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Burakos, Party Leader // Far Traveler
Price tag $0.75

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Burakos, Party Leader Far Traveler
Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Party 70% Blink 7% Dungeon 7% Lifegain 7% Clerics 3% Equipment 3% Treasure 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4171 Current Rank
#3781 Last Week
#3486 Last Month

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High Synergy Cards

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

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+76% Synergy $0.37
Nalia de'Arnise Nalia de'Arnise
+71% Synergy $0.51
Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+69% Synergy $0.17
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+68% Synergy $0.10
Squad Commander Squad Commander
+68% Synergy $0.12
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+68% Synergy $7.53
Stick Together Stick Together
+65% Synergy $0.25
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+61% Synergy $0.50
Harper Recruiter Harper Recruiter
+60% Synergy $0.24
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+57% Synergy $1.80

Top Cards

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

Mage's Attendant Mage's Attendant
+57% Synergy $0.11
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+55% Synergy $0.25
Archpriest of Iona Archpriest of Iona
+55% Synergy $0.10
Glorious Protector Glorious Protector
+52% Synergy $0.14
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+49% Synergy $1.77
Galepowder Mage Galepowder Mage
+45% Synergy $0.15
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+44% Synergy $0.07
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+43% Synergy $1.16
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+41% Synergy $0.74
Despark Despark
+20% Synergy $0.24

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+42% Synergy $0.22
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+41% Synergy $0.19
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+40% Synergy $0.22
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+39% Synergy $0.24
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+39% Synergy $0.36
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+38% Synergy $0.10
Underdark Explorer Underdark Explorer
+38% Synergy $0.06
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+35% Synergy $2.77
Dire Fleet Ravager Dire Fleet Ravager
+34% Synergy $0.21
Sister Hospitaller Sister Hospitaller
+34% Synergy $8.34
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+33% Synergy $0.08
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+31% Synergy $0.54
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+30% Synergy $7.05
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
+30% Synergy $0.22
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+26% Synergy $0.13
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+24% Synergy $3.00
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+24% Synergy $0.36
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+24% Synergy $0.26
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+24% Synergy $0.14
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+24% Synergy $0.51
High Priest of Penance High Priest of Penance
+22% Synergy $0.14
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
+21% Synergy $0.10
Valiant Changeling Valiant Changeling
+21% Synergy $0.12
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+19% Synergy $7.44
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+19% Synergy $1.30
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+19% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Justiciar Azorius Justiciar
+19% Synergy $0.08
Acquisitions Expert Acquisitions Expert
+19% Synergy $0.07
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+18% Synergy $13.95
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+18% Synergy $0.19
Space Marine Devastator Space Marine Devastator
+18% Synergy $0.94
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
+17% Synergy $0.35
Plasmancer Plasmancer
+16% Synergy $0.24
Shepherd of Heroes Shepherd of Heroes
+16% Synergy $0.05
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+16% Synergy $0.12
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+15% Synergy $0.16
Shay Cormac Shay Cormac
+14% Synergy $0.17
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+13% Synergy $1.06
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+13% Synergy $4.09
Veteran Dungeoneer Veteran Dungeoneer
+13% Synergy $0.02
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+13% Synergy $0.04
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+13% Synergy $17.77
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+12% Synergy $3.55
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+12% Synergy $0.60
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+11% Synergy $1.87
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+11% Synergy $7.84
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+11% Synergy $1.81
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $1.63
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+7% Synergy $0.17
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-5% Synergy $2.04

Instants

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+39% Synergy $4.75
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+28% Synergy $15.02
Deadly Alliance Deadly Alliance
+24% Synergy $0.11
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+20% Synergy $1.71
Semester's End Semester's End
+20% Synergy $0.90
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+16% Synergy $1.12
Practiced Tactics Practiced Tactics
+13% Synergy $0.04
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+10% Synergy $0.52
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+6% Synergy $1.23
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+6% Synergy $0.26
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+6% Synergy $0.19
Utter End Utter End
+4% Synergy $0.09
Mortify Mortify
+2% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $3.42
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.72
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-7% Synergy $1.27
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.22
Inkshield Inkshield
-8% Synergy $7.28
Fracture Fracture
-12% Synergy $0.54
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-25% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

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

Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+33% Synergy $0.43
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.27
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+9% Synergy $1.32
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.00
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+6% Synergy $0.18
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+3% Synergy $0.17
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $0.51
Damn Damn
+2% Synergy $1.20
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.25
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.13
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+36% Synergy $5.24
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+25% Synergy $4.21
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+20% Synergy $17.59
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+16% Synergy $0.90
Delver's Torch Delver's Torch
+13% Synergy $0.03
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+10% Synergy $0.46
Diviner's Wand Diviner's Wand
+8% Synergy $0.46
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+8% Synergy $0.31
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+7% Synergy $0.40
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $3.44
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+3% Synergy $0.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.38
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-12% Synergy $3.28

Enchantments

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

Folk Hero Folk Hero
+34% Synergy $5.09
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+32% Synergy $8.80
Journey to Oblivion Journey to Oblivion
+27% Synergy $0.06
Haunted One Haunted One
+13% Synergy $5.83
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+12% Synergy $11.69
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+11% Synergy $0.33
Precipitous Drop Precipitous Drop
+11% Synergy $0.02
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+10% Synergy $0.11
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+10% Synergy $0.23
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+8% Synergy $0.26
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+8% Synergy $0.08
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $3.64

Utility Lands

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

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+28% Synergy $0.15
Mutavault Mutavault
+22% Synergy $3.33
Starlit Sanctum Starlit Sanctum
+21% Synergy $0.23
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+18% Synergy $0.28
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+16% Synergy $0.31
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+16% Synergy $0.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+15% Synergy $0.64
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.38
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+13% Synergy $0.19
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+10% Synergy $2.80
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.05
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+7% Synergy $6.17
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+7% Synergy $0.38
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $3.48
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.27
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $4.85
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy $46.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $0.84
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.27
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-3% Synergy $0.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.85
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-20% Synergy $0.19

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+37% Synergy $0.16
Base Camp Base Camp
+28% Synergy $0.10
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+21% Synergy $0.30
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+20% Synergy $0.09
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+17% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.15
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+7% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.19
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+5% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.08
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.21
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-7% Synergy $3.14
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-7% Synergy $0.69
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-8% Synergy $12.23
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-13% Synergy $0.06
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-16% Synergy $20.18
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-17% Synergy $10.79
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-17% Synergy $0.23
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-17% Synergy $0.35
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-20% Synergy $6.53
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-20% Synergy $3.29
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-22% Synergy $0.58
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-23% Synergy $0.23

Similar Commanders

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

Burakos, Party Leader Folk Hero Burakos, Party Leader // Folk Hero
Burakos, Party Leader Flaming Fist Burakos, Party Leader // Flaming Fist
Burakos, Party Leader Veteran Soldier Burakos, Party Leader // Veteran Soldier
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 Noble Heritage Burakos, Party Leader // Noble Heritage
Burakos, Party Leader Haunted One Burakos, Party Leader // Haunted One
Burakos, Party Leader Master Chef Burakos, Party Leader // Master Chef
Burakos, Party Leader Popular Entertainer Burakos, Party Leader // Popular Entertainer
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sengir, the Dark Baron Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sengir, the Dark Baron
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 Dungeon Delver Burakos, Party Leader // Dungeon Delver
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
Tazri, Beacon of Unity Tazri, Beacon of Unity
Nalia de'Arnise Nalia de'Arnise
Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
The Destined Warrior The Destined Warrior
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Burakos, Party Leader Guild Artisan Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
Burakos, Party Leader Street Urchin Burakos, Party Leader // Street Urchin
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tymna the Weaver Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Tymna the Weaver
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender

Other Available Backgrounds

Burakos, Party Leader can also choose from these 28 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
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Master Chef Master Chef
Faceless One Faceless One
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier