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Burakos, Party Leader // Popular Entertainer
Price tag $0.80

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Burakos, Party Leader Popular Entertainer
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Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Party 73% Goblins 18% Vampires 9%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Burakos, Party Leader // Popular Entertainer.

3 Year Anniversary Game - Bilbo Vs. Gallia Vs. Balloon Man Vs. Burakos - EDH Gameplay Ep 132

3 Year Anniversary Game - Bilbo Vs. Gallia Vs. Balloon Man Vs. Burakos - EDH Gameplay Ep 132

High Synergy Cards

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

Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+75% Synergy $0.27
Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+70% Synergy $0.38
Laurine, the Diversion Laurine, the Diversion
+57% Synergy $0.12
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+53% Synergy $0.10
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+50% Synergy $0.28
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+47% Synergy $0.24
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+44% Synergy $0.97
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+41% Synergy $9.71
Deadly Alliance Deadly Alliance
+41% Synergy $0.14
Haunted One Haunted One
+40% Synergy $5.77

Top Cards

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

Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+40% Synergy $13.30
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+40% Synergy $0.22
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+38% Synergy $0.55
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+36% Synergy $0.61
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+26% Synergy $5.76
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+25% Synergy $11.71
Terminate Terminate
+19% Synergy $0.50
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+4% Synergy $0.23
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.53

Creatures

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

Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+35% Synergy $1.78
Wildfire Eternal Wildfire Eternal
+35% Synergy $0.21
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+35% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+35% Synergy $0.17
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+34% Synergy $2.85
Kamber, the Plunderer Kamber, the Plunderer
+33% Synergy $0.15
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+28% Synergy $4.84
Ardent Electromancer Ardent Electromancer
+28% Synergy $0.06
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+28% Synergy $1.39
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+25% Synergy $13.95
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+24% Synergy $0.70
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+23% Synergy $0.12
Pathmaker Initiate Pathmaker Initiate
+23% Synergy $0.07
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
+23% Synergy $9.11
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+23% Synergy $0.67
Moria Marauder Moria Marauder
+23% Synergy $0.28
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+21% Synergy $1.16
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+21% Synergy $0.64
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+20% Synergy $3.14
Laughing Jasper Flint Laughing Jasper Flint
+19% Synergy $0.24
Withered Wretch Withered Wretch
+18% Synergy $0.52
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+17% Synergy $0.17
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+17% Synergy $1.19
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+17% Synergy $11.46
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+16% Synergy $1.49
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+16% Synergy $0.14
Garna, the Bloodflame Garna, the Bloodflame
+16% Synergy $0.11
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+16% Synergy $0.26
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+16% Synergy $0.36
Xorn Xorn
+15% Synergy $6.90
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+15% Synergy $2.63
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+14% Synergy $6.10
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+14% Synergy $3.02
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+14% Synergy $0.93
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+13% Synergy $3.58
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+10% Synergy $5.12
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+9% Synergy $0.58
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+22% Synergy $0.53
Murder Murder
+19% Synergy $0.07
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+9% Synergy $0.18
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+5% Synergy $2.52
Bedevil Bedevil
-7% Synergy $0.53
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-23% Synergy $3.45

Sorceries

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

Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+27% Synergy $1.57
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+26% Synergy $15.95
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+15% Synergy $0.36
Blood Money Blood Money
+13% Synergy $0.48
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+11% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $0.46
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-10% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+34% Synergy $1.68
Ravager's Mace Ravager's Mace
+28% Synergy $0.05
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+16% Synergy $0.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+23% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $3.36

Utility Lands

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

Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+32% Synergy $0.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.37
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+14% Synergy $0.79
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.15
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-3% Synergy $1.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+17% Synergy $6.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+1% Synergy $0.27
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+1% Synergy $0.23
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $0.86
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.46
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-3% Synergy $0.54
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-3% Synergy $2.18
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $18.35
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-5% Synergy $5.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.14
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-11% Synergy $0.21
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-11% Synergy $0.41
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-14% Synergy $13.30
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-17% Synergy $0.19
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-21% Synergy $17.41
Command Tower Command Tower
-22% Synergy $0.20
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-22% Synergy $0.20

Similar Commanders

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

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 Folk Hero Burakos, Party Leader // Folk Hero
Burakos, Party Leader Master Chef Burakos, Party Leader // Master Chef
Burakos, Party Leader Flaming Fist Burakos, Party Leader // Flaming Fist
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Burakos, Party Leader Veteran Soldier Burakos, Party Leader // Veteran Soldier
Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Iron Throne Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sengir, the Dark Baron Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sengir, the Dark Baron
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 Noble Heritage Burakos, Party Leader // Noble Heritage
Burakos, Party Leader Dungeon Delver Burakos, Party Leader // Dungeon Delver
Burakos, Party Leader Clan Crafter Burakos, Party Leader // Clan Crafter
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
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 Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Tazri, Beacon of Unity Tazri, Beacon of Unity
Burakos, Party Leader Guild Artisan Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
Burakos, Party Leader Street Urchin Burakos, Party Leader // Street Urchin
Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sengir, the Dark Baron Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Vial Smasher the Fierce Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Burakos, Party Leader Dragon Cultist Burakos, Party Leader // Dragon Cultist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sengir, the Dark Baron Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Sengir, the Dark Baron // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Sengir, the Dark Baron Vial Smasher the Fierce Sengir, the Dark Baron // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Vial Smasher the Fierce Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Miara, Thorn of the Glade Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Sengir, the Dark Baron Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Tormod, the Desecrator Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Tormod, the Desecrator

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
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Faceless One Faceless One
Master Chef Master Chef
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