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Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Price tag $1.50

Legendary Creature — Orc Enchantment Background

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Reanimator game on their own.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $14.92

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Reanimator plan in Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Cabal Interrogator Cabal Interrogator
+66% Synergy $0.26
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+66% Synergy $0.55
Shadow-Rite Priest Shadow-Rite Priest
+65% Synergy $0.24
Dogged Detective Dogged Detective
+65% Synergy $0.24
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+65% Synergy $1.45
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+65% Synergy $0.22
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+64% Synergy $1.49
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+64% Synergy $0.43
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+64% Synergy $0.36
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+63% Synergy $0.37
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+61% Synergy $2.30
Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen
+48% Synergy $0.39
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+47% Synergy $1.00
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+46% Synergy $5.05
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+46% Synergy $1.48
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+42% Synergy $0.35
Keeper of the Dead Keeper of the Dead
+33% Synergy $0.32
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+33% Synergy $0.12
Barkform Harvester Barkform Harvester
+33% Synergy $0.20
Skull Collector Skull Collector
+33% Synergy $0.31
Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+33% Synergy $0.16
Myojin of Grim Betrayal Myojin of Grim Betrayal
+32% Synergy $0.28
Audacious Thief Audacious Thief
+32% Synergy $0.24
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+32% Synergy $0.23
Hoard Robber Hoard Robber
+32% Synergy $0.20
Shadowborn Apostle Shadowborn Apostle
+32% Synergy $1.48
Withered Wretch Withered Wretch
+32% Synergy $1.61
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+32% Synergy $0.39
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+32% Synergy $0.25
Nezumi Graverobber Nezumi Graverobber
+32% Synergy $0.53
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+31% Synergy $6.33
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+31% Synergy $0.27
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+31% Synergy $2.08
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+31% Synergy $0.31
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+30% Synergy $4.21
Chronomancer Chronomancer
+30% Synergy $2.05
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+29% Synergy $0.44
Asmodeus the Archfiend Asmodeus the Archfiend
+29% Synergy $0.37
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+29% Synergy $0.86
Tourach, Dread Cantor Tourach, Dread Cantor
+29% Synergy $1.19
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+28% Synergy $0.91
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+28% Synergy $0.36
The Raven Man The Raven Man
+28% Synergy $0.47
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+26% Synergy $0.12
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+26% Synergy $6.89
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+25% Synergy $3.84
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+25% Synergy $1.62
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+24% Synergy $3.31
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+22% Synergy $1.92
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+16% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Reanimator deck ahead.

Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+47% Synergy $0.35
Deadly Alliance Deadly Alliance
+33% Synergy $0.12
Grim Return Grim Return
+32% Synergy $0.60
Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+31% Synergy $0.38
Sudden Edict Sudden Edict
+31% Synergy $0.25
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+30% Synergy $0.37
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+23% Synergy $0.32
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+19% Synergy $2.31
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+15% Synergy $6.71
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+10% Synergy $0.57
Village Rites Village Rites
+7% Synergy $0.38
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+6% Synergy $0.34
Defile Defile
-1% Synergy $1.35
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-33% Synergy $5.94

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Reanimator game plan forward for Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves.

Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+66% Synergy $0.28
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+66% Synergy $0.29
Worst Fears Worst Fears
+33% Synergy $2.46
Extinction Event Extinction Event
+32% Synergy $0.37
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+32% Synergy $0.41
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+32% Synergy $0.56
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+32% Synergy $0.19
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+31% Synergy $2.62
Profane Command Profane Command
+31% Synergy $0.43
Hymn to Tourach Hymn to Tourach
+31% Synergy $0.59
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+31% Synergy $0.27
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+30% Synergy $0.38
Echoing Return Echoing Return
+30% Synergy $0.23
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+29% Synergy $3.23
Duress Duress
+26% Synergy $0.09
Unearth Unearth
+24% Synergy $0.53
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+19% Synergy $2.35
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+17% Synergy $0.34
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+16% Synergy $0.16
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $5.42
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $3.83
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $4.37

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Reanimator decks.

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+66% Synergy $0.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+44% Synergy $5.65
The Underworld Cookbook The Underworld Cookbook
+33% Synergy $0.53
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+32% Synergy $4.15
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+32% Synergy $0.38
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+31% Synergy $1.99
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+29% Synergy $0.34
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+29% Synergy $22.63
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-28% Synergy $12.26

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Reanimator strategy in Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves decks.

Measure of Wickedness Measure of Wickedness
+33% Synergy $0.29
Quest for the Necropolis Quest for the Necropolis
+32% Synergy $0.19
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+32% Synergy $0.31
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
+32% Synergy $0.40
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+32% Synergy $0.64
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+31% Synergy $0.37
Haunted One Haunted One
+30% Synergy $5.25
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+30% Synergy $0.48
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+30% Synergy $0.36
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+28% Synergy $20.03
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+28% Synergy $0.78
Greed Greed
+27% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $4.43

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Reanimator game plan.

Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+31% Synergy $4.99

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Reanimator build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Fiora Marchesa, Resolute Monarch Invasion of Fiora
+32% Synergy $0.78
Invasion of Innistrad Deluge of the Dead Invasion of Innistrad
+32% Synergy $0.34

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves Reanimator decks.

Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+75% Synergy $1.06
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+64% Synergy $0.38
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+63% Synergy $0.23
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+53% Synergy $0.39
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+52% Synergy $1.93
Desert Desert
+32% Synergy $1.05
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+32% Synergy $0.43
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+30% Synergy $0.20
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+30% Synergy $0.96
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+29% Synergy $2.72
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+24% Synergy $0.26
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+23% Synergy $1.61
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Reanimator strategy.

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $0.57
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+28% Synergy $0.30
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves's Reanimator decks.

Study Hall Study Hall
+33% Synergy $0.22
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+32% Synergy $0.19
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+28% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.37
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

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

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
Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
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
Tazri, Beacon of Unity Tazri, Beacon of Unity
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
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
Nalia de'Arnise Nalia de'Arnise
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
Burakos, Party Leader Shameless Charlatan Burakos, Party Leader // Shameless Charlatan

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