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Be'lakor, the Dark Master
Price tag $15.96

Legendary Creature — Demon Noble

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Grixis

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#118 Current Rank
#127 Last Week
#86 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.

Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+28% Synergy $0.52
Summon: G.F. Ifrit Summon: G.F. Ifrit
+8% Synergy $0.07
Iron Giant Iron Giant
+3% Synergy $0.07
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+2% Synergy $2.94
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+2% Synergy $2.58

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 $6.53
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+69% Synergy $16.71
Rakdos, the Showstopper Rakdos, the Showstopper
+66% Synergy $1.82
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+65% Synergy $0.64
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+64% Synergy $3.70
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+64% Synergy $0.59
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+62% Synergy $2.80
Raphael, Fiendish Savior Raphael, Fiendish Savior
+59% Synergy $0.30
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+57% Synergy $9.38
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+56% Synergy $3.19

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 $1.78
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+56% Synergy $1.33
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+54% Synergy $2.11
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+53% Synergy $0.74
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+53% Synergy $0.44
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+52% Synergy $3.92
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+50% Synergy $4.47
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+31% Synergy $2.96
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+20% Synergy $1.00
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.00

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $57.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $50.27
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $11.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.35
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $44.64
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $49.57
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.56
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $52.94
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $26.47

Creatures

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

Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+49% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+48% Synergy $3.29
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+47% Synergy $1.26
Balor Balor
+47% Synergy $2.25
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+45% Synergy $23.65
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+44% Synergy $2.80
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+41% Synergy $7.86
Lord Xander, the Collector Lord Xander, the Collector
+39% Synergy $0.99
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+39% Synergy $3.68
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+37% Synergy $0.38
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+37% Synergy $1.12
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+35% Synergy $23.51
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+35% Synergy $18.39
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+33% Synergy $3.00
Aspiring Champion Aspiring Champion
+28% Synergy $0.32
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+28% Synergy $30.38
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+28% Synergy $2.55
Reaper from the Abyss Reaper from the Abyss
+27% Synergy $1.22
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+26% Synergy $0.31
Venomcrawler Venomcrawler
+26% Synergy $0.55
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
+26% Synergy $0.23
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+25% Synergy $13.68
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+21% Synergy $0.28
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+20% Synergy $0.34
Seeker of Slaanesh Seeker of Slaanesh
+20% Synergy $0.19
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+20% Synergy $11.30
Spark Double Spark Double
+19% Synergy $6.19
Indulgent Tormentor Indulgent Tormentor
+19% Synergy $0.49
The Balrog of Moria The Balrog of Moria
+18% Synergy $0.33
Pink Horror Pink Horror
+18% Synergy $0.74
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+18% Synergy $10.09
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+18% Synergy $1.45
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+17% Synergy $4.36
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
+17% Synergy $0.42
Prince of Thralls Prince of Thralls
+17% Synergy $4.28
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+17% Synergy $4.34
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+17% Synergy $0.19
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+16% Synergy $5.12
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+15% Synergy $15.27
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+15% Synergy $0.27
Crabomination Crabomination
+15% Synergy $0.18
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+14% Synergy $20.22
Hidetsugu and Kairi Hidetsugu and Kairi
+14% Synergy $0.21
Blood Speaker Blood Speaker
+14% Synergy $0.52
Rot-Curse Rakshasa Rot-Curse Rakshasa
+14% Synergy $1.42
Rakshasa Debaser Rakshasa Debaser
+13% Synergy $0.30
Sloppity Bilepiper Sloppity Bilepiper
+13% Synergy $0.24
Demon of Dark Schemes Demon of Dark Schemes
+13% Synergy $1.66
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+12% Synergy $30.20
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
-9% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+33% Synergy $1.08
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+24% Synergy $6.59
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+18% Synergy $0.32
Bedevil Bedevil
+17% Synergy $0.59
Kill! Maim! Burn! Kill! Maim! Burn!
+17% Synergy $0.38
Displace Displace
+16% Synergy $0.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.45
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+13% Synergy $0.23
Nurgle's Conscription Nurgle's Conscription
+11% Synergy $0.30
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+10% Synergy $0.37
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+9% Synergy $0.43
Terminate Terminate
+8% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.99
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+6% Synergy $0.72
Reverberate Reverberate
+6% Synergy $1.80
Blur Blur
+6% Synergy $0.27
Bile Blight Bile Blight
+6% Synergy $0.09
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $41.85
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $2.64
Bituminous Blast Bituminous Blast
+5% Synergy $0.05
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $2.01
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.38
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.46
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.45
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $16.79
Entomb Entomb
-1% Synergy $13.37
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.07
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.26
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.13
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-4% Synergy $0.18
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $1.34
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $10.79
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.87

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+46% Synergy $1.17
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+39% Synergy $0.37
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+35% Synergy $2.32
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+31% Synergy $4.34
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+27% Synergy $8.16
Reanimate Reanimate
+16% Synergy $7.32
Blight Grenade Blight Grenade
+13% Synergy $0.42
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+12% Synergy $0.27
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+9% Synergy $2.97
Victimize Victimize
+7% Synergy $0.45
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+7% Synergy $0.56
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+7% Synergy $7.74
Dread Return Dread Return
+6% Synergy $0.27
Deny Reality Deny Reality
+6% Synergy $0.40
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $18.62
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.91
Persist Persist
+5% Synergy $1.08
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.26
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+5% Synergy $0.41
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+5% Synergy $4.28
Living Death Living Death
+4% Synergy $2.28
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+4% Synergy $8.55
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+4% Synergy $0.65
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.68
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.19
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.17
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.52
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.25
Windfall Windfall
-16% Synergy $3.75

Utility Artifacts

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

Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+49% Synergy $13.45
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+45% Synergy $7.41
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+34% Synergy $5.07
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $2.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.21
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+11% Synergy $3.07
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+9% Synergy $3.64
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+9% Synergy $7.67
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $12.64
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+8% Synergy $18.80
Drach'Nyen Drach'Nyen
+7% Synergy $0.32
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $4.79
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
+7% Synergy $4.56
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $4.19
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+39% Synergy $0.73
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+35% Synergy $2.24
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+33% Synergy $6.13
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+30% Synergy $0.33
Demonic Covenant Demonic Covenant
+18% Synergy $0.25
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+14% Synergy $4.95
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+14% Synergy $0.38
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+13% Synergy $6.91
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+12% Synergy $4.31
Nurgle's Rot Nurgle's Rot
+11% Synergy $1.29
The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+10% Synergy $1.01
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+9% Synergy $2.71
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+5% Synergy $25.71
The Horus Heresy The Horus Heresy
+5% Synergy $1.74
Call to the Kindred Call to the Kindred
+5% Synergy $0.59
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+4% Synergy $15.25
Mirror March Mirror March
+4% Synergy $1.94
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+3% Synergy $3.73
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $1.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $8.38

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 $2.04
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+6% Synergy $0.54

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+20% Synergy $0.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $48.60
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+12% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+11% Synergy $0.18
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+10% Synergy $0.13
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+10% Synergy $0.97
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $22.49
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $18.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $1.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.23
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.20
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $6.60
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+2% Synergy $21.24
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $10.84
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $17.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+32% Synergy $2.53
Séance Board Séance Board
+32% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+30% Synergy $1.90
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+25% Synergy $0.80
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+21% Synergy $1.29
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+12% Synergy $0.22
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $3.97
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
+8% Synergy $4.74
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.21
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $0.73
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $2.00
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $2.00
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.01
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-6% Synergy $0.45
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-12% Synergy $0.29

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 $34.30
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+20% Synergy $0.24
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+15% Synergy $0.28
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+15% Synergy $0.19
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+14% Synergy $0.19
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+12% Synergy $0.27
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+12% Synergy $0.06
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+11% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $1.00
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+10% Synergy $8.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.05
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.99
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+7% Synergy $13.15
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.05
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+4% Synergy $15.02
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+4% Synergy $15.35
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+4% Synergy $6.79
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $1.00
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+3% Synergy $1.04
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.02
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.72
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $4.04
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+2% Synergy $7.85
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $13.09
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $10.06
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.13
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+1% Synergy $8.78
Steam Vents Steam Vents
0% Synergy $15.16
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $11.77
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $1.50
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $3.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $14.44
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.21
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-3% Synergy $0.28
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $23.09
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.53
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.20
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-5% Synergy $1.67
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-5% Synergy $2.32
Underground River Underground River
-6% Synergy $1.45
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-12% Synergy $0.35

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