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Khârn the Betrayer
Price tag $5.22

Legendary CreatureAstartes Berserker

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#907 Current Rank
#843 Last Week
#996 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Khârn the Betrayer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Khârn the Betrayer decks.

Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+13% Synergy $0.48
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+1% Synergy $1.50
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
-1% Synergy $0.05
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
-2% Synergy $2.58
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $17.40

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Khârn the Betrayer's abilities and overall game plan.

Assault Suit Assault Suit
+87% Synergy $0.16
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+81% Synergy $0.09
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+77% Synergy $0.20
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+71% Synergy $0.08
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+70% Synergy $5.45
Brand Brand
+70% Synergy $2.39
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+61% Synergy $1.47
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+61% Synergy $0.68
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+60% Synergy $0.25
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+60% Synergy $13.61

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Khârn the Betrayer decks.

The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+60% Synergy $0.95
Circle of Flame Circle of Flame
+60% Synergy $0.22
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+57% Synergy $0.86
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+56% Synergy $0.12
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+56% Synergy $0.18
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+51% Synergy $5.30
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+51% Synergy $0.13
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+31% Synergy $1.88
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.51
Abrade Abrade
+13% Synergy $0.18

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $11.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $94.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Khârn the Betrayer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+54% Synergy $0.34
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+50% Synergy $0.46
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+47% Synergy $11.97
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+47% Synergy $2.01
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+43% Synergy $0.25
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+42% Synergy $0.23
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+38% Synergy $2.29
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+37% Synergy $3.73
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+34% Synergy $8.62
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+34% Synergy $6.66
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+31% Synergy $0.83
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+27% Synergy $0.23
Chaos Terminator Lord Chaos Terminator Lord
+24% Synergy $0.64
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+23% Synergy $0.15
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+21% Synergy $8.78
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+20% Synergy $18.74
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+19% Synergy $0.17
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+18% Synergy $0.85
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+18% Synergy $0.12
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+15% Synergy $1.80
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $5.01
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+14% Synergy $0.77
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+13% Synergy $0.28
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+13% Synergy $1.50
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+12% Synergy $0.21
Endbringer Endbringer
+12% Synergy $0.29
Vithian Stinger Vithian Stinger
+12% Synergy $0.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+11% Synergy $5.50
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+11% Synergy $6.42
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+10% Synergy $5.51
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+10% Synergy $0.81
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+10% Synergy $0.52
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+9% Synergy $0.39
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+9% Synergy $10.77
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+9% Synergy $2.38
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+8% Synergy $0.84
Warmonger Warmonger
+8% Synergy $0.27
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+7% Synergy $5.61
Fireslinger Fireslinger
+6% Synergy $0.57
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.09
Anger Anger
+4% Synergy $1.49
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+3% Synergy $1.23
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
0% Synergy $3.01
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-2% Synergy $0.70
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-2% Synergy $0.44
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-4% Synergy $0.72
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.57
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-12% Synergy $3.34
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-17% Synergy $3.69

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Khârn the Betrayer safe.

Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+40% Synergy $4.44
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+24% Synergy $0.16
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+24% Synergy $0.33
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+13% Synergy $1.17
Starstorm Starstorm
+13% Synergy $0.19
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+12% Synergy $0.31
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+12% Synergy $0.32
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+11% Synergy $0.23
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+10% Synergy $0.15
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+9% Synergy $0.28
Electrickery Electrickery
+8% Synergy $0.21
Arcbond Arcbond
+7% Synergy $0.68
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+6% Synergy $0.85
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $9.52
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+4% Synergy $0.47
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.14
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+4% Synergy $3.87
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $4.17
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $4.19
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.46
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+1% Synergy $0.12
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-1% Synergy $1.42
Reverberate Reverberate
-1% Synergy $1.87
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-3% Synergy $1.01
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.10
Big Score Big Score
-9% Synergy $0.70
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $52.71
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-9% Synergy $9.63
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $6.72
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-10% Synergy $1.34
Seething Song Seething Song
-14% Synergy $6.34
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-14% Synergy $0.28

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Khârn the Betrayer's game plan and control the board.

Besmirch Besmirch
+41% Synergy $0.43
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+40% Synergy $0.24
Insurrection Insurrection
+25% Synergy $6.61
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+24% Synergy $0.21
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+20% Synergy $0.49
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+19% Synergy $0.07
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+17% Synergy $0.10
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+16% Synergy $0.12
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+14% Synergy $0.09
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+14% Synergy $0.21
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+13% Synergy $14.78
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $4.78
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+10% Synergy $0.23
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+10% Synergy $2.56
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+10% Synergy $0.08
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+10% Synergy $0.23
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+8% Synergy $0.85
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+8% Synergy $0.16
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+6% Synergy $0.18
Hour of Devastation Hour of Devastation
+6% Synergy $0.52
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+5% Synergy $0.46
Illicit Auction Illicit Auction
+5% Synergy $2.65
Hijack Hijack
+5% Synergy $0.03
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+4% Synergy $0.20
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $8.13
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
0% Synergy $0.47
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-2% Synergy $5.20
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $2.52
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-2% Synergy $0.46
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.02
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1486.43
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-6% Synergy $0.08
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-8% Synergy $0.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-9% Synergy $1.88
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+47% Synergy $1.97
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+36% Synergy $0.88
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+31% Synergy $0.11
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+27% Synergy $0.38
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+27% Synergy $0.33
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+24% Synergy $0.50
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+20% Synergy $9.90
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $2.12
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+18% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+17% Synergy $0.24
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+15% Synergy $1.81
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+15% Synergy $0.54
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+14% Synergy $8.56
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $37.23
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+13% Synergy $0.82
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+13% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+13% Synergy $17.06
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+13% Synergy $0.15
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+12% Synergy $0.68
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+10% Synergy $0.97
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+9% Synergy $1.27
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+9% Synergy $1.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.21
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $15.94
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+8% Synergy $39.60
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $4.91
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $1.05
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+8% Synergy $2.31
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $5.16
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $36.91
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+7% Synergy $0.54
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy $2.80
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+7% Synergy $12.33
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+7% Synergy $23.80
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+6% Synergy $0.71
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.75
Embercleave Embercleave
+5% Synergy $7.81
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+5% Synergy $4.67
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+5% Synergy $2.18
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $32.42
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.00
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $19.88
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+3% Synergy $6.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.22
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+2% Synergy $0.10
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $1.54
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $2.02
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $7.72
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-11% Synergy $6.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Khârn the Betrayer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Frenzied Fugue Frenzied Fugue
+50% Synergy $0.35
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+39% Synergy $13.17
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+33% Synergy $0.78
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+32% Synergy $0.10
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+21% Synergy $1.03
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+19% Synergy $0.12
Pain for All Pain for All
+14% Synergy $0.66
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+13% Synergy $0.19
Errantry Errantry
+10% Synergy $0.17
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+9% Synergy $0.20
Custody Battle Custody Battle
+9% Synergy $0.79
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+8% Synergy $0.33
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+8% Synergy $0.10
Fractured Loyalty Fractured Loyalty
+8% Synergy $0.17
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+6% Synergy $0.95
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+6% Synergy $0.21
War's Toll War's Toll
+6% Synergy $6.26
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+6% Synergy $0.13
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+6% Synergy $1.24
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.13
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+5% Synergy $0.14
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+5% Synergy $0.12
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $9.44
Repercussion Repercussion
+4% Synergy $6.10
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $4.09
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+3% Synergy $0.13
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.29
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-8% Synergy $6.66
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Khârn the Betrayer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+14% Synergy $5.58
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.32

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+41% Synergy $0.31
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+27% Synergy $7.58
Desert Desert
+27% Synergy $0.96
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $2.03
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+23% Synergy $5.81
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+18% Synergy $0.65
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+11% Synergy $0.18
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+9% Synergy $1.87
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $3.04
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+7% Synergy $12.99
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $7.92
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+6% Synergy $6.23
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+3% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.39
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.65
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
0% Synergy $17.39
Kher Keep Kher Keep
0% Synergy $0.17
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $6.04
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $39.21
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $35.27
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.07
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-10% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.12
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $16.61
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.29
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $0.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.48
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+4% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.06
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+3% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.48
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.62
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.55
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.23
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $2.05
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.26
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $23.24
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-4% Synergy $0.24
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-6% Synergy $1.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Khârn the Betrayer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.17
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+12% Synergy $0.31
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+10% Synergy $0.23
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.12
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.05
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $8.13
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.43
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $2.01
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.46
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.02
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $1.57

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