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Burakos, Party Leader // Criminal Past
Price tag $0.77

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Burakos, Party Leader Criminal Past
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

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 // Criminal Past's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+100% Synergy $0.13
Mardu Strike Leader Mardu Strike Leader
+100% Synergy $0.15
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+100% Synergy $0.58
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+99% Synergy $0.21
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+99% Synergy $0.13
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+99% Synergy $1.58
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+99% Synergy $0.21
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+99% Synergy $0.24
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+98% Synergy $0.32
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+98% Synergy $0.41
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+97% Synergy $0.37
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+97% Synergy $0.23
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+96% Synergy $0.19
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+96% Synergy $0.37
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+95% Synergy $2.51
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+93% Synergy $0.18
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+90% Synergy $2.37
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+84% Synergy $0.11
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
+50% Synergy $9.05
Magus of the Bridge Magus of the Bridge
+50% Synergy $0.11
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+50% Synergy $2.97
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+50% Synergy $0.22
Archfiend's Vessel Archfiend's Vessel
+49% Synergy $0.12
Dire Fleet Ravager Dire Fleet Ravager
+49% Synergy $0.16
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
+49% Synergy $4.13
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+49% Synergy $0.11
Gas Guzzler Gas Guzzler
+49% Synergy $0.14
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+49% Synergy $2.09
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+49% Synergy $0.36
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+48% Synergy $0.61
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+48% Synergy $0.75
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+48% Synergy $0.32
Corpse Augur Corpse Augur
+48% Synergy $0.12
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+46% Synergy $3.00
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+45% Synergy $13.75
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+45% Synergy $4.17
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+44% Synergy $1.96
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+44% Synergy $0.47
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+44% Synergy $0.20
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+42% Synergy $0.29
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+42% Synergy $4.38
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+42% Synergy $2.10
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+40% Synergy $6.18
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+36% Synergy $1.07
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+36% Synergy $0.18
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+34% Synergy $0.39
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+30% Synergy $0.16
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+30% Synergy $0.16
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+27% Synergy $2.55
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-3% Synergy $1.03

Instants

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

Deadly Alliance Deadly Alliance
+100% Synergy $0.05
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+89% Synergy $2.31
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+79% Synergy $0.12
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+42% Synergy $0.19
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+38% Synergy $0.17
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+34% Synergy $3.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+28% Synergy $0.37
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+26% Synergy $0.74
Village Rites Village Rites
+26% Synergy $0.30
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+24% Synergy $0.25
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+19% Synergy $2.54
Defile Defile
+11% Synergy $0.60

Sorceries

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

Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+50% Synergy $0.18
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+50% Synergy $0.12
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+47% Synergy $0.22
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+47% Synergy $0.50
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+45% Synergy $1.17
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+44% Synergy $0.27
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+43% Synergy $24.34
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+30% Synergy $0.22
Mutilate Mutilate
+28% Synergy $1.70
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+26% Synergy $0.46
Victimize Victimize
+26% Synergy $0.48
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+12% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+100% Synergy $0.33
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+100% Synergy $0.36
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+49% Synergy $1.85
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+49% Synergy $1.09
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+48% Synergy $4.89
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+47% Synergy $16.06
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+46% Synergy $0.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+32% Synergy $0.21
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $4.02
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+22% Synergy $5.57
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Haunted One Haunted One
+97% Synergy $5.76
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+88% Synergy $22.45
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+49% Synergy $0.28
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+47% Synergy $3.60
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+44% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+39% Synergy $3.20
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+28% Synergy $11.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy $2.32

Utility Lands

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

Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+40% Synergy $25.46
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+28% Synergy $18.67
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+20% Synergy $39.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $48.67
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-6% Synergy $23.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+44% Synergy $0.25
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+42% Synergy $5.28
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+26% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+45% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

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

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 Scion of Halaster Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster
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 Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Burakos, Party Leader Clan Crafter Burakos, Party Leader // Clan Crafter
Burakos, Party Leader Cloakwood Hermit Burakos, Party Leader // Cloakwood Hermit
Burakos, Party Leader Dragon Cultist Burakos, Party Leader // Dragon Cultist
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 Guild Artisan Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
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 Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
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 Shameless Charlatan Burakos, Party Leader // Shameless Charlatan
Burakos, Party Leader Street Urchin Burakos, Party Leader // Street Urchin
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Burakos, Party Leader Veteran Soldier Burakos, Party Leader // Veteran Soldier
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sengir, the Dark Baron The Prismatic Piper Sengir, the Dark Baron // The Prismatic Piper
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Evie Frye Jacob Frye Evie Frye // Jacob Frye
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Iron Throne Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Shadow Thieves Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Criminal Past Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Criminal Past
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Cultist of the Absolute Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Cultist of the Absolute
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Scion of Halaster Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Scion of Halaster

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
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Master Chef Master Chef
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
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
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier