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Kambal, Consul of Allocation
Price tag $5.68

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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

#833 Current Rank
#855 Last Week
#769 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.

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+3% Synergy $4.33
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+2% Synergy $0.71
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+2% Synergy $0.73
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+1% Synergy $3.87
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
-2% Synergy $2.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+45% Synergy $3.53
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+44% Synergy $2.73
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+39% Synergy $3.67
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+37% Synergy $7.15
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $18.82
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+34% Synergy $0.76
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $3.99
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+31% Synergy $26.18
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+31% Synergy $0.33
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+31% Synergy $2.14

Top Cards

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

Suture Priest Suture Priest
+31% Synergy $2.90
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+30% Synergy $0.13
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+28% Synergy $0.43
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+23% Synergy $4.55
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+17% Synergy $1.55
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $1.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.27
Despark Despark
+6% Synergy $0.32
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+4% Synergy $1.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+26% Synergy $11.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+21% Synergy $34.98
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+15% Synergy $13.58
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $58.30
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+12% Synergy $20.89
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+11% Synergy $50.85
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $28.27
Necropotence Necropotence
+11% Synergy $17.52
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $25.95
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $45.06

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
+30% Synergy $0.59
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+24% Synergy $1.09
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+24% Synergy $11.29
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+24% Synergy $63.03
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+23% Synergy $0.65
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+23% Synergy $1.94
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+21% Synergy $0.41
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+19% Synergy $29.17
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+19% Synergy $9.40
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+18% Synergy $3.85
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $10.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $42.20
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+16% Synergy $0.26
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+16% Synergy $0.53
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+16% Synergy $0.60
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+16% Synergy $2.03
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+15% Synergy $13.31
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+14% Synergy $3.70
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+14% Synergy $3.71
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+14% Synergy $0.78
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+14% Synergy $0.24
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+14% Synergy $0.34
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+14% Synergy $0.25
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+13% Synergy $27.37
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+13% Synergy $10.82
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+13% Synergy $0.18
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+12% Synergy $0.66
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+12% Synergy $3.27
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+12% Synergy $1.87
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.61
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+12% Synergy $0.34
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+12% Synergy $0.80
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+11% Synergy $5.36
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+11% Synergy $0.13
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+10% Synergy $0.81
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+10% Synergy $10.53
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+10% Synergy $1.12
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+10% Synergy $0.39
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+7% Synergy $0.37
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+7% Synergy $34.83
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+7% Synergy $0.64
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+6% Synergy $5.30
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+5% Synergy $0.83
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+5% Synergy $24.34
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+3% Synergy $2.95
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+1% Synergy $0.35
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
-1% Synergy $4.25
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-4% Synergy $1.50
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-10% Synergy $2.38
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-13% Synergy $0.91

Instants

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

Mortify Mortify
+11% Synergy $0.26
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+11% Synergy $11.00
Utter End Utter End
+10% Synergy $0.19
Silence Silence
+10% Synergy $6.48
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $2.94
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+9% Synergy $0.45
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+8% Synergy $1.55
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+7% Synergy $6.52
Fracture Fracture
+6% Synergy $0.81
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+6% Synergy $18.24
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $0.63
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.13
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+6% Synergy $0.15
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+5% Synergy $3.88
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+5% Synergy $0.79
Succumb to Temptation Succumb to Temptation
+5% Synergy $0.12
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.26
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $16.58
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.10
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+3% Synergy $0.37
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.84
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $10.46
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.79
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.77
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.31
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $9.16

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+24% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $0.60
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $5.30
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+12% Synergy $1.75
Farewell Farewell
+11% Synergy $4.30
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+11% Synergy $0.47
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+11% Synergy $20.27
Vindicate Vindicate
+10% Synergy $0.91
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+10% Synergy $0.42
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+8% Synergy $0.48
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $2.29
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+8% Synergy $18.70
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.68
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $8.66
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+6% Synergy $1.91
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.49
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+5% Synergy $0.25
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.22
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+4% Synergy $113.27
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.90
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.96
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.17
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.49
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.40
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.23
Reanimate Reanimate
-1% Synergy $7.64
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $2.03
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.39
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.44
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $10.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+26% Synergy $1.78
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+18% Synergy $3.92
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+16% Synergy $17.46
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+15% Synergy $1.91
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+15% Synergy $0.28
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+11% Synergy $29.26
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+11% Synergy $12.08
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $4.51
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+7% Synergy $0.17
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $67.99
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+6% Synergy $1.11
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+6% Synergy $0.62
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.73
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.20
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+4% Synergy $2.20
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $4.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+28% Synergy $0.59
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+25% Synergy $17.12
Greed Greed
+17% Synergy $0.24
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+17% Synergy $0.34
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+14% Synergy $0.24
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+14% Synergy $4.77
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+13% Synergy $3.58
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+12% Synergy $4.64
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+12% Synergy $1.78
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $21.01
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+11% Synergy $6.39
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+10% Synergy $1.47
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+10% Synergy $2.84
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+10% Synergy $0.50
No Mercy No Mercy
+9% Synergy $15.01
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+8% Synergy $1.40
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $1.13
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+7% Synergy $0.91
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+7% Synergy $0.64
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+7% Synergy $0.36
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $2.81
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $10.26
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+5% Synergy $2.67
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $26.40
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+5% Synergy $0.23
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.35
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+4% Synergy $0.53
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+4% Synergy $0.46
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+4% Synergy $3.51
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $15.42
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.56
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $2.36
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
0% Synergy $18.67
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy $2.64
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $1.43
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $6.79

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+6% Synergy $12.63
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+5% Synergy $4.28
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+4% Synergy $4.79
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+1% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $47.16
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $24.56
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $94.69
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+6% Synergy $0.30
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+6% Synergy $0.38
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $7.01
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+5% Synergy $6.35
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $14.84
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+4% Synergy $0.40
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.76
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+3% Synergy $0.40
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.63
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $38.71
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $34.54
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.11
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.98
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.73
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.18
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.57
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-9% Synergy $0.47
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+16% Synergy $0.32
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $92.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $24.69
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $55.47
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $71.05
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $643.42
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+2% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-1% Synergy $0.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+17% Synergy $0.10
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.15
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.23
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $22.75
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $7.92
Scrubland Scrubland
+5% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $17.11
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+4% Synergy $1.10
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+4% Synergy $6.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $24.53
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $21.61
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $29.32
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.72
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $13.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.21
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $9.47
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.32
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+1% Synergy $0.80
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.44
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.43
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
0% Synergy $0.20
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $13.73
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
0% Synergy $3.47
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
0% Synergy $0.29
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
0% Synergy $0.16
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.15
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-3% Synergy $0.68
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.39
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.48
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $4.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $9.16
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-6% Synergy $0.23
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-6% Synergy $8.13
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-6% Synergy $0.89
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.11
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-7% Synergy $13.57
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.18

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