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Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.44

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Gut, True Soul Zealot Scion of Halaster
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Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Skeletons 21% Treasure 21% Aggro 9% Reanimator 9% Aristocrats 6%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster's Aristocrats builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aristocrats theme.

Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+84% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+80% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+72% Synergy $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+64% Synergy $0.95

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster Aristocrats game on their own.

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+14% Synergy $44.92

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+69% Synergy $0.37
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+68% Synergy $0.26
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+62% Synergy $4.23
Death-Priest of Myrkul Death-Priest of Myrkul
+49% Synergy $0.16
Death Baron Death Baron
+49% Synergy $5.69
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+49% Synergy $0.25
Sinister Gnarlbark Sinister Gnarlbark
+49% Synergy $0.29
Gutterbones Gutterbones
+49% Synergy $0.37
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+49% Synergy $0.24
Death Tyrant Death Tyrant
+48% Synergy $2.51
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+48% Synergy $5.75
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+48% Synergy $0.32
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+47% Synergy $1.05
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+46% Synergy $1.07
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+45% Synergy $0.82
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
+45% Synergy $0.14
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+44% Synergy $0.32
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+43% Synergy $0.22
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+41% Synergy $3.37
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+36% Synergy $1.70
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+32% Synergy $0.36
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+32% Synergy $0.41
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+30% Synergy $30.86
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+26% Synergy $0.29
Phyrexian Monitor Phyrexian Monitor
+24% Synergy $0.14
Preyseizer Dragon Preyseizer Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.30
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+24% Synergy $0.32
Spawn-Gang Commander Spawn-Gang Commander
+24% Synergy $0.20
Nesting Dragon Nesting Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.30
Carnage Gladiator Carnage Gladiator
+24% Synergy $0.05
Orochi Soul-Reaver Orochi Soul-Reaver
+24% Synergy $10.29
Infernal Captor Infernal Captor
+24% Synergy $0.13
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+24% Synergy $0.29
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
+24% Synergy $0.31
Sauron, the Lidless Eye Sauron, the Lidless Eye
+24% Synergy $9.06
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+24% Synergy $3.94
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+24% Synergy $0.52
Blood Petal Celebrant Blood Petal Celebrant
+24% Synergy $0.13
Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+24% Synergy $0.52
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+24% Synergy $0.13
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+23% Synergy $3.68
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+23% Synergy $5.30
Balor Balor
+22% Synergy $4.61
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+22% Synergy $0.26
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+22% Synergy $13.53
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+18% Synergy $0.40
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+17% Synergy $0.89
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+17% Synergy $3.01
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+15% Synergy $11.65
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+9% Synergy $6.86

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster's Aristocrats deck ahead.

End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
+49% Synergy $0.17
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+48% Synergy $1.31
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+37% Synergy $0.36
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+24% Synergy $0.20
Twinferno Twinferno
+23% Synergy $0.24
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+22% Synergy $0.99
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+21% Synergy $0.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+17% Synergy $17.51
Bedevil Bedevil
+15% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+12% Synergy $2.42
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+11% Synergy $9.96
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $13.15
Village Rites Village Rites
+9% Synergy $0.69
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $7.61
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+6% Synergy $0.37
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.33
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.37
Terminate Terminate
-14% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster.

Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+49% Synergy $0.20
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+48% Synergy $0.24
Pack's Betrayal Pack's Betrayal
+24% Synergy $0.15
Awaken the Sleeper Awaken the Sleeper
+24% Synergy $0.18
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+24% Synergy $0.33
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+24% Synergy $0.13
Tentative Connection Tentative Connection
+24% Synergy $0.21
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+24% Synergy $0.16
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+24% Synergy $0.21
Wrangle Wrangle
+24% Synergy $0.18
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+24% Synergy $0.27
Hijack Hijack
+24% Synergy $0.22
Back for Seconds Back for Seconds
+24% Synergy $0.27
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+24% Synergy $2.04
The Nipton Lottery The Nipton Lottery
+24% Synergy $0.30
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+23% Synergy $0.23
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.30
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+23% Synergy $0.20
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+23% Synergy $0.25
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+23% Synergy $0.24
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+22% Synergy $0.32
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+21% Synergy $27.44
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+21% Synergy $3.42
Living Death Living Death
+21% Synergy $2.21
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+20% Synergy $14.16
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+19% Synergy $0.31
Damnation Damnation
+17% Synergy $20.72
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+16% Synergy $4.47
Victimize Victimize
+10% Synergy $2.27
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.26
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-2% Synergy $0.68
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $1.07
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-16% Synergy $0.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-25% Synergy $3.83

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster Aristocrats decks.

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+72% Synergy $1.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+64% Synergy $4.93
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+49% Synergy $0.37
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+49% Synergy $0.18
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+49% Synergy $0.26
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+49% Synergy $0.22
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+48% Synergy $0.40
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+48% Synergy $0.38
Oni-Cult Anvil Oni-Cult Anvil
+47% Synergy $0.24
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+45% Synergy $1.05
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+24% Synergy $5.06
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+24% Synergy $0.34
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+24% Synergy $0.24
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+24% Synergy $0.45
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+24% Synergy $0.39
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+24% Synergy $1.22
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+24% Synergy $2.65
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+23% Synergy $0.48
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+22% Synergy $0.29
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+21% Synergy $1.25
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+21% Synergy $4.61
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+18% Synergy $8.47
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+14% Synergy $14.95
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $4.77
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster decks.

Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+49% Synergy $0.33
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+49% Synergy $4.06
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+48% Synergy $0.56
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+40% Synergy $2.38
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+32% Synergy $1.95
Illicit Masquerade Illicit Masquerade
+24% Synergy $0.22
Promise of Aclazotz Promise of Aclazotz
+24% Synergy $0.30
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+24% Synergy $0.13
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+24% Synergy $0.30
Attrition Attrition
+24% Synergy $19.72
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+24% Synergy $0.59
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+24% Synergy $0.23
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+23% Synergy $0.57
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+23% Synergy $2.69
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+21% Synergy $6.29
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+21% Synergy $31.23
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+21% Synergy $33.87
No Mercy No Mercy
+21% Synergy $26.56
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+21% Synergy $0.87
Black Market Black Market
+20% Synergy $5.59
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.33

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster's Aristocrats game plan.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+22% Synergy $7.13
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
+22% Synergy $1.76

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster Aristocrats decks.

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+72% Synergy $0.36
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+60% Synergy $1.54
Junktown Junktown
+24% Synergy $0.29
Fountainport Fountainport
+23% Synergy $2.95
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+23% Synergy $0.31
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+21% Synergy $0.87
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.36
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+20% Synergy $2.65
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+20% Synergy $0.30
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+19% Synergy $1.73
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+16% Synergy $7.56
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+15% Synergy $1.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster's Aristocrats strategy.

Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+24% Synergy $0.32
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+20% Synergy $3.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.69
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+17% Synergy $2.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.84
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+13% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-5% Synergy $0.61

Lands

The mana base behind Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster's Aristocrats decks.

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+43% Synergy $0.35
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+36% Synergy $0.39
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+31% Synergy $1.18
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+28% Synergy $10.05
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+27% Synergy $5.89
Mirrex Mirrex
+24% Synergy $0.65
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.30
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+22% Synergy $0.99
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.27
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+21% Synergy $27.44
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+21% Synergy $0.34
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+19% Synergy $8.54
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+18% Synergy $1.00
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+18% Synergy $4.85
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+17% Synergy $0.89
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+17% Synergy $0.41
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+17% Synergy $17.51
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+16% Synergy $0.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+16% Synergy $17.35
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+14% Synergy $0.32
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+13% Synergy $8.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+12% Synergy $2.42
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+11% Synergy $0.57
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $13.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.31
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+4% Synergy $2.04
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+2% Synergy $8.83
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+2% Synergy $1.12
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.34
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-13% Synergy $11.27
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-20% Synergy $0.40

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster: Aristocrats.

Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gut, True Soul Zealot Criminal Past Gut, True Soul Zealot // Criminal Past
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Iron Throne Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Cultist of the Absolute Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Agent of the Iron Throne Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Jeska, Thrice Reborn Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
Gut, True Soul Zealot Street Urchin Gut, True Soul Zealot // Street Urchin
Amber Gristle O'Maul Guild Artisan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Amber Gristle O'Maul Tavern Brawler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Tavern Brawler
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Cecily, Haunted Mage Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Cecily, Haunted Mage
Faceless One Agent of the Iron Throne Faceless One // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Dragon Cultist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Dragon Cultist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Guild Artisan Gut, True Soul Zealot // Guild Artisan
Gut, True Soul Zealot Popular Entertainer Gut, True Soul Zealot // Popular Entertainer
Gut, True Soul Zealot Tavern Brawler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Tavern Brawler
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Miara, Thorn of the Glade Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Tavern Brawler Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Tavern Brawler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Iron Throne Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Iron Throne
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Shadow Thieves Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Amber Gristle O'Maul Criminal Past Amber Gristle O'Maul // Criminal Past
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cultist of the Absolute Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Amber Gristle O'Maul Haunted One Amber Gristle O'Maul // Haunted One
Amber Gristle O'Maul Scion of Halaster Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Ellie, Brick Master Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Ellie, Brick Master // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gut, True Soul Zealot Haunted One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Haunted One
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel

Other Available Backgrounds

Gut, True Soul Zealot can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Haunted One Haunted One
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Master Chef Master Chef
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Street Urchin Street Urchin