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Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
Price tag $5.99

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Rakdos

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

#883 Current Rank
#923 Last Week
#922 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant decks.

Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+12% Synergy $0.23
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+2% Synergy $1.59
Sunset Saboteur Sunset Saboteur
+2% Synergy $0.34
Systems Override Systems Override
+2% Synergy $0.06
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+1% Synergy $3.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant's abilities and overall game plan.

Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+75% Synergy $0.28
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+74% Synergy $0.93
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+68% Synergy $0.53
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+66% Synergy $0.23
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+63% Synergy $0.11
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+62% Synergy $9.39
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+56% Synergy $1.55
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+56% Synergy $0.22
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+56% Synergy $2.49
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+56% Synergy $0.74

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant decks.

Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+55% Synergy $0.13
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
+54% Synergy $2.03
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+54% Synergy $0.30
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+51% Synergy $5.94
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+50% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+21% Synergy $0.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+19% Synergy $0.50
Terminate Terminate
+12% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.85
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.20

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $31.96
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $50.95
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $95.44
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $25.52
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $59.87

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Life of the Party Life of the Party
+45% Synergy $6.70
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+45% Synergy $3.19
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+42% Synergy $0.17
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+41% Synergy $0.10
Death Tyrant Death Tyrant
+40% Synergy $2.00
Frenzied Gorespawn Frenzied Gorespawn
+37% Synergy $0.74
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+35% Synergy $1.16
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+34% Synergy $8.13
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+33% Synergy $0.21
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+30% Synergy $1.35
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+26% Synergy $0.08
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+25% Synergy $0.63
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+25% Synergy $0.58
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+24% Synergy $0.46
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+23% Synergy $0.26
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+22% Synergy $7.26
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+21% Synergy $2.15
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+21% Synergy $1.94
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+19% Synergy $4.44
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
+18% Synergy $11.57
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+16% Synergy $0.47
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+15% Synergy $0.26
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+15% Synergy $0.36
Havoc Eater Havoc Eater
+15% Synergy $0.21
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+14% Synergy $3.56
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+14% Synergy $14.09
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+14% Synergy $0.90
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+13% Synergy $0.18
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+13% Synergy $0.57
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+12% Synergy $12.69
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+12% Synergy $0.72
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+10% Synergy $1.95
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+10% Synergy $7.11
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+10% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.25
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+9% Synergy $4.80
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+8% Synergy $66.16
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+8% Synergy $1.95
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+8% Synergy $0.40
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+7% Synergy $9.49
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+7% Synergy $3.95
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+5% Synergy $6.05
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.03
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+5% Synergy $15.07
Perforating Artist Perforating Artist
+5% Synergy $0.16
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+4% Synergy $5.85
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+4% Synergy $0.52
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+4% Synergy $0.22
Kederekt Parasite Kederekt Parasite
-1% Synergy $2.80
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-2% Synergy $1.86

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant safe.

Snuff Out Snuff Out
+27% Synergy $16.57
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+24% Synergy $3.10
Defile Defile
+24% Synergy $0.62
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+21% Synergy $3.69
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+21% Synergy $4.33
Fling Fling
+18% Synergy $0.06
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+14% Synergy $3.54
Bedevil Bedevil
+10% Synergy $0.41
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.35
Backlash Backlash
+8% Synergy $1.13
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+7% Synergy $1.65
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+7% Synergy $2.65
Delirium Delirium
+5% Synergy $1.30
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+4% Synergy $9.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.04
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+4% Synergy $2.99
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $1.05
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.02
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+1% Synergy $2.64
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $4.99
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.76
Return the Favor Return the Favor
0% Synergy $1.47
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
0% Synergy $0.34
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
-1% Synergy $6.90
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.10
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.91
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-9% Synergy $0.08
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $1.06
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-13% Synergy $3.59
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-20% Synergy $0.41

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant's game plan and control the board.

Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+34% Synergy $0.10
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+26% Synergy $1.05
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+17% Synergy $1.71
Insurrection Insurrection
+16% Synergy $7.10
Besmirch Besmirch
+13% Synergy $0.39
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $3.74
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+10% Synergy $0.25
Blood Money Blood Money
+10% Synergy $0.67
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+6% Synergy $10.45
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+6% Synergy $1.00
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+5% Synergy $0.17
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+5% Synergy $0.21
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+4% Synergy $0.76
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+4% Synergy $0.74
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+3% Synergy $0.58
Sadistic Shell Game Sadistic Shell Game
+3% Synergy $0.39
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+3% Synergy $0.48
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+3% Synergy $6.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.43
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.12
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.99
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy $0.40
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $5.54
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.51
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
0% Synergy $4.72
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-1% Synergy $0.31
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $0.44
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $5.14
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-13% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+15% Synergy $4.54
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.26
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+12% Synergy $6.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.32
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+9% Synergy $1.84
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $34.22
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.28
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+7% Synergy $4.51
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+3% Synergy $0.40
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+1% Synergy $2.11
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
0% Synergy $3.34
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $7.33

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+47% Synergy $0.25
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+39% Synergy $0.24
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+35% Synergy $0.13
The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+34% Synergy $1.66
Oubliette Oubliette
+28% Synergy $1.25
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+25% Synergy $1.46
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+22% Synergy $0.08
No Mercy No Mercy
+20% Synergy $16.56
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+18% Synergy $0.30
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+17% Synergy $0.64
War's Toll War's Toll
+14% Synergy $5.10
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+11% Synergy $0.08
Incriminating Impetus Incriminating Impetus
+11% Synergy $0.22
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+8% Synergy $0.72
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.12
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+7% Synergy $0.12
Bedlam Bedlam
+7% Synergy $7.39
Marchesa's Decree Marchesa's Decree
+7% Synergy $1.86
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+6% Synergy $0.82
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+6% Synergy $0.24
Day of the Moon Day of the Moon
+6% Synergy $0.12
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $9.60
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+4% Synergy $21.86
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+3% Synergy $8.63
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+3% Synergy $4.10
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+3% Synergy $3.33
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+2% Synergy $21.01
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+1% Synergy $2.22
Black Market Black Market
+1% Synergy $3.70
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $21.30
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
0% Synergy $0.54
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $2.62
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $12.32

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.32
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+17% Synergy $0.39
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $0.89
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+9% Synergy $7.45
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $9.12
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $0.49
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+6% Synergy $23.29
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+6% Synergy $1.16
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $9.32
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+4% Synergy $0.20
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+4% Synergy $12.75
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+3% Synergy $9.00
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+3% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.76
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
0% Synergy $5.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.19
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $49.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $25.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $1.15
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+15% Synergy $1.28
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+12% Synergy $0.75
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.21
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+10% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+9% Synergy $1.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.52
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $2.88
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.34
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $1.81
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.20
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.27
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+13% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+10% Synergy $0.29
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+10% Synergy $0.28
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+9% Synergy $0.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.35
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+8% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.21
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+7% Synergy $0.69
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $4.86
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+6% Synergy $1.00
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+5% Synergy $0.17
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.03
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $16.12
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+4% Synergy $0.24
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+4% Synergy $5.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $11.04
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.27
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.21
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+3% Synergy $6.76
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $5.02
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $5.01
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
0% Synergy $2.66
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
0% Synergy $0.08
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
0% Synergy $0.17
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
0% Synergy $0.23
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $22.42
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.07
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-2% Synergy $0.57
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-2% Synergy $6.60
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.17
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-3% Synergy $0.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.64
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-4% Synergy $0.83
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.18
Badlands Badlands
-5% Synergy
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-6% Synergy $9.94
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-9% Synergy $4.74
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.15

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