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Kambal, Consul of Allocation
Price tag $9.06

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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

#988 Current Rank
#916 Last Week
#859 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.

South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+2% Synergy
Keep Out Keep Out
+1% Synergy $0.13
Bogslither's Embrace Bogslither's Embrace
+1% Synergy $0.21
Reaping Willow Reaping Willow
0% Synergy $0.28
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
0% Synergy $2.98

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 $6.46
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+43% Synergy $4.67
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+40% Synergy $6.31
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+35% Synergy $7.48
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $19.38
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+34% Synergy $0.75
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+34% Synergy $5.73
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+33% Synergy $16.80
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+32% Synergy $5.98
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+32% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Soul Warden Soul Warden
+31% Synergy $2.47
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+31% Synergy $0.13
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+28% Synergy $0.32
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+24% Synergy $4.47
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+16% Synergy $3.28
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $1.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.93
Despark Despark
+6% Synergy $0.26
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+5% Synergy $1.61
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+25% Synergy $12.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+21% Synergy $48.00
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $10.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $57.52
Necropotence Necropotence
+11% Synergy $21.85
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $61.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+10% Synergy $31.52
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+10% Synergy $20.52
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $37.86
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $47.42

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 $0.99
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+25% Synergy $13.42
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+24% Synergy $2.34
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+24% Synergy $87.13
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+23% Synergy $3.64
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+22% Synergy $0.45
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+22% Synergy $0.47
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+22% Synergy $1.98
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+20% Synergy $14.75
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+19% Synergy $5.61
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+18% Synergy $37.09
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+18% Synergy $0.96
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $9.76
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+17% Synergy $0.48
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+16% Synergy $33.96
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $46.54
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+15% Synergy $0.19
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+15% Synergy $0.47
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+14% Synergy $0.89
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+14% Synergy $7.07
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+14% Synergy $4.56
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+14% Synergy $18.93
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+14% Synergy $0.37
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+13% Synergy $0.68
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+13% Synergy $0.27
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.41
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+12% Synergy $4.27
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+12% Synergy $0.34
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+12% Synergy $9.07
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+12% Synergy $0.35
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+11% Synergy $0.21
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+11% Synergy $0.13
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+11% Synergy $1.08
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+10% Synergy $5.29
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+10% Synergy $1.82
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+9% Synergy $9.19
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+9% Synergy $10.89
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+7% Synergy $0.43
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+7% Synergy $35.86
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+6% Synergy $0.63
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+6% Synergy $1.08
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+5% Synergy $30.71
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+5% Synergy $4.52
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+4% Synergy $13.14
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+3% Synergy $3.11
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.25
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
-1% Synergy $1.44
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-4% Synergy $1.89
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-9% Synergy $2.04
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-11% Synergy $0.36

Instants

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

Mortify Mortify
+12% Synergy $0.17
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+12% Synergy $15.39
Utter End Utter End
+11% Synergy $0.11
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $4.24
Silence Silence
+9% Synergy $6.37
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+8% Synergy $3.07
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $1.08
Fracture Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.80
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+6% Synergy $21.94
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.32
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.10
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+5% Synergy $4.35
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $6.84
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+5% Synergy $1.43
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.13
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.12
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.87
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.15
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.05
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+2% Synergy $0.46
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.53
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $8.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $8.46
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $4.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.81
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $17.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.50

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+24% Synergy $0.19
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.23
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $2.42
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $1.86
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $6.86
Farewell Farewell
+11% Synergy $4.79
Vindicate Vindicate
+11% Synergy $0.72
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+10% Synergy $0.52
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+10% Synergy $0.46
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+10% Synergy $24.60
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+8% Synergy $0.46
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $2.73
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $25.19
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.65
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.38
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.24
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $10.03
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.25
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $5.09
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+4% Synergy $0.26
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $2.41
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $136.78
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.73
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $1.82
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.20
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.21
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy $6.67
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.52
Damn Damn
-3% Synergy $1.10
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $11.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+26% Synergy $3.04
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+17% Synergy $12.58
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+17% Synergy $7.07
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+14% Synergy $2.71
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+14% Synergy $0.32
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+10% Synergy $34.49
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+10% Synergy $11.40
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $6.38
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+7% Synergy $0.16
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $99.32
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.72
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+6% Synergy $1.12
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.72
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy $8.77
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+5% Synergy $1.38
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $2.60
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+2% Synergy $3.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.74
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $9.63
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+28% Synergy $1.19
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+25% Synergy $16.93
Greed Greed
+15% Synergy $0.36
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+15% Synergy $0.58
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+15% Synergy $4.79
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $24.31
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.42
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+12% Synergy $2.21
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+11% Synergy $3.69
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+11% Synergy $8.98
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+10% Synergy $1.90
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+10% Synergy $9.20
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+9% Synergy $3.65
No Mercy No Mercy
+9% Synergy $21.00
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+9% Synergy $0.58
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $1.68
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+7% Synergy $1.45
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+7% Synergy $1.04
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $2.96
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $14.79
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.72
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+6% Synergy $0.42
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $28.55
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+5% Synergy $2.47
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+5% Synergy $0.29
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $0.91
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+4% Synergy $0.98
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+4% Synergy $0.18
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+4% Synergy $4.05
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.52
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $13.23
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $2.10
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy $1.25
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $22.51
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $7.94
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.23

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+6% Synergy $9.23
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+5% Synergy $2.98
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+4% Synergy $8.56
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+1% Synergy $0.70

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $53.21
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $27.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $98.84
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+6% Synergy $0.28
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+6% Synergy $0.56
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+5% Synergy $6.11
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.91
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $3.16
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+3% Synergy $0.73
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.82
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.55
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.94
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $45.08
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.06
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $5.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.18
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $8.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.85
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-8% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+15% Synergy $0.35
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $115.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $86.10
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.18
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $33.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.04
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+19% Synergy $0.05
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.11
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.30
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $23.91
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.79
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $7.17
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+4% Synergy $5.87
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $21.23
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $25.34
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $23.25
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $26.24
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.09
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $14.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $15.26
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.96
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $16.58
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.99
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.47
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.36
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.37
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.68
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
0% Synergy $0.15
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $12.50
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
0% Synergy $3.66
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.30
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
0% Synergy $0.12
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.93
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.81
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.25
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-4% Synergy $0.43
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.77
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-5% Synergy $0.16
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-5% Synergy $8.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.50
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-6% Synergy $11.81
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-6% Synergy $0.51
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-7% Synergy $3.14
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.13

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