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Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
Price tag $0.28

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

#3495 Current Rank
#3261 Last Week
#3287 Past 2 Years

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.

Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+40% Synergy $0.67
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+40% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+38% Synergy $0.22
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+36% Synergy $0.31
Shock Shock
+35% Synergy $0.11
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+33% Synergy $0.27
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+31% Synergy $1.55
Monastery Swiftspear Monastery Swiftspear
+31% Synergy $0.27
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+31% Synergy $0.27
Incinerate Incinerate
+30% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

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

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+28% Synergy $0.32
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+20% Synergy $2.25
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+18% Synergy $0.92
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+17% Synergy $3.36
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+13% Synergy $2.71
Abrade Abrade
+10% Synergy $0.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-13% Synergy $0.34
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-18% Synergy $12.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-20% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $43.04
Gamble Gamble
-17% Synergy $15.84

Creatures

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

Bomat Courier Bomat Courier
+27% Synergy $0.22
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+26% Synergy $0.34
Ash Zealot Ash Zealot
+26% Synergy $0.33
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+25% Synergy $0.27
Grim Lavamancer Grim Lavamancer
+25% Synergy $0.31
Robber of the Rich Robber of the Rich
+25% Synergy $1.48
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+24% Synergy $0.30
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+24% Synergy $1.41
Zurgo Bellstriker Zurgo Bellstriker
+24% Synergy $0.29
Vexing Devil Vexing Devil
+22% Synergy $0.73
Goblin Guide Goblin Guide
+20% Synergy $1.07
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+18% Synergy $0.29
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+18% Synergy $2.00
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+18% Synergy $0.24
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+17% Synergy $48.17
Gimli of the Glittering Caves Gimli of the Glittering Caves
+17% Synergy $1.73
Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Crasher
+17% Synergy $0.23
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+16% Synergy $0.35
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+16% Synergy $1.71
Fanatical Firebrand Fanatical Firebrand
+15% Synergy $0.22
Broadside Bombardiers Broadside Bombardiers
+15% Synergy $4.07
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+15% Synergy $0.34
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+14% Synergy $1.74
Fury Fury
+14% Synergy $0.66
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+14% Synergy $0.38
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+14% Synergy $0.28
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+13% Synergy $0.28
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+12% Synergy $1.56
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+11% Synergy $4.86
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+11% Synergy $6.93
Anax, Hardened in the Forge Anax, Hardened in the Forge
+11% Synergy $0.17
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+11% Synergy $0.80
Reinforced Ronin Reinforced Ronin
+10% Synergy $0.30
Phoenix Chick Phoenix Chick
+10% Synergy $0.31
Viashino Pyromancer Viashino Pyromancer
+10% Synergy $0.09
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+9% Synergy $4.46
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+9% Synergy $0.40
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+8% Synergy $0.53
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+7% Synergy $0.79
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+7% Synergy $0.40
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+7% Synergy $2.32
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.11
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+5% Synergy $5.88
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+5% Synergy $29.84
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+4% Synergy $3.17
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+3% Synergy $0.33
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+2% Synergy $0.51
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.31
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
-3% Synergy $7.47
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-4% Synergy $1.57

Instants

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

Searing Spear Searing Spear
+28% Synergy $0.32
Searing Blood Searing Blood
+21% Synergy $0.26
Fireblast Fireblast
+18% Synergy $0.73
Collateral Damage Collateral Damage
+18% Synergy $0.22
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+17% Synergy $0.22
Magma Jet Magma Jet
+17% Synergy $0.19
Fling Fling
+16% Synergy $0.27
Play with Fire Play with Fire
+16% Synergy $0.25
Heartfire Heartfire
+16% Synergy $0.20
Pyrokinesis Pyrokinesis
+13% Synergy $3.53
Slaying Fire Slaying Fire
+13% Synergy $0.14
Flames of the Blood Hand Flames of the Blood Hand
+13% Synergy $0.32
Searing Blaze Searing Blaze
+13% Synergy $0.92
Flame Javelin Flame Javelin
+12% Synergy $0.40
Brimstone Volley Brimstone Volley
+12% Synergy $0.07
Shard Volley Shard Volley
+11% Synergy $0.27
Wild Slash Wild Slash
+10% Synergy $0.24
Tarfire Tarfire
+10% Synergy $0.35
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+9% Synergy $0.20
Char Char
+9% Synergy $0.31
Force of Rage Force of Rage
+8% Synergy $0.29
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+7% Synergy $0.63
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+7% Synergy $0.18
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+5% Synergy $0.32
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+5% Synergy $0.28
Galvanic Discharge Galvanic Discharge
+5% Synergy $0.21
Brute Force Brute Force
+4% Synergy $0.36
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+3% Synergy $0.52
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+3% Synergy $0.23
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+3% Synergy $0.32
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+3% Synergy $1.86
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.39
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+2% Synergy $0.32
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+1% Synergy $0.34
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.63
Electrodominance Electrodominance
0% Synergy $0.33
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
-1% Synergy $1.29
Bulk Up Bulk Up
-1% Synergy $0.33
Siege Smash Siege Smash
-1% Synergy $0.22
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.30
Price of Progress Price of Progress
-3% Synergy $7.34
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-4% Synergy $11.50
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-4% Synergy $1.50
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-7% Synergy $12.52
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.53
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $16.68
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-10% Synergy $3.36
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.50
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-22% Synergy $7.26
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-22% Synergy $67.12

Sorceries

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

Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+27% Synergy $0.38
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+25% Synergy $0.23
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+24% Synergy $0.57
Lava Spike Lava Spike
+23% Synergy $1.08
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+21% Synergy $0.28
Rift Bolt Rift Bolt
+21% Synergy $0.31
Exquisite Firecraft Exquisite Firecraft
+21% Synergy $0.31
Firebolt Firebolt
+17% Synergy $0.25
Flame Slash Flame Slash
+16% Synergy $0.26
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+14% Synergy $3.20
Volcanic Hammer Volcanic Hammer
+14% Synergy $0.09
Forked Bolt Forked Bolt
+13% Synergy $0.34
Incendiary Flow Incendiary Flow
+12% Synergy $0.18
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+10% Synergy $0.41
Arc Trail Arc Trail
+10% Synergy $0.31
Roil Eruption Roil Eruption
+9% Synergy $0.14
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+7% Synergy $0.34
Insurrection Insurrection
+6% Synergy $9.63
Browbeat Browbeat
+5% Synergy $0.37
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+5% Synergy $0.32
Collective Defiance Collective Defiance
+4% Synergy $0.29
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+3% Synergy $1.75
Boltwave Boltwave
+3% Synergy $3.03
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+3% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+2% Synergy $0.28
Relentless Assault Relentless Assault
+2% Synergy $6.80
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+2% Synergy $0.29
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+2% Synergy $0.40
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.91
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+1% Synergy $0.25
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+1% Synergy $4.05
Crash Through Crash Through
+1% Synergy $0.15
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+1% Synergy $0.49
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
0% Synergy $2.57
Full Throttle Full Throttle
0% Synergy $5.80
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.32
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-3% Synergy $2063.83
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-6% Synergy $0.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-18% Synergy $1.53
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-20% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Culling Dais Culling Dais
+18% Synergy $0.16
Stormrider Rig Stormrider Rig
+17% Synergy $0.14
Sai of the Shinobi Sai of the Shinobi
+17% Synergy $0.33
Ronin Warclub Ronin Warclub
+16% Synergy $0.36
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.89
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.44
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $6.25
Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+9% Synergy $0.70
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+8% Synergy $5.78
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+8% Synergy $0.57
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+8% Synergy $5.42
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+8% Synergy $0.48
Embercleave Embercleave
+7% Synergy $9.51
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+7% Synergy $1.53
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $2.69
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+5% Synergy $1.64
Prying Blade Prying Blade
+5% Synergy $0.24
Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+5% Synergy $10.30
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+5% Synergy $0.25
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $2.66
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $2.42
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+4% Synergy $0.60
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $4.17
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $15.74
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+3% Synergy $0.47
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.26
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+3% Synergy $1.09
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+2% Synergy $3.53
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+2% Synergy $0.23
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+2% Synergy $4.05
Sundial of the Infinite Sundial of the Infinite
+2% Synergy $13.37
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+1% Synergy $0.36
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
0% Synergy $1.17
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
0% Synergy $11.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30
Shadowspear Shadowspear
-1% Synergy $30.98
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-3% Synergy $2.78
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-5% Synergy $45.61
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
-5% Synergy $13.69
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-11% Synergy $6.44
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+21% Synergy $0.39
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+18% Synergy $1.09
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+15% Synergy $0.56
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+14% Synergy $1.50
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+13% Synergy $1.83
Seal of Fire Seal of Fire
+13% Synergy $0.68
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+12% Synergy $0.30
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+11% Synergy $2.45
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+7% Synergy $0.59
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+7% Synergy $0.51
Break Through the Line Break Through the Line
+7% Synergy $0.39
Kumano Faces Kakkazan Etching of Kumano Kumano Faces Kakkazan
+7% Synergy $0.25
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+6% Synergy $6.96
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+6% Synergy $5.49
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+5% Synergy $0.24
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+5% Synergy $0.19
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+5% Synergy $3.35
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+4% Synergy $0.82
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+4% Synergy $0.27
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+4% Synergy $3.00
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+4% Synergy $3.77
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+2% Synergy $0.29
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.40
Smoke Smoke
+2% Synergy $8.44
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
0% Synergy $0.42
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
0% Synergy $6.64
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-1% Synergy $33.03
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-1% Synergy $3.42
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-1% Synergy $0.37
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-2% Synergy $17.15
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy $0.54
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $12.04

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 $2.97
Chandra, Flamecaller Chandra, Flamecaller
+5% Synergy $0.48
Chandra, Fire Artisan Chandra, Fire Artisan
+5% Synergy $0.36
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+4% Synergy $0.54
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+4% Synergy $0.26
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+3% Synergy $0.42
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.67

Utility Lands

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

Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+28% Synergy $0.26
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+18% Synergy $0.36
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+16% Synergy $0.26
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+15% Synergy $0.19
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+14% Synergy $0.33
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+10% Synergy $1.97
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.25
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+9% Synergy $2.59
Mutavault Mutavault
+9% Synergy $4.58
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+8% Synergy $0.35
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+7% Synergy $2.14
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+7% Synergy $0.23
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+6% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+5% Synergy $0.78
Teetering Peaks Teetering Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.10
Smoldering Spires Smoldering Spires
+5% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.38
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.91
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+4% Synergy $1.06
Wasteland Wasteland
+4% Synergy $28.49
Ghitu Encampment Ghitu Encampment
+4% Synergy $0.15
High Market High Market
+4% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.33
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.50
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.42
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.40
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+2% Synergy $0.33
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+1% Synergy $1.61
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $13.15
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.38
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-4% Synergy $1.99
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-5% Synergy $1.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $40.73
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $51.37
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-8% Synergy $16.96
War Room War Room
-12% Synergy $2.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+13% Synergy $0.34
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $18.25
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $4.25
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.59
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.53
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+1% Synergy $0.40
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.39
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-6% Synergy $35.66
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.21
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-10% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-27% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-30% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.71
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.54
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+2% Synergy $0.39
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.91
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.63
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy $2.00
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-9% Synergy $16.68

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