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Kethek, Crucible Goliath
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Beast

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Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1816 Current Rank
#1862 Last Week
#1587 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.

Pain 101 Pain 101
+3% Synergy $0.17
Forum Necroscribe Forum Necroscribe
+2% Synergy $0.16
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+2% Synergy $2.29
Steal the Show Steal the Show
+1% Synergy $0.28
Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+1% Synergy $0.54

High Synergy Cards

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

Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+51% Synergy $0.34
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+48% Synergy $0.34
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+48% Synergy $2.76
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+46% Synergy $0.35
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+44% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+44% Synergy $0.21
Prowling Geistcatcher Prowling Geistcatcher
+44% Synergy $0.45
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+42% Synergy $0.28
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+42% Synergy $0.29
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+39% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Act of Treason Act of Treason
+39% Synergy $0.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.27
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+37% Synergy $0.73
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+35% Synergy $0.29
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+34% Synergy $1.22
Victimize Victimize
+30% Synergy $1.20
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+14% Synergy $0.25
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-13% Synergy $0.64

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $68.64
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $41.77

Creatures

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

Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Furnace Queen Ayara, Widow of the Realm
+34% Synergy $0.31
Firbolg Flutist Firbolg Flutist
+33% Synergy $0.33
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+31% Synergy $2.58
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+30% Synergy $0.62
Exterminator Magmarch Exterminator Magmarch
+28% Synergy $0.30
The Beast, Deathless Prince The Beast, Deathless Prince
+27% Synergy $0.37
Molten Primordial Molten Primordial
+25% Synergy $1.65
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+21% Synergy $0.34
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+20% Synergy $0.26
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+20% Synergy $0.36
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+19% Synergy $1.66
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+19% Synergy $7.09
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+17% Synergy $0.67
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.26
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+17% Synergy $0.37
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+17% Synergy $0.36
Coalstoke Gearhulk Coalstoke Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $1.23
Kinzu of the Bleak Coven Kinzu of the Bleak Coven
+17% Synergy $0.38
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+16% Synergy $1.64
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+16% Synergy $4.68
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+15% Synergy $2.81
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+15% Synergy $0.93
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+15% Synergy $0.28
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+15% Synergy $1.69
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+15% Synergy $0.88
Conquering Manticore Conquering Manticore
+15% Synergy $0.24
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+14% Synergy $3.61
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+14% Synergy $0.26
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+14% Synergy $1.27
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+14% Synergy $0.53
Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+14% Synergy $0.13
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+13% Synergy $0.37
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+13% Synergy $0.27
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+12% Synergy $3.39
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+12% Synergy $0.29
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+11% Synergy $0.33
Stormclaw Rager Stormclaw Rager
+11% Synergy $0.24
Hideous Taskmaster Hideous Taskmaster
+11% Synergy $2.78
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+11% Synergy $0.35
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+10% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos, the Muscle Rakdos, the Muscle
+9% Synergy $0.99
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+9% Synergy $0.39
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+9% Synergy $1.05
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+8% Synergy $10.03
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+7% Synergy $0.35
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+6% Synergy $0.38
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+5% Synergy $1.54
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
+5% Synergy $0.11
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+4% Synergy $14.78
Anger Anger
+1% Synergy $0.51

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+21% Synergy $0.86
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+21% Synergy $0.35
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+16% Synergy $0.39
Macabre Mockery Macabre Mockery
+14% Synergy $0.11
Nasty End Nasty End
+11% Synergy $0.12
Grab the Reins Grab the Reins
+11% Synergy $0.30
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+9% Synergy $0.33
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.51
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+8% Synergy $2.49
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+8% Synergy $1.03
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+7% Synergy $0.35
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $13.87
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+6% Synergy $3.60
Word of Seizing Word of Seizing
+6% Synergy $0.19
Fling Fling
+5% Synergy $0.29
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $1.48
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+3% Synergy $0.38
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+3% Synergy $0.27
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $1.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.06
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
0% Synergy $1.89
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
-1% Synergy $0.28
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $3.48
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.35
Bedevil Bedevil
-4% Synergy $0.24
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.26
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-6% Synergy $0.29
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-6% Synergy $0.46
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $9.52
Terminate Terminate
-8% Synergy $0.39
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-8% Synergy $5.91
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.63
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $3.09
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-11% Synergy $0.39
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-15% Synergy $67.64
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-19% Synergy $6.77

Sorceries

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

Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+31% Synergy $0.30
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+27% Synergy $0.13
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+26% Synergy $15.38
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+26% Synergy $0.20
Hijack Hijack
+26% Synergy $0.25
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+25% Synergy $0.23
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+25% Synergy $0.35
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+23% Synergy $0.33
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+23% Synergy $0.24
Wrangle Wrangle
+22% Synergy $0.21
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+21% Synergy $0.30
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+20% Synergy $0.36
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+19% Synergy $3.90
Take for a Ride Take for a Ride
+16% Synergy $0.22
Shackles of Treachery Shackles of Treachery
+15% Synergy $0.09
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+14% Synergy $0.18
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+13% Synergy $0.13
Insurrection Insurrection
+12% Synergy $9.53
Goatnap Goatnap
+12% Synergy $0.08
Persist Persist
+9% Synergy $0.75
Besmirch Besmirch
+9% Synergy $0.45
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+8% Synergy $0.33
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+8% Synergy $0.22
Awaken the Sleeper Awaken the Sleeper
+8% Synergy $0.15
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $9.11
Unexpected Request Unexpected Request
+6% Synergy $0.06
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.47
Systems Override Systems Override
+5% Synergy $0.05
Threaten Threaten
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $4.90
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+2% Synergy $0.29
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $1.90
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
0% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.78
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $4.74
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $3.58
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $16.33
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.26
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-4% Synergy $0.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-8% Synergy $2.68
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-9% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+28% Synergy $0.63
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+21% Synergy $5.69
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+21% Synergy $0.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.30
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+8% Synergy $0.44
Eriette's Tempting Apple Eriette's Tempting Apple
+7% Synergy $0.27
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.99
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $3.62
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+5% Synergy $0.35
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $15.53
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $54.75
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $6.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Industrial Advancement Industrial Advancement
+28% Synergy $5.50
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+16% Synergy $10.79
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+12% Synergy $4.46
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $3.97
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $2.19
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+6% Synergy $30.17
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+6% Synergy $7.95
Haunted Crossroads Haunted Crossroads
+6% Synergy $4.61
Dawn of the Dead Dawn of the Dead
+6% Synergy $2.10
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $2.07
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+5% Synergy $5.35
The Akroan War The Akroan War
+5% Synergy $0.35
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+4% Synergy $3.80
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.17
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+4% Synergy $21.12
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $7.40
Black Market Black Market
+3% Synergy $5.00
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.39
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+1% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $4.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $16.90

Planeswalkers

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

Angrath, the Flame-Chained Angrath, the Flame-Chained
+7% Synergy $4.02

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+14% Synergy $0.46
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+11% Synergy $0.41
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy $23.89
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+7% Synergy $11.36
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $0.79
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+3% Synergy $1.82
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+3% Synergy $4.85
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+2% Synergy $5.51
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+2% Synergy $4.64
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.57
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.96
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+1% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $29.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $59.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.65

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 $0.44
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+7% Synergy $2.32
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.36
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+6% Synergy $3.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.63
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+3% Synergy $3.52
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.19

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 $0.24
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+9% Synergy $0.36
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+9% Synergy $0.37
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.51
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $13.87
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+5% Synergy $0.21
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.36
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+3% Synergy $0.51
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+2% Synergy $0.29
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+2% Synergy $1.18
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.09
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.37
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+1% Synergy $1.03
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $3.06
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+1% Synergy $0.34
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
0% Synergy $0.53
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
0% Synergy $5.45
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
0% Synergy $1.60
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.22
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.78
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-1% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.09
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.86
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.11
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.28
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-2% Synergy $11.00
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-2% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-3% Synergy $3.04
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-4% Synergy $7.49
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Badlands Badlands
-6% Synergy
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-7% Synergy $30.75
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-7% Synergy $8.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.26
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-9% Synergy $7.44
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-10% Synergy $15.83
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-12% Synergy $9.18

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