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Burakos, Party Leader // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.81

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Burakos, Party Leader Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Party 75% Lifegain 13% Treasure 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4048 Current Rank
#4244 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Burakos, Party Leader // Cultist of the Absolute.

WNL Baldur's on Baldur's on Baldur's @MentalMisplay | Live EDH | MTG Gameplay

WNL Baldur's on Baldur's on Baldur's @MentalMisplay | Live EDH | MTG Gameplay

High Synergy Cards

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

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+63% Synergy $0.45
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+53% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+51% Synergy $0.40
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+50% Synergy $14.15
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+46% Synergy $1.78
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+45% Synergy $0.22
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+45% Synergy $1.60
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+44% Synergy $0.37
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+42% Synergy $0.11
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+41% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

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

Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+39% Synergy $0.16
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+36% Synergy $7.16
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+36% Synergy $0.13
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+32% Synergy $3.15
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+30% Synergy $0.54
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+25% Synergy $0.14
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+18% Synergy $4.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.32
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+7% Synergy $8.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy $3.59

Creatures

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

Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
+36% Synergy $0.09
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+35% Synergy $0.19
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+35% Synergy $0.33
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+34% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+27% Synergy $0.13
Rotlung Reanimator Rotlung Reanimator
+27% Synergy $13.26
Prowling Geistcatcher Prowling Geistcatcher
+27% Synergy $0.35
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+26% Synergy $0.26
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+26% Synergy $1.47
Skirsdag High Priest Skirsdag High Priest
+26% Synergy $0.17
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+25% Synergy $0.16
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+23% Synergy $2.45
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+23% Synergy $0.28
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+22% Synergy $1.35
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+20% Synergy $0.28
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+19% Synergy $10.31
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+18% Synergy $16.64
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+13% Synergy $0.19
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+11% Synergy $5.88
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-11% Synergy $13.56

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Burakos, Party Leader // Cultist of the Absolute safe.

Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+21% Synergy $0.20
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+13% Synergy $1.00
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.76
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+10% Synergy $12.62
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.42
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $18.70
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.30
Defile Defile
-3% Synergy $0.60

Sorceries

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

Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+27% Synergy $0.18
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+13% Synergy $0.28
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+11% Synergy $20.49
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $5.79
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $5.15
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-10% Synergy $0.40
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+32% Synergy $0.34
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+31% Synergy $15.71
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+25% Synergy $21.01
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+21% Synergy $0.26
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $12.37
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+10% Synergy $20.40
Black Market Black Market
+6% Synergy $3.70

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+20% Synergy $2.90
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.33
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+3% Synergy $1.50
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $25.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $49.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Burakos, Party Leader // Cultist of the Absolute decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

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

Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Shadow Thieves Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Burakos, Party Leader Flaming Fist Burakos, Party Leader // Flaming Fist
Burakos, Party Leader Folk Hero Burakos, Party Leader // Folk Hero
Burakos, Party Leader Master Chef Burakos, Party Leader // Master Chef
Burakos, Party Leader Veteran Soldier Burakos, Party Leader // Veteran Soldier
Burakos, Party Leader Haunted One Burakos, Party Leader // Haunted One
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 Far Traveler Burakos, Party Leader // Far Traveler
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 Noble Heritage Burakos, Party Leader // Noble Heritage
Burakos, Party Leader Dungeon Delver Burakos, Party Leader // Dungeon Delver
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sengir, the Dark Baron Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Burakos, Party Leader Clan Crafter Burakos, Party Leader // Clan Crafter
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
Nalia de'Arnise Nalia de'Arnise
Tazri, Beacon of Unity Tazri, Beacon of Unity
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Burakos, Party Leader Guild Artisan Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
Burakos, Party Leader Street Urchin Burakos, Party Leader // Street Urchin
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
Burakos, Party Leader Criminal Past Burakos, Party Leader // Criminal Past
Burakos, Party Leader Scion of Halaster Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // 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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
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
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Iron Throne Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne

Other Available Backgrounds

Burakos, Party Leader can also choose from these 27 other backgrounds:

Folk Hero Folk Hero
Haunted One Haunted One
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Master Chef Master Chef
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier