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Kambal, Consul of Allocation
Price tag $8.80

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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

#951 Current Rank
#1112 Last Week
#816 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.

Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
0% Synergy $0.77
Mister Negative Mister Negative
0% Synergy $1.45
Parker Luck Parker Luck
0% Synergy $0.24
Aunt May Aunt May
0% Synergy $0.15
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-3% Synergy $62.47

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 $3.34
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+44% Synergy $3.00
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+40% Synergy $5.21
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+36% Synergy $6.93
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $19.62
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+35% Synergy $0.58
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+33% Synergy $4.88
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+32% Synergy $17.82
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+32% Synergy $0.17
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+32% Synergy $0.39

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 $3.55
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+31% Synergy $3.14
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+28% Synergy $0.32
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+23% Synergy $5.13
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+17% Synergy $2.32
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $2.07
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.14
Despark Despark
+7% Synergy $0.47
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+5% Synergy $2.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+26% Synergy $14.25
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $36.64
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $13.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+11% Synergy $54.04
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+11% Synergy $19.90
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+10% Synergy $32.03
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $17.41
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+9% Synergy $30.57
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $50.09

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 $0.73
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+24% Synergy $13.60
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+24% Synergy $68.66
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+23% Synergy $1.02
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+23% Synergy $0.47
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+23% Synergy $2.11
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+21% Synergy $0.38
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+21% Synergy $11.88
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+19% Synergy $4.44
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+18% Synergy $37.11
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $10.08
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+17% Synergy $0.48
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+17% Synergy $1.97
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+16% Synergy $0.52
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $41.79
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+15% Synergy $30.31
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+15% Synergy $0.25
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+14% Synergy $0.71
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+14% Synergy $5.29
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+14% Synergy $17.48
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+14% Synergy $0.27
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+13% Synergy $3.53
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+13% Synergy $3.89
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+13% Synergy $0.56
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+13% Synergy $7.53
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+13% Synergy $0.31
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+13% Synergy $0.21
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.61
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+12% Synergy $0.23
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+12% Synergy $0.20
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+11% Synergy $5.29
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+11% Synergy $0.08
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+11% Synergy $1.45
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+10% Synergy $8.60
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+10% Synergy $1.35
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+9% Synergy $9.39
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+9% Synergy $1.05
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+7% Synergy $0.38
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+7% Synergy $1.20
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+7% Synergy $32.93
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+6% Synergy $0.52
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+5% Synergy $25.36
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+5% Synergy $5.78
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+4% Synergy $11.57
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+3% Synergy $2.00
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.28
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
-1% Synergy $1.52
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-4% Synergy $1.64
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-9% Synergy $2.55
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-12% Synergy $0.37

Instants

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

Mortify Mortify
+12% Synergy $0.28
Utter End Utter End
+11% Synergy $0.18
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+11% Synergy $15.79
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $3.43
Silence Silence
+9% Synergy $8.01
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+8% Synergy $2.51
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $0.63
Fracture Fracture
+7% Synergy $0.82
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+6% Synergy $19.11
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.17
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+6% Synergy $7.66
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.36
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+5% Synergy $3.76
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.12
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+5% Synergy $0.94
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.26
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.09
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.03
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $0.68
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+2% Synergy $0.34
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $8.82
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.74
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.40
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.78

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+24% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $0.43
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $1.77
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $5.94
Farewell Farewell
+11% Synergy $3.33
Vindicate Vindicate
+10% Synergy $0.49
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+10% Synergy $0.45
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+10% Synergy $0.40
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+10% Synergy $24.46
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+8% Synergy $0.44
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $2.26
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+7% Synergy $21.95
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.42
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.91
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $10.23
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.49
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $3.16
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.21
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+4% Synergy $125.49
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+4% Synergy $0.30
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $2.14
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $1.02
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.19
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.22
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.15
Reanimate Reanimate
-1% Synergy $5.15
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $1.22
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.44
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $11.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+26% Synergy $1.16
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+17% Synergy $5.78
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+16% Synergy $18.83
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+14% Synergy $2.11
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+14% Synergy $0.36
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+10% Synergy $32.17
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+10% Synergy $15.56
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $5.14
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+7% Synergy $0.20
The One Ring The One Ring
+6% Synergy $78.29
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+6% Synergy $0.80
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.59
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+5% Synergy $5.02
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.69
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+5% Synergy $1.36
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $3.66
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+2% Synergy $4.02
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $2.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.12
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $7.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+28% Synergy $1.39
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+25% Synergy $20.04
Greed Greed
+16% Synergy $0.23
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+15% Synergy $0.52
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+15% Synergy $4.70
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+13% Synergy $0.27
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $22.02
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+12% Synergy $3.74
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+12% Synergy $2.21
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+11% Synergy $7.75
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+11% Synergy $6.49
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+10% Synergy $1.35
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+10% Synergy $3.63
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+10% Synergy $0.55
No Mercy No Mercy
+9% Synergy $19.12
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $1.14
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+7% Synergy $0.97
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+7% Synergy $0.38
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+7% Synergy $1.17
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $3.48
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $13.41
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.51
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+6% Synergy $1.08
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $24.39
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+5% Synergy $2.19
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+5% Synergy $0.16
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+4% Synergy $0.47
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+4% Synergy $0.40
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+4% Synergy $3.72
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+3% Synergy $11.69
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.38
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $2.97
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $1.50
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy $3.20
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $21.80
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $7.45

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+6% Synergy $10.87
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+5% Synergy $7.02
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+5% Synergy $3.93
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+1% Synergy $0.73

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $48.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $22.81
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $94.95
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+7% Synergy $0.34
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $5.98
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+6% Synergy $0.25
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $7.61
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.49
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $18.47
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+4% Synergy $0.37
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.60
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $39.21
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.27
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $3.03
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $3.80
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.03
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.93
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-9% Synergy $0.53
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+16% Synergy $0.24
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $109.39
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $78.39
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $26.71
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $38.46
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+2% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.04
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+18% Synergy $0.07
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.20
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $21.48
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.77
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $6.84
Scrubland Scrubland
+4% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $19.64
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+3% Synergy $5.84
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $22.31
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $19.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $8.50
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $7.94
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $24.01
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $12.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.26
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $32.18
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.43
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.75
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $12.60
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
0% Synergy $3.31
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
0% Synergy $0.29
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
0% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.20
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.81
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.36
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $4.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.27
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.33
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-4% Synergy $0.67
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.21
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $4.59
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-5% Synergy $8.83
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.78
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-6% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.16
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-6% Synergy $0.41
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-7% Synergy $12.98
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.16

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