
Blur Blur
+5% Synergy $0.20
Bituminous Blast Bituminous Blast
+5% Synergy $0.06
Bile Blight Bile Blight
+5% Synergy $0.11
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.60
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.36
Entomb Entomb
0% Synergy $18.03
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $19.11
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.12
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $52.81
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-3% Synergy $0.12
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.58
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.36
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.48
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.83

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Be'lakor, the Dark Master's game plan and control the board.

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+47% Synergy $1.38
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+39% Synergy $0.21
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+34% Synergy $3.80
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+30% Synergy $4.65
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+28% Synergy $8.80
Reanimate Reanimate
+16% Synergy $5.15
Blight Grenade Blight Grenade
+12% Synergy $0.29
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+11% Synergy $0.59
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+9% Synergy $2.19
Victimize Victimize
+8% Synergy $0.49
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+7% Synergy $0.43
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+7% Synergy $8.76
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.91
Dread Return Dread Return
+6% Synergy $0.31
Living Death Living Death
+5% Synergy $2.40
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.42
Persist Persist
+5% Synergy $2.48
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.21
Deny Reality Deny Reality
+5% Synergy $0.36
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+5% Synergy $0.44
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+4% Synergy $12.40
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+4% Synergy $0.50
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+4% Synergy $4.75
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.22
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $4.78
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.97
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.94
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.67
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.23
Windfall Windfall
-17% Synergy $3.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+50% Synergy $12.64
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+45% Synergy $6.23
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+34% Synergy $4.34
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $3.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.21
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+11% Synergy $2.24
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+10% Synergy $7.91
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+9% Synergy $3.93
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+8% Synergy $17.29
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $9.98
Drach'Nyen Drach'Nyen
+7% Synergy $0.19
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $5.69
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+7% Synergy $4.22
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.02
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+4% Synergy $6.23
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $2.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Be'lakor, the Dark Master's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+38% Synergy $1.06
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+36% Synergy $1.47
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+32% Synergy $6.40
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+31% Synergy $0.56
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+17% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+14% Synergy $0.28
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+13% Synergy $4.98
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $7.45
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+12% Synergy $7.35
Nurgle's Rot Nurgle's Rot
+11% Synergy $1.49
The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+10% Synergy $1.00
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+8% Synergy $4.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+5% Synergy $11.69
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+5% Synergy $17.82
The Horus Heresy The Horus Heresy
+5% Synergy $1.52
Call to the Kindred Call to the Kindred
+5% Synergy $0.75
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $10.49

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Be'lakor, the Dark Master to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+6% Synergy $1.35
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+6% Synergy $0.46

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+21% Synergy $0.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $48.20
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+11% Synergy $0.10
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+10% Synergy $0.13
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+10% Synergy $1.77
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $22.81
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.15
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $17.82
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $1.99
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.95
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $7.03
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $25.21
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $8.42
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+32% Synergy $2.19
Séance Board Séance Board
+30% Synergy $0.56
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+28% Synergy $1.30
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+23% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+19% Synergy $1.61
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+12% Synergy $0.22
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $4.90
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+8% Synergy $7.27
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+5% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.63
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.46
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $1.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.49
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-5% Synergy $0.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.05
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-11% Synergy $0.30

Lands

The mana base foundation for Be'lakor, the Dark Master decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+39% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+23% Synergy $35.29
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+19% Synergy $0.19
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+15% Synergy $0.17
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+15% Synergy $0.17
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+14% Synergy $0.26
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+13% Synergy $0.32
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+11% Synergy $0.07
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+10% Synergy $8.46
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+10% Synergy $0.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.78
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $19.55
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.05
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+4% Synergy $17.98
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+4% Synergy $6.92
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $7.94
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+3% Synergy $0.71
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+3% Synergy $17.58
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.67
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $10.40
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $4.64
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+2% Synergy $7.67
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $7.35
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.12
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $9.48
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $0.57
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $4.38
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-1% Synergy $17.00
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $12.90
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-1% Synergy $0.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.26
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-2% Synergy $0.30
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-3% Synergy $0.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $23.54
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-4% Synergy $1.38
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-4% Synergy $0.33
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $0.83
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-5% Synergy $3.68
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-5% Synergy
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-11% Synergy $0.26

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