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Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne
Price tag $0.96

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Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Iron Throne
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Party 54% Treasure 22% Aristocrats 10% Lifedrain 10% Aggro 2% Tokens 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2715 Current Rank
#2792 Last Week
#2916 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne.

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne decks.

Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+20% Synergy $0.07
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+15% Synergy $0.12
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+11% Synergy $0.15
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+11% Synergy $0.25
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-6% Synergy $4.68

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne's abilities and overall game plan.

Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+86% Synergy $0.09
Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+83% Synergy $0.33
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+80% Synergy $0.75
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+78% Synergy $13.75
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+73% Synergy $0.18
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+68% Synergy $0.12
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+67% Synergy $1.58
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+62% Synergy $0.13
Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+56% Synergy $0.13
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+56% Synergy $0.87

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne decks.

Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+55% Synergy $0.19
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+54% Synergy $1.00
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+54% Synergy $0.22
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+51% Synergy $2.51
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+50% Synergy $11.95
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+49% Synergy $0.16
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+47% Synergy $0.37
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+37% Synergy $2.55
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+18% Synergy $0.22
Defile Defile
+15% Synergy $0.60

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+3% Synergy $19.69
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-12% Synergy $14.25
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-15% Synergy $48.88

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Zhentarim Bandit Zhentarim Bandit
+46% Synergy $0.04
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+43% Synergy $0.52
Hoard Robber Hoard Robber
+43% Synergy $0.12
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+41% Synergy $5.11
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+39% Synergy $2.37
Dire Fleet Ravager Dire Fleet Ravager
+38% Synergy $0.16
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+38% Synergy $0.41
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+37% Synergy $0.11
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+37% Synergy $0.39
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+34% Synergy $0.21
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+33% Synergy $0.20
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+32% Synergy $0.21
Popular Egotist Popular Egotist
+31% Synergy $0.04
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+30% Synergy $3.00
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+30% Synergy $0.37
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+28% Synergy $0.58
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+28% Synergy $0.29
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+27% Synergy $0.47
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+27% Synergy $1.21
Mardu Strike Leader Mardu Strike Leader
+26% Synergy $0.15
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+25% Synergy $1.67
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+24% Synergy $12.00
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+24% Synergy $0.18
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+24% Synergy $1.96
Chronomancer Chronomancer
+24% Synergy $0.64
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+24% Synergy $0.37
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+24% Synergy $0.43
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+22% Synergy $2.10
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+22% Synergy $0.24
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+20% Synergy $0.23
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+19% Synergy $1.04
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+19% Synergy $0.44
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+18% Synergy $0.16
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
+18% Synergy $9.05
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+18% Synergy $2.97
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+17% Synergy $2.09
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+16% Synergy $4.38
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+16% Synergy $0.11
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
+15% Synergy $0.09
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+14% Synergy $1.53
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+14% Synergy $0.18
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+14% Synergy $0.32
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+14% Synergy $27.75
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+13% Synergy $5.84
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+13% Synergy $1.07
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+13% Synergy $1.26
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+13% Synergy $4.83
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+6% Synergy $6.18
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-28% Synergy $1.03
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-31% Synergy $13.60

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne safe.

Deadly Alliance Deadly Alliance
+44% Synergy $0.05
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+33% Synergy $0.16
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+28% Synergy $0.16
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+17% Synergy $0.25
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+9% Synergy $0.56
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+8% Synergy $2.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $8.97
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $16.95
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+7% Synergy $1.11
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+6% Synergy $0.61
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+4% Synergy $1.27
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+3% Synergy $0.12
Breathe Your Last Breathe Your Last
+3% Synergy $0.09
Force of Despair Force of Despair
0% Synergy $3.91
Saw in Half Saw in Half
0% Synergy $4.09
Feign Death Feign Death
-1% Synergy $0.87
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
-1% Synergy $0.10
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $4.83
Dismember Dismember
-4% Synergy $5.87
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-4% Synergy $5.02
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-5% Synergy $0.16
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-7% Synergy $2.54
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.74
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $18.95
Village Rites Village Rites
-16% Synergy $0.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-35% Synergy $3.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne's game plan and control the board.

Blood Money Blood Money
+44% Synergy $0.33
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+21% Synergy $0.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+12% Synergy $0.46
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+12% Synergy $0.50
Victimize Victimize
+10% Synergy $0.48
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $0.43
Reprocess Reprocess
+6% Synergy $4.36
Soul Transfer Soul Transfer
+6% Synergy $0.12
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+5% Synergy $0.23
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+5% Synergy $0.18
Mutilate Mutilate
+4% Synergy $1.70
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+4% Synergy $14.88
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $11.31
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.21
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.19
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $2.12
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $24.34
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+1% Synergy $4.25
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
0% Synergy $25.12
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $19.28
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $3.45
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-6% Synergy $21.91
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $5.95
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-9% Synergy $0.22
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-9% Synergy $1.77
Reanimate Reanimate
-19% Synergy $5.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+47% Synergy $0.07
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+41% Synergy $1.85
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+27% Synergy $0.19
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $2.20
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+19% Synergy $5.57
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+18% Synergy $0.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+16% Synergy $0.61
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+12% Synergy $0.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.21
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy $8.78
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+10% Synergy $5.21
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+10% Synergy $0.58
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+9% Synergy $8.29
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+9% Synergy $0.17
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+7% Synergy $0.10
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $9.90
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.33
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+5% Synergy $0.41
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.32
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $4.02
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-3% Synergy $1.05
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-4% Synergy $59.53
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-7% Synergy $9.08
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-16% Synergy $7.50

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+34% Synergy $16.90
Underhanded Designs Underhanded Designs
+32% Synergy $0.10
Haunted One Haunted One
+26% Synergy $5.76
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+16% Synergy $0.15
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+7% Synergy $22.45
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+6% Synergy $4.45
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+6% Synergy $7.54
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+5% Synergy $0.26
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+2% Synergy $17.97
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+2% Synergy $1.04
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $2.32
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-4% Synergy $17.73
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-6% Synergy $0.26
Black Market Black Market
-7% Synergy $3.33
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-12% Synergy $20.71

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+44% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+44% Synergy $1.46
Mutavault Mutavault
+37% Synergy $3.84
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+23% Synergy $0.35
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+16% Synergy $1.12
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.94
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $3.04
Soulstone Sanctuary Soulstone Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $3.28
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+8% Synergy $3.65
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+7% Synergy $7.58
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $8.97
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+4% Synergy $0.27
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+4% Synergy $0.12
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.13
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $25.46
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.29
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $1.77
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-2% Synergy $1.14
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-3% Synergy $2.94
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.87
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $39.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.03
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-8% Synergy $2.19
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-9% Synergy $23.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy $48.67
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-13% Synergy $18.67
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-14% Synergy $11.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.12
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.20
Infernal Idol Infernal Idol
+5% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.06
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $23.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.05

Lands

The mana base foundation for Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+43% Synergy $0.16
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne.

Burakos, Party Leader Cultist of the Absolute Burakos, Party Leader // Cultist of the Absolute
Burakos, Party Leader Flaming Fist Burakos, Party Leader // Flaming Fist
Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Shadow Thieves Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Burakos, Party Leader Haunted One Burakos, Party Leader // Haunted One
Burakos, Party Leader Clan Crafter Burakos, Party Leader // Clan Crafter
Burakos, Party Leader Dungeon Delver Burakos, Party Leader // Dungeon Delver
Burakos, Party Leader Far Traveler Burakos, Party Leader // Far Traveler
Burakos, Party Leader Folk Hero Burakos, Party Leader // Folk Hero
Burakos, Party Leader Master Chef Burakos, Party Leader // Master Chef
Burakos, Party Leader Noble Heritage Burakos, Party Leader // Noble Heritage
Burakos, Party Leader Popular Entertainer Burakos, Party Leader // Popular Entertainer
Burakos, Party Leader Raised by Giants Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Burakos, Party Leader Veteran Soldier Burakos, Party Leader // Veteran Soldier
Burakos, Party Leader Cloakwood Hermit Burakos, Party Leader // Cloakwood Hermit
Burakos, Party Leader Feywild Visitor Burakos, Party Leader // Feywild Visitor
Burakos, Party Leader Hardy Outlander Burakos, Party Leader // Hardy Outlander
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sengir, the Dark Baron Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Burakos, Party Leader Guild Artisan Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
Burakos, Party Leader Street Urchin Burakos, Party Leader // Street Urchin
Tazri, Beacon of Unity Tazri, Beacon of Unity
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Shadow Thieves Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Shadow Thieves Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cultist of the Absolute Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cultist of the Absolute
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Krark, the Thumbless Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Krark, the Thumbless // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Burakos, Party Leader Criminal Past Burakos, Party Leader // Criminal Past
Burakos, Party Leader Scion of Halaster Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Iron Throne Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Criminal Past Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Criminal Past
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Iron Throne Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Iron Throne

Other Available Backgrounds

Burakos, Party Leader can also choose from these 27 other backgrounds:

Folk Hero Folk Hero
Haunted One Haunted One
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Master Chef Master Chef
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier