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Cabal Patriarch
Price tag $0.08

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3111 Current Rank
#3298 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Cabal Patriarch decks.

Champion of the Weird Champion of the Weird
+11% Synergy $0.27
Bile-Vial Boggart Bile-Vial Boggart
+10% Synergy $0.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Cabal Patriarch's abilities and overall game plan.

Scion of Darkness Scion of Darkness
+63% Synergy $0.28
Dark Supplicant Dark Supplicant
+55% Synergy $0.35
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+54% Synergy $1.74
Cabal Conditioning Cabal Conditioning
+53% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Interrogator Cabal Interrogator
+53% Synergy $0.28
Cabal Executioner Cabal Executioner
+52% Synergy $0.23
Cabal Archon Cabal Archon
+48% Synergy $0.29
Curse of the Cabal Curse of the Cabal
+46% Synergy $2.18
Mortal Combat Mortal Combat
+46% Synergy $5.37
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
+43% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cabal Patriarch decks.

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+42% Synergy $10.85
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+42% Synergy $9.82
Cabal Initiate Cabal Initiate
+40% Synergy $0.14
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+39% Synergy $4.93
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+38% Synergy $4.58
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+38% Synergy $0.38
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+36% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+16% Synergy $2.77
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $4.53
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-18% Synergy $10.94

Game Changers

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

Braids, Cabal Minion Braids, Cabal Minion
+14% Synergy $0.86
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-11% Synergy $63.69
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-22% Synergy $16.46

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Cabal Patriarch's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cabal Evangel Cabal Evangel
+40% Synergy $0.04
Cabal Inquisitor Cabal Inquisitor
+35% Synergy $0.06
Cabal Therapist Cabal Therapist
+35% Synergy $0.32
Gravedigger Gravedigger
+34% Synergy $0.10
Cabal Trainee Cabal Trainee
+33% Synergy $0.06
Cabal Paladin Cabal Paladin
+31% Synergy $0.10
Vile Deacon Vile Deacon
+30% Synergy $0.12
Cabal Surgeon Cabal Surgeon
+30% Synergy $0.11
Undead Gladiator Undead Gladiator
+28% Synergy $0.09
Cabal Torturer Cabal Torturer
+28% Synergy $0.11
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+26% Synergy $0.45
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+22% Synergy $5.10
Gangrenous Goliath Gangrenous Goliath
+22% Synergy $0.17
Headhunter Headhunter
+22% Synergy $0.26
Priest of Gix Priest of Gix
+21% Synergy $0.47
Shadow-Rite Priest Shadow-Rite Priest
+21% Synergy $0.24
Rotlung Reanimator Rotlung Reanimator
+20% Synergy $13.81
Cabal Slaver Cabal Slaver
+18% Synergy $0.22
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+17% Synergy $2.33
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+16% Synergy $0.13
Balthor the Defiled Balthor the Defiled
+16% Synergy $12.06
Stromgald Cabal Stromgald Cabal
+15% Synergy $1.03
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+14% Synergy $0.28
Blood Celebrant Blood Celebrant
+14% Synergy $0.77
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+14% Synergy $0.26
Withered Wretch Withered Wretch
+14% Synergy $0.71
Skirsdag High Priest Skirsdag High Priest
+14% Synergy $0.24
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+14% Synergy $0.33
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+14% Synergy $6.88
Ebonblade Reaper Ebonblade Reaper
+13% Synergy $5.63
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.24
Carrier Thrall Carrier Thrall
+12% Synergy $0.12
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+9% Synergy $2.17
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+9% Synergy $1.32
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+8% Synergy $2.77
Shambling Ghast Shambling Ghast
+6% Synergy $0.42
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+4% Synergy $0.83
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+3% Synergy $2.72
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+3% Synergy $2.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.30
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+1% Synergy $1.25
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-2% Synergy $0.45
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-4% Synergy $0.57
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-5% Synergy $2.85
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
-5% Synergy $0.42
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-5% Synergy $0.98
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-16% Synergy $6.65
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-18% Synergy $2.68
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-20% Synergy $16.84

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cabal Patriarch safe.

Ghastly Demise Ghastly Demise
+21% Synergy $0.12
Execute Execute
+18% Synergy $0.14
Afflict Afflict
+18% Synergy $0.22
Cruel Revival Cruel Revival
+16% Synergy $0.51
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+15% Synergy $2.81
Cast Down Cast Down
+13% Synergy $0.31
Swat Swat
+12% Synergy $0.10
Grave Consequences Grave Consequences
+10% Synergy $0.23
Blessing of Belzenlok Blessing of Belzenlok
+8% Synergy $0.06
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+7% Synergy $0.97
Smother Smother
+7% Synergy $0.13
Vicious Offering Vicious Offering
+7% Synergy $0.07
Insidious Dreams Insidious Dreams
+6% Synergy $12.20
Skeletal Scrying Skeletal Scrying
+6% Synergy $0.29
Dark Bargain Dark Bargain
+6% Synergy $0.06
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.57
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+5% Synergy $0.30
Cruel Truths Cruel Truths
+5% Synergy $0.13
False Cure False Cure
+5% Synergy $12.38
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.24
Disfigure Disfigure
+4% Synergy $0.06
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.08
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $0.34
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+2% Synergy $11.13
Defile Defile
0% Synergy $1.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
0% Synergy $0.36
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-1% Synergy $5.92
Entomb Entomb
-2% Synergy $14.61
Dismember Dismember
-2% Synergy $5.26
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.55
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-3% Synergy $0.32
Feign Death Feign Death
-3% Synergy $1.11
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-4% Synergy $14.34
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-5% Synergy $1.29
Darkness Darkness
-5% Synergy $22.78
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-6% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-9% Synergy $1.84
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-12% Synergy $4.65
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-19% Synergy $0.32
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-19% Synergy $25.03

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Cabal Patriarch's game plan and control the board.

Skulltap Skulltap
+36% Synergy $0.19
Cabal Therapy Cabal Therapy
+31% Synergy $4.20
Chainer's Edict Chainer's Edict
+24% Synergy $0.22
Morbid Hunger Morbid Hunger
+18% Synergy $0.09
Mutilate Mutilate
+16% Synergy $1.86
Blackmail Blackmail
+16% Synergy $0.33
Unburden Unburden
+15% Synergy $0.05
Cruel Edict Cruel Edict
+13% Synergy $0.30
Dirge of Dread Dirge of Dread
+11% Synergy $0.11
Victimize Victimize
+10% Synergy $0.55
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+10% Synergy $0.88
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+10% Synergy $0.13
Decompose Decompose
+10% Synergy $0.14
Haunting Echoes Haunting Echoes
+8% Synergy $0.19
Aphetto Dredging Aphetto Dredging
+8% Synergy $0.17
Sickening Dreams Sickening Dreams
+8% Synergy $1.06
Soul Salvage Soul Salvage
+6% Synergy $0.05
Head Games Head Games
+6% Synergy $3.53
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+5% Synergy $1.97
Duress Duress
+5% Synergy $0.13
Desperate Plea Desperate Plea
+5% Synergy $0.38
Morgue Theft Morgue Theft
+5% Synergy $0.13
Restless Dreams Restless Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.20
Infest Infest
+5% Synergy $0.12
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.32
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+4% Synergy $0.76
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+4% Synergy $0.10
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+4% Synergy $0.28
Spark Harvest Spark Harvest
+4% Synergy $0.05
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+3% Synergy $0.78
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+3% Synergy $0.31
Zombify Zombify
+3% Synergy $0.25
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+2% Synergy $4.29
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+2% Synergy $1.93
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.39
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+1% Synergy $2.33
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+1% Synergy $0.26
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.26
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-1% Synergy $0.39
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-5% Synergy $0.36
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-8% Synergy $0.37
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.55
Damnation Damnation
-12% Synergy $19.75
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-30% Synergy $7.71
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-31% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirari Mirari
+25% Synergy $0.47
Heartstone Heartstone
+21% Synergy $3.83
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+18% Synergy $0.13
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+10% Synergy $14.35
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+7% Synergy $0.19
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+5% Synergy $1.20
Jalum Tome Jalum Tome
+5% Synergy $0.07
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+4% Synergy $20.88
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-5% Synergy $49.29
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-15% Synergy $13.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-22% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-27% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Cabal Patriarch's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rite of Belzenlok Rite of Belzenlok
+35% Synergy $0.21
Patriarch's Desire Patriarch's Desire
+32% Synergy $0.07
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+26% Synergy $0.23
Death Match Death Match
+22% Synergy $0.61
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+20% Synergy $1.63
Lingering Death Lingering Death
+20% Synergy $0.08
Malevolent Awakening Malevolent Awakening
+20% Synergy $0.17
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+19% Synergy $3.65
Cabal Shrine Cabal Shrine
+18% Synergy $0.36
Black Market Black Market
+17% Synergy $4.19
Crown of Suspicion Crown of Suspicion
+17% Synergy $0.05
Braids's Frightful Return Braids's Frightful Return
+12% Synergy $0.19
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+11% Synergy $5.43
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+9% Synergy $17.17
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $28.13
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+8% Synergy $0.34
Caustic Tar Caustic Tar
+8% Synergy $0.14
Gravestorm Gravestorm
+6% Synergy $7.24
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+5% Synergy $0.95
Chainer's Torment Chainer's Torment
+5% Synergy $0.14
Breeding Pit Breeding Pit
+5% Synergy $0.16
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+4% Synergy $0.09
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.51
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+4% Synergy $1.05
Greed Greed
+3% Synergy $0.31
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+3% Synergy $0.77
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+3% Synergy $0.37
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+3% Synergy $0.35
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+2% Synergy $0.17
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+2% Synergy $15.51
Megrim Megrim
+1% Synergy $1.63
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+1% Synergy $6.07
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+1% Synergy $5.27
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-3% Synergy $1.91
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-7% Synergy $24.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-11% Synergy $8.60
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-13% Synergy $3.69
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-19% Synergy $16.46

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Cabal Patriarch to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+2% Synergy $7.41

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+22% Synergy $12.39
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+13% Synergy $0.32
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+12% Synergy $31.12
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+11% Synergy $0.17
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+6% Synergy $1.21
Spawning Pool Spawning Pool
+5% Synergy $0.40
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $21.87
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+3% Synergy $4.31
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+3% Synergy $6.82
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+2% Synergy $0.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+1% Synergy $93.99
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
0% Synergy $0.93
High Market High Market
0% Synergy $1.31
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
0% Synergy $5.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $43.73
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-5% Synergy $0.72
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-10% Synergy $23.12
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $9.15
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-12% Synergy $3.80
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.39
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-16% Synergy $52.21
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-22% Synergy $1.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-22% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.32
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+8% Synergy $5.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.30
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+5% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.88
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+3% Synergy $0.95
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.30
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-1% Synergy $0.39
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $3.80
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.60
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-26% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Cabal Patriarch decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Grand Coliseum Grand Coliseum
+12% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-12% Synergy $4.65

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Cabal Patriarch.

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June, Bounty Hunter June, Bounty Hunter
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Grub, Storied Matriarch Grub, Storied Matriarch
Shaile, Dean of Radiance Shaile, Dean of Radiance
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
Abby, Merciless Soldier Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Abby, Merciless Soldier // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Haunted One Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Haunted One
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
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Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tormod, the Desecrator Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Azula, Ruthless Firebender Azula, Ruthless Firebender
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Edea, Possessed Sorceress Edea, Possessed Sorceress
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Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth Nyla, Shirshu Sleuth