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Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants
Price tag $1.94

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Burakos, Party Leader Raised by Giants
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Party 67% Giants 33%

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 // Raised by Giants.

MTG EDH Gameplay | Goreclaw v Burakos the Folk Hero v Svyelun v Vhal the Giant | EP84

MTG EDH Gameplay | Goreclaw v Burakos the Folk Hero v Svyelun v Vhal the Giant | EP84

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants decks.

Bard's Bow Bard's Bow
+50% Synergy $0.15
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+50% Synergy $0.25
Gohn, Town of Ruin Gohn, Town of Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.25
Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
+48% Synergy $1.39
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+46% Synergy $1.82

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants's abilities and overall game plan.

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+82% Synergy $0.64
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+64% Synergy $0.30
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+64% Synergy $0.31
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+55% Synergy $9.51
Tajuru Paragon Tajuru Paragon
+54% Synergy $0.19
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+45% Synergy $0.24
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+45% Synergy $0.33
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+44% Synergy $10.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+40% Synergy $0.40
Veteran Adventurer Veteran Adventurer
+36% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants decks.

Sigardian Zealot Sigardian Zealot
+36% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+36% Synergy $0.17
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+36% Synergy $0.38
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+36% Synergy $0.28
Bramblewood Paragon Bramblewood Paragon
+36% Synergy $2.92
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+35% Synergy $1.10
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+33% Synergy $0.96
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+28% Synergy $1.89
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+19% Synergy $1.37
Cultivate Cultivate
+4% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+16% Synergy $58.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $73.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+48% Synergy $0.34
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+35% Synergy $3.85
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+33% Synergy $0.88
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+32% Synergy $4.99
Acquisitions Expert Acquisitions Expert
+27% Synergy $0.16
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+27% Synergy $0.11
Roughshod Mentor Roughshod Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.12
Skeletal Changeling Skeletal Changeling
+27% Synergy $0.21
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+27% Synergy $0.21
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+27% Synergy $0.69
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+26% Synergy $4.59
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+26% Synergy $2.51
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+26% Synergy $0.39
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+25% Synergy $0.33
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+24% Synergy $1.50
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+7% Synergy $1.64

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants safe.

Overkill Overkill
+48% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Alliance Deadly Alliance
+27% Synergy $0.09
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+18% Synergy $25.98
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+14% Synergy $1.08
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $8.75
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+10% Synergy $1.73
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+9% Synergy $0.26
Putrefy Putrefy
+1% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $15.92
Beast Within Beast Within
-11% Synergy $0.46
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-17% Synergy $0.77

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants's game plan and control the board.

Read the Bones Read the Bones
+20% Synergy $0.28
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+20% Synergy $3.83
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $2.08
Reanimate Reanimate
+9% Synergy $9.12
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $4.02
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+7% Synergy $0.44
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-8% Synergy $0.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Monk's Fist Monk's Fist
+50% Synergy $0.15
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+50% Synergy $0.29
Summoner's Grimoire Summoner's Grimoire
+50% Synergy $0.33
Ninja's Blades Ninja's Blades
+50% Synergy $0.42
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+50% Synergy $51.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+33% Synergy $32.49
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+26% Synergy $1.12
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+23% Synergy $2.34

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+33% Synergy $0.42
Rancor Rancor
+30% Synergy $1.73
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+26% Synergy $0.28
Alpha Status Alpha Status
+26% Synergy $5.46
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+25% Synergy $16.23
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+25% Synergy $6.79
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+21% Synergy $6.05
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $3.90

Utility Lands

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

Mutavault Mutavault
+27% Synergy $3.87
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+22% Synergy $43.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $4.10
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-1% Synergy $14.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+25% Synergy $43.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+19% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+2% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.36

Lands

The mana base foundation for Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+32% Synergy $0.32
Bayou Bayou
+16% Synergy
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+13% Synergy $12.64
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+12% Synergy $0.53
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+9% Synergy $8.89
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.31
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-6% Synergy $0.37
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-7% Synergy $0.34
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.38
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-14% Synergy $0.54

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants.

Burakos, Party Leader Master Chef Burakos, Party Leader // Master Chef
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 Cloakwood Hermit Burakos, Party Leader // Cloakwood Hermit
Burakos, Party Leader Hardy Outlander Burakos, Party Leader // Hardy Outlander
Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Iron Throne Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne
Burakos, Party Leader Far Traveler Burakos, Party Leader // Far Traveler
Burakos, Party Leader Flaming Fist Burakos, Party Leader // Flaming Fist
Burakos, Party Leader Folk Hero Burakos, Party Leader // Folk Hero
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 Veteran Soldier Burakos, Party Leader // Veteran Soldier
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sengir, the Dark Baron Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sengir, the Dark Baron
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 Feywild Visitor Burakos, Party Leader // Feywild Visitor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Numa, Joraga Chieftain Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Burakos, Party Leader Acolyte of Bahamut Burakos, Party Leader // Acolyte of Bahamut
Tazri, Beacon of Unity Tazri, Beacon of Unity
Viconia, Drow Apostate Hardy Outlander Viconia, Drow Apostate // Hardy Outlander
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan The Prismatic Piper Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // The Prismatic Piper
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Tormod, the Desecrator Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Tormod, the Desecrator
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Agent of the Iron Throne Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Agent of the Iron Throne
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Agent of the Shadow Thieves Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Criminal Past Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Criminal Past
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cultist of the Absolute Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cultist of the Absolute
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Haunted One Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Haunted One
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Scion of Halaster Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Scion of Halaster
Burakos, Party Leader Criminal Past Burakos, Party Leader // Criminal Past
Burakos, Party Leader Scion of Halaster Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Cecily, Haunted Mage Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Cecily, Haunted Mage // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Cecily, Haunted Mage Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Cecily, Haunted Mage // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Cecily, Haunted Mage Thrasios, Triton Hero Cecily, Haunted Mage // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kodama of the East Tree Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kodama of the East Tree // Miara, Thorn of the Glade

Other Available Backgrounds

Burakos, Party Leader can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

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