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Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
Price tag $0.10

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

#4461 Current Rank
#2912 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.

Red Tiger Mechan Red Tiger Mechan
+20% Synergy $0.06

High Synergy Cards

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

Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+45% Synergy $0.09
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+38% Synergy $0.27
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+35% Synergy $0.20
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+34% Synergy $0.25
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+33% Synergy $0.46
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+33% Synergy $0.30
Searing Spear Searing Spear
+32% Synergy $0.26
Incinerate Incinerate
+32% Synergy $0.34
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+32% Synergy $0.14
Shock Shock
+31% Synergy $0.72

Top Cards

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

Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+28% Synergy $0.26
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+28% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+28% Synergy $1.06
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+17% Synergy $2.82
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.10
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+15% Synergy $2.71
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+10% Synergy $1.76
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+8% Synergy $6.83
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-21% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $95.04
Gamble Gamble
-15% Synergy $10.53
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-16% Synergy $50.96
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-19% Synergy $25.32

Creatures

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

Grim Lavamancer Grim Lavamancer
+27% Synergy $0.19
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+26% Synergy $0.38
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+25% Synergy $0.41
Vexing Devil Vexing Devil
+25% Synergy $0.56
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+24% Synergy $0.33
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+24% Synergy $1.16
Goblin Guide Goblin Guide
+24% Synergy $1.10
Ash Zealot Ash Zealot
+24% Synergy $0.29
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+23% Synergy $1.16
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+21% Synergy $0.41
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+19% Synergy $0.97
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+19% Synergy $0.13
Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Crasher
+19% Synergy $0.07
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.76
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+16% Synergy $0.23
Earthshaker Khenra Earthshaker Khenra
+16% Synergy $0.20
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+16% Synergy $0.63
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+15% Synergy $0.10
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $30.05
Fury Fury
+14% Synergy $3.87
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+14% Synergy $0.19
Broadside Bombardiers Broadside Bombardiers
+14% Synergy $3.39
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+13% Synergy $1.00
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+13% Synergy $0.18
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+13% Synergy $0.23
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+13% Synergy $0.12
Territorial Hellkite Territorial Hellkite
+12% Synergy $0.18
Viashino Pyromancer Viashino Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.15
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+11% Synergy $4.59
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+11% Synergy $0.73
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+11% Synergy $0.13
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+11% Synergy $0.16
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $1.84
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+10% Synergy $0.03
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+10% Synergy $0.12
Lightning-Rig Crew Lightning-Rig Crew
+10% Synergy $0.11
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+9% Synergy $0.50
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+8% Synergy $0.65
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+7% Synergy $3.54
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+7% Synergy $0.20
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+6% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+6% Synergy $2.61
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+6% Synergy $0.23
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+6% Synergy $0.32
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+6% Synergy $1.33
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+3% Synergy $1.65
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+3% Synergy $0.32
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
0% Synergy $21.91
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-3% Synergy $0.89
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Skullcrack Skullcrack
+30% Synergy $0.19
Searing Blood Searing Blood
+21% Synergy $0.19
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+21% Synergy $0.13
Fireblast Fireblast
+21% Synergy $0.27
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+20% Synergy $0.07
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+17% Synergy $1.78
Searing Blaze Searing Blaze
+17% Synergy $0.71
Play with Fire Play with Fire
+16% Synergy $0.16
Magma Jet Magma Jet
+16% Synergy $0.09
Heartfire Heartfire
+16% Synergy $0.04
Flame Javelin Flame Javelin
+15% Synergy $0.23
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+12% Synergy $0.21
Slaying Fire Slaying Fire
+12% Synergy $0.09
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+11% Synergy $0.57
Brimstone Volley Brimstone Volley
+11% Synergy $0.11
Flames of the Blood Hand Flames of the Blood Hand
+11% Synergy $0.26
Char Char
+11% Synergy $0.32
Fling Fling
+10% Synergy $0.06
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+10% Synergy $0.11
Wild Slash Wild Slash
+10% Synergy $0.17
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+9% Synergy $0.23
Shard Volley Shard Volley
+9% Synergy $0.25
Tarfire Tarfire
+9% Synergy $0.37
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+7% Synergy $1.77
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+6% Synergy $0.35
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+5% Synergy $0.37
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+5% Synergy $0.10
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+4% Synergy $0.18
Brute Force Brute Force
+4% Synergy $0.16
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.48
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+4% Synergy $0.23
Galvanic Discharge Galvanic Discharge
+4% Synergy $0.08
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.25
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+2% Synergy $0.27
Reiterate Reiterate
+1% Synergy $5.49
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+1% Synergy $0.13
Siege Smash Siege Smash
-1% Synergy $0.10
Expedite Expedite
-2% Synergy $0.35
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-3% Synergy $1.01
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-3% Synergy $1.25
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
-3% Synergy $0.31
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $1.00
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-6% Synergy $0.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $11.43
Big Score Big Score
-8% Synergy $0.69
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-8% Synergy $8.88
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-8% Synergy $6.28
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-14% Synergy $8.48
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-14% Synergy $0.32
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-16% Synergy $5.17

Sorceries

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

Lava Spike Lava Spike
+28% Synergy $1.39
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+24% Synergy $0.13
Exquisite Firecraft Exquisite Firecraft
+23% Synergy $0.46
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+21% Synergy $0.11
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+19% Synergy $0.19
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+17% Synergy $0.32
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+16% Synergy $1.04
Incendiary Flow Incendiary Flow
+16% Synergy $0.09
Arc Trail Arc Trail
+15% Synergy $0.18
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+14% Synergy $0.21
Forked Bolt Forked Bolt
+14% Synergy $0.26
Firebolt Firebolt
+13% Synergy $0.11
Volcanic Hammer Volcanic Hammer
+13% Synergy $0.05
Roil Eruption Roil Eruption
+12% Synergy $0.04
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+10% Synergy $0.23
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+8% Synergy $0.26
Insurrection Insurrection
+8% Synergy $7.07
Boltwave Boltwave
+6% Synergy $1.96
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sudden Demise Sudden Demise
+5% Synergy $0.31
Hijack Hijack
+5% Synergy $0.07
Browbeat Browbeat
+4% Synergy $0.46
Collective Defiance Collective Defiance
+4% Synergy $0.18
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.38
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $2.02
Suplex Suplex
+3% Synergy $0.14
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+2% Synergy $10.38
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+1% Synergy $3.56
Crash Through Crash Through
+1% Synergy $0.16
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.20
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.43
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
0% Synergy $0.90
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $7.52
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-1% Synergy $2.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $0.99
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $1.25
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1482.44
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-2% Synergy $0.53
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.13
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.04
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-5% Synergy $0.24
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $4.72
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-14% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-17% Synergy $3.61
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-17% Synergy $1.99

Utility Artifacts

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

Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+26% Synergy $0.18
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+16% Synergy $0.18
Stormrider Rig Stormrider Rig
+15% Synergy $0.13
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+15% Synergy $0.26
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+14% Synergy $0.97
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+14% Synergy $7.24
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+13% Synergy $0.29
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.67
Ronin Warclub Ronin Warclub
+9% Synergy $0.33
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+8% Synergy $1.93
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+7% Synergy $4.78
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.28
Embercleave Embercleave
+7% Synergy $8.62
Pirate's Cutlass Pirate's Cutlass
+7% Synergy $0.17
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $3.66
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+5% Synergy $0.83
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $2.07
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+4% Synergy $0.11
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+3% Synergy $0.92
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+3% Synergy $0.25
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+3% Synergy $0.14
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+2% Synergy $8.35
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $0.99
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+2% Synergy $0.29
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+1% Synergy $3.31
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+1% Synergy $2.28
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+1% Synergy $0.10
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
0% Synergy $1.72
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $1.91
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-1% Synergy $10.16
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
-1% Synergy $1.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.26
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
-2% Synergy $0.40
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-4% Synergy $1.64
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $36.19
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $4.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.54
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-21% Synergy $7.55

Enchantments

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

Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+16% Synergy $0.95
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+16% Synergy $0.33
Seal of Fire Seal of Fire
+15% Synergy $0.89
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+13% Synergy $0.26
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+13% Synergy $4.29
Kumano Faces Kakkazan Etching of Kumano Kumano Faces Kakkazan
+10% Synergy $0.16
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+8% Synergy $0.47
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+7% Synergy $0.70
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+7% Synergy $0.07
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+6% Synergy $1.19
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $0.74
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+6% Synergy $0.58
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+5% Synergy $0.18
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+5% Synergy $3.46
Shivan Harvest Shivan Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.29
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+5% Synergy $0.25
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+4% Synergy $0.15
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+4% Synergy $15.17
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+4% Synergy $0.86
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.44
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+2% Synergy $6.64
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.11
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.07
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.72
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.36
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-3% Synergy $0.95
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-4% Synergy $9.69
City on Fire City on Fire
-6% Synergy $7.28

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+8% Synergy $4.06
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+5% Synergy $0.45
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+4% Synergy $0.62
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.56
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+21% Synergy $0.10
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+19% Synergy $0.23
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+18% Synergy $0.31
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+15% Synergy $0.12
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+15% Synergy $0.23
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+14% Synergy $1.38
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+11% Synergy $1.14
Mutavault Mutavault
+11% Synergy $4.33
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+9% Synergy $1.25
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+6% Synergy $0.21
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $0.91
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.64
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+6% Synergy $0.12
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $1.38
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+6% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+5% Synergy $0.14
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $20.31
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+4% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.15
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.12
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.22
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $4.96
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.32
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $10.34
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+2% Synergy $12.75
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+2% Synergy $0.51
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $19.10
Kher Keep Kher Keep
-1% Synergy $0.21
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-2% Synergy $1.01
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.34
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-5% Synergy $0.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.59
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $2.90
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-10% Synergy $15.66
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $35.87
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-14% Synergy $9.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+12% Synergy $0.23
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+4% Synergy $18.60
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $4.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.69
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-3% Synergy $0.34
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $1.83
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $20.31
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-7% Synergy $0.26
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-9% Synergy $1.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-26% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-28% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+5% Synergy $0.18
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.48
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.55
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.15
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
0% Synergy $0.51
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $7.52
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.06
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-2% Synergy $0.99
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.58
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $11.43

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