App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Kambal, Consul of Allocation
Price tag $8.68

Legendary CreatureHuman Advisor

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

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

#1021 Current Rank
#991 Last Week
#920 Past 2 Years

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
+5% Synergy $1.22
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+3% Synergy $7.92
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+2% Synergy $1.15
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-11% Synergy $2.50
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-12% Synergy $5.01

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 $6.08
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+43% Synergy $6.60
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+43% Synergy $4.03
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+37% Synergy $11.94
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+35% Synergy $0.94
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+34% Synergy $24.31
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+34% Synergy $5.77
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+34% Synergy $3.99
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+33% Synergy $0.27
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+32% Synergy $39.45

Top Cards

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

Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+31% Synergy $0.47
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+31% Synergy $4.72
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+29% Synergy $0.45
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+25% Synergy $6.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+18% Synergy $4.22
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+8% Synergy $1.60
Despark Despark
+7% Synergy $0.33
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+6% Synergy $0.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+23% Synergy $17.94
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $58.09
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $14.61
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+11% Synergy $72.10
Farewell Farewell
+10% Synergy $6.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+10% Synergy $60.87
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $37.03
Necropotence Necropotence
+9% Synergy $37.26
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $49.36
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+7% Synergy $53.21

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 $1.28
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+25% Synergy $93.02
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+24% Synergy $18.22
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+24% Synergy $4.12
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+22% Synergy $1.30
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+22% Synergy $0.56
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+22% Synergy $3.64
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+21% Synergy $0.36
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+20% Synergy $12.23
Karlov of the Ghost Council Karlov of the Ghost Council
+20% Synergy $16.02
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+18% Synergy $31.35
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+18% Synergy $1.50
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+17% Synergy $17.59
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+16% Synergy $0.76
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+15% Synergy $38.00
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+15% Synergy $1.36
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+15% Synergy $8.04
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+15% Synergy $0.43
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $59.32
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+14% Synergy $0.29
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+14% Synergy $0.28
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+13% Synergy $22.85
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+12% Synergy $0.36
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+12% Synergy $1.78
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+12% Synergy $0.53
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+12% Synergy $0.37
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+11% Synergy $1.68
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+11% Synergy $4.35
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+11% Synergy $0.33
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.33
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
+11% Synergy $0.39
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+11% Synergy $0.31
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+10% Synergy $6.82
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+10% Synergy $2.44
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+9% Synergy $14.62
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+9% Synergy $6.39
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+9% Synergy $23.16
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+8% Synergy $11.65
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+7% Synergy $0.48
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+7% Synergy $2.68
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+6% Synergy $37.14
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+4% Synergy $5.36
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+4% Synergy $15.57
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+4% Synergy $35.79
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $4.58
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+2% Synergy $5.26
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+1% Synergy $0.32
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-2% Synergy $2.30
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-6% Synergy $0.92
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-9% Synergy $0.95

Instants

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

Mortify Mortify
+13% Synergy $0.22
Utter End Utter End
+11% Synergy $0.31
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+11% Synergy $14.74
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $10.00
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $1.07
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $3.12
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $3.90
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $28.12
Kaya's Guile Kaya's Guile
+5% Synergy $1.88
Disenchant Disenchant
+5% Synergy $0.11
Fracture Fracture
+4% Synergy $0.30
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+4% Synergy $0.33
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+4% Synergy $5.10
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+4% Synergy $7.33
Reprieve Reprieve
+4% Synergy $1.33
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+4% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.45
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.25
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.22
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.57
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+0% Synergy $0.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.79
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.30
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $4.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $22.25
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $14.14

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+24% Synergy $0.30
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $3.67
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+12% Synergy $2.11
Vindicate Vindicate
+11% Synergy $0.73
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $5.05
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+9% Synergy $0.84
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+9% Synergy $0.73
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+8% Synergy $41.92
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $3.91
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+8% Synergy $0.47
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+6% Synergy $26.04
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $20.99
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.34
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.82
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $6.00
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.32
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.33
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.69
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+3% Synergy $164.05
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.28
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $5.26
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.36
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+0% Synergy $0.21
Damn Damn
-1% Synergy $2.47
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.42
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.32
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy $8.19
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $16.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+25% Synergy $5.22
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+17% Synergy $6.04
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+16% Synergy $10.84
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+13% Synergy $2.84
Isolation Cell Isolation Cell
+13% Synergy $0.33
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+10% Synergy $10.59
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $47.41
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+6% Synergy $9.18
Chalice of Life Chalice of Death Chalice of Life
+6% Synergy $0.29
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.96
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy $7.69
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+6% Synergy $1.31
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.27
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $108.02
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+4% Synergy $1.67
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $2.03
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+2% Synergy $5.24
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $11.34
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+0% Synergy $1.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+0% Synergy $4.44
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $4.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-21% Synergy $6.25

Enchantments

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

Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+30% Synergy $1.42
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+25% Synergy $20.52
Greed Greed
+15% Synergy $0.37
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+14% Synergy $8.40
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+14% Synergy $0.71
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+11% Synergy $1.95
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+11% Synergy $7.19
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+11% Synergy $0.51
Tainted Remedy Tainted Remedy
+11% Synergy $8.25
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $13.49
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+10% Synergy $2.39
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+9% Synergy $12.05
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+9% Synergy $5.61
No Mercy No Mercy
+9% Synergy $26.10
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+8% Synergy $0.65
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+7% Synergy $6.38
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+6% Synergy $1.07
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+6% Synergy $1.96
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+6% Synergy $2.27
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $1.04
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+5% Synergy $0.50
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+5% Synergy $12.68
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+5% Synergy $0.37
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $28.00
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+4% Synergy $0.52
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+4% Synergy $1.70
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+4% Synergy $5.34
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+4% Synergy $5.46
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+4% Synergy $0.30
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.66
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $19.62
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+2% Synergy $9.15
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+0% Synergy $25.11
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $0.59
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $5.00
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+5% Synergy $9.28
Kaya, Intangible Slayer Kaya, Intangible Slayer
+4% Synergy $0.35
Sorin, Grim Nemesis Sorin, Grim Nemesis
+4% Synergy $3.04
Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+3% Synergy $10.32
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+1% Synergy $1.10

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $33.04
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $63.55
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+6% Synergy $0.78
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+6% Synergy $0.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $129.20
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $11.15
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $12.90
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $3.70
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.70
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.91
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+2% Synergy $0.77
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+2% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $51.37
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.94
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.99
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-1% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.52
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $10.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.70
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-7% Synergy $0.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+15% Synergy $0.38
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $167.83
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.36
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $109.80
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $37.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-6% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+18% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.13
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $0.30
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+5% Synergy $1.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $31.86
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
+4% Synergy $7.01
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $9.90
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $10.60
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.24
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $31.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $34.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $18.92
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $32.02
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.39
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $17.33
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $16.02
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $16.60
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $15.62
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+0% Synergy $4.69
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.16
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.91
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+0% Synergy $0.32
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+0% Synergy $0.41
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+0% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.53
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-3% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.79
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-3% Synergy $3.11
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $14.14
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.30
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-5% Synergy $12.03
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-6% Synergy $11.13
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-6% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.82
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-7% Synergy $1.50
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-8% Synergy $0.31
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kambal, Consul of Allocation.