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Bhaal, Lord of Murder
Price tag $0.14

Legendary CreatureGod

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Jund

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1046 Current Rank
#1087 Last Week
#1014 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.

Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+2% Synergy $0.48
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
+2% Synergy $0.24
Eddie Brock Venom, Lethal Protector Eddie Brock
+2% Synergy $5.22
Agent Venom Agent Venom
0% Synergy $0.69
Carnage, Crimson Chaos Carnage, Crimson Chaos
0% Synergy $1.03

High Synergy Cards

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

Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+57% Synergy $0.11
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+44% Synergy $0.61
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+43% Synergy $0.50
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+42% Synergy $2.37
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+42% Synergy $0.39
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+40% Synergy $0.86
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+40% Synergy $0.78
Village Rites Village Rites
+40% Synergy $0.30
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+37% Synergy $0.25
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+36% Synergy $0.41

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 $0.30
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+34% Synergy $0.44
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+32% Synergy $0.37
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+31% Synergy $3.17
Victimize Victimize
+30% Synergy $0.48
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+28% Synergy $0.40
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.62
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $1.88
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-12% Synergy $2.04

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $48.88

Creatures

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

Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+36% Synergy $0.26
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+31% Synergy $0.23
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+31% Synergy $2.76
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+30% Synergy $2.55
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+30% Synergy $1.49
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+28% Synergy $0.25
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+28% Synergy $0.06
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+28% Synergy $0.66
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+27% Synergy $1.97
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+26% Synergy $0.38
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+26% Synergy $0.12
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+25% Synergy $0.22
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+25% Synergy $5.81
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+22% Synergy $0.16
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+22% Synergy $5.49
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+22% Synergy $11.97
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+22% Synergy $10.77
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+21% Synergy $0.18
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+20% Synergy $0.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.26
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+19% Synergy $0.16
Spinner of Souls Spinner of Souls
+19% Synergy $0.79
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
+19% Synergy $0.20
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+19% Synergy $2.01
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+19% Synergy $0.19
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+18% Synergy $0.15
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+18% Synergy $0.24
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+18% Synergy $1.62
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+17% Synergy $1.53
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+17% Synergy $0.18
Grumgully, the Generous Grumgully, the Generous
+14% Synergy $0.15
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+13% Synergy $0.56
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.18
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+12% Synergy $0.24
Timeline Culler Timeline Culler
+12% Synergy $0.29
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
+12% Synergy $0.18
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+11% Synergy $1.99
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+11% Synergy $0.46
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+11% Synergy $0.83
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.09
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+9% Synergy $1.03
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+9% Synergy $12.00
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+9% Synergy $0.18
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+9% Synergy $1.03
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+9% Synergy $0.53
Kethek, Crucible Goliath Kethek, Crucible Goliath
+9% Synergy $0.14
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+7% Synergy $1.04
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
+3% Synergy $0.47
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-1% Synergy $0.24
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-15% Synergy $11.72

Instants

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

Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+28% Synergy $0.17
Murder Murder
+14% Synergy $0.03
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+7% Synergy $0.12
Terminate Terminate
+6% Synergy $0.77
Bedevil Bedevil
+6% Synergy $0.34
Nasty End Nasty End
+6% Synergy $0.11
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+6% Synergy $0.61
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+6% Synergy $7.18
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+5% Synergy $2.39
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+3% Synergy $0.41
Putrefy Putrefy
+2% Synergy $0.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.51
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.83
Fling Fling
+1% Synergy $0.07
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.43
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
0% Synergy $0.37
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
0% Synergy $0.08
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.71
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.35
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.86
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-6% Synergy $0.26
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-7% Synergy $2.64
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-7% Synergy $1.60
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $52.71
Harrow Harrow
-14% Synergy $0.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-15% Synergy $10.85

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
+28% Synergy $0.28
Dread Return Dread Return
+17% Synergy $0.31
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+17% Synergy $0.25
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+13% Synergy $0.08
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+7% Synergy $0.09
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.22
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+5% Synergy $2.56
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+5% Synergy $0.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.41
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.95
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.22
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.46
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $4.41
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+2% Synergy $0.44
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $11.31
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+1% Synergy $0.27
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.90
Living Death Living Death
0% Synergy $2.45
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.46
Decimate Decimate
-1% Synergy $0.18
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $19.28
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-2% Synergy $0.80
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-3% Synergy $4.78
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.95
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $5.34
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $5.83
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $1.93
Farseek Farseek
-10% Synergy $0.49
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+27% Synergy $9.08
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+20% Synergy $4.89
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $4.02
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+18% Synergy $0.22
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+15% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+12% Synergy $59.53
The Endstone The Endstone
+8% Synergy $3.78
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.16
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.19
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.33
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+3% Synergy $11.88
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+2% Synergy $9.69
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+24% Synergy $0.09
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+23% Synergy $0.20
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+20% Synergy $6.55
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+14% Synergy $0.23
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+14% Synergy $0.12
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+13% Synergy $0.26
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+11% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+9% Synergy $3.20
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+9% Synergy $0.78
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+8% Synergy $0.28
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+7% Synergy $1.04
Skeletal Swarming Skeletal Swarming
+7% Synergy $0.16
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+7% Synergy $0.25
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+6% Synergy $0.63
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+6% Synergy $0.23
Predatory Impetus Predatory Impetus
+6% Synergy $0.20
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $3.33
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+5% Synergy $0.95
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+5% Synergy $0.14
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+5% Synergy $0.14
Incriminating Impetus Incriminating Impetus
+5% Synergy $0.20
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $21.80
Fecundity Fecundity
+4% Synergy $0.70
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+3% Synergy $3.99
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $2.32
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+2% Synergy $20.71
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+2% Synergy $4.76
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.95
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+1% Synergy $17.73
Greater Good Greater Good
-6% Synergy $4.08

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+6% Synergy $6.51

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+16% Synergy $1.15
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $18.67
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+10% Synergy $0.15
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+7% Synergy $4.70
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+7% Synergy $0.27
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+5% Synergy $1.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $6.87
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.03
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $48.67
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-8% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $7.90
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $32.58

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+8% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.16
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+5% Synergy $0.29
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+1% Synergy $0.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-1% Synergy $1.30
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-2% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Savage Lands Savage Lands
+9% Synergy $1.07
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+9% Synergy $0.80
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+8% Synergy $0.62
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.21
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+7% Synergy $0.19
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+6% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.11
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+5% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+5% Synergy $0.30
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.05
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+4% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+4% Synergy $0.09
Game Trail Game Trail
+4% Synergy $0.12
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.06
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+3% Synergy $1.53
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.05
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.21
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.47
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $4.64
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+2% Synergy $0.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $4.41
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+1% Synergy $0.55
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $19.46
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.97
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $0.55
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
0% Synergy $0.18
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.22
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-1% Synergy $1.02
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $6.18
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-2% Synergy $0.60
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.27
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-5% Synergy $8.19
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-5% Synergy $12.54
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.15
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-5% Synergy $14.14
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-5% Synergy $9.65
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-7% Synergy $8.12
Commercial District Commercial District
-7% Synergy $7.61
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-11% Synergy $17.69
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-12% Synergy $12.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-14% Synergy $4.79
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-17% Synergy $5.94
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-17% Synergy $13.01
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-18% Synergy $18.62
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-19% Synergy $12.56

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