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Kambal, Consul of Allocation
Price tag $7.44

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#888 Current Rank
#923 Last Week
#836 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kambal, Consul of Allocation.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kambal, Consul of Allocation decks.

Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+19% Synergy $1.60
Monk Gyatso Monk Gyatso
0% Synergy $5.99
Raven Eagle Raven Eagle
0% Synergy $0.25
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $2.40
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-1% Synergy $3.36

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kambal, Consul of Allocation's abilities and overall game plan.

Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+44% Synergy $5.24
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+43% Synergy $3.70
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+40% Synergy $4.41
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+35% Synergy $5.85
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $17.53
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+34% Synergy $0.82
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+33% Synergy $4.69
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+32% Synergy $18.07
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+31% Synergy $8.03
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+31% Synergy $2.17

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kambal, Consul of Allocation decks.

Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+31% Synergy $0.14
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+31% Synergy $0.31
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+28% Synergy $0.27
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+23% Synergy $4.06
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+16% Synergy $3.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.71
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $1.25
Despark Despark
+6% Synergy $0.24
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+5% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+26% Synergy $12.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $44.01
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $11.24
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $48.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $57.97
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+10% Synergy $30.49
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $20.52
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+10% Synergy $17.00
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $30.39
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $46.24

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kambal, Consul of Allocation's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Liesa, Shroud of Dusk Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
+28% Synergy $0.72
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+24% Synergy $1.72
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+24% Synergy $15.04
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+23% Synergy $73.33
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+23% Synergy $0.46
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+23% Synergy $3.41
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+21% Synergy $0.43
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+20% Synergy $13.59
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+19% Synergy $5.43
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+18% Synergy $34.43
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+17% Synergy $0.48
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+17% Synergy $0.86
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+16% Synergy $9.19
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+16% Synergy $0.51
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+15% Synergy $31.91
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+15% Synergy $0.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $42.73
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+14% Synergy $1.17
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+14% Synergy $5.65
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+14% Synergy $3.55
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+14% Synergy $17.34
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+14% Synergy $0.30
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+13% Synergy $3.76
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+13% Synergy $0.58
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+13% Synergy $0.25
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.39
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+12% Synergy $0.37
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+12% Synergy $7.19
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+12% Synergy $0.16
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+12% Synergy $0.30
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+11% Synergy $0.12
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+11% Synergy $0.88
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+10% Synergy $4.77
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+10% Synergy $2.62
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+10% Synergy $9.37
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+9% Synergy $7.60
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+9% Synergy $0.94
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+8% Synergy $0.42
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+7% Synergy $32.63
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+6% Synergy $0.55
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+6% Synergy $1.73
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+5% Synergy $24.42
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+5% Synergy $3.82
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+4% Synergy $2.04
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+4% Synergy $11.91
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.20
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
-1% Synergy $1.29
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-4% Synergy $1.87
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-9% Synergy $2.04
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-12% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kambal, Consul of Allocation safe.

Mortify Mortify
+12% Synergy $0.22
Utter End Utter End
+11% Synergy $0.09
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+11% Synergy $16.46
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $3.45
Silence Silence
+9% Synergy $6.19
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+8% Synergy $2.75
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $0.90
Fracture Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.55
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $18.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.19
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.14
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.62
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.10
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+5% Synergy $1.29
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+4% Synergy $2.93
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.06
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.18
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.07
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.96
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+2% Synergy $0.41
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.53
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $7.14
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.30
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.82
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.63
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $14.89
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kambal, Consul of Allocation's game plan and control the board.

Fumigate Fumigate
+24% Synergy $0.16
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.13
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $0.46
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $1.81
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $6.57
Farewell Farewell
+11% Synergy $3.39
Vindicate Vindicate
+11% Synergy $0.49
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+10% Synergy $0.51
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+10% Synergy $0.44
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+10% Synergy $23.14
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+8% Synergy $0.45
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $2.70
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $23.02
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.28
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $16.94
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $8.65
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.42
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.25
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $3.20
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+4% Synergy $132.80
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+4% Synergy $0.30
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $2.40
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.78
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $1.23
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.18
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.25
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy $5.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.45
Damn Damn
-3% Synergy $1.18
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $10.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+26% Synergy $1.71
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+17% Synergy $5.65
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+16% Synergy $15.51
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+14% Synergy $2.44
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+10% Synergy $34.01
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+10% Synergy $11.23
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $5.86
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+7% Synergy $0.15
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $91.84
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.56
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+6% Synergy $0.86
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.83
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy $7.87
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+5% Synergy $1.39
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $3.43
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+2% Synergy $2.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.86
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $3.70
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $9.86
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.89
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kambal, Consul of Allocation's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+28% Synergy $1.14
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+25% Synergy $11.44
Greed Greed
+16% Synergy $0.25
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+15% Synergy $0.42
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+15% Synergy $4.50
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $20.00
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.31
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+12% Synergy $1.99
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+11% Synergy $7.58
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+11% Synergy $3.54
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+11% Synergy $6.77
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+10% Synergy $1.84
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+10% Synergy $3.47
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+10% Synergy $0.56
No Mercy No Mercy
+8% Synergy $20.14
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $1.22
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+7% Synergy $0.87
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+7% Synergy $1.17
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $2.24
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $14.38
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.69
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+6% Synergy $0.39
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $26.05
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+5% Synergy $1.75
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+5% Synergy $0.12
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+5% Synergy $0.42
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.08
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+4% Synergy $0.56
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+4% Synergy $3.54
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $11.71
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.46
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $7.94
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $1.80
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.95
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $21.33
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $7.75
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.24

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kambal, Consul of Allocation to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+6% Synergy $8.87
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+5% Synergy $3.26
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+4% Synergy $7.19
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+1% Synergy $0.68

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $46.26
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $25.66
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $89.88
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+7% Synergy $0.48
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+5% Synergy $5.71
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+5% Synergy $0.26
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.19
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $2.83
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+3% Synergy $0.72
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.78
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.30
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+3% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $34.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $38.24
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.05
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.10
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $4.92
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.19
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.63
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-9% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+16% Synergy $0.25
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $116.80
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $83.26
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.15
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $24.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.22
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kambal, Consul of Allocation decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+18% Synergy $0.06
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.19
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.25
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $20.39
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.68
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $6.59
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $20.01
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+3% Synergy $5.32
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $24.24
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $20.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.06
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.78
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $23.77
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.30
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.61
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $14.85
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.37
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.48
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.10
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.59
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $10.84
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
0% Synergy $3.32
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
0% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
0% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.11
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.69
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.63
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.79
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.21
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-4% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.14
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.26
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-5% Synergy $0.19
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-5% Synergy $7.78
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.17
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-5% Synergy $0.54
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.43
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-6% Synergy $3.16
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-7% Synergy $11.78
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.16

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