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Kaalia of the Vast
Price tag $2.58

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Flying 33% Angels 18% Demons 8% Aggro 7% Dragons 7% Extra Combats 3% Reanimator 2% Combo 2% Lifegain 2% Keywords 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
#19 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.

The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.47
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+1% Synergy $1.48
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
0% Synergy $6.16
Ominous Asylum Ominous Asylum
0% Synergy $0.06
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $17.36

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 $1.37
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+62% Synergy $0.58
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+57% Synergy $25.39
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+55% Synergy $14.76
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+54% Synergy $2.58
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+52% Synergy $2.68
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+52% Synergy $3.96
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
+45% Synergy $9.52
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+45% Synergy $12.26
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+44% Synergy $8.99

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 $4.12
Angel of Despair Angel of Despair
+42% Synergy $1.24
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+41% Synergy $10.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+40% Synergy $1.14
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+40% Synergy $4.09
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+30% Synergy $3.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+25% Synergy $2.32
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+13% Synergy $5.23
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+17% Synergy $48.71
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+14% Synergy $50.09
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $54.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $36.64
Necropotence Necropotence
+6% Synergy $17.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $94.95
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $78.29
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $32.03
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $109.39
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $125.49

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 $5.79
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+35% Synergy $3.77
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+34% Synergy $19.06
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+33% Synergy $5.71
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+32% Synergy $5.29
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+32% Synergy $10.22
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+32% Synergy $0.89
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+30% Synergy $3.69
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+28% Synergy $6.81
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+28% Synergy $14.11
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+28% Synergy $17.03
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+28% Synergy $10.82
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+24% Synergy $78.69
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+23% Synergy $0.55
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+23% Synergy $18.77
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+23% Synergy $3.68
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+22% Synergy $21.13
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+22% Synergy $3.21
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+22% Synergy $2.53
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+21% Synergy $1.02
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+20% Synergy $29.54
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+20% Synergy $17.40
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+20% Synergy $2.22
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+20% Synergy $2.76
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+19% Synergy $10.08
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
+19% Synergy $1.34
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+19% Synergy $2.66
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+18% Synergy $0.87
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+18% Synergy $4.19
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+18% Synergy $0.42
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+17% Synergy $1.41
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+17% Synergy $1.27
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+17% Synergy $0.85
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+17% Synergy $1.78
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+16% Synergy $7.91
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+15% Synergy $25.36
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+15% Synergy $22.54
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+15% Synergy $7.95
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+15% Synergy $0.25
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.19
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+14% Synergy $3.02
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+14% Synergy $0.33
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+14% Synergy $19.69
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+13% Synergy $0.47
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+13% Synergy $0.24
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
+13% Synergy $0.21
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+12% Synergy $0.17
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+11% Synergy $0.83
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+11% Synergy $5.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $41.79

Instants

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

Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+16% Synergy $17.98
Terminate Terminate
+16% Synergy $0.59
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+15% Synergy $52.81
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.43
Mortify Mortify
+10% Synergy $0.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $8.91
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $19.11
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $8.01
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+4% Synergy $0.28
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $7.43
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+4% Synergy $3.46
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.09
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+4% Synergy $0.55
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+3% Synergy $2.07
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.18
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.69
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.50
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+2% Synergy $0.37
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.82
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $8.78
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $6.79
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $9.63
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.47
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.12
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+1% Synergy $3.83
Bedevil Bedevil
0% Synergy $0.34
Entomb Entomb
0% Synergy $18.03
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.68
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $0.97
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+25% Synergy $1.38
Reanimate Reanimate
+18% Synergy $5.15
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+15% Synergy $1.77
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+14% Synergy $0.21
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+11% Synergy $0.43
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+11% Synergy $2.26
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+9% Synergy $0.42
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $3.33
Damn Damn
+7% Synergy $1.22
Vindicate Vindicate
+7% Synergy $0.49
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $21.95
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+7% Synergy $0.24
Earthquake Earthquake
+7% Synergy $0.76
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $17.13
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.23
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.94
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.21
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $18.91
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+4% Synergy $3.61
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.49
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $0.45
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $2.19
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $2.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $28.63
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+2% Synergy $0.26
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $1486.43
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $11.61
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $1.83
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-2% Synergy $1.20
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $4.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $2.19
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+13% Synergy $7.63
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $18.76
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+12% Synergy $9.98
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+11% Synergy $2.24
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.94
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+5% Synergy $6.23
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.17
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $4.91
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+4% Synergy $0.47
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $8.99
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $32.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.21
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $14.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $5.22

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 $0.43
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $7.45
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $22.02
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+9% Synergy $3.20
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+8% Synergy $3.35
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+7% Synergy $3.04
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $0.91
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+7% Synergy $7.35
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+7% Synergy $1.47
Rampage of the Valkyries Rampage of the Valkyries
+7% Synergy $1.47
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $3.90
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+6% Synergy $19.61
Fervor Fervor
+4% Synergy $3.67
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $4.01
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $8.21
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+2% Synergy $2.78
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $4.88
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.39
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-1% Synergy $1.66
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $11.69

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 $16.20

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+15% Synergy $8.42
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+11% Synergy $14.62
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $1.69
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.95
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $1.99
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.61
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $25.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.20
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
0% Synergy $4.06
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.03
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-2% Synergy $0.53
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Boros Signet Boros Signet
+18% Synergy $0.58
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+18% Synergy $2.19
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+16% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+16% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.46
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $26.71
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.04
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+2% Synergy $1.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.49
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $78.39

Lands

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

Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+8% Synergy $7.94
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+6% Synergy $6.70
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $12.90
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $22.31
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $19.64
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $35.29
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $6.84
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $17.58
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $21.48
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.17
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.19
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $24.01
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.07
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+4% Synergy $0.09
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+3% Synergy $17.72
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $13.07
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.33
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+3% Synergy $2.30
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+3% Synergy $0.07
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+2% Synergy $12.60
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+2% Synergy $0.26
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $326.81
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+2% Synergy
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.31
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.05
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $19.55
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $5.28
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.75
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $0.57
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-1% Synergy $0.17
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $4.64
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.24
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-2% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.19
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-2% Synergy $0.67
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-2% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.21
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $4.59
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-4% Synergy $0.71
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.33
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-6% Synergy $0.19
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.16

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