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Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $0.75

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Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Party 83% Good Stuff 3% Reanimator 3% Shadowborn Apostles 3% Toolbox 3% Treasure 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3177 Current Rank
#2812 Last Week
#3215 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+24% Synergy $0.14
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+21% Synergy $0.06

High Synergy Cards

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

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+75% Synergy $0.33
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+69% Synergy $0.14
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+67% Synergy $0.19
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+63% Synergy $0.12
Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+61% Synergy $0.13
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+54% Synergy $2.51
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+53% Synergy $0.22
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+53% Synergy $0.75
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+52% Synergy $0.10
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+50% Synergy $13.86

Top Cards

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

Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+47% Synergy $0.52
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+43% Synergy $2.37
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+43% Synergy $0.21
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+43% Synergy $0.23
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+43% Synergy $0.19
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+37% Synergy $0.16
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+33% Synergy $0.37
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+31% Synergy $0.11
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-8% Synergy $7.91

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+10% Synergy $19.90
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-23% Synergy $48.71
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-24% Synergy $14.25

Creatures

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

Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+43% Synergy $0.41
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+40% Synergy $0.21
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+35% Synergy $1.41
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+35% Synergy $0.32
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+34% Synergy $0.21
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+32% Synergy $0.36
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+32% Synergy $1.21
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+31% Synergy $0.86
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+31% Synergy $0.11
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+30% Synergy $0.37
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+30% Synergy $0.10
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+30% Synergy $0.25
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+28% Synergy $1.96
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+28% Synergy $0.05
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+28% Synergy $1.34
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+28% Synergy $0.59
Calculating Lich Calculating Lich
+28% Synergy $0.56
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+26% Synergy $2.98
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+26% Synergy $0.20
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+25% Synergy $0.29
Dire Fleet Ravager Dire Fleet Ravager
+24% Synergy $0.16
Dogged Detective Dogged Detective
+23% Synergy $0.14
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+23% Synergy $0.43
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+23% Synergy $2.10
Mardu Strike Leader Mardu Strike Leader
+22% Synergy $0.14
Venomous Changeling Venomous Changeling
+22% Synergy $0.15
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+22% Synergy $0.12
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+21% Synergy $4.86
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+20% Synergy $2.90
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+19% Synergy $6.93
Bonecaller Cleric Bonecaller Cleric
+18% Synergy $0.07
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+17% Synergy $0.21
Shadow-Rite Priest Shadow-Rite Priest
+17% Synergy $0.18
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+16% Synergy $5.78
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+16% Synergy $1.72
Smogsteed Rider Smogsteed Rider
+16% Synergy $0.19
Draugr Necromancer Draugr Necromancer
+16% Synergy $0.22
Bloodline Necromancer Bloodline Necromancer
+16% Synergy $0.12
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+14% Synergy $0.17
Chronomancer Chronomancer
+14% Synergy $0.64
Syndicate Trafficker Syndicate Trafficker
+14% Synergy $0.16
Acquisitions Expert Acquisitions Expert
+14% Synergy $0.06
Malakir Cullblade Malakir Cullblade
+14% Synergy $0.21
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+13% Synergy $0.46
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+13% Synergy $0.32
Vindictive Lich Vindictive Lich
+13% Synergy $0.34
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.18
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+10% Synergy $2.55
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+10% Synergy $10.47
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+7% Synergy $1.06

Instants

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

Deadly Alliance Deadly Alliance
+41% Synergy $0.05
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+14% Synergy $2.46
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+14% Synergy $1.12
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+12% Synergy $0.14
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+12% Synergy $0.16
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.15
Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+9% Synergy $0.28
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+8% Synergy $0.30
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.09
Nasty End Nasty End
+5% Synergy $0.11
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+5% Synergy $0.59
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.03
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.26
Feign Death Feign Death
+1% Synergy $0.86
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-2% Synergy $0.74
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-2% Synergy $0.19
Darkness Darkness
-3% Synergy $22.62
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $19.11
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy $3.12
Village Rites Village Rites
-7% Synergy $0.31
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-8% Synergy $13.91
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-9% Synergy $0.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $4.36
Defile Defile
-13% Synergy $0.59
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-13% Synergy $8.78
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-20% Synergy $2.52
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-33% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Blood Money Blood Money
+13% Synergy $0.36
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+12% Synergy $1.13
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+10% Synergy $24.15
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.32
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+7% Synergy $0.43
Unearth Unearth
+6% Synergy $0.47
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+4% Synergy $0.51
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+4% Synergy $0.50
Profane Command Profane Command
+4% Synergy $0.25
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.21
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $5.92
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $18.91
Victimize Victimize
-4% Synergy $0.49
Living Death Living Death
-5% Synergy $2.40
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.42
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-6% Synergy $0.49
Mutilate Mutilate
-7% Synergy $1.70
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-7% Synergy $24.46
Dread Return Dread Return
-7% Synergy $0.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $5.94
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-15% Synergy $0.43
Reanimate Reanimate
-22% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+36% Synergy $1.85
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+24% Synergy $0.19
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.58
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+10% Synergy $1.10
Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+10% Synergy $0.22
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+10% Synergy $1.09
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+8% Synergy $0.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.14
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+7% Synergy $0.16
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $7.63
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy $2.82
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+6% Synergy $1.97
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.69
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $36.97
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.33
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $3.93
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $6.23
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $5.40
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.21
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $18.76
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
0% Synergy $2.19
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-3% Synergy $1.06
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-6% Synergy $3.92
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-6% Synergy $59.53
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-11% Synergy $9.12

Enchantments

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

Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+31% Synergy $16.54
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+27% Synergy $0.30
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+19% Synergy $11.69
Haunted One Haunted One
+13% Synergy $5.19
Underhanded Designs Underhanded Designs
+10% Synergy $0.10
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $2.32
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-3% Synergy $17.82
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-3% Synergy $3.20
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-4% Synergy $20.04
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-4% Synergy $1.39
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-6% Synergy $22.45
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-8% Synergy $7.45
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.26
Black Market Black Market
-11% Synergy $3.41

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+4% Synergy $4.60

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.31
Mutavault Mutavault
+24% Synergy $3.75
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+12% Synergy $0.23
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+10% Synergy $1.10
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+10% Synergy $0.15
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+9% Synergy $0.65
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+9% Synergy $0.35
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+9% Synergy $1.57
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+8% Synergy $3.60
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $3.03
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+7% Synergy $0.27
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+7% Synergy $25.21
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $9.02
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.93
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.13
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.39
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+4% Synergy $1.35
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $2.78
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $1.16
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+2% Synergy $94.10
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+2% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.36
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-8% Synergy $1.04
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $7.03
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-12% Synergy $18.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-18% Synergy $48.20
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-20% Synergy $39.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-21% Synergy $22.81
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-23% Synergy $11.96

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.21
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+6% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.63
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.25
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $23.37
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-6% Synergy $3.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+31% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.16

Similar Commanders

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

Burakos, Party Leader Master Chef Burakos, Party Leader // Master Chef
Burakos, Party Leader Flaming Fist Burakos, Party Leader // Flaming Fist
Burakos, Party Leader Cultist of the Absolute Burakos, Party Leader // Cultist of the Absolute
Burakos, Party Leader Folk Hero Burakos, Party Leader // Folk Hero
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sengir, the Dark Baron Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Burakos, Party Leader Veteran Soldier Burakos, Party Leader // Veteran Soldier
Burakos, Party Leader Popular Entertainer Burakos, Party Leader // Popular Entertainer
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Burakos, Party Leader Haunted One Burakos, Party Leader // Haunted One
Burakos, Party Leader Far Traveler Burakos, Party Leader // Far Traveler
Burakos, Party Leader Raised by Giants Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants
Burakos, Party Leader Noble Heritage Burakos, Party Leader // Noble Heritage
Burakos, Party Leader Dungeon Delver Burakos, Party Leader // Dungeon Delver
Burakos, Party Leader Clan Crafter Burakos, Party Leader // Clan Crafter
Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Iron Throne Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne
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
Tazri, Beacon of Unity Tazri, Beacon of Unity
Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Nalia de'Arnise Nalia de'Arnise
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Burakos, Party Leader Guild Artisan Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
The Destined Warrior The Destined Warrior
Burakos, Party Leader Street Urchin Burakos, Party Leader // Street Urchin
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Burakos, Party Leader Criminal Past Burakos, Party Leader // Criminal Past
Burakos, Party Leader Scion of Halaster Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Haunted One Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Haunted One
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools The Prismatic Piper Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // The Prismatic Piper
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tormod, the Desecrator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Tormod, the Desecrator
The Prismatic Piper Tormod, the Desecrator The Prismatic Piper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Burakos, Party Leader Acolyte of Bahamut Burakos, Party Leader // Acolyte of Bahamut
Burakos, Party Leader Dragon Cultist Burakos, Party Leader // Dragon Cultist

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
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Master Chef Master Chef
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
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