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Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
Price tag $0.09

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

#3089 Current Rank
#2627 Last Week
#3068 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.

Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+6% Synergy $1.70

High Synergy Cards

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

Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+46% Synergy $0.10
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+36% Synergy $0.24
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+36% Synergy $0.35
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+34% Synergy $0.19
Shock Shock
+34% Synergy $0.02
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+33% Synergy $0.21
Searing Spear Searing Spear
+33% Synergy $0.21
Incinerate Incinerate
+33% Synergy $0.38
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+33% Synergy $0.63
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+32% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+31% Synergy $0.43
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+28% Synergy $1.26
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+28% Synergy $0.22
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+14% Synergy $4.92
Abrade Abrade
+13% Synergy $0.12
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+13% Synergy $1.64
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+10% Synergy $6.52
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy $1.44
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-20% Synergy $9.56
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-24% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $89.88
Gamble Gamble
-14% Synergy $9.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-19% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

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

Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+31% Synergy $0.12
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+26% Synergy $1.04
Grim Lavamancer Grim Lavamancer
+26% Synergy $0.18
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+25% Synergy $0.31
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+25% Synergy $0.36
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+24% Synergy $1.40
Ash Zealot Ash Zealot
+23% Synergy $0.23
Goblin Guide Goblin Guide
+23% Synergy $0.96
Vexing Devil Vexing Devil
+23% Synergy $0.60
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+23% Synergy $1.51
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+21% Synergy $0.14
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+19% Synergy $0.47
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+19% Synergy $1.53
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+18% Synergy $1.99
Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Crasher
+18% Synergy $0.04
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+16% Synergy $0.25
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+16% Synergy $0.07
Fury Fury
+15% Synergy $3.89
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+15% Synergy $0.48
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+15% Synergy $0.18
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+15% Synergy $0.30
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+14% Synergy $0.44
Earthshaker Khenra Earthshaker Khenra
+14% Synergy $0.19
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+13% Synergy $36.67
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+13% Synergy $0.66
Broadside Bombardiers Broadside Bombardiers
+13% Synergy $2.98
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+13% Synergy $0.17
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+12% Synergy $4.07
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+12% Synergy $0.11
Viashino Pyromancer Viashino Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.15
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+12% Synergy $0.11
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+11% Synergy $0.06
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+11% Synergy $0.08
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+11% Synergy $2.00
Hell's Thunder Hell's Thunder
+11% Synergy $0.18
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.17
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+10% Synergy $0.10
Lightning-Rig Crew Lightning-Rig Crew
+10% Synergy $0.10
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+9% Synergy $0.58
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+7% Synergy $1.82
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+7% Synergy $0.33
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+6% Synergy $5.76
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+6% Synergy $0.26
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+6% Synergy $0.32
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+5% Synergy $0.58
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+3% Synergy $2.36
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+2% Synergy $0.16
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
0% Synergy $18.34
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-5% Synergy $0.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+21% Synergy $0.12
Searing Blood Searing Blood
+21% Synergy $0.19
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+21% Synergy $0.09
Fireblast Fireblast
+20% Synergy $0.35
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+18% Synergy $1.62
Play with Fire Play with Fire
+17% Synergy $0.17
Heartfire Heartfire
+17% Synergy $0.06
Magma Jet Magma Jet
+16% Synergy $0.16
Searing Blaze Searing Blaze
+16% Synergy $0.72
Flame Javelin Flame Javelin
+14% Synergy $0.21
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+11% Synergy $0.18
Flames of the Blood Hand Flames of the Blood Hand
+11% Synergy $0.24
Brimstone Volley Brimstone Volley
+11% Synergy $0.11
Slaying Fire Slaying Fire
+11% Synergy $0.08
Fling Fling
+10% Synergy $0.06
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+10% Synergy $0.46
Shard Volley Shard Volley
+10% Synergy $0.25
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+10% Synergy $0.16
Wild Slash Wild Slash
+9% Synergy $0.10
Char Char
+8% Synergy $0.34
Tarfire Tarfire
+8% Synergy $0.24
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+8% Synergy $0.16
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+6% Synergy $2.24
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+5% Synergy $0.08
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+4% Synergy $0.35
Brute Force Brute Force
+4% Synergy $0.19
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+4% Synergy $0.34
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+3% Synergy $0.19
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.57
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+2% Synergy $0.09
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+2% Synergy $0.11
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+2% Synergy $0.18
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+1% Synergy $0.37
Reiterate Reiterate
+1% Synergy $11.04
Bulk Up Bulk Up
0% Synergy $2.29
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-2% Synergy $1.75
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
-2% Synergy $0.43
Expedite Expedite
-3% Synergy $0.94
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-3% Synergy $5.20
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $2.10
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-5% Synergy $1.39
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-7% Synergy $0.11
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-7% Synergy $10.42
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-8% Synergy $7.40
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.71
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $11.77
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-15% Synergy $7.04
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-15% Synergy $0.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-16% Synergy $48.80
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-19% Synergy $6.15

Sorceries

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

Lava Spike Lava Spike
+28% Synergy $1.11
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+24% Synergy $0.14
Exquisite Firecraft Exquisite Firecraft
+22% Synergy $0.37
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+20% Synergy $0.16
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+19% Synergy $0.38
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+17% Synergy $0.17
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+17% Synergy $0.20
Incendiary Flow Incendiary Flow
+17% Synergy $0.09
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+15% Synergy $5.41
Forked Bolt Forked Bolt
+15% Synergy $0.33
Firebolt Firebolt
+14% Synergy $0.09
Arc Trail Arc Trail
+14% Synergy $0.31
Volcanic Hammer Volcanic Hammer
+14% Synergy $0.12
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+11% Synergy $0.22
Roil Eruption Roil Eruption
+11% Synergy $0.04
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+7% Synergy $0.17
Insurrection Insurrection
+7% Synergy $8.08
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $2.23
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+5% Synergy $0.14
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.40
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+4% Synergy $2.58
Browbeat Browbeat
+4% Synergy $0.33
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+2% Synergy $0.30
Suplex Suplex
+2% Synergy $0.09
Crash Through Crash Through
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.00
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $3.14
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
0% Synergy $0.10
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $5.89
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.76
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
-1% Synergy $4.59
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.45
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.10
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1499.99
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
-2% Synergy $1.53
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.20
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-3% Synergy $0.95
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-4% Synergy $4.72
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-7% Synergy $0.17
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-15% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-17% Synergy $2.28
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-18% Synergy $1.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+28% Synergy $0.13
Culling Dais Culling Dais
+16% Synergy $0.20
Stormrider Rig Stormrider Rig
+15% Synergy $0.16
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+15% Synergy $0.28
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+13% Synergy $0.33
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+13% Synergy $0.99
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+13% Synergy $6.73
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+12% Synergy $0.55
Ronin Warclub Ronin Warclub
+11% Synergy $0.28
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+10% Synergy $3.28
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+8% Synergy $0.80
Embercleave Embercleave
+7% Synergy $9.54
Pirate's Cutlass Pirate's Cutlass
+7% Synergy $0.15
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+7% Synergy $1.63
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+6% Synergy $1.14
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $1.84
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $5.39
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+4% Synergy $0.16
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+3% Synergy $3.50
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+3% Synergy $1.54
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+3% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+2% Synergy $0.23
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+2% Synergy $0.30
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+1% Synergy $1.66
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $6.37
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
0% Synergy $3.93
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
0% Synergy $2.33
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
0% Synergy $1.83
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
0% Synergy $0.08
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-2% Synergy $9.02
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $2.58
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
-2% Synergy $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.18
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-5% Synergy $1.52
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-6% Synergy $38.64
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-7% Synergy $4.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+19% Synergy $0.29
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+17% Synergy $1.52
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+14% Synergy $2.85
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+14% Synergy $1.42
Seal of Fire Seal of Fire
+14% Synergy $0.90
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+12% Synergy $2.06
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+11% Synergy $0.27
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+9% Synergy $1.08
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+9% Synergy $0.52
Kumano Faces Kakkazan Etching of Kumano Kumano Faces Kakkazan
+9% Synergy $0.07
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.16
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+7% Synergy $0.64
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+7% Synergy $0.56
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+6% Synergy $0.53
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+6% Synergy $3.10
Barrage of Expendables Barrage of Expendables
+6% Synergy $0.16
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+5% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Harvest Shivan Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.26
Street Urchin Street Urchin
+5% Synergy $0.07
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.49
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+4% Synergy $0.16
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+4% Synergy $10.62
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+3% Synergy $7.59
Smoke Smoke
+3% Synergy $5.02
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+2% Synergy $0.08
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.07
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.37
Raid Bombardment Raid Bombardment
0% Synergy $0.16
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-2% Synergy $0.37
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-2% Synergy $1.77
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-2% Synergy $0.60
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-3% Synergy $17.57
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-5% Synergy $13.74
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $8.73

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+11% Synergy $2.88
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+4% Synergy $0.64
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+4% Synergy $0.45
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.36
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
0% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+21% Synergy $0.11
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+20% Synergy $0.27
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+17% Synergy $0.21
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+17% Synergy $0.10
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+15% Synergy $1.43
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+15% Synergy $0.24
Mutavault Mutavault
+13% Synergy $3.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+12% Synergy $1.30
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+8% Synergy $0.19
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+8% Synergy $0.21
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+7% Synergy $1.13
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+7% Synergy $0.11
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+7% Synergy $0.68
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+6% Synergy $0.10
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+6% Synergy $0.09
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.14
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.54
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $20.48
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.38
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.78
High Market High Market
+4% Synergy $1.16
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $4.05
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+2% Synergy $14.41
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy $21.31
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+2% Synergy $0.44
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.42
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $10.27
Kher Keep Kher Keep
-1% Synergy $0.19
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-2% Synergy $1.26
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-3% Synergy $0.51
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.27
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $4.85
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-9% Synergy $16.85
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $37.97
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-14% Synergy $10.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+10% Synergy $0.28
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.48
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $3.27
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.14
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-3% Synergy $0.37
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $25.64
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-7% Synergy $2.03
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.26
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-8% Synergy $2.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-26% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.35

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 $0.14
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+4% Synergy $0.35
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.57
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.00
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.43
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.09
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $5.89
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.45
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $2.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $11.77

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