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Kaalia of the Vast
Price tag $2.24

Legendary Creature — Human Cleric

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Mardu

Playstyle & Strategy

Flying 36% Angels 20% Demons 6% Aggro 6% Dragons 6% Extra Combats 3% Keywords 2% Reanimator 2% Lifegain 2% Combo 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

#21 Current Rank
#22 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.

Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+8% Synergy $27.49
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+1% Synergy $0.43
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
0% Synergy $3.24
Starting Town Starting Town
-1% Synergy $9.96
Genji Glove Genji Glove
-1% Synergy $4.08

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 $1.15
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+61% Synergy $0.45
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+56% Synergy $26.25
Aurelia, the Warleader Aurelia, the Warleader
+56% Synergy $8.74
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+54% Synergy $2.45
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+51% Synergy $0.98
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+51% Synergy $4.38
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
+46% Synergy $7.83
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+44% Synergy $12.48
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+44% Synergy $8.42

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 $4.25
Angel of Despair Angel of Despair
+41% Synergy $1.62
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+41% Synergy $11.24
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+41% Synergy $4.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+40% Synergy $1.38
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+31% Synergy $4.60
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+24% Synergy $1.48
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+13% Synergy $4.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+12% Synergy $1.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+17% Synergy $57.80
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+15% Synergy $45.01
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+14% Synergy $47.07
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+11% Synergy $53.08
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $33.46
Necropotence Necropotence
+5% Synergy $17.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $28.16
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $111.35
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $63.82
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $98.19

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 $4.11
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
+35% Synergy $3.13
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+34% Synergy $29.47
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+33% Synergy $6.02
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+33% Synergy $0.77
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+32% Synergy $3.15
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+32% Synergy $7.75
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+30% Synergy $3.39
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+28% Synergy $9.38
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+28% Synergy $13.82
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+28% Synergy $10.68
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+28% Synergy $18.53
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+24% Synergy $16.80
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+23% Synergy $71.24
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+23% Synergy $0.44
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+23% Synergy $3.76
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+23% Synergy $1.74
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+22% Synergy $2.62
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+22% Synergy $1.19
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+21% Synergy $21.51
Blast-Furnace Hellkite Blast-Furnace Hellkite
+21% Synergy $1.95
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+20% Synergy $26.02
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+20% Synergy $15.00
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+20% Synergy $2.82
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
+20% Synergy $2.69
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
+20% Synergy $1.06
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+19% Synergy $9.54
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+19% Synergy $3.62
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+18% Synergy $0.47
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+18% Synergy $0.43
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+18% Synergy $1.33
Aurelia, the Law Above Aurelia, the Law Above
+17% Synergy $1.00
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+17% Synergy $1.44
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+17% Synergy $6.90
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+16% Synergy $24.71
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+16% Synergy $1.54
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+16% Synergy $0.18
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+15% Synergy $16.55
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+15% Synergy $2.86
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+15% Synergy $7.13
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+15% Synergy $0.29
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+14% Synergy $0.33
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+14% Synergy $22.14
Akroma, Angel of Fury Akroma, Angel of Fury
+14% Synergy $0.21
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
+14% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+13% Synergy $0.55
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+13% Synergy $1.62
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+12% Synergy $0.78
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+12% Synergy $5.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $39.48

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 $13.99
Mortify Mortify
+10% Synergy $0.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $3.25
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $11.18
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $16.38
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $6.65
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
+4% Synergy $0.42
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $6.28
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 $0.47
Utter End Utter End
+3% Synergy $0.13
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+3% Synergy $5.42
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.33
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+2% Synergy $1.98
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.28
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $8.57
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+2% Synergy $3.17
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.46
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+1% Synergy $0.68
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.08
Fracture Fracture
+1% Synergy $1.12
Bedevil Bedevil
+1% Synergy $0.58
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.28
Entomb Entomb
0% Synergy $13.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.83
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $1.32

Sorceries

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

Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+25% Synergy $1.12
Reanimate Reanimate
+19% Synergy $7.35
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+16% Synergy $1.83
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+14% Synergy $0.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+12% Synergy $2.16
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $0.55
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $4.27
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.98
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+8% Synergy $0.18
Armageddon Armageddon
+8% Synergy $17.60
Earthquake Earthquake
+8% Synergy $0.73
Damn Damn
+7% Synergy $1.84
Vindicate Vindicate
+7% Synergy $1.19
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $17.77
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+5% Synergy $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $4.80
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+5% Synergy $4.21
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.46
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $18.53
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.51
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $110.20
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+3% Synergy $0.40
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $2.51
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $1.57
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+2% Synergy $0.31
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $25.26
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $1467.68
Overpowering Attack Overpowering Attack
+2% Synergy $1.09
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $8.20
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-1% Synergy $3.92
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-2% Synergy $1.70
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.62
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
-2% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+23% Synergy $2.27
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+14% Synergy $4.95
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $15.78
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+12% Synergy $3.07
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+11% Synergy $12.49
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $1.11
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $8.39
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $7.06
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $28.90
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $8.63
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+3% Synergy $28.70
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+3% Synergy $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.22
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $10.89
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-5% Synergy $7.92

Enchantments

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

Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+28% Synergy $2.97
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+15% Synergy $0.45
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $6.69
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $18.50
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+9% Synergy $2.86
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+9% Synergy $1.58
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+8% Synergy $0.72
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+8% Synergy $1.06
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+8% Synergy $2.12
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+7% Synergy $4.43
Rampage of the Valkyries Rampage of the Valkyries
+7% Synergy $1.61
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $4.51
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+5% Synergy $17.90
Fervor Fervor
+5% Synergy $3.22
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+5% Synergy $0.19
True Conviction True Conviction
+4% Synergy $3.95
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $6.85
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $4.14
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.01
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
-2% Synergy $1.37
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $14.93
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
-3% Synergy $2.08

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 $17.81
Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+4% Synergy $7.37

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.37
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+15% Synergy $11.58
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+12% Synergy $10.74
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $1.47
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $5.30
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+6% Synergy $0.20
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $6.98
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $1.98
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+3% Synergy $21.03
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.82
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $2.52
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-1% Synergy $0.46
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $6.60
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $4.09
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $1.00

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+18% Synergy $2.60
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+15% Synergy $0.31
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+14% Synergy $0.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.95
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $22.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.20
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.88
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+3% Synergy $1.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.25
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+3% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $68.76
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $59.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.41

Lands

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

Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+8% Synergy $8.08
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+6% Synergy $17.71
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $23.37
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $12.14
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $17.02
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $14.82
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $15.09
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $21.97
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.17
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $33.03
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $29.02
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+4% Synergy $3.65
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+4% Synergy $0.08
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $11.50
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.32
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+3% Synergy $0.64
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.11
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+3% Synergy $0.08
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+2% Synergy $19.43
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+2% Synergy $12.69
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $338.02
Badlands Badlands
+2% Synergy
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.20
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.06
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.88
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+1% Synergy $13.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.05
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+1% Synergy $4.61
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.75
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $1.56
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
0% Synergy $6.77
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.35
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.34
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $4.00
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $1.14
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-2% Synergy $0.99
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.15
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.25
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-3% Synergy $0.51
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $4.19
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.20
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-6% Synergy $0.15
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-12% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.18

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