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Kambal, Consul of Allocation
Price tag $8.74

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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

#920 Current Rank
#918 Last Week
#903 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.

Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+4% Synergy $0.78
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+4% Synergy $1.53
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
-1% Synergy $6.99
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-11% Synergy $2.75
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-15% Synergy $6.96

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 $6.31
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+43% Synergy $4.77
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+42% Synergy $3.46
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+36% Synergy $8.84
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+35% Synergy $0.76
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+35% Synergy $23.94
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+34% Synergy $6.36
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+34% Synergy $2.97
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+33% Synergy $3.52
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+33% Synergy $0.29

Top Cards

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+33% Synergy $32.58
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+33% Synergy $0.32
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+28% Synergy $0.44
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+26% Synergy $6.01
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+18% Synergy $3.70
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $0.71
Despark Despark
+7% Synergy $0.33
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $1.48
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+24% Synergy $17.61
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $57.27
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $12.81
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $68.04
Farewell Farewell
+11% Synergy $6.50
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $64.98
Necropotence Necropotence
+10% Synergy $24.13
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $36.19
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+8% Synergy $47.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $55.57

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
+27% Synergy $1.01
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+25% Synergy $16.99
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+25% Synergy $94.97
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+24% Synergy $3.53
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+23% Synergy $0.44
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+23% Synergy $3.15
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+22% Synergy $0.38
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+22% Synergy $1.42
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+21% Synergy $16.65
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+20% Synergy $9.98
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+18% Synergy $16.38
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+18% Synergy $33.14
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+18% Synergy $1.20
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+17% Synergy $0.43
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+16% Synergy $0.73
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+16% Synergy $30.04
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+15% Synergy $55.72
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+15% Synergy $8.31
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+15% Synergy $0.30
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+15% Synergy $0.41
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+14% Synergy $1.44
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+13% Synergy $22.29
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+13% Synergy $0.48
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+13% Synergy $0.40
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+12% Synergy $0.47
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+12% Synergy $4.38
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+12% Synergy $0.91
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+12% Synergy $0.25
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+12% Synergy $1.09
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+12% Synergy $0.32
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+11% Synergy $6.34
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+11% Synergy $0.36
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+11% Synergy $0.41
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+10% Synergy $1.79
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+10% Synergy $14.17
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+9% Synergy $5.98
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+9% Synergy $24.23
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+8% Synergy $13.15
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+7% Synergy $3.79
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+7% Synergy $0.53
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+7% Synergy $35.88
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+6% Synergy $1.33
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+4% Synergy $36.58
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+4% Synergy $15.19
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+4% Synergy $4.91
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+3% Synergy $5.65
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+2% Synergy $0.32
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-3% Synergy $2.33
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-7% Synergy $0.67
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-10% Synergy $0.57

Instants

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

Mortify Mortify
+13% Synergy $0.20
Utter End Utter End
+11% Synergy $0.25
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+11% Synergy $14.34
Silence Silence
+9% Synergy $8.81
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $1.12
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $6.80
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $2.85
Fracture Fracture
+6% Synergy $0.35
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+6% Synergy $26.08
Reprieve Reprieve
+5% Synergy $1.16
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.08
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+5% Synergy $1.40
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+5% Synergy $7.31
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.25
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+4% Synergy $6.76
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.43
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.30
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.59
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.15
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+1% Synergy $0.32
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $4.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.33
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.14
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-2% Synergy $3.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-3% Synergy $21.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.11
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $13.71

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+24% Synergy $0.33
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+16% Synergy $0.27
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+15% Synergy $2.79
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+13% Synergy $2.07
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $4.71
Vindicate Vindicate
+11% Synergy $0.86
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+10% Synergy $0.64
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+10% Synergy $0.72
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+9% Synergy $32.22
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+8% Synergy $0.52
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $3.29
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+6% Synergy $26.21
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $20.74
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.27
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $11.31
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.38
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+5% Synergy $0.37
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $5.58
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+4% Synergy $0.57
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $5.31
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $152.27
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.65
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.31
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.38
Damn Damn
-2% Synergy $2.58
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.59
Reanimate Reanimate
-3% Synergy $9.18
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.33
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $16.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+26% Synergy $5.26
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+17% Synergy $11.24
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+17% Synergy $6.04
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+15% Synergy $2.91
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+14% Synergy $0.32
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+10% Synergy $44.91
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+10% Synergy $13.66
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $8.40
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+7% Synergy $0.17
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+6% Synergy $5.97
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.79
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+6% Synergy $0.79
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+5% Synergy $6.62
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $99.03
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+5% Synergy $1.89
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $1.87
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+2% Synergy $4.40
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $10.58
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $1.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.56
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $4.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+30% Synergy $1.00
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+25% Synergy $21.02
Greed Greed
+15% Synergy $0.36
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+15% Synergy $0.51
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+15% Synergy $6.13
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+12% Synergy $2.17
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $15.72
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+11% Synergy $0.49
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+11% Synergy $6.26
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+11% Synergy $6.22
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+10% Synergy $2.26
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+10% Synergy $13.37
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+10% Synergy $5.61
No Mercy No Mercy
+9% Synergy $25.35
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+9% Synergy $0.66
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+7% Synergy $2.38
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+7% Synergy $1.01
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+6% Synergy $2.62
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+6% Synergy $0.31
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+6% Synergy $1.90
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+6% Synergy $15.01
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.82
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+6% Synergy $0.45
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+5% Synergy $0.42
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $29.82
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+5% Synergy $4.70
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+5% Synergy $1.46
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+4% Synergy $0.31
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+4% Synergy $0.74
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+4% Synergy $5.03
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $17.30
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
0% Synergy $25.95
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $0.56
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $3.92
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-12% Synergy $0.28

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+6% Synergy $9.52
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+5% Synergy $0.34
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+5% Synergy $3.46
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+4% Synergy $10.06
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+1% Synergy $1.17

Utility Lands

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

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $58.63
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $29.74
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+7% Synergy $0.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $122.46
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+6% Synergy $0.40
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+5% Synergy $10.00
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $9.82
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $4.00
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $22.89
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+3% Synergy $0.69
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+3% Synergy $0.33
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.56
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.54
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $1.11
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $39.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.47
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $11.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.53
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-8% Synergy $0.50
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+16% Synergy $0.37
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $157.73
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.36
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $38.55
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $110.91
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.17
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+1% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.65
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.90
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-6% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+19% Synergy $0.18
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.14
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.30
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+6% Synergy $1.22
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $28.81
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+4% Synergy $6.49
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $10.14
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $32.49
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $9.04
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $16.13
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $18.43
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.08
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $10.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $28.90
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $32.54
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $15.56
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.31
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+1% Synergy $0.36
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $39.10
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+1% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.15
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.34
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $14.11
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
0% Synergy $4.79
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.03
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-4% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.27
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.76
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $13.71
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-6% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.30
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-6% Synergy $11.74
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-7% Synergy $10.56
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-7% Synergy $0.30
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-8% Synergy $1.30
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.29

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