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Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
Price tag $0.31

Legendary CreatureHuman Pirate

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3939 Current Rank
#3157 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kari Zev, Skyship Raider.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kari Zev, Skyship Raider decks.

Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+9% Synergy $0.61

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kari Zev, Skyship Raider's abilities and overall game plan.

Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+43% Synergy $0.16
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+39% Synergy $0.36
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+36% Synergy $0.30
Shock Shock
+34% Synergy $0.18
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+34% Synergy $0.62
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+32% Synergy $0.28
Searing Spear Searing Spear
+32% Synergy $0.21
Incinerate Incinerate
+31% Synergy $0.42
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+31% Synergy $0.22
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+31% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kari Zev, Skyship Raider decks.

Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+24% Synergy $2.95
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+19% Synergy $1.92
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+15% Synergy $5.25
Abrade Abrade
+11% Synergy $0.13
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+9% Synergy $7.01
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.36
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-16% Synergy $0.52
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-16% Synergy $12.02
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-17% Synergy $0.77

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
-17% Synergy $14.01
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy $43.73

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kari Zev, Skyship Raider's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+30% Synergy $0.34
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+30% Synergy $0.33
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+27% Synergy $0.23
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+26% Synergy $1.33
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+25% Synergy $0.24
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+24% Synergy $0.85
Ash Zealot Ash Zealot
+24% Synergy $0.24
Grim Lavamancer Grim Lavamancer
+23% Synergy $0.22
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+23% Synergy $1.61
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+22% Synergy $0.26
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+22% Synergy $0.34
Vexing Devil Vexing Devil
+21% Synergy $0.56
Goblin Guide Goblin Guide
+20% Synergy $1.19
Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Crasher
+20% Synergy $0.10
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+18% Synergy $0.80
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+17% Synergy $1.88
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+16% Synergy $0.18
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+15% Synergy $43.76
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+15% Synergy $0.27
Broadside Bombardiers Broadside Bombardiers
+15% Synergy $2.95
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+14% Synergy $1.64
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+14% Synergy $0.16
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+14% Synergy $0.46
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+14% Synergy $0.34
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+13% Synergy $0.32
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+13% Synergy $2.16
Fury Fury
+13% Synergy $0.77
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+13% Synergy $0.30
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+13% Synergy $0.26
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+13% Synergy $0.39
Earthshaker Khenra Earthshaker Khenra
+12% Synergy $0.13
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+11% Synergy $0.30
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+11% Synergy $7.53
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+11% Synergy $0.20
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+11% Synergy $0.84
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+11% Synergy $0.31
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+10% Synergy $4.82
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+9% Synergy $4.08
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+8% Synergy $2.65
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+8% Synergy $0.69
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.29
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+6% Synergy $0.40
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+4% Synergy $8.91
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+4% Synergy $0.54
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+4% Synergy $24.41
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+4% Synergy $3.16
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+3% Synergy $0.26
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-3% Synergy $7.41
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-5% Synergy $1.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.27

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kari Zev, Skyship Raider safe.

Searing Blood Searing Blood
+20% Synergy $0.24
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+19% Synergy $0.26
Fireblast Fireblast
+18% Synergy $0.42
Magma Jet Magma Jet
+17% Synergy $0.16
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+16% Synergy $0.11
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+15% Synergy $2.05
Heartfire Heartfire
+15% Synergy $0.12
Play with Fire Play with Fire
+14% Synergy $0.18
Searing Blaze Searing Blaze
+13% Synergy $0.71
Flames of the Blood Hand Flames of the Blood Hand
+13% Synergy $0.24
Fling Fling
+12% Synergy $0.05
Slaying Fire Slaying Fire
+12% Synergy $0.11
Brimstone Volley Brimstone Volley
+12% Synergy $0.08
Shard Volley Shard Volley
+11% Synergy $0.24
Flame Javelin Flame Javelin
+11% Synergy $0.20
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+10% Synergy $0.55
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+9% Synergy $0.21
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+9% Synergy $0.25
Wild Slash Wild Slash
+9% Synergy $0.15
Char Char
+9% Synergy $0.36
Tarfire Tarfire
+9% Synergy $0.26
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+8% Synergy $0.14
Galvanic Discharge Galvanic Discharge
+5% Synergy $0.24
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+5% Synergy $0.14
Pulse of the Forge Pulse of the Forge
+5% Synergy $0.40
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+4% Synergy $0.30
Brute Force Brute Force
+4% Synergy $0.30
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+3% Synergy $0.16
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.40
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+3% Synergy $0.29
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+3% Synergy $2.06
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+2% Synergy $0.35
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+1% Synergy $0.52
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+1% Synergy $1.79
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+1% Synergy $0.25
Siege Smash Siege Smash
0% Synergy $0.35
Electrodominance Electrodominance
0% Synergy $0.57
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-2% Synergy $1.84
Expedite Expedite
-3% Synergy $0.90
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-3% Synergy $7.22
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-5% Synergy $11.98
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $1.37
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $10.21
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $13.35
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-10% Synergy $3.67
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.98
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-13% Synergy $0.46
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-17% Synergy $10.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-20% Synergy $66.45
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-21% Synergy $6.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kari Zev, Skyship Raider's game plan and control the board.

Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+28% Synergy $0.28
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+26% Synergy $0.20
Lava Spike Lava Spike
+26% Synergy $1.02
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+22% Synergy $0.43
Exquisite Firecraft Exquisite Firecraft
+20% Synergy $0.29
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+19% Synergy $0.25
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+19% Synergy $0.22
Firebolt Firebolt
+17% Synergy $0.12
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+16% Synergy $0.19
Incendiary Flow Incendiary Flow
+16% Synergy $0.12
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+14% Synergy $4.85
Volcanic Hammer Volcanic Hammer
+14% Synergy $0.15
Forked Bolt Forked Bolt
+13% Synergy $0.36
Arc Trail Arc Trail
+12% Synergy $0.39
Roil Eruption Roil Eruption
+10% Synergy $0.07
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+9% Synergy $0.37
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+8% Synergy $0.31
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $2.11
Insurrection Insurrection
+5% Synergy $7.60
Browbeat Browbeat
+4% Synergy $0.31
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+4% Synergy $0.21
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+3% Synergy $0.36
Crash Through Crash Through
+2% Synergy $0.14
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+2% Synergy $6.35
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+1% Synergy $0.61
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+1% Synergy $0.15
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.20
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.08
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.97
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
0% Synergy $4.00
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
0% Synergy $0.45
Full Throttle Full Throttle
0% Synergy $3.49
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
0% Synergy $4.82
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1907.80
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $1.78
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.93
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.33
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $6.74
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-18% Synergy $2.56
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-19% Synergy $1.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Stormrider Rig Stormrider Rig
+16% Synergy $0.13
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+16% Synergy $0.26
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+15% Synergy $0.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.81
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+12% Synergy $0.42
Ronin Warclub Ronin Warclub
+12% Synergy $0.29
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $5.10
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+11% Synergy $1.35
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+9% Synergy $8.01
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+8% Synergy $8.56
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+8% Synergy $4.72
Embercleave Embercleave
+7% Synergy $9.59
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+7% Synergy $0.81
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $2.19
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+5% Synergy $1.05
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $2.60
Pirate's Cutlass Pirate's Cutlass
+5% Synergy $0.10
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $2.45
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+4% Synergy $0.56
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+3% Synergy $3.99
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+3% Synergy $2.31
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+3% Synergy $0.17
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+2% Synergy $3.61
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+2% Synergy $2.93
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+2% Synergy $0.38
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $14.56
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+1% Synergy $0.38
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+1% Synergy $18.41
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+1% Synergy $2.50
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
0% Synergy $0.60
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
0% Synergy $0.22
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-1% Synergy $10.91
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-1% Synergy $39.49
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-3% Synergy $3.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $44.70
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-5% Synergy $10.46
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-11% Synergy $4.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kari Zev, Skyship Raider's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+19% Synergy $0.51
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+16% Synergy $3.48
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+16% Synergy $0.88
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+15% Synergy $1.62
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+13% Synergy $1.71
Seal of Fire Seal of Fire
+13% Synergy $0.70
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+12% Synergy $0.25
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+12% Synergy $0.49
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+8% Synergy $1.58
Kumano Faces Kakkazan Etching of Kumano Kumano Faces Kakkazan
+7% Synergy $0.20
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $1.28
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+6% Synergy $0.30
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+5% Synergy $0.49
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+5% Synergy $3.42
Shivan Harvest Shivan Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+4% Synergy $0.27
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+4% Synergy $0.15
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.27
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.21
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.49
Smoke Smoke
+2% Synergy $6.00
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $1.26
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
0% Synergy $0.49
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
0% Synergy $7.35
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-1% Synergy $27.96
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-1% Synergy $3.55
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.34
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.43
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-3% Synergy $22.01
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $12.50

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kari Zev, Skyship Raider to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+12% Synergy $2.92
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+4% Synergy $0.57
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+4% Synergy $0.52
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.29
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+1% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+22% Synergy $0.24
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+18% Synergy $0.16
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+18% Synergy $0.34
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+15% Synergy $0.33
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+15% Synergy $0.17
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+11% Synergy $1.86
Mutavault Mutavault
+11% Synergy $4.96
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.21
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+7% Synergy $0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+7% Synergy $2.36
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+7% Synergy $0.11
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+7% Synergy $0.14
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+7% Synergy $0.25
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+6% Synergy $1.48
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+6% Synergy $0.64
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+6% Synergy $0.84
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+6% Synergy $0.08
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.36
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.29
High Market High Market
+4% Synergy $1.31
Ghitu Encampment Ghitu Encampment
+4% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $1.16
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $0.71
Wasteland Wasteland
+3% Synergy $21.87
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $13.00
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+1% Synergy $0.27
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
0% Synergy $1.98
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy $19.16
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.35
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-3% Synergy $1.78
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-5% Synergy $1.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $44.23
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-9% Synergy $15.36
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $8.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.39
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $21.86
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.88
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.61
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.33
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-2% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $34.33
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-7% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-9% Synergy $3.89
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-10% Synergy $1.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-27% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kari Zev, Skyship Raider decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.10
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+4% Synergy $0.21
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.40
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.28
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.56
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.08
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.48
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.17
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.30
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.93
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $13.35

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