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Kaalia of the Vast
Price tag $2.81

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Mardu

Playstyle & Strategy

Flying 28% Angels 17% Aggro 9% Demons 9% Dragons 8% Extra Combats 4% Combo 2% Reanimator 2% Attack Triggers 2% Lifegain 2%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#22 Current Rank
#25 Last Week
#6 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kaalia of the Vast.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kaalia of the Vast decks.

Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+2% Synergy $18.56
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+1% Synergy $1.21
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+1% Synergy $0.32
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
0% Synergy $1.66
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
-1% Synergy $22.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kaalia of the Vast's abilities and overall game plan.

Gisela, Blade of Goldnight Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
+66% Synergy $4.20
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+62% Synergy $0.76
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+57% Synergy $31.50
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+55% Synergy $7.20
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+54% Synergy $4.35
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+52% Synergy $2.87
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+52% Synergy $4.84
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+46% Synergy $15.32
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
+45% Synergy $12.52
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+44% Synergy $9.39

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kaalia of the Vast decks.

Angel of Despair Angel of Despair
+42% Synergy $1.76
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+41% Synergy $4.61
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+41% Synergy $12.07
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+40% Synergy $3.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+39% Synergy $2.00
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+28% Synergy $4.60
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+26% Synergy $4.29
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+14% Synergy $3.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+18% Synergy $61.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+14% Synergy $51.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $63.69
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $50.17
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $7.45
Necropotence Necropotence
+6% Synergy $22.51
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $106.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $111.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $32.48
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $43.73

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kaalia of the Vast's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+37% Synergy $4.44
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+37% Synergy $6.18
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+35% Synergy $28.37
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+33% Synergy $3.43
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+32% Synergy $5.81
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+32% Synergy $12.83
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+32% Synergy $1.17
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+30% Synergy $4.71
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+30% Synergy $15.00
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+28% Synergy $2.90
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+28% Synergy $22.13
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+28% Synergy $12.67
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+25% Synergy $94.19
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+24% Synergy $0.81
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+23% Synergy $4.72
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+23% Synergy $29.28
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+23% Synergy $1.23
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+22% Synergy $27.68
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+21% Synergy $5.24
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+20% Synergy $15.71
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+20% Synergy $35.92
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+20% Synergy $0.93
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+20% Synergy $18.58
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+20% Synergy $3.79
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+19% Synergy $0.48
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+18% Synergy $2.19
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+18% Synergy $4.99
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
+18% Synergy $1.49
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+18% Synergy $3.04
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+18% Synergy $0.45
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+17% Synergy $1.77
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+17% Synergy $2.61
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+17% Synergy $4.91
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+17% Synergy $1.35
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+16% Synergy $33.21
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+15% Synergy $30.00
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+15% Synergy $9.26
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+15% Synergy $0.39
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+15% Synergy $8.12
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+14% Synergy $0.30
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+14% Synergy $0.45
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+13% Synergy $0.23
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+13% Synergy $4.53
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+13% Synergy $0.81
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+13% Synergy $17.74
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+13% Synergy $0.32
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
+12% Synergy $0.31
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+10% Synergy $1.48
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+10% Synergy $7.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $54.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kaalia of the Vast safe.

Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+17% Synergy $18.77
Terminate Terminate
+16% Synergy $0.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+15% Synergy $66.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+12% Synergy $4.43
Mortify Mortify
+11% Synergy $0.20
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $15.46
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $24.44
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $7.41
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+4% Synergy $0.35
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $4.30
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.17
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+4% Synergy $0.45
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+3% Synergy $2.29
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $11.91
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.52
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+2% Synergy $0.43
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.27
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $1.65
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $10.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $11.98
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.33
Bedevil Bedevil
0% Synergy $1.30
Entomb Entomb
0% Synergy $14.97
Ephemerate Ephemerate
0% Synergy $4.97
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.18
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $2.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kaalia of the Vast's game plan and control the board.

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+26% Synergy $2.00
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $8.54
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+14% Synergy $0.24
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+14% Synergy $1.97
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+12% Synergy $2.76
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+10% Synergy $0.37
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+10% Synergy $3.05
Damn Damn
+8% Synergy $1.88
Vindicate Vindicate
+7% Synergy $0.86
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $26.18
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+7% Synergy $0.30
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $16.23
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.64
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.36
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $7.91
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.43
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $19.60
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+4% Synergy $6.35
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.39
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $1907.80
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $1.04
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $8.26
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $3.49
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+2% Synergy $0.29
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $146.21
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $14.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.77
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-2% Synergy $3.02
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.56
Victimize Victimize
-3% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $3.35
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+13% Synergy $9.33
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+12% Synergy $10.91
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $28.23
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+11% Synergy $3.24
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.86
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $5.99
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $39.43
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $5.44
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $40.13
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $10.99
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+3% Synergy $0.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $16.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $8.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kaalia of the Vast's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+30% Synergy $2.01
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+16% Synergy $1.26
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $8.62
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $25.67
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+9% Synergy $1.91
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+8% Synergy $4.11
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+7% Synergy $5.35
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $0.88
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+7% Synergy $10.72
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $1.75
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+6% Synergy $27.96
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+6% Synergy $1.61
Rampage of the Valkyries Rampage of the Valkyries
+6% Synergy $1.19
Fervor Fervor
+4% Synergy $5.13
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+3% Synergy $3.52
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $13.51
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $5.87
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+1% Synergy $3.55
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.99
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $16.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kaalia of the Vast to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Dihada, Binder of Wills Dihada, Binder of Wills
+6% Synergy $13.88

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $1.16
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+15% Synergy $11.31
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+11% Synergy $17.05
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.36
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $1.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $3.70
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+5% Synergy $0.28
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $8.97
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $36.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.28
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $52.27
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $6.34
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $10.56
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-2% Synergy $0.69
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $1.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+19% Synergy $0.44
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+18% Synergy $0.27
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+17% Synergy $2.74
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+17% Synergy $0.79
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $37.59
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.75
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+3% Synergy $3.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.53
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $140.43
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.33
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $97.50
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kaalia of the Vast decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+8% Synergy $11.45
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+6% Synergy $11.00
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $16.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $29.10
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $9.14
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $49.97
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $8.89
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $10.02
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $26.47
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.32
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $27.92
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+5% Synergy $0.20
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+4% Synergy $0.31
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.16
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+4% Synergy $0.18
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $19.22
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $14.05
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $15.80
Plateau Plateau
+3% Synergy $331.42
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $29.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Badlands Badlands
+2% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+2% Synergy $3.83
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $6.06
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+1% Synergy $0.38
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
0% Synergy $12.09
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.80
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.33
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $7.47
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $1.99
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.29
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-2% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.27
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.34
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-3% Synergy $0.31
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $4.61
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-4% Synergy $0.51
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.39
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-5% Synergy $0.37
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-6% Synergy $0.33
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.41
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.17

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