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Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
Price tag $0.19

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

#3195 Current Rank
#3622 Last Week
#3058 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kari Zev, Skyship Raider.

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 $0.06
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+39% Synergy $0.17
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+39% Synergy $0.41
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+34% Synergy $0.24
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+33% Synergy $0.27
Shock Shock
+33% Synergy $0.05
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+32% Synergy $0.72
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+32% Synergy $0.21
Searing Spear Searing Spear
+32% Synergy $0.23
Incinerate Incinerate
+31% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+28% Synergy $0.19
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+27% Synergy $1.76
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+16% Synergy $1.86
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+16% Synergy $5.34
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.17
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+11% Synergy $6.98
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.12
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-16% Synergy $10.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-16% Synergy $0.93
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $98.84
Gamble Gamble
-16% Synergy $10.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $42.23

Creatures

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

Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+31% Synergy $0.17
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+27% Synergy $0.85
Grim Lavamancer Grim Lavamancer
+25% Synergy $0.19
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+25% Synergy $0.34
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+25% Synergy $1.47
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+24% Synergy $0.24
Ash Zealot Ash Zealot
+23% Synergy $0.23
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+22% Synergy $0.13
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+22% Synergy $1.50
Goblin Guide Goblin Guide
+22% Synergy $1.09
Vexing Devil Vexing Devil
+22% Synergy $0.61
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+19% Synergy $1.30
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+18% Synergy $0.57
Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Crasher
+18% Synergy $0.07
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+17% Synergy $0.09
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+16% Synergy $1.42
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+16% Synergy $0.22
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+15% Synergy $0.38
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+15% Synergy $0.80
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $37.52
Fury Fury
+14% Synergy $0.44
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+14% Synergy $0.20
Broadside Bombardiers Broadside Bombardiers
+14% Synergy $2.56
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+13% Synergy $0.15
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+13% Synergy $0.08
Earthshaker Khenra Earthshaker Khenra
+13% Synergy $0.16
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+12% Synergy $4.54
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+12% Synergy $2.13
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+12% Synergy $0.10
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+12% Synergy $0.20
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+12% Synergy $0.33
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+11% Synergy $2.23
Viashino Pyromancer Viashino Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.11
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.18
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+10% Synergy $6.82
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+9% Synergy $0.23
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+8% Synergy $3.44
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+7% Synergy $0.74
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+7% Synergy $1.95
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.15
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+6% Synergy $7.32
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+6% Synergy $2.75
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+6% Synergy $0.38
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+5% Synergy $0.53
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+5% Synergy $0.25
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+3% Synergy $21.20
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+1% Synergy $0.19
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-3% Synergy $5.69
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-6% Synergy $0.96
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Skullcrack Skullcrack
+31% Synergy $0.17
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+20% Synergy $0.09
Fireblast Fireblast
+20% Synergy $0.42
Searing Blood Searing Blood
+19% Synergy $0.17
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+18% Synergy $0.11
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+17% Synergy $1.70
Heartfire Heartfire
+17% Synergy $0.06
Searing Blaze Searing Blaze
+16% Synergy $0.64
Play with Fire Play with Fire
+15% Synergy $0.17
Magma Jet Magma Jet
+15% Synergy $0.16
Flame Javelin Flame Javelin
+13% Synergy $0.21
Slaying Fire Slaying Fire
+11% Synergy $0.13
Flames of the Blood Hand Flames of the Blood Hand
+11% Synergy $0.22
Brimstone Volley Brimstone Volley
+11% Synergy $0.10
Fling Fling
+10% Synergy $0.06
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+10% Synergy $0.16
Shard Volley Shard Volley
+10% Synergy $0.25
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+9% Synergy $0.52
Char Char
+9% Synergy $0.34
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+9% Synergy $0.17
Wild Slash Wild Slash
+8% Synergy $0.13
Tarfire Tarfire
+8% Synergy $0.22
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+7% Synergy $0.16
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+6% Synergy $2.18
Galvanic Discharge Galvanic Discharge
+5% Synergy $0.12
Brute Force Brute Force
+4% Synergy $0.25
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+3% Synergy $0.17
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.32
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+3% Synergy $0.14
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+3% Synergy $0.17
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+2% Synergy $0.25
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+1% Synergy $3.83
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.54
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
0% Synergy $1.64
Siege Smash Siege Smash
0% Synergy $0.10
Electrodominance Electrodominance
0% Synergy $0.46
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-2% Synergy $1.97
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-4% Synergy $1.33
Expedite Expedite
-4% Synergy $0.69
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-6% Synergy $12.12
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $7.66
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-7% Synergy $9.63
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-8% Synergy $3.78
Big Score Big Score
-10% Synergy $0.86
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-10% Synergy $11.47
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-14% Synergy $0.45
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-16% Synergy $62.01
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-16% Synergy $8.67
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-21% Synergy $6.16

Sorceries

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

Lava Spike Lava Spike
+27% Synergy $0.92
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+24% Synergy $0.13
Exquisite Firecraft Exquisite Firecraft
+23% Synergy $0.37
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+22% Synergy $0.41
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+20% Synergy $0.19
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+20% Synergy $0.13
Incendiary Flow Incendiary Flow
+16% Synergy $0.10
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+15% Synergy $0.17
Forked Bolt Forked Bolt
+15% Synergy $0.33
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+14% Synergy $3.60
Firebolt Firebolt
+14% Synergy $0.07
Volcanic Hammer Volcanic Hammer
+14% Synergy $0.13
Arc Trail Arc Trail
+13% Synergy $0.31
Roil Eruption Roil Eruption
+11% Synergy $0.02
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+10% Synergy $0.27
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+8% Synergy $0.16
Insurrection Insurrection
+6% Synergy $8.06
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $1.95
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+4% Synergy $0.36
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+3% Synergy $6.18
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $2.60
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+3% Synergy $0.17
Browbeat Browbeat
+3% Synergy $0.32
Crash Through Crash Through
+2% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+1% Synergy $0.46
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
+1% Synergy $7.35
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.13
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.07
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.80
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
0% Synergy $0.44
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-1% Synergy $0.15
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-1% Synergy $2.01
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-1% Synergy $3.83
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1719.97
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $6.99
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $1.03
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-4% Synergy $0.08
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-5% Synergy $5.76
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-6% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-17% Synergy $2.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+28% Synergy $0.15
Stormrider Rig Stormrider Rig
+15% Synergy $0.14
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+15% Synergy $0.22
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+15% Synergy $0.25
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+13% Synergy $1.17
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.70
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+12% Synergy $0.39
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+12% Synergy $6.69
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $4.36
Ronin Warclub Ronin Warclub
+10% Synergy $0.29
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $6.34
Embercleave Embercleave
+7% Synergy $8.80
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+7% Synergy $0.92
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $1.23
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $2.31
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+6% Synergy $3.75
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+5% Synergy $0.58
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $2.01
Pirate's Cutlass Pirate's Cutlass
+5% Synergy $0.15
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+4% Synergy $0.14
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+4% Synergy $0.53
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+3% Synergy $2.44
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+3% Synergy $0.18
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+2% Synergy $3.04
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+2% Synergy $2.24
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+2% Synergy $2.50
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+2% Synergy $0.28
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $12.30
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+1% Synergy $2.84
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+1% Synergy $11.64
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+1% Synergy $0.22
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
0% Synergy $0.45
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
-1% Synergy $0.11
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-2% Synergy $41.18
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-2% Synergy $11.62
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-4% Synergy $40.10
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-4% Synergy $9.54
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-5% Synergy $2.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.23
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-10% Synergy $2.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+19% Synergy $0.28
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+17% Synergy $1.45
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+14% Synergy $2.77
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+14% Synergy $1.17
Seal of Fire Seal of Fire
+14% Synergy $0.88
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+12% Synergy $1.23
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+11% Synergy $0.27
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+10% Synergy $0.47
Kumano Faces Kakkazan Etching of Kumano Kumano Faces Kakkazan
+8% Synergy $0.07
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $0.75
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+6% Synergy $1.11
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+5% Synergy $0.28
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+5% Synergy $0.62
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+5% Synergy $0.17
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+5% Synergy $2.89
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+5% Synergy $1.32
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+5% Synergy $0.15
Shivan Harvest Shivan Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.64
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+4% Synergy $8.79
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+4% Synergy $5.09
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+3% Synergy $0.07
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+2% Synergy $7.13
Smoke Smoke
+2% Synergy $5.18
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.45
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.11
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
0% Synergy $24.97
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-1% Synergy $0.44
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.45
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-1% Synergy $2.15
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
-1% Synergy $0.15
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.43
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-4% Synergy $23.48
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $10.37

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+13% Synergy $3.18
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+4% Synergy $0.63
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+4% Synergy $0.58
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+2% Synergy $0.30
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.42

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+22% Synergy $0.23
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+19% Synergy $0.10
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+19% Synergy $0.26
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+15% Synergy $0.13
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+15% Synergy $0.26
Mutavault Mutavault
+13% Synergy $3.86
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+12% Synergy $1.64
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+11% Synergy $1.41
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.13
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+8% Synergy $1.10
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+7% Synergy $0.56
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+6% Synergy $0.20
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+6% Synergy $0.10
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+6% Synergy $0.08
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+5% Synergy $0.09
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.82
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $22.52
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.64
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.30
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.22
High Market High Market
+4% Synergy $1.12
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+3% Synergy $0.53
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+1% Synergy $15.72
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $11.66
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+1% Synergy $21.55
Kher Keep Kher Keep
-1% Synergy $0.19
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-2% Synergy $1.71
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $5.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.28
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-4% Synergy $0.92
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-5% Synergy $2.33
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-6% Synergy $15.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $35.94
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $45.08

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+11% Synergy $0.29
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $19.96
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.53
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.30
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.55
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-3% Synergy $0.45
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $31.84
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.23
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-8% Synergy $1.94
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-8% Synergy $4.51
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-9% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-27% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+5% Synergy $0.25
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.22
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+3% Synergy $0.32
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+3% Synergy $0.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.43
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.54
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.16
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $6.99
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.86
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.21
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-10% Synergy $11.47

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