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Bhaal, Lord of Murder
Price tag $0.12

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Jund

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1070 Current Rank
#1052 Last Week
#1000 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Bhaal, Lord of Murder.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Bhaal, Lord of Murder decks.

Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+5% Synergy $0.56
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $6.56
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $3.63
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+4% Synergy $0.43
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+3% Synergy $39.99

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Bhaal, Lord of Murder's abilities and overall game plan.

Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+56% Synergy $0.22
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+44% Synergy $1.44
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+43% Synergy $0.65
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+42% Synergy $2.20
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+42% Synergy $0.49
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+41% Synergy $0.87
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+40% Synergy $0.82
Village Rites Village Rites
+38% Synergy $0.20
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+37% Synergy $0.35
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+36% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Bhaal, Lord of Murder decks.

Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+36% Synergy $0.46
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+34% Synergy $0.17
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+34% Synergy $1.42
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+32% Synergy $3.19
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+31% Synergy $0.49
Victimize Victimize
+28% Synergy $0.56
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+25% Synergy $0.47
Cultivate Cultivate
+6% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $1.13
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-14% Synergy $1.45

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $58.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $46.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Bhaal, Lord of Murder's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+36% Synergy $0.31
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+31% Synergy $1.81
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+30% Synergy $2.38
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+30% Synergy $0.32
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+30% Synergy $1.43
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+30% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+28% Synergy $0.27
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+28% Synergy $1.24
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+28% Synergy $0.49
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+27% Synergy $0.13
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+26% Synergy $0.53
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+24% Synergy $0.28
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+24% Synergy $6.04
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+23% Synergy $10.12
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+23% Synergy $7.20
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+22% Synergy $5.54
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+21% Synergy $0.23
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+20% Synergy $0.45
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
+20% Synergy $0.21
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+20% Synergy $0.17
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+20% Synergy $0.25
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+19% Synergy $0.31
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+19% Synergy $0.36
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+19% Synergy $0.23
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+19% Synergy $3.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.26
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+18% Synergy $0.25
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+18% Synergy $1.39
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+17% Synergy $0.22
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+16% Synergy $3.60
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+15% Synergy $2.10
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+14% Synergy $0.97
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+14% Synergy $0.14
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+14% Synergy $0.14
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+13% Synergy $0.16
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+12% Synergy $0.32
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+12% Synergy $0.12
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+11% Synergy $0.98
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+10% Synergy $0.35
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.12
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
+10% Synergy $0.14
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+9% Synergy $14.61
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+9% Synergy $0.11
Kethek, Crucible Goliath Kethek, Crucible Goliath
+9% Synergy $0.15
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+8% Synergy $0.57
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+7% Synergy $1.23
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+7% Synergy $0.59
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
0% Synergy $0.53
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-1% Synergy $0.19
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-16% Synergy $9.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Bhaal, Lord of Murder safe.

Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+28% Synergy $0.22
Murder Murder
+14% Synergy $0.06
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+7% Synergy $0.12
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+7% Synergy $0.66
Nasty End Nasty End
+6% Synergy $0.08
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+6% Synergy $6.62
Terminate Terminate
+5% Synergy $0.32
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+5% Synergy $3.31
Putrefy Putrefy
+4% Synergy $0.14
Bedevil Bedevil
+4% Synergy $0.51
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+3% Synergy $0.31
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+3% Synergy $0.39
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $9.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.21
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.57
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.34
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.81
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
-1% Synergy $0.06
Fling Fling
-1% Synergy $0.08
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.59
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-2% Synergy $0.43
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $2.94
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-7% Synergy $1.90
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-8% Synergy $2.11
Harrow Harrow
-10% Synergy $0.25
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $11.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Bhaal, Lord of Murder's game plan and control the board.

Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+30% Synergy $0.13
Dread Return Dread Return
+19% Synergy $0.26
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+17% Synergy $0.31
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+13% Synergy $0.10
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+7% Synergy $0.05
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+6% Synergy $1.80
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+5% Synergy $3.59
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+5% Synergy $0.12
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+5% Synergy $0.31
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.28
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.46
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+3% Synergy $0.43
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.60
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.25
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+2% Synergy $0.46
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.53
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.84
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+1% Synergy $0.27
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.69
Living Death Living Death
-1% Synergy $2.36
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $18.68
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-2% Synergy $0.87
Decimate Decimate
-2% Synergy $0.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $2.73
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.41
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $7.64
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.30
Farseek Farseek
-6% Synergy $0.45
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $6.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+27% Synergy $8.99
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+21% Synergy $4.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+18% Synergy $5.02
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+18% Synergy $0.22
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+14% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+12% Synergy $54.66
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.16
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.28
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.30
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+5% Synergy $1.17
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+3% Synergy $11.38
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+3% Synergy $12.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Bhaal, Lord of Murder's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+22% Synergy $0.13
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+21% Synergy $0.23
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+20% Synergy $5.84
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+15% Synergy $0.16
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+14% Synergy $0.31
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+14% Synergy $0.17
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+11% Synergy $0.27
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+9% Synergy $0.55
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+8% Synergy $2.64
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+8% Synergy $0.22
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+7% Synergy $0.98
Skeletal Swarming Skeletal Swarming
+7% Synergy $0.17
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+6% Synergy $0.18
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+6% Synergy $0.12
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+6% Synergy $0.21
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+6% Synergy $0.10
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+5% Synergy $1.36
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $18.67
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $3.61
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+5% Synergy $1.95
Incriminating Impetus Incriminating Impetus
+5% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $1.55
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+3% Synergy $18.12
Fecundity Fecundity
+3% Synergy $0.69
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+2% Synergy $3.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $15.42
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+1% Synergy $4.04
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+1% Synergy $14.39
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
0% Synergy $3.79
Greater Good Greater Good
-7% Synergy $3.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Bhaal, Lord of Murder to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+7% Synergy $5.60

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $4.50
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $19.73
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+10% Synergy $0.15
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+7% Synergy $0.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.57
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+5% Synergy $0.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $6.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $1.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $47.16
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $9.35
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-10% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $29.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+7% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.16
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+4% Synergy $0.36
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
0% Synergy $0.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-2% Synergy $1.94
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-3% Synergy $0.26
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $2.17
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-5% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Bhaal, Lord of Murder decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+8% Synergy $1.01
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+6% Synergy $0.57
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+6% Synergy $0.22
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+6% Synergy $0.11
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+5% Synergy $0.78
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.45
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.18
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+4% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+4% Synergy $0.22
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.02
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+3% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.32
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy $0.20
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+2% Synergy $1.58
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+2% Synergy $0.40
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $6.00
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $13.40
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+1% Synergy $0.25
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+1% Synergy $3.99
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+1% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $9.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.84
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
0% Synergy $0.19
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.61
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-1% Synergy $0.81
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $4.85
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.81
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.28
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-2% Synergy $0.28
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-4% Synergy $10.72
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-5% Synergy $8.29
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-5% Synergy $13.93
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-5% Synergy $8.92
Commercial District Commercial District
-6% Synergy $7.76
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-7% Synergy $6.54
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.18
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-12% Synergy $15.33
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-13% Synergy $11.50
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-16% Synergy $7.79
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-17% Synergy $13.68
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-18% Synergy $21.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-19% Synergy $14.12

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