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Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.68

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Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Party 36% Blink 18% cEDH 9% ETB 9% Extra Turns 9% Mill 9% Reanimator 9%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage.

PLAY TO WIN vs PLAYING WITH POWER vs MIND MUSCLE MAGIC-WHO'S THE BEST BACKGROUND COMMANDER IN cEDH?

PLAY TO WIN vs PLAYING WITH POWER vs MIND MUSCLE MAGIC-WHO'S THE BEST BACKGROUND COMMANDER IN cEDH?

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WHO'S THE BEST BACKGROUND COMMANDER IN cEDH? PLAY TO WIN vs MIND MUSCLE MAGIC vs PLAYING WITH POWER

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage's abilities and overall game plan.

Time Sieve Time Sieve
+73% Synergy $8.43
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+65% Synergy $11.69
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+62% Synergy $0.82
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+55% Synergy $14.87
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+50% Synergy $0.14
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+50% Synergy $0.19
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+49% Synergy $0.75
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+49% Synergy $0.10
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+48% Synergy $19.11
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+46% Synergy $13.86

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+44% Synergy $29.01
Concerted Defense Concerted Defense
+42% Synergy $0.08
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+41% Synergy $0.17
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+41% Synergy $0.85
Displace Displace
+40% Synergy $0.38
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+40% Synergy $3.47
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+39% Synergy $0.56
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+38% Synergy $0.27
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+38% Synergy $0.19
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+24% Synergy $43.88

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+41% Synergy $51.13
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+40% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+37% Synergy $48.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+32% Synergy $94.95
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+30% Synergy $44.22
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+28% Synergy $0.95
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+28% Synergy $716.12
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+28% Synergy $78.39
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+26% Synergy $109.39
The One Ring The One Ring
+26% Synergy $78.29

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+49% Synergy $27.48
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+36% Synergy $6.03
Nimble Trapfinder Nimble Trapfinder
+33% Synergy $0.10
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+33% Synergy $0.21
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+32% Synergy $0.33
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+31% Synergy $2.98
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+30% Synergy $24.56
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+25% Synergy $30.57
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+25% Synergy $0.22
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+25% Synergy $0.33
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+25% Synergy $0.19
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+25% Synergy $2.23
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+24% Synergy $17.54
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+24% Synergy $1.72
Whirler Rogue Whirler Rogue
+24% Synergy $0.04
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+23% Synergy $11.80
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+23% Synergy $5.11
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+23% Synergy $12.63
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+23% Synergy $0.23
Spark Double Spark Double
+22% Synergy $8.16
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+22% Synergy $0.52
Ertai Resurrected Ertai Resurrected
+22% Synergy $0.63
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+22% Synergy $23.95
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+22% Synergy $0.96
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+21% Synergy $6.67
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+21% Synergy $2.02
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+20% Synergy $5.78
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+20% Synergy $29.25
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+18% Synergy $3.87
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+16% Synergy $19.90

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage safe.

Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+31% Synergy $0.26
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+28% Synergy $14.40
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+28% Synergy $23.69
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+26% Synergy $13.26
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+26% Synergy $9.65
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+26% Synergy $10.82
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+23% Synergy $45.90
Blur Blur
+23% Synergy $0.20
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+23% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+22% Synergy $7.76
Force of Will Force of Will
+22% Synergy $64.58
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+20% Synergy $13.78
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+20% Synergy $1.85
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+19% Synergy $15.61
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+19% Synergy $8.08
Dispel Dispel
+18% Synergy $0.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+16% Synergy $46.95
Swan Song Swan Song
+16% Synergy $8.48
Snap Snap
+14% Synergy $2.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+13% Synergy $1.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage's game plan and control the board.

Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+27% Synergy $11.31
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+25% Synergy $0.12
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+21% Synergy $7.60
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+18% Synergy $125.49
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+16% Synergy $5.94
Windfall Windfall
+11% Synergy $3.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+37% Synergy $3.66
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+28% Synergy $1.85
Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+25% Synergy $0.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+21% Synergy $4.34
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+19% Synergy $14.25

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+25% Synergy $10.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+14% Synergy $7.45

Utility Lands

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

Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+31% Synergy $18.45
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+21% Synergy $48.20
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+21% Synergy $46.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+19% Synergy $35.36
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+19% Synergy $0.35
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+14% Synergy $22.81
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $1.99
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-15% Synergy $0.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Mox Opal Mox Opal
+28% Synergy $181.24
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+28% Synergy $38.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+26% Synergy $1.05
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+23% Synergy $383.77
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+17% Synergy $26.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+15% Synergy $1.01
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.13
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-13% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Underground Sea Underground Sea
+37% Synergy
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+33% Synergy $19.30
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+33% Synergy $12.90
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+32% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+32% Synergy $13.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+32% Synergy $26.43
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+28% Synergy $15.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+25% Synergy $21.48
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+22% Synergy $7.35
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+21% Synergy $7.67
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+20% Synergy $7.94
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+19% Synergy $38.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+16% Synergy $23.54
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+12% Synergy $17.98
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+11% Synergy $8.18
Underground River Underground River
+4% Synergy $0.83
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-16% Synergy $0.20
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-24% Synergy $0.19
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-33% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage.

Burakos, Party Leader Clan Crafter Burakos, Party Leader // Clan Crafter
Burakos, Party Leader Dungeon Delver Burakos, Party Leader // Dungeon Delver
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Burakos, Party Leader Feywild Visitor Burakos, Party Leader // Feywild Visitor
Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Iron Throne Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne
Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Shadow Thieves Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Burakos, Party Leader Cultist of the Absolute Burakos, Party Leader // Cultist of the Absolute
Burakos, Party Leader Haunted One Burakos, Party Leader // Haunted One
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Burakos, Party Leader Cloakwood Hermit Burakos, Party Leader // Cloakwood Hermit
Burakos, Party Leader Far Traveler Burakos, Party Leader // Far Traveler
Burakos, Party Leader Flaming Fist Burakos, Party Leader // Flaming Fist
Burakos, Party Leader Folk Hero Burakos, Party Leader // Folk Hero
Burakos, Party Leader Hardy Outlander Burakos, Party Leader // Hardy Outlander
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 Veteran Soldier Burakos, Party Leader // Veteran Soldier
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sengir, the Dark Baron Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Burakos, Party Leader Shameless Charlatan Burakos, Party Leader // Shameless Charlatan
Evie Frye Jacob Frye Evie Frye // Jacob Frye
Tazri, Beacon of Unity Tazri, Beacon of Unity
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept The Prismatic Piper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // The Prismatic Piper
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Tormod, the Desecrator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept // Tormod, the Desecrator
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist

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