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Kaalia of the Vast
Price tag $3.41

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Flying 34% Angels 18% Demons 7% Aggro 7% Dragons 6% Extra Combats 3% Reanimator 2% Combo 2% Keywords 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

#13 Current Rank
#14 Last Week
#5 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.

Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+2% Synergy $0.24
Astelli Reclaimer Astelli Reclaimer
+1% Synergy $0.29
Lightstall Inquisitor Lightstall Inquisitor
+1% Synergy $0.49
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
0% Synergy $2.18
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
-3% Synergy $17.98

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
+65% Synergy $1.12
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+62% Synergy $0.50
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+57% Synergy $25.38
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+55% Synergy $12.34
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+54% Synergy $3.07
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+52% Synergy $2.96
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+52% Synergy $3.95
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
+46% Synergy $8.76
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+45% Synergy $13.08
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+44% Synergy $7.92

Top Cards

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

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+42% Synergy $4.54
Angel of Despair Angel of Despair
+42% Synergy $1.15
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+41% Synergy $10.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+40% Synergy $1.32
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+40% Synergy $3.64
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+31% Synergy $2.83
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+24% Synergy $2.62
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+13% Synergy $4.69
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+17% Synergy $52.72
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+15% Synergy $50.95
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+14% Synergy $50.22
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $59.87
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $34.30
Necropotence Necropotence
+6% Synergy $16.11
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $95.44
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $82.60
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.00
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $103.74

Creatures

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

Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+37% Synergy $5.84
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+35% Synergy $4.03
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+34% Synergy $24.63
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+33% Synergy $6.66
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+33% Synergy $0.77
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+32% Synergy $5.38
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+32% Synergy $9.60
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+30% Synergy $3.12
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+28% Synergy $8.18
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+28% Synergy $13.15
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+28% Synergy $18.96
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+28% Synergy $10.82
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+24% Synergy $71.48
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+24% Synergy $18.86
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+23% Synergy $0.50
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+23% Synergy $2.78
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+23% Synergy $2.99
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+22% Synergy $21.32
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+22% Synergy $2.89
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+21% Synergy $1.05
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+20% Synergy $28.86
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+20% Synergy $17.56
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+20% Synergy $1.95
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+20% Synergy $2.66
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+19% Synergy $10.41
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
+19% Synergy $1.26
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+19% Synergy $2.54
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+19% Synergy $3.75
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+18% Synergy $0.94
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+18% Synergy $0.44
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+17% Synergy $1.43
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+17% Synergy $1.94
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+17% Synergy $0.88
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+17% Synergy $1.18
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+16% Synergy $7.59
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+15% Synergy $27.95
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+15% Synergy $21.15
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+15% Synergy $6.98
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.19
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+14% Synergy $2.91
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+14% Synergy $0.31
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+14% Synergy $0.34
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+14% Synergy $20.11
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+14% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+13% Synergy $0.48
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
+13% Synergy $0.23
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+12% Synergy $5.08
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+11% Synergy $0.69
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.15
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $45.59

Instants

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

Terminate Terminate
+16% Synergy $0.36
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+15% Synergy $17.03
Mortify Mortify
+10% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $3.59
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $8.12
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $18.91
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $6.89
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+4% Synergy $0.32
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $6.18
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $3.24
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.13
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+4% Synergy $0.51
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+3% Synergy $1.72
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.19
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.70
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.35
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $6.27
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $8.90
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.50
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.44
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.08
Fracture Fracture
+1% Synergy $0.84
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+1% Synergy $3.60
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.37
Bedevil Bedevil
0% Synergy $0.41
Entomb Entomb
0% Synergy $15.82
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.73
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.38
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $1.07

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+25% Synergy $1.30
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $5.14
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+15% Synergy $1.72
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+14% Synergy $0.25
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+11% Synergy $0.40
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $2.26
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $4.03
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.43
Earthquake Earthquake
+8% Synergy $0.78
Damn Damn
+7% Synergy $1.49
Vindicate Vindicate
+7% Synergy $0.66
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $20.09
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+7% Synergy $0.21
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $17.45
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.54
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+5% Synergy $3.56
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.38
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $20.12
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.48
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $119.32
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $0.51
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $1.91
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $1.95
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+2% Synergy $0.32
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $25.52
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $1482.44
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $10.63
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $1.85
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-2% Synergy $1.75
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $3.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $2.11
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+14% Synergy $7.33
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $18.49
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+12% Synergy $2.35
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+11% Synergy $12.57
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $0.84
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $6.89
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.79
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $5.90
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $8.93
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $35.57
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+3% Synergy $0.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $12.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $5.28

Enchantments

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

Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+28% Synergy $3.25
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+15% Synergy $0.42
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $6.56
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $20.79
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+9% Synergy $3.56
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+9% Synergy $1.89
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $4.41
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $0.93
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+7% Synergy $5.50
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+7% Synergy $1.97
Rampage of the Valkyries Rampage of the Valkyries
+7% Synergy $1.47
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $3.91
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+6% Synergy $19.45
Fervor Fervor
+5% Synergy $3.23
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.08
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $7.37
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $6.05
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+1% Synergy $2.22
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.73
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-1% Synergy $2.17
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $12.32

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 $16.24

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.32
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+15% Synergy $9.32
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+11% Synergy $11.52
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $1.60
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.76
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $2.59
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.45
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $23.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.15
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $49.13
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $4.66
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.19
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-2% Synergy $0.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.53
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+18% Synergy $2.28
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+17% Synergy $0.66
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+16% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+15% Synergy $0.75
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.24
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $26.29
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.79
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.15
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $1.67
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $77.64
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+8% Synergy $8.12
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+6% Synergy $7.76
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $13.64
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $26.74
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $18.89
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $34.92
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $6.49
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $22.42
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $23.61
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.19
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $23.97
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.06
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+4% Synergy $0.04
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $18.91
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $11.51
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.38
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+3% Synergy $2.66
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+3% Synergy $0.08
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+2% Synergy $13.50
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.26
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $326.19
Badlands Badlands
+2% Synergy
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.52
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $16.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $5.31
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.30
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.86
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $0.57
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.15
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $4.86
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.27
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-2% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.17
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-2% Synergy $0.65
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.27
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.69
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $4.95
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.24
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.34
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-6% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.15

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