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Kethek, Crucible Goliath
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Beast

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1598 Current Rank
#1443 Last Week
#1504 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kethek, Crucible Goliath.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kethek, Crucible Goliath decks.

Scarblade Scout Scarblade Scout
+2% Synergy $0.20
Gloom Ripper Gloom Ripper
+2% Synergy $0.28
Moonglove Extractor Moonglove Extractor
+2% Synergy $0.12
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+1% Synergy $2.46
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
0% Synergy $1.58

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kethek, Crucible Goliath's abilities and overall game plan.

Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+50% Synergy $0.14
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+50% Synergy $3.19
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+48% Synergy $0.20
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+47% Synergy $0.13
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+45% Synergy $0.18
Prowling Geistcatcher Prowling Geistcatcher
+44% Synergy $0.36
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+44% Synergy $0.17
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+43% Synergy $0.15
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+41% Synergy $0.15
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+39% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kethek, Crucible Goliath decks.

Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+39% Synergy $0.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+37% Synergy $0.23
Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Furnace Queen Ayara, Widow of the Realm
+36% Synergy $0.31
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+35% Synergy $0.82
Victimize Victimize
+30% Synergy $0.48
Village Rites Village Rites
+21% Synergy $0.25
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+13% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.47
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $57.52
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $42.23

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kethek, Crucible Goliath's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+35% Synergy $0.22
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+34% Synergy $0.24
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+32% Synergy $0.36
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+32% Synergy $0.50
The Beast, Deathless Prince The Beast, Deathless Prince
+28% Synergy $0.27
Exterminator Magmarch Exterminator Magmarch
+28% Synergy $0.24
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+26% Synergy $1.45
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+21% Synergy $0.36
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+20% Synergy $0.34
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+20% Synergy $6.37
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+19% Synergy $0.11
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+19% Synergy $1.20
Kinzu of the Bleak Coven Kinzu of the Bleak Coven
+18% Synergy $0.15
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $2.04
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.21
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+17% Synergy $0.40
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+17% Synergy $0.33
Coalstoke Gearhulk Coalstoke Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $1.14
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+16% Synergy $1.94
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+16% Synergy $0.77
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+16% Synergy $1.69
Conquering Manticore Conquering Manticore
+16% Synergy $0.24
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+15% Synergy $2.28
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+15% Synergy $0.27
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+15% Synergy $0.33
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+15% Synergy $0.60
Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+15% Synergy $0.06
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+14% Synergy $2.34
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+13% Synergy $3.68
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+13% Synergy $0.15
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+13% Synergy $1.73
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+12% Synergy $1.69
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+12% Synergy $0.55
Stormclaw Rager Stormclaw Rager
+11% Synergy $0.10
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+11% Synergy $1.58
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+10% Synergy $0.26
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+10% Synergy $0.34
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+10% Synergy $0.17
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+9% Synergy $0.40
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+9% Synergy $0.76
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+9% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+8% Synergy $0.85
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+8% Synergy $0.26
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+8% Synergy $1.70
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+7% Synergy $9.29
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+6% Synergy $1.61
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+6% Synergy $0.45
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
+5% Synergy $0.12
Anger Anger
+1% Synergy $1.99

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kethek, Crucible Goliath safe.

Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+21% Synergy $0.34
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+17% Synergy $0.29
Macabre Mockery Macabre Mockery
+15% Synergy $0.08
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+12% Synergy $0.37
Nasty End Nasty End
+11% Synergy $0.09
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+9% Synergy $1.35
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+9% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.50
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.54
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+8% Synergy $0.70
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+7% Synergy $0.29
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+6% Synergy $4.06
Fling Fling
+5% Synergy $0.06
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+5% Synergy $0.16
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $1.33
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $0.32
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+3% Synergy $0.41
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $1.02
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.10
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.81
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-1% Synergy $1.69
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
-1% Synergy $0.08
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $3.91
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.17
Bedevil Bedevil
-4% Synergy $2.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.12
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $8.67
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-6% Synergy $0.45
Terminate Terminate
-7% Synergy $0.25
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-7% Synergy $6.16
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-7% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-9% Synergy $0.32
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.86
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $3.78
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $62.01
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-19% Synergy $4.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kethek, Crucible Goliath's game plan and control the board.

Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+36% Synergy $0.72
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+31% Synergy $0.15
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+28% Synergy $14.75
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+28% Synergy $0.12
Hijack Hijack
+26% Synergy $0.07
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+26% Synergy $0.11
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+26% Synergy $0.27
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+24% Synergy $0.11
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+23% Synergy $0.27
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+22% Synergy $0.17
Wrangle Wrangle
+22% Synergy $0.11
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+21% Synergy $0.27
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+21% Synergy $0.11
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+19% Synergy $3.60
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+16% Synergy $0.09
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+16% Synergy $0.06
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+15% Synergy $0.08
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+13% Synergy $0.05
Goatnap Goatnap
+13% Synergy $0.13
Insurrection Insurrection
+11% Synergy $8.06
Persist Persist
+9% Synergy $0.41
Besmirch Besmirch
+9% Synergy $0.42
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+8% Synergy $0.27
Awaken the Sleeper Awaken the Sleeper
+7% Synergy $0.09
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+7% Synergy $0.08
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $6.67
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+6% Synergy $0.19
Threaten Threaten
+6% Synergy $0.27
Systems Override Systems Override
+6% Synergy $0.05
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.41
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $3.62
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+2% Synergy $0.21
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $1.96
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.07
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
0% Synergy $0.08
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $6.86
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.60
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $11.12
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.25
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-4% Synergy $0.23
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-7% Synergy $2.42
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $0.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-12% Synergy $2.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+28% Synergy $0.53
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+23% Synergy $4.36
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+20% Synergy $0.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.23
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+9% Synergy $0.43
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+8% Synergy $0.15
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.37
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+6% Synergy $0.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $12.30
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+4% Synergy $2.50
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $50.76
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $5.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kethek, Crucible Goliath's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Industrial Advancement Industrial Advancement
+28% Synergy $3.28
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+16% Synergy $9.48
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+13% Synergy $3.56
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+8% Synergy $1.17
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $7.94
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+6% Synergy $26.35
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+5% Synergy $7.13
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $1.25
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+5% Synergy $0.32
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+5% Synergy $3.59
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+5% Synergy $5.32
Dawn of the Dead Dawn of the Dead
+5% Synergy $1.95
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+4% Synergy $2.77
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+4% Synergy $15.50
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $7.12
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $4.37
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+3% Synergy $0.11
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.45
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+1% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $3.28
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $13.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kethek, Crucible Goliath to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Angrath, the Flame-Chained Angrath, the Flame-Chained
+6% Synergy $4.40

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+13% Synergy $1.12
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+11% Synergy $0.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $8.55
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $22.18
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.64
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.85
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+3% Synergy $1.97
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+3% Synergy $2.97
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $1.83
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+2% Synergy $0.31
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $27.86
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $53.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.23
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+13% Synergy $1.94
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+8% Synergy $1.40
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $4.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.72
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.28
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+4% Synergy $2.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kethek, Crucible Goliath decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+22% Synergy $0.17
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+9% Synergy $0.16
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+8% Synergy $0.23
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.50
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.54
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+6% Synergy $0.24
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+3% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.12
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.76
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.27
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+2% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.81
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $1.07
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.52
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $0.86
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.20
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.86
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.16
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.19
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
0% Synergy $0.37
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-1% Synergy $1.19
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.93
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.97
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-2% Synergy $10.27
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-2% Synergy $0.06
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-3% Synergy $2.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-4% Synergy $5.56
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.17
Badlands Badlands
-6% Synergy
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-7% Synergy $22.01
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-7% Synergy $9.02
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.13
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-10% Synergy $8.70
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-10% Synergy $15.26
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-10% Synergy $6.52

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