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Burakos, Party Leader // Cloakwood Hermit
Price tag $0.76

Legendary Creature — Orc Enchantment Background

Burakos, Party Leader Cloakwood Hermit
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Party 50% Counterspells 25% Ramp 25%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
+75% Synergy $4.16
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+74% Synergy $13.86
Sméagol, Helpful Guide Sméagol, Helpful Guide
+73% Synergy $0.24
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+71% Synergy $7.48
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+63% Synergy $5.11
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+63% Synergy $0.10
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+62% Synergy $2.11
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+57% Synergy $0.39
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+55% Synergy $0.86
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+50% Synergy $0.32
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+50% Synergy $0.14
Bonecaller Cleric Bonecaller Cleric
+50% Synergy $0.07
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+50% Synergy $0.22
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
+50% Synergy $0.06
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+50% Synergy $0.17
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+49% Synergy $29.54
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+49% Synergy $17.80
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+49% Synergy $0.19
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+49% Synergy $8.97
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+48% Synergy $1.41
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+46% Synergy $1.72
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+45% Synergy $1.01
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+45% Synergy $0.11
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+42% Synergy $2.65
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+42% Synergy $4.01
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+40% Synergy $12.18
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+40% Synergy $0.16
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+28% Synergy $2.55
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+25% Synergy $0.23
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+24% Synergy $1.59
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+24% Synergy $15.99
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+24% Synergy $0.30
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+24% Synergy $0.43
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+24% Synergy $1.06
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+24% Synergy $0.52
Moldgraf Monstrosity Moldgraf Monstrosity
+23% Synergy $0.13
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+23% Synergy $37.65
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+23% Synergy $0.61
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+22% Synergy $6.11
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+20% Synergy $5.55
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+20% Synergy $0.24
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+19% Synergy $15.65
Tendershoot Dryad Tendershoot Dryad
+19% Synergy $2.78
Spore Frog Spore Frog
+19% Synergy $0.22
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+18% Synergy $5.60
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+17% Synergy $0.49
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+17% Synergy $16.10
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+13% Synergy $4.85
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+11% Synergy $3.66
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-5% Synergy $0.41

Instants

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

Second Harvest Second Harvest
+62% Synergy $1.60
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+31% Synergy $0.37
Status // Statue Status // Statue
+25% Synergy $0.09
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+24% Synergy $16.95
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+24% Synergy $0.18
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+18% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+15% Synergy $8.78
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.84
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+8% Synergy $0.31
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+6% Synergy $2.49

Sorceries

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

Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+74% Synergy $1.95
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+50% Synergy $0.19
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+50% Synergy $0.12
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+49% Synergy $1.82
Blood on the Snow Blood on the Snow
+49% Synergy $0.12
Natural Order Natural Order
+47% Synergy $18.33
Victimize Victimize
+31% Synergy $0.49
Dead of Winter Dead of Winter
+25% Synergy $0.34
Cloudkill Cloudkill
+25% Synergy $0.07
Explore the Underdark Explore the Underdark
+25% Synergy $0.17
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+25% Synergy $1.54
Kin-Tree Invocation Kin-Tree Invocation
+25% Synergy $0.10
Celebrate the Harvest Celebrate the Harvest
+25% Synergy $0.21
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+24% Synergy $1.24
Blood Money Blood Money
+24% Synergy $0.36
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+20% Synergy $13.93
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+20% Synergy $0.25
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+19% Synergy $1.33
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+18% Synergy $0.21
Damnation Damnation
+17% Synergy $18.91
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+17% Synergy $0.34
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+9% Synergy $48.71
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $5.15
Cultivate Cultivate
-16% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+70% Synergy $1.85
Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+50% Synergy $0.33
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+48% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+41% Synergy $59.53
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+30% Synergy $9.12
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+25% Synergy $0.16
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+25% Synergy $0.10
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+25% Synergy $0.04
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+24% Synergy $2.54
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+24% Synergy $0.21
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+24% Synergy $3.93
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+24% Synergy $0.16
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+24% Synergy $4.87
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+23% Synergy $0.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+22% Synergy $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+19% Synergy $3.92
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+19% Synergy $64.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Master Chef Master Chef
+49% Synergy $0.11
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+49% Synergy $0.15
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+48% Synergy $0.27
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+41% Synergy $4.33
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+38% Synergy $4.09
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+38% Synergy $0.20
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+37% Synergy $28.38
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+37% Synergy $0.26
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+25% Synergy $0.45
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+25% Synergy $0.13
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+25% Synergy $0.10
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
+25% Synergy $0.09
Haunted One Haunted One
+25% Synergy $5.19
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+25% Synergy $0.10
Court of Bounty Court of Bounty
+25% Synergy $0.69
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+24% Synergy $0.27
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
+24% Synergy $0.06
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+23% Synergy $16.54
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+22% Synergy $0.30
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+20% Synergy $4.47
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+17% Synergy $11.69
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+15% Synergy $0.18

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+73% Synergy $0.35
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+45% Synergy $25.21
High Market High Market
+41% Synergy $1.15
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+39% Synergy $17.82
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+36% Synergy $0.93
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+36% Synergy $18.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+26% Synergy $48.20
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+25% Synergy $1.92
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+25% Synergy $0.19
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+25% Synergy $0.46
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+24% Synergy $11.40
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+22% Synergy $1.77
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+21% Synergy $3.60
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+21% Synergy $1.57
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+20% Synergy $993.06
The Shire The Shire
+15% Synergy $2.18
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+13% Synergy $7.03
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $7.75

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+44% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+37% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+25% Synergy $0.24
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+25% Synergy $1.38
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+21% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+49% Synergy $0.28
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+47% Synergy $7.94
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+40% Synergy $0.14
Bayou Bayou
+39% Synergy
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+28% Synergy $14.07
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+25% Synergy $0.12
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+25% Synergy $0.78
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+25% Synergy $0.19
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+24% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.27
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+12% Synergy $1.12
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+10% Synergy $8.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.16
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+5% Synergy $12.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+3% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.12
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-4% Synergy $6.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-4% Synergy $19.30
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-9% Synergy $0.62
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-10% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-11% Synergy $0.20
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-17% Synergy $0.16

Similar Commanders

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

Burakos, Party Leader Hardy Outlander Burakos, Party Leader // Hardy Outlander
Burakos, Party Leader Master Chef Burakos, Party Leader // Master Chef
Burakos, Party Leader Raised by Giants Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants
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
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 Feywild Visitor Burakos, Party Leader // Feywild Visitor
Burakos, Party Leader Flaming Fist Burakos, Party Leader // Flaming Fist
Burakos, Party Leader Folk Hero Burakos, Party Leader // Folk Hero
Burakos, Party Leader Noble Heritage Burakos, Party Leader // Noble Heritage
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 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
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Tazri, Beacon of Unity Tazri, Beacon of Unity
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Burakos, Party Leader Acolyte of Bahamut Burakos, Party Leader // Acolyte of Bahamut
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Agent of the Iron Throne Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Agent of the Iron Throne
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Agent of the Shadow Thieves Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Criminal Past Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Criminal Past
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cultist of the Absolute Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cultist of the Absolute
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Haunted One Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Haunted One
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Scion of Halaster Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Scion of Halaster
Burakos, Party Leader Criminal Past Burakos, Party Leader // Criminal Past
Burakos, Party Leader Scion of Halaster Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster
Kodama of the East Tree Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kodama of the East Tree // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kodama of the East Tree Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kodama of the East Tree // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Kodama of the East Tree Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kodama of the East Tree // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Kodama of the East Tree Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kodama of the East Tree // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Kodama of the East Tree Sengir, the Dark Baron Kodama of the East Tree // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Kodama of the East Tree Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kodama of the East Tree // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Kodama of the East Tree Tormod, the Desecrator Kodama of the East Tree // Tormod, the Desecrator
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Sengir, the Dark Baron Slurrk, All-Ingesting Sengir, the Dark Baron // Slurrk, All-Ingesting

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