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Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.57

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Burakos, Party Leader Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3842 Current Rank
#4949 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster.

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Creatures

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

Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+84% Synergy $0.22
Graveblade Marauder Graveblade Marauder
+66% Synergy $0.07
Primaris Eliminator Primaris Eliminator
+66% Synergy $3.46
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+66% Synergy $1.22
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+65% Synergy $0.26
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+64% Synergy $0.31
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+63% Synergy $0.25
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+51% Synergy $3.60
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+44% Synergy $2.38
Acererak the Archlich Acererak the Archlich
+33% Synergy $1.87
Acolyte of Aclazotz Acolyte of Aclazotz
+33% Synergy $0.05
Acquisitions Expert Acquisitions Expert
+33% Synergy $0.09
Blind Zealot Blind Zealot
+33% Synergy $0.09
Calculating Lich Calculating Lich
+33% Synergy $0.48
Corpse Hauler Corpse Hauler
+33% Synergy $0.05
Death Cultist Death Cultist
+33% Synergy $0.09
Deep Goblin Skulltaker Deep Goblin Skulltaker
+33% Synergy $0.05
Drana's Silencer Drana's Silencer
+33% Synergy $0.04
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
+33% Synergy $10.15
Gatekeeper of Malakir Gatekeeper of Malakir
+33% Synergy $0.21
Girder Goons Girder Goons
+33% Synergy $0.01
Loathsome Curator Loathsome Curator
+33% Synergy $0.04
Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+33% Synergy $0.10
Mardu Shadowspear Mardu Shadowspear
+33% Synergy $0.16
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
+33% Synergy $0.19
Night Market Lookout Night Market Lookout
+33% Synergy $0.07
Ogre Marauder Ogre Marauder
+33% Synergy $0.25
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+33% Synergy $0.25
Pulse Tracker Pulse Tracker
+33% Synergy $0.13
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+33% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Colossus Sea Gate Colossus
+33% Synergy $0.06
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
+33% Synergy $0.09
Sultai Emissary Sultai Emissary
+33% Synergy $0.05
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+32% Synergy $0.87
Disciple of Griselbrand Disciple of Griselbrand
+32% Synergy $0.26
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+32% Synergy $0.45
Dutiful Attendant Dutiful Attendant
+32% Synergy $0.06
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+32% Synergy $0.36
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+32% Synergy $5.27
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+32% Synergy $0.31
Novice Occultist Novice Occultist
+31% Synergy $0.06
Plasmancer Plasmancer
+31% Synergy $0.28
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+28% Synergy $0.18
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+28% Synergy $1.74
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+28% Synergy $10.56
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+27% Synergy $1.44
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+27% Synergy $0.13
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+26% Synergy $0.32
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+23% Synergy $2.20
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+14% Synergy $0.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster safe.

Deadly Alliance Deadly Alliance
+33% Synergy $0.02
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+33% Synergy $0.06
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+33% Synergy $0.08
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+30% Synergy $1.88
Nasty End Nasty End
+30% Synergy $0.08
Feign Death Feign Death
+26% Synergy $0.84
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+25% Synergy $2.65
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+23% Synergy $0.58
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+22% Synergy $16.38
Entomb Entomb
+21% Synergy $13.77
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+20% Synergy $9.78
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+16% Synergy $12.97
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-33% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

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

Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+33% Synergy $0.21
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+33% Synergy $0.14
Cabal Therapy Cabal Therapy
+33% Synergy $0.70
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+33% Synergy $0.16
Massacre Massacre
+32% Synergy $0.69
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+32% Synergy $0.20
Sam's Desperate Rescue Sam's Desperate Rescue
+32% Synergy $0.10
Revenge of the Rats Revenge of the Rats
+31% Synergy $0.21
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+30% Synergy $163.90
Their Number Is Legion Their Number Is Legion
+30% Synergy $0.63
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+28% Synergy $10.39
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+28% Synergy $6.02
Duress Duress
+26% Synergy $0.14
Dread Return Dread Return
+20% Synergy $0.26
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $58.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+66% Synergy $0.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+33% Synergy $4.45
The Cauldron of Eternity The Cauldron of Eternity
+33% Synergy $1.00
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+33% Synergy $0.46
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+33% Synergy $0.19
Throne of the Grim Captain The Grim Captain Throne of the Grim Captain
+33% Synergy $0.14
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+32% Synergy $4.68
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+32% Synergy $1.32
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+32% Synergy $5.82
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+31% Synergy $27.08
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+31% Synergy $1.17
Trading Post Trading Post
+31% Synergy $0.38
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+30% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $35.07
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+25% Synergy $29.26
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+21% Synergy $54.66
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+14% Synergy $8.99
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-24% Synergy $7.55

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+32% Synergy $0.08
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+32% Synergy $0.22
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+32% Synergy $0.42
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+31% Synergy $0.38
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+30% Synergy $0.78
Contamination Contamination
+30% Synergy $11.93
Haunted One Haunted One
+30% Synergy $6.42
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+28% Synergy $0.27
Nest of Scarabs Nest of Scarabs
+28% Synergy $0.47
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+23% Synergy $14.39
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+21% Synergy $18.49
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+17% Synergy $18.67
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+15% Synergy $6.79
Black Market Black Market
+12% Synergy $3.61

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+32% Synergy $4.94
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+20% Synergy $5.91

Utility Lands

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

Mutavault Mutavault
+33% Synergy $4.07
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+32% Synergy $12.02
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+32% Synergy $1.31
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+31% Synergy $5.71
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+30% Synergy $1.84
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+28% Synergy $88.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+25% Synergy $38.71
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+24% Synergy $21.58
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+17% Synergy $6.61
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+14% Synergy $3.76
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+11% Synergy $19.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $34.54
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $47.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-13% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-23% Synergy $24.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+33% Synergy $3.30
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+31% Synergy $0.68
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+28% Synergy $50.15
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+27% Synergy $34.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.11

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Burakos, Party Leader // Scion of Halaster.

Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Iron Throne Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne
Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Shadow Thieves Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Burakos, Party Leader Criminal Past Burakos, Party Leader // Criminal Past
Burakos, Party Leader Cultist of the Absolute Burakos, Party Leader // Cultist of the Absolute
Burakos, Party Leader Haunted One Burakos, Party Leader // 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
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 Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Burakos, Party Leader Clan Crafter Burakos, Party Leader // Clan Crafter
Burakos, Party Leader Cloakwood Hermit Burakos, Party Leader // Cloakwood Hermit
Burakos, Party Leader Dragon Cultist Burakos, Party Leader // Dragon Cultist
Burakos, Party Leader Dungeon Delver Burakos, Party Leader // Dungeon Delver
Burakos, Party Leader Far Traveler Burakos, Party Leader // Far Traveler
Burakos, Party Leader Feywild Visitor Burakos, Party Leader // Feywild Visitor
Burakos, Party Leader Flaming Fist Burakos, Party Leader // Flaming Fist
Burakos, Party Leader Folk Hero Burakos, Party Leader // Folk Hero
Burakos, Party Leader Guild Artisan Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
Burakos, Party Leader Hardy Outlander Burakos, Party Leader // Hardy Outlander
Burakos, Party Leader Master Chef Burakos, Party Leader // Master Chef
Burakos, Party Leader Noble Heritage Burakos, Party Leader // Noble Heritage
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Burakos, Party Leader Popular Entertainer Burakos, Party Leader // Popular Entertainer
Burakos, Party Leader Raised by Giants Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants
Burakos, Party Leader Shameless Charlatan Burakos, Party Leader // Shameless Charlatan
Burakos, Party Leader Street Urchin Burakos, Party Leader // Street Urchin
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Burakos, Party Leader Veteran Soldier Burakos, Party Leader // Veteran Soldier
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sengir, the Dark Baron The Prismatic Piper Sengir, the Dark Baron // The Prismatic Piper
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Iron Throne Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Shadow Thieves Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Criminal Past Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Criminal Past
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Cultist of the Absolute Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Cultist of the Absolute
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Scion of Halaster Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Scion of Halaster
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor

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