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Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $0.54

Legendary Creature — Orc Enchantment Background

Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Party 31% Treasure 18% Aggro 9% Artifacts 4% Combo 4% Extra Combats 4% Tokens 4% Ad Nauseam 2% Attack Triggers 2% cEDH 2%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2808 Current Rank
#3324 Last Week
#3223 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+34% Synergy $3.63
Gogo, Mysterious Mime Gogo, Mysterious Mime
+33% Synergy $5.07
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+28% Synergy $4.85
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+16% Synergy $4.85
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+8% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+82% Synergy $0.35
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
+71% Synergy $0.24
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+66% Synergy $0.21
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+64% Synergy $0.70
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+63% Synergy $16.52
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+62% Synergy $4.04
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+60% Synergy $1.39
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+60% Synergy $0.33
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+59% Synergy $0.14
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+56% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

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

Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+56% Synergy $10.56
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+55% Synergy $0.16
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+54% Synergy $0.28
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+49% Synergy $0.83
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+49% Synergy $1.18
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+46% Synergy $0.94
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+46% Synergy $0.14
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+35% Synergy $15.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.23

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+9% Synergy $20.89
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $26.15
Gamble Gamble
-3% Synergy $7.91
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $46.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $50.85

Creatures

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

Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+43% Synergy $0.10
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+41% Synergy $1.34
Ardent Electromancer Ardent Electromancer
+41% Synergy $0.03
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+40% Synergy $0.98
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+36% Synergy $1.20
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+33% Synergy $0.57
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+32% Synergy $3.04
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+28% Synergy $0.31
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+28% Synergy $30.11
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+28% Synergy $0.75
Rushblade Commander Rushblade Commander
+26% Synergy $0.23
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+25% Synergy $2.20
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+24% Synergy $5.30
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+24% Synergy $6.71
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+22% Synergy $1.85
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+22% Synergy $32.41
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+22% Synergy $0.29
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+20% Synergy $0.48
Chronomancer Chronomancer
+20% Synergy $0.57
Hoard Robber Hoard Robber
+20% Synergy $0.10
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+19% Synergy $0.38
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+19% Synergy $0.25
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+19% Synergy $1.74
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+19% Synergy $1.29
Laughing Jasper Flint Laughing Jasper Flint
+18% Synergy $0.38
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+18% Synergy $0.47
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+17% Synergy $2.44
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+17% Synergy $0.23
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+17% Synergy $0.33
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+17% Synergy $0.22
Locke, Treasure Hunter Locke, Treasure Hunter
+16% Synergy $0.48
Stormclaw Rager Stormclaw Rager
+16% Synergy $0.11
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+16% Synergy $4.05
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+15% Synergy $0.22
Xorn Xorn
+15% Synergy $4.91
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Trance Kuja, Fate Defied Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $1.61
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+15% Synergy $6.03
Thundering Sparkmage Thundering Sparkmage
+15% Synergy $0.03
Taborax, Hope's Demise Taborax, Hope's Demise
+15% Synergy $0.18
Zhentarim Bandit Zhentarim Bandit
+15% Synergy $0.12
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+14% Synergy $0.40
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+14% Synergy $0.79
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+13% Synergy $2.99
Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
+13% Synergy $2.24
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+12% Synergy $0.45
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+11% Synergy $8.42
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+11% Synergy $1.86
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+8% Synergy $0.54
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+7% Synergy $0.35
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+7% Synergy $9.09

Instants

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

Deadly Alliance Deadly Alliance
+41% Synergy $0.02
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+14% Synergy $0.49
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+14% Synergy $0.53
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+12% Synergy $8.49
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+12% Synergy $0.23
Opera Love Song Opera Love Song
+12% Synergy $0.17
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+11% Synergy $1.76
Synchronized Spellcraft Synchronized Spellcraft
+8% Synergy $0.01
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $5.21
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.79
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+5% Synergy $1.61
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+5% Synergy $0.94
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+2% Synergy $8.75
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.28
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.62
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
-1% Synergy $3.82
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $9.16
Bedevil Bedevil
-3% Synergy $0.51
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $0.99
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.24
Terminate Terminate
-7% Synergy $0.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $2.94
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-11% Synergy $0.06
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-14% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

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

Blood Money Blood Money
+16% Synergy $0.83
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+13% Synergy $0.27
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+10% Synergy $0.89
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+6% Synergy $1.03
Reanimate Reanimate
+4% Synergy $7.64
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.36
Cut // Ribbons Cut // Ribbons
+4% Synergy $0.41
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $25.53
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $9.10
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.73
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+2% Synergy $0.27
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-2% Synergy $0.20
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.56
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.25
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.30
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-7% Synergy $0.28
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Ravager's Mace Ravager's Mace
+36% Synergy $0.03
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+28% Synergy $1.42
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+21% Synergy $2.15
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+18% Synergy $5.37
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+16% Synergy $9.42
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+14% Synergy $0.04
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+9% Synergy $9.77
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $17.15
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+8% Synergy $1.78
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+7% Synergy $0.63
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+7% Synergy $1.17
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $1.39
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $7.32
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.28
Oni-Cult Anvil Oni-Cult Anvil
+4% Synergy $0.10
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
-2% Synergy $3.11
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
-5% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+30% Synergy $0.08
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+22% Synergy $0.37
Haunted One Haunted One
+20% Synergy $6.42
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+19% Synergy $14.48
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+19% Synergy $0.27
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+16% Synergy $0.19
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+15% Synergy $6.36
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+14% Synergy $15.18
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+14% Synergy $0.10
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+13% Synergy $0.47
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+13% Synergy $18.73
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+10% Synergy $0.39
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+8% Synergy $0.56
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+8% Synergy $0.24
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $5.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+2% Synergy $6.79
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+2% Synergy $0.55
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-6% Synergy $1.55

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.27
Mutavault Mutavault
+20% Synergy $4.07
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+15% Synergy $0.36
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+10% Synergy $3.76
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+8% Synergy $1.33
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $7.01
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+7% Synergy $21.58
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+5% Synergy $0.98
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.08
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.73
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+3% Synergy $0.47
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $6.61
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $11.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $1.98
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+8% Synergy $1.26
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-7% Synergy $1.94
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-13% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-14% Synergy $0.76
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+38% Synergy $0.18
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+12% Synergy $4.57
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+11% Synergy $0.38
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+11% Synergy $13.40
Base Camp Base Camp
+8% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.11
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+6% Synergy $6.72
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.71
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+4% Synergy $3.99
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+3% Synergy $0.31
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+3% Synergy $6.82
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+2% Synergy $0.40
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.68
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+2% Synergy $8.92
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.44
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $21.61
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-1% Synergy $1.01
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.45
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-2% Synergy $3.80
Badlands Badlands
-3% Synergy
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-4% Synergy $15.33
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-4% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.28
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-5% Synergy $0.40
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-6% Synergy $0.22
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-8% Synergy $1.23
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-9% Synergy $0.28
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-10% Synergy $0.22
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-11% Synergy $0.11
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-19% Synergy $3.36

Similar Commanders

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

Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Iron Throne Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne
Burakos, Party Leader Popular Entertainer Burakos, Party Leader // Popular Entertainer
Burakos, Party Leader Cultist of the Absolute Burakos, Party Leader // Cultist of the Absolute
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Shadow Thieves Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Burakos, Party Leader Haunted One Burakos, Party Leader // Haunted One
Burakos, Party Leader Guild Artisan Burakos, Party Leader // Guild Artisan
Burakos, Party Leader Street Urchin Burakos, Party Leader // Street Urchin
Burakos, Party Leader Flaming Fist Burakos, Party Leader // Flaming Fist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Shadow Thieves Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cultist of the Absolute Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cultist of the Absolute
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 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 Folk Hero Burakos, Party Leader // Folk Hero
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 Raised by Giants Burakos, Party Leader // Raised by Giants
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Burakos, Party Leader Veteran Soldier Burakos, Party Leader // Veteran Soldier
Krark, the Thumbless Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Krark, the Thumbless // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Iron Throne Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Iron Throne
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Haunted One Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Haunted One
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sengir, the Dark Baron Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Criminal Past Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Criminal Past
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Scion of Halaster Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
Krark, the Thumbless Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Krark, the Thumbless // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Agent of the Iron Throne Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Cultist of the Absolute Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Cultist of the Absolute
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Scion of Halaster Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Scion of Halaster
Burakos, Party Leader Dragon Cultist Burakos, Party Leader // Dragon Cultist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Passionate Archaeologist Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Tavern Brawler Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Vial Smasher the Fierce Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Vial Smasher the Fierce

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