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Kaalia of the Vast
Price tag $2.21

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

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

Playstyle & Strategy

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

#19 Current Rank
#24 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.

Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+10% Synergy $24.23
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+2% Synergy $1.17
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.85
Starting Town Starting Town
0% Synergy $25.27
Genji Glove Genji Glove
0% Synergy $4.85

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 $1.16
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+61% Synergy $0.45
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+57% Synergy $24.46
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+55% Synergy $10.28
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+54% Synergy $2.46
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+52% Synergy $0.80
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+51% Synergy $4.42
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
+46% Synergy $8.20
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+45% Synergy $13.15
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+44% Synergy $8.02

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 $4.45
Angel of Despair Angel of Despair
+42% Synergy $1.11
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+41% Synergy $11.30
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+41% Synergy $3.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+40% Synergy $1.30
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+31% Synergy $2.36
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+24% Synergy $1.55
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+13% Synergy $4.90
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+17% Synergy $58.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+15% Synergy $46.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+14% Synergy $45.06
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+11% Synergy $50.85
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $34.98
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $17.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $28.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $94.69
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $67.99
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $92.16

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 $5.28
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+35% Synergy $3.40
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+34% Synergy $27.81
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+33% Synergy $5.38
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+33% Synergy $0.84
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+32% Synergy $3.27
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+32% Synergy $6.79
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+30% Synergy $3.37
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+28% Synergy $9.21
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+28% Synergy $14.20
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+28% Synergy $9.80
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+28% Synergy $19.15
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+24% Synergy $16.89
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+23% Synergy $70.01
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+23% Synergy $0.42
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+23% Synergy $3.19
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+23% Synergy $1.58
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+22% Synergy $3.08
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+22% Synergy $1.11
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+21% Synergy $21.28
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+21% Synergy $1.63
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+20% Synergy $26.98
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+20% Synergy $14.27
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+20% Synergy $2.65
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+20% Synergy $2.20
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+19% Synergy $10.32
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
+19% Synergy $1.09
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+19% Synergy $3.66
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+18% Synergy $0.57
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+18% Synergy $0.45
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+18% Synergy $1.23
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+17% Synergy $1.18
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+17% Synergy $0.96
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+16% Synergy $1.85
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+16% Synergy $6.70
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+16% Synergy $0.20
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+15% Synergy $24.34
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+15% Synergy $17.86
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+15% Synergy $6.86
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+15% Synergy $0.27
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+14% Synergy $2.81
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+14% Synergy $0.33
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+14% Synergy $21.74
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+14% Synergy $0.28
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
+13% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+13% Synergy $0.80
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+13% Synergy $1.77
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+12% Synergy $0.80
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+12% Synergy $5.48
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $42.20

Instants

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

Terminate Terminate
+16% Synergy $0.32
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+15% Synergy $16.24
Mortify Mortify
+10% Synergy $0.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $2.94
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $11.91
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $18.24
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $6.48
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+4% Synergy $0.43
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $6.35
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.10
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $3.77
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+4% Synergy $0.54
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+3% Synergy $1.77
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.19
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+3% Synergy $5.39
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.76
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.16
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $8.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.34
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.31
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.06
Fracture Fracture
+1% Synergy $0.81
Bedevil Bedevil
+1% Synergy $0.51
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+1% Synergy $3.38
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.32
Entomb Entomb
0% Synergy $13.77
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.84
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $1.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+25% Synergy $0.94
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $7.64
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+16% Synergy $1.75
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+14% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+12% Synergy $2.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $0.60
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $4.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.25
Armageddon Armageddon
+8% Synergy $17.09
Earthquake Earthquake
+8% Synergy $0.80
Damn Damn
+7% Synergy $2.03
Vindicate Vindicate
+7% Synergy $0.91
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $18.70
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+7% Synergy $0.18
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.29
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.30
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+5% Synergy $4.02
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.44
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $18.68
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.49
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $113.27
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $0.47
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $2.49
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $2.07
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+2% Synergy $0.27
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $26.15
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $1474.14
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $7.91
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-1% Synergy $2.92
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.73
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
-2% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $2.15
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+14% Synergy $5.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $17.15
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+12% Synergy $2.67
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+11% Synergy $12.75
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $1.32
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $7.52
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.10
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $29.26
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $9.42
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $33.77
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+3% Synergy $0.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.24
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $11.59
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $7.32

Enchantments

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

Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+28% Synergy $3.11
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+15% Synergy $0.47
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $6.79
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $21.01
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+9% Synergy $2.64
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+9% Synergy $1.53
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+8% Synergy $1.01
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+8% Synergy $1.31
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+7% Synergy $4.91
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+7% Synergy $2.40
Rampage of the Valkyries Rampage of the Valkyries
+7% Synergy $1.73
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $4.49
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+6% Synergy $18.73
Fervor Fervor
+5% Synergy $3.31
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $3.92
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+4% Synergy $0.20
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $6.98
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $3.99
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.40
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-1% Synergy $1.73
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $15.42
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-2% Synergy $2.41

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 $19.12

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.27
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+15% Synergy $11.65
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+12% Synergy $11.11
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $1.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.08
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.22
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $1.98
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $21.58
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $47.16
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $2.28
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-1% Synergy $0.47
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $6.61
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+18% Synergy $2.17
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+17% Synergy $0.47
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+15% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+14% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $24.69
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.20
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.91
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.33
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.14
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $1.94
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $71.05
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $55.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+8% Synergy $8.29
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+6% Synergy $7.92
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+6% Synergy $8.57
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $24.53
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $13.68
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $17.11
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $34.04
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $15.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $22.75
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.20
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.20
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $29.32
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy $3.36
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+4% Synergy $0.07
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $11.54
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.32
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.21
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.10
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+3% Synergy $0.11
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+2% Synergy $19.39
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+2% Synergy $13.73
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $328.61
Badlands Badlands
+2% Synergy
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.47
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $13.40
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $4.49
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.80
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $0.40
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.28
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $3.99
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.68
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-2% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.28
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.45
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $1.01
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-3% Synergy $0.48
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $4.16
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.22
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-6% Synergy $0.18
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.38
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.18

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