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Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $24.05

Legendary Creature — Orc Enchantment Background

Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 45% Party 23% Exile 9% Combo 5% Spellslinger 5% Storm 5% Tempo 5% Theft 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2920 Current Rank
#2601 Last Week
#3453 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist.

Playing with Precons! Zellix vs Burakos vs Durnan vs Baeloth EDH / CMDR game play

Playing with Precons! Zellix vs Burakos vs Durnan vs Baeloth EDH / CMDR game play

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Precon Stream + Normal #EDH / #CMDR games!

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Precon Stream + Normal #EDH / #CMDR games!

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+57% Synergy $2.19
Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
+34% Synergy $0.41
Locke, Treasure Hunter Locke, Treasure Hunter
+18% Synergy $0.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+85% Synergy $0.53
Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+83% Synergy $0.33
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+76% Synergy $13.75
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+75% Synergy $3.34
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+72% Synergy $0.18
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+70% Synergy $0.19
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+70% Synergy $12.07
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+69% Synergy $0.47
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+66% Synergy $7.09
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+60% Synergy $5.84

Top Cards

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

Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+55% Synergy $0.42
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+55% Synergy $0.13
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+53% Synergy $2.02
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+53% Synergy $0.75
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+52% Synergy $0.36
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+51% Synergy $0.23
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+49% Synergy $0.44
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+48% Synergy $8.60
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+46% Synergy $11.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+43% Synergy $28.80
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+18% Synergy $19.69
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $11.61
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $52.71
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $48.88

Creatures

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

Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+50% Synergy $0.28
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+48% Synergy $1.05
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+47% Synergy $0.49
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+46% Synergy $2.51
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+44% Synergy $1.27
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+39% Synergy $0.44
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+38% Synergy $0.09
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+35% Synergy $0.52
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+34% Synergy $3.00
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+34% Synergy $0.22
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+33% Synergy $1.58
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+33% Synergy $27.75
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+32% Synergy $10.39
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+31% Synergy $1.00
Draugr Necromancer Draugr Necromancer
+31% Synergy $0.22
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+28% Synergy $1.12
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+28% Synergy $1.02
Valki, God of Lies Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor Valki, God of Lies
+28% Synergy $3.16
Laughing Jasper Flint Laughing Jasper Flint
+26% Synergy $0.25
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+26% Synergy $0.26
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+25% Synergy $2.11
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+24% Synergy $8.09
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+24% Synergy $0.12
Xorn Xorn
+23% Synergy $7.87
Mezzio Mugger Mezzio Mugger
+23% Synergy $0.25
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+22% Synergy $1.60
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+21% Synergy $0.77
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+20% Synergy $1.67
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+20% Synergy $5.11
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+20% Synergy $4.83
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+19% Synergy $3.33
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+19% Synergy $1.21
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+17% Synergy $2.09
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+16% Synergy $29.53
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+15% Synergy $0.70
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+14% Synergy $2.41
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+14% Synergy $2.37
Vengeful Reaper Vengeful Reaper
+14% Synergy $0.16
Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+14% Synergy $0.13
Dire Fleet Ravager Dire Fleet Ravager
+13% Synergy $0.16
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+12% Synergy $3.06
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+12% Synergy $0.20
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+11% Synergy $0.18
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+11% Synergy $10.51
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+10% Synergy $21.80
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+7% Synergy $1.04
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+7% Synergy $0.16
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+5% Synergy $11.07
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+5% Synergy $0.58
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+5% Synergy $16.99

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+39% Synergy $10.58
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+34% Synergy $0.32
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+34% Synergy $0.16
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+31% Synergy $9.52
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+26% Synergy $2.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+20% Synergy $4.83
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+17% Synergy $1.17
Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+17% Synergy $0.25
Poison the Cup Poison the Cup
+16% Synergy $0.10
Deadly Alliance Deadly Alliance
+14% Synergy $0.05
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+13% Synergy $3.87
Terminate Terminate
+12% Synergy $0.77
Bituminous Blast Bituminous Blast
+12% Synergy $0.06
Demon Bolt Demon Bolt
+10% Synergy $0.08
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $18.95
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $3.35
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+1% Synergy $2.54
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $4.17
Bedevil Bedevil
-5% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.37
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-18% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+45% Synergy $0.12
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+38% Synergy $0.68
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+35% Synergy $1.36
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+19% Synergy $6.55
Blood Money Blood Money
+16% Synergy $0.33
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+15% Synergy $0.38
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+13% Synergy $0.12
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+12% Synergy $0.20
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+11% Synergy $0.36
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+11% Synergy $3.73
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+9% Synergy $1.66
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+8% Synergy $4.25
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+7% Synergy $14.88
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+7% Synergy $8.81
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $4.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.88
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $5.95
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-14% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+43% Synergy $0.84
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+40% Synergy $8.44
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+30% Synergy $1.85
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+24% Synergy $13.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.32
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+13% Synergy $8.78
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+12% Synergy $0.26
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+9% Synergy $0.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.22
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+6% Synergy $0.19
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+2% Synergy $7.72

Enchantments

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

Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+39% Synergy $0.37
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+26% Synergy $2.10
The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+22% Synergy $1.00
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+21% Synergy $2.50
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+19% Synergy $1.50
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+18% Synergy $5.14
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+16% Synergy $1.39
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+16% Synergy $2.79
Haunted One Haunted One
+13% Synergy $5.76
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+10% Synergy $16.90
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+10% Synergy $0.10
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+9% Synergy $0.15
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+8% Synergy $0.24
City on Fire City on Fire
+7% Synergy $8.08
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $9.44
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+2% Synergy $0.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+6% Synergy $4.00

Utility Lands

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

Mutavault Mutavault
+30% Synergy $3.84
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+28% Synergy $0.65
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+23% Synergy $7.92
War Room War Room
+13% Synergy $3.04
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+12% Synergy $25.46
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+12% Synergy $0.07
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+12% Synergy $0.10
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+10% Synergy $3.65
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+9% Synergy $1.07
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+8% Synergy $1.77
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $6.87
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $23.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+7% Synergy $0.27
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.35
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.94
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy $1.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+17% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+10% Synergy $1.48
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+10% Synergy $1.30
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $2.05
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-4% Synergy $0.73
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-21% Synergy $0.12

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy $0.16
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+24% Synergy $9.65
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+18% Synergy $7.03
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+17% Synergy $4.64
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+14% Synergy $17.69
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+11% Synergy $2.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+9% Synergy $4.79
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+8% Synergy $19.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+5% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $32.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-2% Synergy $0.26
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-3% Synergy $0.55
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.01
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.21
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-5% Synergy $0.21
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-5% Synergy $0.80
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-8% Synergy $0.18
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-9% Synergy $0.07
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-10% Synergy $4.84
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-11% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-11% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.12
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-14% Synergy $0.18
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-18% Synergy $0.19

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like 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
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Iron Throne Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Iron Throne
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Agent of the Iron Throne Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Scion of Halaster Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Scion of Halaster
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Guild Artisan Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Guild Artisan
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Guild Artisan Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Guild Artisan
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Street Urchin Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Street Urchin
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Vial Smasher the Fierce Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sarevok, Deathbringer Guild Artisan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Tavern Brawler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Krark, the Thumbless Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Krark, the Thumbless // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Guild Artisan Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Guild Artisan
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Iron Throne Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Francisco, Fowl Marauder Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Cultist of the Absolute Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Cultist of the Absolute
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Vial Smasher the Fierce Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Popular Entertainer Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Tavern Brawler Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Tavern Brawler
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Iron Throne Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Iron Throne
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Agent of the Shadow Thieves Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Cultist of the Absolute Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Cultist of the Absolute
Akiri, Line-Slinger Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akiri, Line-Slinger // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Iron Throne Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alena, Kessig Trapper Francisco, Fowl Marauder Alena, Kessig Trapper // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Krark, the Thumbless Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Krark, the Thumbless
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Krark, the Thumbless Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Shadow Thieves Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Ganax, Astral Hunter Criminal Past Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past
Ganax, Astral Hunter Cultist of the Absolute Ganax, Astral Hunter // Cultist of the Absolute
Ganax, Astral Hunter Faceless One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Faceless One

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