Gaius van Baelsar
$0.14
$0.14Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#3770
Current Rank
#3700
Last Month
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketHigh Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Gaius van Baelsar's abilities and overall game plan.
Morbid Opportunist+54% Synergy
$0.17
Zodiark, Umbral God+53% Synergy
$0.54
Conjurer's Closet+46% Synergy
$4.21
Plaguecrafter+46% Synergy
$0.36
Accursed Marauder+45% Synergy
$0.21
Mortician Beetle+41% Synergy
$1.05
Bastion of Remembrance+39% Synergy
$0.23
Merciless Executioner+38% Synergy
$0.57
Solemn Simulacrum+35% Synergy
$0.20
Blood Artist+34% Synergy
$1.22
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gaius van Baelsar decks.
Sheoldred's Edict+34% Synergy
$0.79
Reassembling Skeleton+32% Synergy
$0.13
Syr Konrad, the Grim+31% Synergy
$0.41
Not Dead After All+30% Synergy
$1.23
Zulaport Cutthroat+28% Synergy
$2.04
The Darkness Crystal+28% Synergy
$2.09
Read the Bones+27% Synergy
$0.13
Sign in Blood+22% Synergy
$0.46
Deadly Dispute+21% Synergy
$0.22
Jet Medallion+2% Synergy
$10.28
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Braids, Cabal Minion+11% Synergy
$0.45
Tergrid, God of Fright+9% Synergy
$15.70
Necropotence+2% Synergy
$20.55
The One Ring-3% Synergy
$93.61
Demonic Tutor-7% Synergy
$48.48
Vampiric Tutor-8% Synergy
$58.01
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Gaius van Baelsar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Demon's Disciple+34% Synergy
$0.21
Nine-Lives Familiar+34% Synergy
$1.21
Gravelighter+31% Synergy
$0.19
Fumulus, the Infestation+30% Synergy
$3.05
Archfiend of Depravity+28% Synergy
$5.38
Fleshbag Marauder+26% Synergy
$0.22
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER+26% Synergy
$22.35
Zenos yae Galvus+24% Synergy
$0.21
Midnight Reaper+22% Synergy
$0.26
Falkenrath Noble+22% Synergy
$0.13
Massacre Wurm+21% Synergy
$1.61
Ogre Slumlord+21% Synergy
$0.29
Pitiless Plunderer+20% Synergy
$1.56
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant+20% Synergy
$9.81
Wasteland Raider+20% Synergy
$0.15
Abyssal Gorestalker+20% Synergy
$0.08
Archfiend of the Dross+20% Synergy
$0.20
Noxious Gearhulk+17% Synergy
$0.35
Dark Confidant+17% Synergy
$2.94
Sheoldred, Whispering One+16% Synergy
$16.27
Ravenous Chupacabra+16% Synergy
$0.31
Ozox, the Clattering King+16% Synergy
$0.19
Grim Haruspex+15% Synergy
$3.00
Butcher of Malakir+14% Synergy
$0.25
Vincent Valentine+14% Synergy
$0.77
Namazu Trader+14% Synergy
$0.11
Rune-Scarred Demon+13% Synergy
$0.81
Summon: Primal Odin+13% Synergy
$1.06
Tonberry+13% Synergy
$0.21
Chain Devil+13% Synergy
$0.06
Leaden Myr+11% Synergy
$0.71
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian+11% Synergy
$0.23
Doomed Dissenter+11% Synergy
$0.08
Common Crook+10% Synergy
$0.01
Slum Reaper+10% Synergy
$0.09
Woe Strider+9% Synergy
$0.13
Henrika Domnathi+9% Synergy
$1.28
Boggart Trawler+8% Synergy
$1.08
Marionette Apprentice+7% Synergy
$1.70
Mirkwood Bats+5% Synergy
$0.65
Junji, the Midnight Sky+5% Synergy
$0.32
Vein Ripper+5% Synergy
$7.57
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder+4% Synergy
$1.65
Phyrexian Obliterator+3% Synergy
$6.13
Ayara, First of Locthwain+2% Synergy
$4.90
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+2% Synergy
$1.99
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+2% Synergy
$74.53
Viscera Seer-6% Synergy
$0.30
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-24% Synergy
$1.63
Crypt Ghast-24% Synergy
$15.03
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gaius van Baelsar safe.
Undying Malice+32% Synergy
$0.46
Supernatural Stamina+31% Synergy
$0.16
Feign Death+27% Synergy
$0.76
Undying Evil+21% Synergy
$0.41
Malakir Rebirth+19% Synergy
$8.45
Soul Shatter+19% Synergy
$2.98
Overkill+14% Synergy
$0.16
Fake Your Own Death+14% Synergy
$0.06
Sephiroth's Intervention+14% Synergy
$0.05
Tergrid's Shadow+13% Synergy
$0.07
Ashnod's Intervention+12% Synergy
$0.07
Deadly Rollick+11% Synergy
$18.15
Demonic Gifts+9% Synergy
$0.10
Abnormal Endurance+9% Synergy
$0.15
Armor of Shadows+8% Synergy
$0.12
Nasty End+7% Synergy
$0.07
Umbral Juke+7% Synergy
$0.05
Doom Blade+6% Synergy
$0.21
Geth's Verdict+6% Synergy
$0.15
Diabolic Edict+6% Synergy
$0.09
Consumed by Greed+6% Synergy
$0.18
Pharika's Libation+6% Synergy
$0.08
Sudden Edict+5% Synergy
$0.12
Lethal Scheme+5% Synergy
$0.12
Tainted Strike+4% Synergy
$1.89
Vraska's Fall+3% Synergy
$0.18
Snuff Out+1% Synergy
$14.91
Darkness+1% Synergy
$22.58
Archenemy's Charm+1% Synergy
$0.74
Liliana's Triumph+1% Synergy
$0.20
Flare of Malice-2% Synergy
$1.88
Corrupted Conviction-2% Synergy
$0.18
Defile-3% Synergy
$0.93
Tragic Slip-3% Synergy
$0.13
Murder-3% Synergy
$0.07
Infernal Grasp-4% Synergy
$0.19
Village Rites-4% Synergy
$0.22
Withering Torment-7% Synergy
$3.22
Fell the Profane-8% Synergy
$5.27
Dark Ritual-39% Synergy
$3.42
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Gaius van Baelsar's game plan and control the board.
Mire in Misery+21% Synergy
$0.57
Blasphemous Edict+17% Synergy
$5.20
The Final Days+15% Synergy
$0.06
Night's Whisper+14% Synergy
$0.28
Torment of Hailfire+12% Synergy
$23.14
Fraying Omnipotence+12% Synergy
$0.59
Exsanguinate+10% Synergy
$0.29
Cornered by Black Mages+10% Synergy
$0.07
Virtus's Maneuver+10% Synergy
$0.77
Barter in Blood+10% Synergy
$0.09
Rankle's Prank+9% Synergy
$0.32
Profane Tutor+9% Synergy
$3.11
Army of the Damned+9% Synergy
$0.76
Resentful Revelation+9% Synergy
$0.05
Make an Example+9% Synergy
$7.09
Mandate of Abaddon+9% Synergy
$4.52
Innocent Blood+8% Synergy
$0.32
Diresight+7% Synergy
$0.09
Taste of Death+7% Synergy
$0.32
Cruel Edict+7% Synergy
$0.29
Myrkul's Edict+6% Synergy
$0.10
Syphon Flesh+6% Synergy
$0.23
Doomsday Confluence+6% Synergy
$0.16
Necrotic Hex+6% Synergy
$0.32
Deadly Embrace+6% Synergy
$0.56
Evil Reawakened+6% Synergy
$0.05
Extract the Truth+6% Synergy
$0.06
Crux of Fate+6% Synergy
$1.44
Chainer's Edict+6% Synergy
$0.12
Circle of Power+6% Synergy
$0.11
Poison the Waters+6% Synergy
$0.06
Decree of Pain+5% Synergy
$0.21
Final Act+5% Synergy
$1.44
Rush of Dread+3% Synergy
$0.28
Will of the Abzan+3% Synergy
$1.65
Insatiable Avarice+2% Synergy
$2.35
Rise of the Dark Realms+2% Synergy
$3.81
Grim Tutor+2% Synergy
$23.02
Living Death0% Synergy
$1.13
Mutilate-2% Synergy
$1.78
Diabolic Intent-4% Synergy
$10.42
Bubbling Muck-5% Synergy
$4.45
Toxic Deluge-6% Synergy
$6.30
Victimize-8% Synergy
$0.34
Reanimate-18% Synergy
$5.14
Feed the Swarm-20% Synergy
$0.25
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Panharmonicon+26% Synergy
$5.24
Blade of Selves+23% Synergy
$1.84
Buster Sword+20% Synergy
$33.73
Wayfarer's Bauble+18% Synergy
$0.18
Fireshrieker+15% Synergy
$0.23
Dark Knight's Greatsword+15% Synergy
$0.08
Ninja's Blades+14% Synergy
$0.26
Mithril Coat+12% Synergy
$19.47
Portal to Phyrexia+12% Synergy
$24.79
Reaper's Scythe+10% Synergy
$0.15
Magitek Scythe+10% Synergy
$0.27
Black Mage's Rod+10% Synergy
$0.13
Strionic Resonator+9% Synergy
$8.15
Brotherhood Regalia+8% Synergy
$9.42
Bontu's Monument+7% Synergy
$7.87
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+7% Synergy
$1.73
Blackblade Reforged+7% Synergy
$2.33
Reaper's Talisman+7% Synergy
$0.15
Colossus Hammer+7% Synergy
$1.55
Vat of Rebirth+6% Synergy
$0.16
Tome of Legends+6% Synergy
$0.30
Mirror Box+6% Synergy
$3.19
Expedition Map+5% Synergy
$0.96
Nightmare Lash+5% Synergy
$3.31
Susurian Dirgecraft+5% Synergy
$0.05
Skullclamp+3% Synergy
$3.28
Whispersilk Cloak+1% Synergy
$2.05
Whip of Erebos-4% Synergy
$5.66
Ashnod's Altar-6% Synergy
$6.37
Swiftfoot Boots-18% Synergy
$1.38
Lightning Greaves-20% Synergy
$3.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Gaius van Baelsar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Meathook Massacre II+28% Synergy
$1.65
Grave Pact+19% Synergy
$22.82
Fungal Fortitude+16% Synergy
$0.10
Necrosynthesis+16% Synergy
$0.17
Grievous Wound+15% Synergy
$0.32
Kaya's Ghostform+14% Synergy
$0.84
Eye of Nidhogg+13% Synergy
$0.17
Dictate of Erebos+10% Synergy
$14.18
Open the Graves+10% Synergy
$0.59
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark+10% Synergy
$0.03
Demonic Lore+10% Synergy
$0.12
Minion's Return+10% Synergy
$0.20
Warlock Class+9% Synergy
$0.16
Treacherous Blessing+9% Synergy
$0.24
Oversold Cemetery+8% Synergy
$1.09
The Sibsig Ceremony+8% Synergy
$0.18
Demonic Pact+7% Synergy
$0.29
Black Market+6% Synergy
$3.63
Shadows of the Past+6% Synergy
$0.31
Scavenger's Talent+6% Synergy
$1.11
Unholy Indenture+6% Synergy
$0.10
Sadistic Glee+6% Synergy
$1.06
Demonic Vigor+6% Synergy
$0.08
Revel in Riches+5% Synergy
$13.30
Hopeless Nightmare+3% Synergy
$0.38
Black Market Connections+1% Synergy
$11.69
Bloodchief Ascension+1% Synergy
$11.26
Vampiric Rites+1% Synergy
$0.20
Phyrexian Arena-6% Synergy
$3.28
Bitterblossom-6% Synergy
$23.46
The Meathook Massacre-7% Synergy
$21.33
Animate Dead-7% Synergy
$7.76
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Gaius van Baelsar to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+18% Synergy
$6.65
Liliana, Death's Majesty+10% Synergy
$0.56
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools+10% Synergy
$7.36
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage+5% Synergy
$0.23
Liliana of the Dark Realms0% Synergy
$4.84
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Witch's Cottage+17% Synergy
$0.64
Midgar, City of Mako+14% Synergy
$1.26
Barad-dûr+13% Synergy
$0.84
Castle Locthwain+10% Synergy
$2.80
Forge of Heroes+10% Synergy
$0.76
Volatile Fault+10% Synergy
$0.12
Rogue's Passage+9% Synergy
$0.38
Bojuka Bog+8% Synergy
$0.64
Mortuary Mire+8% Synergy
$0.28
Vesuva+8% Synergy
$3.48
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+7% Synergy
$8.81
Polluted Mire+6% Synergy
$0.11
Blighted Fen+6% Synergy
$0.08
Sanctum of Eternity+6% Synergy
$6.05
Spymaster's Vault+4% Synergy
$1.59
High Market+4% Synergy
$1.16
Westvale Abbey+4% Synergy
$4.49
The Black Gate+3% Synergy
$11.17
Temple of the False God+2% Synergy
$0.13
Thespian's Stage+1% Synergy
$0.38
Cabal Coffers0% Synergy
$25.92
Reliquary Tower0% Synergy
$2.27
Barren Moor0% Synergy
$0.15
Shizo, Death's Storehouse0% Synergy
$29.68
Cabal Stronghold-1% Synergy
$11.84
Command Beacon-1% Synergy
$4.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-2% Synergy
$37.97
War Room-3% Synergy
$4.85
Crypt of Agadeem-4% Synergy
$1.42
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-9% Synergy
$7.35
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-10% Synergy
$46.63
Phyrexian Tower-13% Synergy
$19.04
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Arcane Signet+24% Synergy
$0.35
Thought Vessel+18% Synergy
$1.22
Charcoal Diamond+15% Synergy
$0.29
Throne of Eldraine+13% Synergy
$25.64
Crowded Crypt+9% Synergy
$1.09
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+8% Synergy
$18.57
Caged Sun+5% Synergy
$3.17
Mind Stone+3% Synergy
$0.19
Fellwar Stone+2% Synergy
$0.85
Extraplanar Lens+2% Synergy
$9.68
Sol Ring-7% Synergy
$1.27
Lands
The mana base foundation for Gaius van Baelsar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Malakir Rebirth+19% Synergy
$8.45
Demolition Field+15% Synergy
$0.43
Myriad Landscape+11% Synergy
$0.15
Vibrant Cityscape+11% Synergy
$0.13
Evolving Wilds+10% Synergy
$0.08
Boggart Trawler+8% Synergy
$1.08
Terramorphic Expanse+8% Synergy
$0.11
Lazotep Quarry+6% Synergy
$3.99
Plaza of Heroes+6% Synergy
$6.66
Obscura Storefront+6% Synergy
$0.12
Escape Tunnel+6% Synergy
$0.18
Prismatic Vista+5% Synergy
$31.41
Snow-Covered Swamp0% Synergy
$0.48
Swamp-2% Synergy
$0.09
Fell the Profane-8% Synergy
$5.27
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Fumulus, the Infestation
God-Eternal Bontu
Ebondeath, Dracolich
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
Isareth the Awakener
Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ashling, the Extinguisher
Crovax the Cursed
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Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
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