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Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne
Price tag $1.73

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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%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne's Lifedrain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifedrain theme.

Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+99% Synergy $0.28
Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+99% Synergy $0.58
Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+99% Synergy $0.16
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+99% Synergy $0.29
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+98% Synergy $0.90
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+97% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+79% Synergy $0.23
Popular Egotist Popular Egotist
+79% Synergy $0.29
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+79% Synergy $0.35
Zhentarim Bandit Zhentarim Bandit
+79% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The staple cards most Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne Lifedrain decks run as their core.

Hoard Robber Hoard Robber
+78% Synergy $0.20
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+78% Synergy $0.23
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+78% Synergy $0.25
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+75% Synergy $0.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+73% Synergy $0.34
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+71% Synergy $1.62
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+69% Synergy $1.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+65% Synergy $4.67
Defile Defile
+64% Synergy $1.35
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+29% Synergy $0.16

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne Lifedrain game on their own.

The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $115.22
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+10% Synergy $18.87
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $36.65
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-8% Synergy $14.92

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifedrain plan in Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+76% Synergy $0.37
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+71% Synergy $0.37
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+62% Synergy $0.45
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+59% Synergy $0.23
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+58% Synergy $6.17
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+58% Synergy $3.72
Chronomancer Chronomancer
+57% Synergy $2.05
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+55% Synergy $12.84
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+54% Synergy $0.36
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+54% Synergy $3.03
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+51% Synergy $0.61
Lightless Evangel Lightless Evangel
+49% Synergy $0.18
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+46% Synergy $16.43
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+38% Synergy $0.32
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+36% Synergy $1.37
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+35% Synergy $2.30
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+34% Synergy $0.40
Voidforged Titan Voidforged Titan
+24% Synergy $0.20
Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen
+23% Synergy $0.39
Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+22% Synergy $0.27
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+22% Synergy $0.33
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+22% Synergy $0.21
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+21% Synergy $2.39
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+19% Synergy $0.12
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+19% Synergy $0.14
Mardu Strike Leader Mardu Strike Leader
+19% Synergy $0.35
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+19% Synergy $3.45
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+19% Synergy $0.33
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+19% Synergy $0.10
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+18% Synergy $0.22
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+18% Synergy $0.30
Venerated Stormsinger Venerated Stormsinger
+18% Synergy $0.25
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+18% Synergy $6.12
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+18% Synergy $20.92
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+18% Synergy $0.27
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+17% Synergy $0.43
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+16% Synergy $48.86
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+16% Synergy $0.35
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+16% Synergy $1.39
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+13% Synergy $0.35
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+13% Synergy $4.87
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+13% Synergy $2.98
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+12% Synergy $3.84
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+11% Synergy $3.31
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+9% Synergy $10.30
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+3% Synergy $0.26
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+0% Synergy $4.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.32
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-26% Synergy $16.51
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-30% Synergy $5.52

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne's Lifedrain deck ahead.

Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+77% Synergy $0.33
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+77% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Alliance Deadly Alliance
+59% Synergy $0.12
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+34% Synergy $27.91
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+26% Synergy $10.92
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+21% Synergy $0.35
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+18% Synergy $1.57
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+17% Synergy $13.90
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+16% Synergy $0.88
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+16% Synergy $13.47
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+15% Synergy $0.35
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+12% Synergy $0.24
Feign Death Feign Death
+11% Synergy $1.39
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+11% Synergy $5.39
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+8% Synergy $0.86
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+6% Synergy $2.31
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+4% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+0% Synergy $3.86
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy $0.35
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-5% Synergy $7.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-47% Synergy $5.94

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifedrain game plan forward for Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne.

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+55% Synergy $0.39
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+29% Synergy $4.79
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+25% Synergy $3.83
Mutilate Mutilate
+24% Synergy $2.01
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+18% Synergy $1.11
Blood Money Blood Money
+16% Synergy $2.57
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $5.42
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+12% Synergy $18.75
Victimize Victimize
+12% Synergy $1.58
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+12% Synergy $27.24
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+8% Synergy $24.73
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+5% Synergy $38.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-16% Synergy $4.37
Reanimate Reanimate
-20% Synergy $9.76

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne Lifedrain decks.

Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+56% Synergy $0.34
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+38% Synergy $0.54
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+38% Synergy $1.99
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+36% Synergy $0.37
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+32% Synergy $4.94
Stalactite Dagger Stalactite Dagger
+24% Synergy $0.24
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+24% Synergy $0.34
Summoning Station Summoning Station
+19% Synergy $7.53
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+19% Synergy $0.47
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+18% Synergy $9.09
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+18% Synergy $8.37
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+16% Synergy $3.45
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+14% Synergy $1.71
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.95
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.52
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-22% Synergy $12.26

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifedrain strategy in Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne decks.

Underhanded Designs Underhanded Designs
+39% Synergy $0.21
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+18% Synergy $0.25
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+15% Synergy $6.26
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+15% Synergy $20.03
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $10.16
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+10% Synergy $2.99
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+9% Synergy $3.58
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+6% Synergy $32.24
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+6% Synergy $38.84
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+2% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne Lifedrain decks.

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+58% Synergy $2.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+40% Synergy $0.36
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+37% Synergy $0.40
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+35% Synergy $1.06
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+27% Synergy $0.39
Soulstone Sanctuary Soulstone Sanctuary
+19% Synergy $0.60
Mutavault Mutavault
+19% Synergy $3.94
Fountainport Fountainport
+18% Synergy $3.01
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+17% Synergy $17.64
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+14% Synergy $2.18
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+10% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $53.41
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $33.75
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+8% Synergy $4.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $10.89
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $1.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.52
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-14% Synergy $12.47
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-17% Synergy $54.82
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-34% Synergy $29.97

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne's Lifedrain strategy.

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+34% Synergy $0.37
Star Compass Star Compass
+19% Synergy $0.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.56
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+14% Synergy $4.93
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+12% Synergy $38.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+10% Synergy $28.49
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+9% Synergy $3.72
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.89
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base behind Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne's Lifedrain decks.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+35% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+34% Synergy $0.23
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+19% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+17% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+16% Synergy $13.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+14% Synergy $0.24
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+12% Synergy $27.24
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+0% Synergy $3.86

Similar Commanders

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

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 Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
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 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
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
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
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves

Other Available Backgrounds

Burakos, Party Leader can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Folk Hero Folk Hero
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Haunted One Haunted One
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
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
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster