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Khârn the Betrayer
Price tag $9.43

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

#1121 Current Rank
#1107 Last Week
#1051 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.

Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+5% Synergy $0.29
Boulder Dash Boulder Dash
+4% Synergy $0.22
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
-1% Synergy $0.21
Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
-1% Synergy $0.20
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-8% Synergy $16.50

High Synergy Cards

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

Assault Suit Assault Suit
+87% Synergy $0.15
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+80% Synergy $0.11
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+78% Synergy $0.25
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+70% Synergy $0.05
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+70% Synergy $5.43
Brand Brand
+69% Synergy $2.28
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+62% Synergy $1.35
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+61% Synergy $2.20
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+61% Synergy $15.52
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+60% Synergy $0.41

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 $3.23
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+57% Synergy $1.98
Circle of Flame Circle of Flame
+57% Synergy $0.20
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+56% Synergy $0.16
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+56% Synergy $0.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+50% Synergy $6.35
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+50% Synergy $0.19
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+31% Synergy $1.02
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.46
Abrade Abrade
+14% Synergy $0.17

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $10.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $98.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $41.41

Creatures

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

Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+53% Synergy $0.40
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+50% Synergy $0.65
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+46% Synergy $14.94
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+45% Synergy $4.31
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+43% Synergy $0.27
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+41% Synergy $0.20
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+38% Synergy $2.34
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+37% Synergy $3.52
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+34% Synergy $6.31
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+34% Synergy $7.71
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+31% Synergy $2.03
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+27% Synergy $0.20
Chaos Terminator Lord Chaos Terminator Lord
+24% Synergy $0.76
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+22% Synergy $0.18
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+21% Synergy $20.21
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+20% Synergy $1.14
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+19% Synergy $13.38
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+19% Synergy $0.12
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+19% Synergy $0.15
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+16% Synergy $1.75
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $5.51
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+14% Synergy $0.67
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+13% Synergy $0.38
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+12% Synergy $0.25
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+12% Synergy $1.50
Endbringer Endbringer
+12% Synergy $0.35
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+11% Synergy $7.66
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+11% Synergy $9.44
Vithian Stinger Vithian Stinger
+11% Synergy $0.14
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+11% Synergy $1.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.25
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+10% Synergy $9.10
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+9% Synergy $1.56
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+9% Synergy $14.11
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+9% Synergy $2.26
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+8% Synergy $0.43
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+8% Synergy $3.34
Warmonger Warmonger
+7% Synergy $0.26
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+6% Synergy $4.13
Fireslinger Fireslinger
+5% Synergy $0.38
Anger Anger
+4% Synergy $1.99
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.20
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+2% Synergy $3.20
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
0% Synergy $5.67
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-2% Synergy $0.92
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.51
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-4% Synergy $0.73
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.96
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-14% Synergy $7.49
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-17% Synergy $5.67

Instants

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

Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+42% Synergy $4.13
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+25% Synergy $0.34
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+24% Synergy $0.19
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+13% Synergy $1.37
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+13% Synergy $0.32
Starstorm Starstorm
+13% Synergy $0.29
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+11% Synergy $0.68
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+10% Synergy $0.25
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+9% Synergy $1.30
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+9% Synergy $0.12
Arcbond Arcbond
+7% Synergy $0.98
Electrickery Electrickery
+7% Synergy $0.22
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+6% Synergy $0.84
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $8.73
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+3% Synergy $3.68
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+3% Synergy $1.79
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+3% Synergy $3.63
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.57
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $6.31
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $3.16
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+1% Synergy $0.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.53
Reverberate Reverberate
0% Synergy $2.59
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
0% Synergy $2.30
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $1.76
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-1% Synergy $3.06
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.11
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-6% Synergy $10.09
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-8% Synergy $12.08
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $60.05
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $7.66
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-10% Synergy $3.50
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.89
Seething Song Seething Song
-15% Synergy $9.79
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-15% Synergy $0.45

Sorceries

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

Besmirch Besmirch
+41% Synergy $0.42
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+39% Synergy $0.15
Insurrection Insurrection
+26% Synergy $8.05
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+25% Synergy $0.12
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+20% Synergy $0.72
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+19% Synergy $0.10
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+16% Synergy $0.11
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+15% Synergy $0.12
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+14% Synergy $0.08
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+13% Synergy $14.75
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $2.27
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+12% Synergy $0.26
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+11% Synergy $0.17
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+10% Synergy $3.60
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+10% Synergy $0.11
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+9% Synergy $0.27
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+8% Synergy $0.11
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+7% Synergy $1.38
Illicit Auction Illicit Auction
+6% Synergy $3.22
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+5% Synergy $0.18
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+5% Synergy $0.46
Hour of Devastation Hour of Devastation
+5% Synergy $0.38
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $7.00
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
0% Synergy $0.43
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-1% Synergy $5.82
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.45
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $3.60
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.10
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1719.97
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-5% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-9% Synergy $1.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+47% Synergy $2.37
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+36% Synergy $1.41
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+31% Synergy $0.10
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+26% Synergy $0.42
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+26% Synergy $0.38
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+26% Synergy $0.56
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+20% Synergy $12.33
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $1.99
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+17% Synergy $0.45
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+17% Synergy $0.27
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+15% Synergy $2.06
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+14% Synergy $0.23
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+14% Synergy $0.58
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $40.10
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+13% Synergy $9.42
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+13% Synergy $1.34
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+12% Synergy $0.22
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+12% Synergy $0.76
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+11% Synergy $18.22
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+10% Synergy $1.00
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+9% Synergy $0.96
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+9% Synergy $1.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.21
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $5.12
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.73
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.06
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $14.16
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $41.30
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+7% Synergy $0.50
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy $3.32
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+7% Synergy $12.36
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $29.45
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $2.46
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+6% Synergy $21.25
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.85
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+6% Synergy $0.65
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+5% Synergy $2.46
Embercleave Embercleave
+4% Synergy $8.82
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $37.16
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.23
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+4% Synergy $4.10
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $23.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.64
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+2% Synergy $0.12
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $2.58
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+2% Synergy $4.10
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+1% Synergy $2.46
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $10.28
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-12% Synergy $3.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

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

Frenzied Fugue Frenzied Fugue
+50% Synergy $0.41
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+37% Synergy $16.62
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+32% Synergy $0.79
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+32% Synergy $0.11
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+21% Synergy $1.09
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+18% Synergy $0.19
Pain for All Pain for All
+14% Synergy $0.70
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+12% Synergy $0.23
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+10% Synergy $0.57
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+9% Synergy $0.32
Errantry Errantry
+9% Synergy $0.15
Custody Battle Custody Battle
+9% Synergy $1.09
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+7% Synergy $0.35
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+7% Synergy $0.06
Fractured Loyalty Fractured Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.16
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+6% Synergy $0.16
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+6% Synergy $1.29
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+5% Synergy $2.19
War's Toll War's Toll
+5% Synergy $9.14
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+5% Synergy $0.15
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $9.36
Repercussion Repercussion
+4% Synergy $6.93
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.22
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+4% Synergy $0.13
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+4% Synergy $0.10
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $6.87
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+2% Synergy $0.17
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.30
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-7% Synergy $6.98
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $23.48

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+13% Synergy $6.25
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+40% Synergy $0.31
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+27% Synergy $8.05
Desert Desert
+27% Synergy $0.66
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $3.27
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+23% Synergy $7.62
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+19% Synergy $0.63
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+11% Synergy $0.17
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $5.07
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $15.60
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.25
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $10.83
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $9.09
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.10
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.13
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.91
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.58
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+1% Synergy $15.29
Kher Keep Kher Keep
0% Synergy $0.19
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.71
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $45.08
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $35.87
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.67
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-10% Synergy $0.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $17.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.35
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.27
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $0.89
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.77
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.53
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.27
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.28
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $4.89
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $31.84
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-3% Synergy $0.43
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $2.02

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.20
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+13% Synergy $0.32
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+11% Synergy $0.17
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.11
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $7.00
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.67
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.20
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.57
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.53
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.10
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.96

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