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Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
Price tag $0.12

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

#3618 Current Rank
#3008 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.

Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+33% Synergy $2.07

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 $1.89
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+36% Synergy $0.22
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+34% Synergy $0.27
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+34% Synergy $0.28
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+34% Synergy $0.18
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+32% Synergy $0.49
Shock Shock
+32% Synergy $0.04
Searing Spear Searing Spear
+31% Synergy $0.23
Incinerate Incinerate
+31% Synergy $0.33
Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+31% Synergy $0.15

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
+30% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+26% Synergy $1.01
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+16% Synergy $3.17
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+14% Synergy $3.69
Abrade Abrade
+12% Synergy $0.18
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+10% Synergy $1.74
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+9% Synergy $6.66
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-16% Synergy $1.88
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-19% Synergy $7.72
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-23% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $94.95
Gamble Gamble
-15% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

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

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+27% Synergy $0.53
Grim Lavamancer Grim Lavamancer
+25% Synergy $0.24
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+24% Synergy $1.27
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+24% Synergy $0.36
Vexing Devil Vexing Devil
+24% Synergy $0.56
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+23% Synergy $1.50
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+23% Synergy $0.37
Ash Zealot Ash Zealot
+22% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Guide Goblin Guide
+22% Synergy $1.17
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+20% Synergy $0.29
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+20% Synergy $1.45
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+20% Synergy $0.13
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+17% Synergy $1.13
Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Crasher
+17% Synergy $0.05
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+16% Synergy $0.11
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+15% Synergy $0.17
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+15% Synergy $0.23
Fury Fury
+14% Synergy $3.57
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+14% Synergy $0.13
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+14% Synergy $0.42
Earthshaker Khenra Earthshaker Khenra
+14% Synergy $0.19
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+14% Synergy $0.24
Broadside Bombardiers Broadside Bombardiers
+13% Synergy $2.34
Viashino Pyromancer Viashino Pyromancer
+13% Synergy $0.16
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+13% Synergy $0.13
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+12% Synergy $31.45
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+12% Synergy $0.68
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+12% Synergy $0.11
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+12% Synergy $0.70
Red Tiger Mechan Red Tiger Mechan
+12% Synergy $0.04
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+11% Synergy $4.37
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+11% Synergy $0.08
Lightning-Rig Crew Lightning-Rig Crew
+11% Synergy $0.09
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+10% Synergy $0.12
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+9% Synergy $5.59
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+8% Synergy $0.44
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+8% Synergy $0.18
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+8% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+7% Synergy $0.69
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+7% Synergy $0.18
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+6% Synergy $3.34
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+6% Synergy $1.05
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+6% Synergy $1.92
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+6% Synergy $0.23
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+4% Synergy $1.98
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+2% Synergy $0.33
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
-1% Synergy $21.66
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-5% Synergy $1.00
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-5% Synergy $1.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Skullcrack Skullcrack
+28% Synergy $0.19
Searing Blood Searing Blood
+21% Synergy $0.19
Fireblast Fireblast
+21% Synergy $0.33
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+20% Synergy $0.12
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+20% Synergy $0.09
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+17% Synergy $1.87
Play with Fire Play with Fire
+17% Synergy $0.19
Searing Blaze Searing Blaze
+16% Synergy $0.71
Heartfire Heartfire
+16% Synergy $0.06
Magma Jet Magma Jet
+15% Synergy $0.11
Flame Javelin Flame Javelin
+13% Synergy $0.24
Fling Fling
+11% Synergy $0.07
Slaying Fire Slaying Fire
+11% Synergy $0.10
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+10% Synergy $0.50
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+10% Synergy $0.25
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+10% Synergy $0.23
Wild Slash Wild Slash
+10% Synergy $0.17
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+10% Synergy $0.12
Brimstone Volley Brimstone Volley
+10% Synergy $0.13
Flames of the Blood Hand Flames of the Blood Hand
+10% Synergy $0.24
Shard Volley Shard Volley
+9% Synergy $0.26
Char Char
+8% Synergy $0.29
Tarfire Tarfire
+8% Synergy $0.33
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+6% Synergy $0.30
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+6% Synergy $2.29
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+6% Synergy $0.12
Brute Force Brute Force
+5% Synergy $0.20
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+5% Synergy $0.39
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+4% Synergy $0.31
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+4% Synergy $0.23
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+3% Synergy $0.16
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.43
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+2% Synergy $0.22
Reiterate Reiterate
+1% Synergy $6.35
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+1% Synergy $0.14
Siege Smash Siege Smash
-1% Synergy $0.08
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
-2% Synergy $0.28
Expedite Expedite
-3% Synergy $0.35
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-3% Synergy $1.37
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-4% Synergy $1.34
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-4% Synergy $1.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.10
Big Score Big Score
-7% Synergy $0.70
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-7% Synergy $9.63
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $11.46
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-8% Synergy $6.72
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-15% Synergy $0.28
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-15% Synergy $9.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-16% Synergy $52.71
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-18% Synergy $4.17

Sorceries

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

Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+28% Synergy $0.27
Lava Spike Lava Spike
+27% Synergy $1.19
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+24% Synergy $0.14
Exquisite Firecraft Exquisite Firecraft
+21% Synergy $0.41
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+20% Synergy $0.16
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+18% Synergy $0.19
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+18% Synergy $0.47
Incendiary Flow Incendiary Flow
+16% Synergy $0.09
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+15% Synergy $2.56
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+14% Synergy $0.25
Forked Bolt Forked Bolt
+14% Synergy $0.26
Volcanic Hammer Volcanic Hammer
+13% Synergy $0.09
Arc Trail Arc Trail
+13% Synergy $0.28
Firebolt Firebolt
+12% Synergy $0.07
Roil Eruption Roil Eruption
+11% Synergy $0.03
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+11% Synergy $0.20
Insurrection Insurrection
+8% Synergy $6.61
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+7% Synergy $0.19
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $2.24
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+5% Synergy $0.23
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.38
Browbeat Browbeat
+4% Synergy $0.39
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+3% Synergy $2.63
Suplex Suplex
+2% Synergy $0.10
Crash Through Crash Through
+1% Synergy $0.17
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+1% Synergy $0.12
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
0% Synergy $0.86
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $2.34
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
0% Synergy $3.60
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.02
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $8.13
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.68
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.46
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-2% Synergy $0.16
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.08
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1486.43
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-3% Synergy $1.36
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-4% Synergy $5.20
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-6% Synergy $0.24
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-15% Synergy $0.21
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-17% Synergy $4.78
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+27% Synergy $0.10
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+17% Synergy $0.19
Stormrider Rig Stormrider Rig
+14% Synergy $0.15
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+14% Synergy $0.25
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.61
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+13% Synergy $0.86
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+12% Synergy $0.33
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+12% Synergy $7.20
Ronin Warclub Ronin Warclub
+10% Synergy $0.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $4.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.30
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+7% Synergy $1.46
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+7% Synergy $1.00
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+7% Synergy $3.96
Pirate's Cutlass Pirate's Cutlass
+7% Synergy $0.16
Embercleave Embercleave
+6% Synergy $7.81
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+5% Synergy $0.09
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $2.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $9.08
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+3% Synergy $0.17
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+3% Synergy $1.97
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $1.54
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+3% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+2% Synergy $0.24
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+1% Synergy $5.16
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+1% Synergy $2.31
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+1% Synergy $0.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
0% Synergy $2.12
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.30
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
0% Synergy $1.51
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-1% Synergy $8.56
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
-2% Synergy $0.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-4% Synergy $1.45
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-6% Synergy $37.23
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-10% Synergy $6.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

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

Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+18% Synergy $0.98
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+17% Synergy $0.22
Seal of Fire Seal of Fire
+13% Synergy $0.86
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+11% Synergy $0.24
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+11% Synergy $3.04
Kumano Faces Kakkazan Etching of Kumano Kumano Faces Kakkazan
+9% Synergy $0.16
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+7% Synergy $0.95
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+7% Synergy $0.39
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+7% Synergy $0.16
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+7% Synergy $0.04
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+6% Synergy $0.78
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+6% Synergy $0.54
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+6% Synergy $2.74
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+6% Synergy $0.64
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+5% Synergy $0.20
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+5% Synergy $12.79
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+5% Synergy $0.24
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.50
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+4% Synergy $0.13
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.09
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+2% Synergy $6.91
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.10
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.77
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-2% Synergy $0.95
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-3% Synergy $0.34
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-5% Synergy $10.57
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $8.08

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+10% Synergy $4.00
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+5% Synergy $0.56
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+4% Synergy $0.38
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.63
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
0% Synergy $0.32

Utility Lands

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

Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+21% Synergy $0.09
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+20% Synergy $0.32
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+19% Synergy $0.30
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+16% Synergy $0.10
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+15% Synergy $0.32
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+14% Synergy $1.74
Mutavault Mutavault
+12% Synergy $3.84
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+11% Synergy $1.00
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+10% Synergy $0.96
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+9% Synergy $0.85
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+8% Synergy $0.21
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+7% Synergy $0.16
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+7% Synergy $0.10
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+6% Synergy $0.10
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $0.66
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $1.15
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+6% Synergy $0.11
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.15
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.31
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.65
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $21.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.39
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.35
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.29
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+2% Synergy $12.99
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $11.40
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+2% Synergy $0.41
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $18.60
Kher Keep Kher Keep
-1% Synergy $0.17
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-2% Synergy $1.07
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-3% Synergy $0.65
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.03
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $3.04
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-8% Synergy $17.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $39.21
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-14% Synergy $7.92

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+12% Synergy $0.25
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.62
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+4% Synergy $19.61
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.60
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.55
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-2% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $23.24
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-7% Synergy $1.21
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.23
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-8% Synergy $2.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-26% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.48

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 $0.23
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+4% Synergy $0.31
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.43
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.52
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.05
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-1% Synergy $1.02
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $8.13
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.17
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.57
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $11.46

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