Gaius van Baelsar
$0.13
$0.13Legendary 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
#3718
Current Rank
#3672
Last Month
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gaius van Baelsar decks.
Common Crook+13% Synergy
$0.03
Symbiote Spawn+7% Synergy
$0.29
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Gaius van Baelsar's abilities and overall game plan.
Morbid Opportunist+56% Synergy
$0.16
Zodiark, Umbral God+54% Synergy
$0.66
Plaguecrafter+47% Synergy
$0.43
Conjurer's Closet+46% Synergy
$3.47
Accursed Marauder+46% Synergy
$0.16
Mortician Beetle+40% Synergy
$0.84
Bastion of Remembrance+40% Synergy
$0.26
Merciless Executioner+38% Synergy
$0.47
Nine-Lives Familiar+37% Synergy
$1.12
Blood Artist+36% Synergy
$1.97
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gaius van Baelsar decks.
Solemn Simulacrum+35% Synergy
$0.26
Sheoldred's Edict+34% Synergy
$0.72
Zulaport Cutthroat+33% Synergy
$2.55
Reassembling Skeleton+32% Synergy
$0.11
Syr Konrad, the Grim+31% Synergy
$0.40
Not Dead After All+30% Synergy
$1.27
The Darkness Crystal+28% Synergy
$4.68
Deadly Dispute+25% Synergy
$0.37
Sign in Blood+19% Synergy
$0.43
Jet Medallion+4% Synergy
$7.50
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Braids, Cabal Minion+13% Synergy
$0.53
Tergrid, God of Fright+7% Synergy
$19.75
Necropotence-1% Synergy
$17.41
The One Ring-2% Synergy
$75.61
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
$48.88
Vampiric Tutor-11% Synergy
$54.04
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Gaius van Baelsar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Gravelighter+34% Synergy
$0.23
Demon's Disciple+33% Synergy
$0.18
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER+28% Synergy
$28.31
Fumulus, the Infestation+28% Synergy
$5.15
Archfiend of Depravity+27% Synergy
$6.81
Fleshbag Marauder+25% Synergy
$0.18
Midnight Reaper+25% Synergy
$0.25
Zenos yae Galvus+25% Synergy
$0.39
Falkenrath Noble+24% Synergy
$0.11
Archfiend of the Dross+22% Synergy
$0.25
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant+21% Synergy
$8.30
Wasteland Raider+21% Synergy
$0.15
Massacre Wurm+20% Synergy
$1.64
Ogre Slumlord+20% Synergy
$0.25
Pitiless Plunderer+19% Synergy
$1.53
Noxious Gearhulk+19% Synergy
$0.59
Abyssal Gorestalker+18% Synergy
$0.06
Ozox, the Clattering King+18% Synergy
$0.12
Grim Haruspex+17% Synergy
$2.37
Ravenous Chupacabra+17% Synergy
$0.23
Dark Confidant+15% Synergy
$4.83
Butcher of Malakir+15% Synergy
$0.29
Namazu Trader+15% Synergy
$0.03
Sheoldred, Whispering One+14% Synergy
$15.61
Tonberry+14% Synergy
$0.15
Vincent Valentine+12% Synergy
$1.14
Leaden Myr+12% Synergy
$0.70
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian+12% Synergy
$0.38
Doomed Dissenter+12% Synergy
$0.09
Woe Strider+11% Synergy
$0.24
Summon: Primal Odin+11% Synergy
$2.23
Brass Squire+11% Synergy
$0.85
Goremand+11% Synergy
$0.07
Boggart Trawler+10% Synergy
$1.05
Rune-Scarred Demon+10% Synergy
$0.60
Henrika Domnathi+10% Synergy
$1.21
Chain Devil+10% Synergy
$0.06
Marionette Apprentice+8% Synergy
$1.04
Mirkwood Bats+6% Synergy
$0.87
Junji, the Midnight Sky+6% Synergy
$0.57
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder+5% Synergy
$1.26
Greedy Freebooter+5% Synergy
$0.20
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+4% Synergy
$1.99
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+4% Synergy
$67.82
Ayara, First of Locthwain0% Synergy
$5.39
Phyrexian Obliterator0% Synergy
$6.67
Rankle, Master of Pranks-2% Synergy
$1.07
Viscera Seer-5% Synergy
$0.39
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-22% Synergy
$1.03
Crypt Ghast-26% Synergy
$13.60
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gaius van Baelsar safe.
Undying Malice+31% Synergy
$0.49
Supernatural Stamina+30% Synergy
$0.08
Feign Death+26% Synergy
$0.87
Undying Evil+23% Synergy
$0.44
Malakir Rebirth+22% Synergy
$8.97
Soul Shatter+21% Synergy
$3.10
Overkill+15% Synergy
$0.23
Deadly Rollick+14% Synergy
$18.95
Fake Your Own Death+12% Synergy
$0.05
Sephiroth's Intervention+12% Synergy
$0.06
Ashnod's Intervention+10% Synergy
$0.08
Tergrid's Shadow+10% Synergy
$0.07
Armor of Shadows+9% Synergy
$0.12
Nasty End+8% Synergy
$0.11
Doom Blade+7% Synergy
$0.19
Demonic Gifts+6% Synergy
$0.09
Abnormal Endurance+6% Synergy
$0.08
Lethal Scheme+5% Synergy
$0.14
Tainted Strike+4% Synergy
$1.51
Snuff Out+2% Synergy
$16.95
Darkness+2% Synergy
$22.62
Archenemy's Charm+2% Synergy
$1.13
Defile-1% Synergy
$0.60
Flare of Malice-1% Synergy
$2.39
Corrupted Conviction-1% Synergy
$0.17
Village Rites-2% Synergy
$0.30
Tragic Slip-2% Synergy
$0.12
Infernal Grasp-3% Synergy
$0.25
Murder-3% Synergy
$0.03
Withering Torment-5% Synergy
$2.54
Fell the Profane-7% Synergy
$4.83
Dark Ritual-37% Synergy
$3.35
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Gaius van Baelsar's game plan and control the board.
Read the Bones+22% Synergy
$0.22
Mire in Misery+19% Synergy
$0.59
Night's Whisper+17% Synergy
$0.46
Blasphemous Edict+16% Synergy
$4.95
The Final Days+16% Synergy
$0.17
Fraying Omnipotence+13% Synergy
$0.56
Virtus's Maneuver+11% Synergy
$0.79
Torment of Hailfire+10% Synergy
$25.12
Rankle's Prank+10% Synergy
$0.32
Army of the Damned+10% Synergy
$0.63
Resentful Revelation+10% Synergy
$0.10
Mandate of Abaddon+10% Synergy
$4.63
Exsanguinate+9% Synergy
$0.31
Make an Example+9% Synergy
$6.40
Cornered by Black Mages+7% Synergy
$0.12
Taste of Death+7% Synergy
$0.31
Barter in Blood+7% Synergy
$0.09
Deadly Embrace+7% Synergy
$0.38
Profane Tutor+6% Synergy
$4.25
Innocent Blood+6% Synergy
$0.25
Necrotic Hex+6% Synergy
$0.29
Final Act+6% Synergy
$1.32
Crux of Fate+6% Synergy
$1.24
Evil Reawakened+6% Synergy
$0.11
Poison the Waters+6% Synergy
$0.11
Doomsday Confluence+6% Synergy
$0.15
Decree of Pain+5% Synergy
$0.19
Rush of Dread+4% Synergy
$0.22
Diresight+4% Synergy
$0.08
Rise of the Dark Realms+3% Synergy
$3.45
Will of the Abzan+3% Synergy
$6.98
Living Death0% Synergy
$2.45
Mutilate-1% Synergy
$1.70
Insatiable Avarice-1% Synergy
$2.12
Grim Tutor-1% Synergy
$21.91
Toxic Deluge-4% Synergy
$5.95
Bubbling Muck-4% Synergy
$4.77
Victimize-7% Synergy
$0.48
Diabolic Intent-7% Synergy
$11.31
Reanimate-19% Synergy
$5.34
Feed the Swarm-22% Synergy
$0.22
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Panharmonicon+28% Synergy
$4.39
Buster Sword+21% Synergy
$39.60
Blade of Selves+21% Synergy
$3.96
Wayfarer's Bauble+17% Synergy
$0.21
Fireshrieker+17% Synergy
$0.28
Dark Knight's Greatsword+16% Synergy
$0.08
Ninja's Blades+15% Synergy
$0.48
Mithril Coat+13% Synergy
$19.88
Portal to Phyrexia+13% Synergy
$24.98
Magitek Scythe+11% Synergy
$0.26
Black Mage's Rod+10% Synergy
$0.15
Reaper's Scythe+10% Synergy
$0.18
Brotherhood Regalia+9% Synergy
$8.78
Blackblade Reforged+8% Synergy
$2.12
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+8% Synergy
$1.81
Vat of Rebirth+7% Synergy
$0.19
Mirror Box+7% Synergy
$3.49
Colossus Hammer+7% Synergy
$1.52
Reaper's Talisman+7% Synergy
$0.15
Tome of Legends+7% Synergy
$0.17
Bontu's Monument+6% Synergy
$5.57
Expedition Map+6% Synergy
$1.05
Strionic Resonator+6% Synergy
$8.29
Skullclamp+5% Synergy
$4.02
Nightmare Lash+5% Synergy
$2.94
Whispersilk Cloak+1% Synergy
$2.20
Whip of Erebos-3% Synergy
$6.19
Ashnod's Altar-5% Synergy
$9.08
Swiftfoot Boots-17% Synergy
$1.22
Lightning Greaves-19% Synergy
$4.32
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Gaius van Baelsar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Meathook Massacre II+26% Synergy
$1.79
Grave Pact+18% Synergy
$20.71
Necrosynthesis+17% Synergy
$0.11
Fungal Fortitude+17% Synergy
$0.10
Kaya's Ghostform+16% Synergy
$0.93
Eye of Nidhogg+14% Synergy
$0.25
Grievous Wound+12% Synergy
$0.31
Open the Graves+11% Synergy
$0.55
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark+11% Synergy
$0.07
Demonic Lore+11% Synergy
$0.09
Minion's Return+10% Synergy
$0.26
Treacherous Blessing+10% Synergy
$0.24
Oversold Cemetery+9% Synergy
$1.04
Warlock Class+9% Synergy
$0.10
Dictate of Erebos+8% Synergy
$17.73
Demonic Vigor+7% Synergy
$0.03
Demonic Pact+7% Synergy
$0.55
Sadistic Glee+7% Synergy
$1.50
Shadows of the Past+7% Synergy
$0.35
Unholy Indenture+7% Synergy
$0.07
Scavenger's Talent+6% Synergy
$0.87
Black Market+5% Synergy
$3.33
The Sibsig Ceremony+5% Synergy
$0.21
Black Market Connections+3% Synergy
$11.95
Hopeless Nightmare+3% Synergy
$0.18
Revel in Riches+2% Synergy
$16.90
Vampiric Rites+1% Synergy
$0.23
Bloodchief Ascension-2% Synergy
$20.04
Bitterblossom-5% Synergy
$22.45
Phyrexian Arena-7% Synergy
$2.32
Animate Dead-7% Synergy
$7.52
The Meathook Massacre-10% Synergy
$21.80
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Gaius van Baelsar to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+20% Synergy
$6.51
Liliana, Death's Majesty+11% Synergy
$0.62
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools+8% Synergy
$7.45
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage+6% Synergy
$0.19
Liliana of the Dark Realms-3% Synergy
$5.21
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Witch's Cottage+20% Synergy
$1.12
Midgar, City of Mako+16% Synergy
$2.19
Barad-dûr+15% Synergy
$1.17
Bojuka Bog+13% Synergy
$0.94
Castle Locthwain+12% Synergy
$3.65
Rogue's Passage+11% Synergy
$0.31
Forge of Heroes+11% Synergy
$1.29
Volatile Fault+10% Synergy
$0.12
Mortuary Mire+9% Synergy
$0.27
Vesuva+8% Synergy
$3.90
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+8% Synergy
$8.09
Sanctum of Eternity+7% Synergy
$5.81
Spymaster's Vault+5% Synergy
$1.14
High Market+5% Synergy
$1.15
Westvale Abbey+5% Synergy
$1.77
Cabal Coffers+4% Synergy
$23.13
The Black Gate+4% Synergy
$8.97
Temple of the False God+3% Synergy
$0.13
Polluted Mire+3% Synergy
$0.11
Reliquary Tower+2% Synergy
$2.03
Thespian's Stage+2% Synergy
$0.52
Cabal Stronghold+1% Synergy
$11.65
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+1% Synergy
$25.46
Command Beacon-1% Synergy
$6.04
War Room-2% Synergy
$3.04
Barren Moor-3% Synergy
$0.13
Crypt of Agadeem-3% Synergy
$2.94
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-4% Synergy
$39.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-8% Synergy
$48.67
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-9% Synergy
$6.87
Phyrexian Tower-12% Synergy
$18.67
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Arcane Signet+22% Synergy
$0.48
Thought Vessel+21% Synergy
$1.05
Charcoal Diamond+14% Synergy
$0.20
Throne of Eldraine+11% Synergy
$23.24
Crowded Crypt+10% Synergy
$1.29
Mind Stone+5% Synergy
$0.12
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+5% Synergy
$16.61
Fellwar Stone+3% Synergy
$1.06
Caged Sun+2% Synergy
$3.55
Sol Ring-5% Synergy
$1.48
Lands
The mana base foundation for Gaius van Baelsar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Malakir Rebirth+22% Synergy
$8.97
Demolition Field+17% Synergy
$0.52
Myriad Landscape+10% Synergy
$0.17
Boggart Trawler+10% Synergy
$1.05
Evolving Wilds+8% Synergy
$0.12
Lazotep Quarry+7% Synergy
$4.07
Plaza of Heroes+6% Synergy
$6.61
Terramorphic Expanse+5% Synergy
$0.15
Prismatic Vista+5% Synergy
$32.32
Swamp+2% Synergy
$0.06
Fell the Profane-7% Synergy
$4.83
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Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Fumulus, the Infestation
God-Eternal Bontu
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
Crovax the Cursed
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop
Ayara, First of Locthwain
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Junji, the Midnight Sky
Moira, Urborg Haunt
Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
Gollum, Patient Plotter
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Ozox, the Clattering King
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Vraan, Executioner Thane
Ashling, the Extinguisher
Isareth the Awakener
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Geth, Thane of Contracts
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
Shelob, Dread Weaver
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ravos, Soultender
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Judith, the Scourge Diva
Kokusho, the Evening Star
Yukora, the Prisoner