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Kethek, Crucible Goliath
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Beast

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1626 Current Rank
#1501 Last Week
#1537 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.

Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+6% Synergy $3.05
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+3% Synergy $1.21
Impulsivity Impulsivity
+2% Synergy $0.33
Tunnel Rats Tunnel Rats
+2% Synergy $0.11
Shredder's Armor Shredder's Armor
+2% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+50% Synergy $0.27
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+49% Synergy $2.69
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+48% Synergy $0.34
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+46% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+45% Synergy $0.22
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+44% Synergy $0.35
Prowling Geistcatcher Prowling Geistcatcher
+44% Synergy $0.37
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+43% Synergy $0.17
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+41% Synergy $0.25
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+39% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+39% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.27
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+36% Synergy $0.62
Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Furnace Queen Ayara, Widow of the Realm
+35% Synergy $0.33
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+34% Synergy $0.93
Victimize Victimize
+30% Synergy $0.53
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+13% Synergy $0.25
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.52
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $0.77

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $61.51
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $43.73

Creatures

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

Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+34% Synergy $0.23
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+33% Synergy $0.29
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+32% Synergy $0.44
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+31% Synergy $0.61
Exterminator Magmarch Exterminator Magmarch
+28% Synergy $0.30
The Beast, Deathless Prince The Beast, Deathless Prince
+26% Synergy $0.36
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+25% Synergy $1.25
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+21% Synergy $0.48
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+20% Synergy $0.21
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+20% Synergy $0.37
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+19% Synergy $1.42
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+19% Synergy $6.85
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+18% Synergy $2.17
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+18% Synergy $0.42
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.31
Coalstoke Gearhulk Coalstoke Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $1.13
Kinzu of the Bleak Coven Kinzu of the Bleak Coven
+17% Synergy $0.29
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+16% Synergy $2.38
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+16% Synergy $2.10
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+16% Synergy $0.82
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+16% Synergy $0.31
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+16% Synergy $0.16
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+15% Synergy $1.71
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+15% Synergy $2.64
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+15% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+15% Synergy $0.62
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+15% Synergy $1.60
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+15% Synergy $0.43
Conquering Manticore Conquering Manticore
+15% Synergy $0.24
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+14% Synergy $4.52
Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+14% Synergy $0.09
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+13% Synergy $2.19
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+13% Synergy $0.30
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+12% Synergy $0.48
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+12% Synergy $0.33
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+11% Synergy $0.33
Stormclaw Rager Stormclaw Rager
+11% Synergy $0.21
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+11% Synergy $0.34
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+11% Synergy $1.86
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+10% Synergy $0.42
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+10% Synergy $0.93
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+9% Synergy $0.39
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+8% Synergy $0.89
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+8% Synergy $9.64
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+8% Synergy $0.33
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $2.85
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+7% Synergy $1.47
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
+6% Synergy $0.14
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+6% Synergy $0.56
Anger Anger
+1% Synergy $1.94

Instants

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

Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+21% Synergy $0.36
Village Rites Village Rites
+20% Synergy $0.58
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+16% Synergy $0.25
Macabre Mockery Macabre Mockery
+14% Synergy $0.09
Nasty End Nasty End
+11% Synergy $0.09
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+11% Synergy $0.34
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+9% Synergy $0.30
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+8% Synergy $2.53
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.56
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+8% Synergy $0.90
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+7% Synergy $0.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $11.91
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+6% Synergy $4.29
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+5% Synergy $0.14
Fling Fling
+4% Synergy $0.05
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $1.37
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+3% Synergy $0.47
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $1.12
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.85
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
0% Synergy $2.10
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
-1% Synergy $0.23
Bedevil Bedevil
-3% Synergy $1.30
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $4.10
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.13
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-6% Synergy $0.46
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $10.38
Terminate Terminate
-7% Synergy $0.39
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-7% Synergy $6.26
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-7% Synergy $0.31
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.98
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-10% Synergy $0.43
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $66.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-19% Synergy $4.43

Sorceries

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

Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+30% Synergy $0.31
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+27% Synergy $0.13
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+26% Synergy $15.67
Hijack Hijack
+26% Synergy $0.17
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+26% Synergy $0.12
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+25% Synergy $0.30
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+24% Synergy $0.25
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.21
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+22% Synergy $0.37
Wrangle Wrangle
+22% Synergy $0.13
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+21% Synergy $0.29
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+21% Synergy $0.24
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+19% Synergy $4.85
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+15% Synergy $0.15
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+15% Synergy $0.07
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $0.11
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+13% Synergy $0.15
Insurrection Insurrection
+12% Synergy $7.60
Goatnap Goatnap
+12% Synergy $0.12
Persist Persist
+9% Synergy $0.58
Besmirch Besmirch
+9% Synergy $0.49
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+8% Synergy $0.29
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+7% Synergy $0.31
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+7% Synergy $0.13
Awaken the Sleeper Awaken the Sleeper
+7% Synergy $0.07
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $8.54
Threaten Threaten
+6% Synergy $0.27
Systems Override Systems Override
+6% Synergy $0.12
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.39
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $5.64
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+2% Synergy $0.33
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $2.39
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
0% Synergy $0.33
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.08
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.41
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $7.91
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $13.59
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.36
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-4% Synergy $0.24
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-8% Synergy $2.76
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-9% Synergy $0.37
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-12% Synergy $2.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+27% Synergy $0.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+23% Synergy $5.10
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+20% Synergy $0.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.30
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+8% Synergy $0.43
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+7% Synergy $0.28
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.33
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+6% Synergy $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $14.56
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+4% Synergy $2.93
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $49.19
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $5.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Industrial Advancement Industrial Advancement
+28% Synergy $5.41
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+16% Synergy $10.72
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+14% Synergy $3.35
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+8% Synergy $1.75
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $8.62
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+6% Synergy $28.13
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+6% Synergy $7.35
Dawn of the Dead Dawn of the Dead
+6% Synergy $2.02
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $1.91
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+5% Synergy $5.28
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+5% Synergy $4.23
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+5% Synergy $0.36
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.17
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+4% Synergy $17.48
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $7.87
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+3% Synergy $3.48
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $4.17
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.49
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+2% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $4.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $16.34

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 $4.58

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+14% Synergy $1.31
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+11% Synergy $0.43
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $10.56
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+6% Synergy $23.46
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+6% Synergy $0.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $1.07
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+3% Synergy $1.81
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+3% Synergy $4.22
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+2% Synergy $5.14
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+2% Synergy $7.61
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.80
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+1% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.28
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $31.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $52.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.33
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+12% Synergy $1.73
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+8% Synergy $2.74
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $3.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.08
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.29
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+4% Synergy $3.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.25

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
+23% Synergy $0.21
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+9% Synergy $0.30
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+9% Synergy $0.31
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.56
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $11.91
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+6% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+4% Synergy $0.39
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.27
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+2% Synergy $0.33
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+2% Synergy $1.04
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.41
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+1% Synergy $1.99
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $4.85
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+1% Synergy $0.33
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.37
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
0% Synergy $1.37
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.29
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.48
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $1.08
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-1% Synergy $5.05
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-1% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.43
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.13
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.18
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-2% Synergy $10.68
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-2% Synergy $0.18
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-3% Synergy $3.83
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.26
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-4% Synergy $7.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.22
Badlands Badlands
-6% Synergy
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-7% Synergy $29.34
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-8% Synergy $12.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.17
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-9% Synergy $6.54
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-11% Synergy $10.02
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-11% Synergy $16.79

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