Gaius van Baelsar
$0.27
$0.27Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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.
Zodiark, Umbral God+42% Synergy
$0.74
Morbid Opportunist+41% Synergy
$0.34
Plaguecrafter+40% Synergy
$0.40
Conjurer's Closet+38% Synergy
$4.41
Accursed Marauder+36% Synergy
$0.32
Undying Malice+35% Synergy
$0.26
Reassembling Skeleton+32% Synergy
$0.34
Merciless Executioner+31% Synergy
$0.38
Syr Konrad, the Grim+29% Synergy
$1.18
Mortician Beetle+29% Synergy
$1.54
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gaius van Baelsar decks.
Bastion of Remembrance+28% Synergy
$0.30
Not Dead After All+27% Synergy
$1.21
Fleshbag Marauder+22% Synergy
$0.23
Blood Artist+22% Synergy
$2.27
Solemn Simulacrum+22% Synergy
$0.29
Deadly Dispute+18% Synergy
$0.26
Night's Whisper+16% Synergy
$0.24
Zulaport Cutthroat+15% Synergy
$1.16
Sign in Blood+15% Synergy
$4.19
Jet Medallion-7% Synergy
$11.78
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Braids, Cabal Minion+5% Synergy
$0.94
Tergrid, God of Fright+3% Synergy
$18.15
Necropotence-1% Synergy
$37.70
The One Ring-2% Synergy
$105.64
Demonic Tutor-7% Synergy
$73.42
Vampiric Tutor-10% Synergy
$58.03
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Gaius van Baelsar's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Demon's Disciple+28% Synergy
$0.28
Gravelighter+27% Synergy
$0.34
Nine-Lives Familiar+26% Synergy
$1.88
Archfiend of Depravity+23% Synergy
$3.81
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER+22% Synergy
$31.69
Zenos yae Galvus+20% Synergy
$0.37
Midnight Reaper+19% Synergy
$0.17
Ogre Slumlord+18% Synergy
$0.35
Fumulus, the Infestation+18% Synergy
$8.29
Massacre Wurm+17% Synergy
$1.27
Pitiless Plunderer+17% Synergy
$3.60
Abyssal Gorestalker+16% Synergy
$0.20
Ravenous Chupacabra+15% Synergy
$1.49
Archfiend of the Dross+14% Synergy
$0.33
Falkenrath Noble+14% Synergy
$0.34
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant+14% Synergy
$12.83
Wasteland Raider+14% Synergy
$0.37
Grim Haruspex+13% Synergy
$3.28
Namazu Trader+12% Synergy
$0.13
Slum Reaper+12% Synergy
$0.28
Chain Devil+12% Synergy
$0.24
Dark Confidant+11% Synergy
$3.85
Doomed Dissenter+10% Synergy
$0.20
Noxious Gearhulk+10% Synergy
$0.35
Sheoldred, Whispering One+10% Synergy
$20.43
Tonberry+10% Synergy
$0.29
Ozox, the Clattering King+10% Synergy
$0.29
Summon: Primal Odin+9% Synergy
$1.79
Vincent Valentine+9% Synergy
$1.26
Pirate Peddlers+9% Synergy
$0.15
Butcher of Malakir+8% Synergy
$0.34
Rot-Tide Gargantua+8% Synergy
$0.19
Rune-Scarred Demon+8% Synergy
$0.85
Goremand+8% Synergy
$0.14
Woe Strider+6% Synergy
$0.37
Infestation Sage+6% Synergy
$0.24
Leaden Myr+4% Synergy
$0.98
Vein Ripper+4% Synergy
$6.47
Boggart Trawler+3% Synergy
$0.80
Ayara, First of Locthwain+2% Synergy
$8.31
Harvester of Souls+2% Synergy
$2.15
Marionette Apprentice+2% Synergy
$0.84
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse+0% Synergy
$97.46
Mirkwood Bats+0% Synergy
$1.64
Phyrexian Obliterator0% Synergy
$9.22
Bloodghast-3% Synergy
$0.77
Braids, Arisen Nightmare-4% Synergy
$4.11
Viscera Seer-6% Synergy
$0.41
Crypt Ghast-21% Synergy
$19.98
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-22% Synergy
$5.25
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gaius van Baelsar safe.
Supernatural Stamina+29% Synergy
$0.23
Feign Death+26% Synergy
$1.10
Undying Evil+24% Synergy
$0.44
Sheoldred's Edict+22% Synergy
$1.33
Malakir Rebirth+17% Synergy
$12.86
Fake Your Own Death+16% Synergy
$0.25
Overkill+13% Synergy
$0.26
Sephiroth's Intervention+12% Synergy
$0.27
Soul Shatter+12% Synergy
$3.88
Abnormal Endurance+9% Synergy
$0.14
Ashnod's Intervention+9% Synergy
$0.28
Tergrid's Shadow+8% Synergy
$0.28
Nasty End+7% Synergy
$0.25
Diabolic Edict+7% Synergy
$0.20
Demonic Gifts+7% Synergy
$0.20
Pain 101+6% Synergy
$0.24
Blight Rot+6% Synergy
$0.28
Doom Blade+5% Synergy
$0.35
Vayne's Treachery+5% Synergy
$0.13
Fight On!+4% Synergy
$0.23
Sudden Edict+4% Synergy
$0.26
Vincent's Limit Break+4% Synergy
$0.19
Armor of Shadows+4% Synergy
$0.28
Snuff Out+3% Synergy
$10.41
Deadly Rollick+1% Synergy
$25.98
Corrupted Conviction+0% Synergy
$0.25
Village Rites+0% Synergy
$0.62
Defile0% Synergy
$1.39
Archenemy's Charm-3% Synergy
$0.67
Darkness-3% Synergy
$24.04
Tragic Slip-6% Synergy
$0.23
Flare of Malice-6% Synergy
$2.19
Infernal Grasp-7% Synergy
$0.34
Withering Torment-9% Synergy
$0.74
Cabal Ritual-12% Synergy
$13.75
Fell the Profane-13% Synergy
$3.30
Dark Ritual-32% Synergy
$8.75
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Gaius van Baelsar's game plan and control the board.
Read the Bones+20% Synergy
$0.28
Mire in Misery+14% Synergy
$0.78
Torment of Hailfire+13% Synergy
$37.86
Blasphemous Edict+12% Synergy
$4.81
Fraying Omnipotence+11% Synergy
$1.01
The Final Days+10% Synergy
$0.22
Rankle's Prank+9% Synergy
$0.39
Zombify+8% Synergy
$0.28
Barter in Blood+8% Synergy
$0.19
Exsanguinate+7% Synergy
$0.35
Evil Reawakened+7% Synergy
$0.24
Resentful Revelation+7% Synergy
$0.19
Innocent Blood+7% Synergy
$0.44
Deadly Embrace+6% Synergy
$0.30
Virtus's Maneuver+5% Synergy
$0.90
Syphon Flesh+5% Synergy
$0.36
Cornered by Black Mages+5% Synergy
$0.28
Mandate of Abaddon+5% Synergy
$4.59
Make an Example+5% Synergy
$10.08
Profane Tutor+4% Synergy
$4.14
Pox Plague+4% Synergy
$0.32
Army of the Damned+4% Synergy
$1.52
Rise of the Dark Realms+4% Synergy
$6.43
Diresight+3% Synergy
$0.13
Lively Dirge+2% Synergy
$1.94
Decree of Pain+1% Synergy
$0.34
Insatiable Avarice0% Synergy
$4.55
Grim Tutor-2% Synergy
$26.09
Mutilate-2% Synergy
$1.99
Living Death-3% Synergy
$3.01
Toxic Deluge-4% Synergy
$3.54
Dread Return-5% Synergy
$0.42
Victimize-5% Synergy
$1.61
Diabolic Intent-6% Synergy
$17.31
Bubbling Muck-6% Synergy
$3.04
Reanimate-12% Synergy
$9.12
Feed the Swarm-13% Synergy
$0.20
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Panharmonicon+26% Synergy
$6.71
Blade of Selves+22% Synergy
$2.99
The Darkness Crystal+18% Synergy
$5.33
Wayfarer's Bauble+17% Synergy
$0.33
Fireshrieker+15% Synergy
$0.23
Buster Sword+14% Synergy
$51.22
Portal to Phyrexia+11% Synergy
$42.51
Dark Knight's Greatsword+11% Synergy
$0.25
Black Mage's Rod+10% Synergy
$0.22
Mithril Coat+9% Synergy
$31.44
Ninja's Blades+8% Synergy
$0.42
Strionic Resonator+7% Synergy
$8.34
Foot Chopper+7% Synergy
$0.33
Erratic Portal+6% Synergy
$2.82
Magitek Scythe+6% Synergy
$0.29
Tome of Legends+6% Synergy
$0.26
Brotherhood Regalia+5% Synergy
$8.42
Reaper's Scythe+5% Synergy
$0.29
Mirror Box+5% Synergy
$5.17
Blackblade Reforged+5% Synergy
$2.05
Vat of Rebirth+5% Synergy
$0.31
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+5% Synergy
$3.50
Helm of the Host+5% Synergy
$5.28
Expedition Map+3% Synergy
$0.86
Nim Deathmantle+3% Synergy
$4.73
Bontu's Monument+2% Synergy
$7.83
Skullclamp+1% Synergy
$4.63
Whip of Erebos-4% Synergy
$8.32
Ashnod's Altar-4% Synergy
$14.98
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$1.89
Lightning Greaves-23% Synergy
$3.99
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Gaius van Baelsar's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Meathook Massacre II+17% Synergy
$2.38
Kaya's Ghostform+16% Synergy
$2.12
Grave Pact+15% Synergy
$32.35
Necrosynthesis+14% Synergy
$0.23
Black Market+14% Synergy
$6.05
Fungal Fortitude+11% Synergy
$0.29
Eye of Nidhogg+10% Synergy
$1.83
Grievous Wound+8% Synergy
$0.48
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark+8% Synergy
$0.23
Demonic Lore+6% Synergy
$0.20
Revel in Riches+6% Synergy
$16.23
Unholy Indenture+6% Synergy
$0.19
Sadistic Glee+5% Synergy
$1.50
Minion's Return+5% Synergy
$0.28
Oversold Cemetery+5% Synergy
$2.86
Treacherous Blessing+5% Synergy
$0.37
Open the Graves+5% Synergy
$0.47
Warlock Class+5% Synergy
$0.18
The Sibsig Ceremony+4% Synergy
$0.34
Virtue of Persistence+3% Synergy
$6.79
Black Market Connections+3% Synergy
$9.51
The Eldest Reborn+3% Synergy
$0.35
Hopeless Nightmare+2% Synergy
$0.31
Sothera, the Supervoid+2% Synergy
$2.20
Dictate of Erebos+2% Synergy
$18.05
Phyrexian Arena0% Synergy
$3.90
Phyrexian Reclamation-1% Synergy
$2.78
Animate Dead-2% Synergy
$5.82
Bloodchief Ascension-2% Synergy
$20.22
The Meathook Massacre-4% Synergy
$26.88
Bitterblossom-6% Synergy
$34.19
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Gaius van Baelsar to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+16% Synergy
$7.30
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools+7% Synergy
$7.51
Liliana, Death's Majesty+7% Synergy
$0.53
Liliana of the Dark Realms+1% Synergy
$8.86
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Witch's Cottage+16% Synergy
$0.95
Castle Locthwain+13% Synergy
$4.57
Sanctum of Eternity+7% Synergy
$8.39
Midgar, City of Mako+7% Synergy
$1.82
Polluted Mire+7% Synergy
$0.23
Barad-dûr+7% Synergy
$1.95
Mortuary Mire+6% Synergy
$0.41
Forge of Heroes+6% Synergy
$0.39
Volatile Fault+5% Synergy
$0.31
Scavenger Grounds+4% Synergy
$1.07
Westvale Abbey+4% Synergy
$3.79
Vesuva+3% Synergy
$3.56
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress+3% Synergy
$49.99
Cabal Stronghold+2% Synergy
$11.87
Barren Moor+1% Synergy
$0.34
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
$0.31
High Market+0% Synergy
$0.40
Bojuka Bog+0% Synergy
$1.09
Rogue's Passage+0% Synergy
$0.40
Cabal Coffers0% Synergy
$28.96
Spymaster's Vault-1% Synergy
$1.20
Reliquary Tower-1% Synergy
$4.10
Shizo, Death's Storehouse-1% Synergy
$34.59
War Room-5% Synergy
$4.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-8% Synergy
$53.44
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-9% Synergy
$11.91
Phyrexian Tower-10% Synergy
$28.23
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-11% Synergy
$63.16
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Charcoal Diamond+19% Synergy
$0.36
Thought Vessel+14% Synergy
$2.52
Arcane Signet+12% Synergy
$0.44
Mind Stone+8% Synergy
$0.32
Throne of Eldraine+8% Synergy
$28.99
Caged Sun+4% Synergy
$3.65
Worn Powerstone+4% Synergy
$0.37
Extraplanar Lens+3% Synergy
$12.59
Crowded Crypt+3% Synergy
$0.82
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+2% Synergy
$20.23
Heraldic Banner+1% Synergy
$0.39
Commander's Sphere+0% Synergy
$0.29
Fellwar Stone-1% Synergy
$0.96
The Soul Stone-8% Synergy
$118.63
Sol Ring-11% Synergy
$1.36
Lands
The mana base foundation for Gaius van Baelsar decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Malakir Rebirth+17% Synergy
$12.86
Myriad Landscape+14% Synergy
$0.30
Demolition Field+14% Synergy
$0.28
Evolving Wilds+7% Synergy
$0.27
Terramorphic Expanse+5% Synergy
$1.11
Ash Barrens+5% Synergy
$0.32
Boggart Trawler+3% Synergy
$0.80
Snow-Covered Swamp+2% Synergy
$0.74
Swamp-3% Synergy
$0.09
Fell the Profane-13% Synergy
$3.30
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gaius van Baelsar.
Visara the Dreadful
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
Kaervek, the Spiteful
Toshiro Umezawa
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Dungeon Delver
Ebondeath, Dracolich
Junji, the Midnight Sky
Wydwen, the Biting Gale
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
Isareth the Awakener
Moira, Urborg Haunt
Ertai Resurrected
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
Ashling, the Extinguisher
Crovax the Cursed
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Fumulus, the Infestation
God-Eternal Bontu
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
Gollum, Patient Plotter
Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Chainer, Dementia Master
Circu, Dimir Lobotomist
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Ayara, First of Locthwain
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Reno and Rude
Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Kaervek, the Punisher
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Horobi, Death's Wail