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Khârn the Betrayer
Price tag $11.39

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

#1051 Current Rank
#1036 Last Week
#1047 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
+8% Synergy $0.34
Boulder Dash Boulder Dash
+2% Synergy $0.19
Giantfall Giantfall
+1% Synergy $0.24
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
0% Synergy $0.30
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-10% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Assault Suit Assault Suit
+87% Synergy $0.29
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+80% Synergy $0.23
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+77% Synergy $0.28
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+70% Synergy $0.34
Brand Brand
+70% Synergy $2.47
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+70% Synergy $5.36
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+62% Synergy $1.80
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+61% Synergy $13.92
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+61% Synergy $1.65
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+60% Synergy $0.45

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
+59% Synergy $3.17
Circle of Flame Circle of Flame
+57% Synergy $0.19
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+56% Synergy $3.97
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+56% Synergy $0.20
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+56% Synergy $0.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+50% Synergy $8.56
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+50% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+31% Synergy $0.74
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.51
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.15

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $13.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $111.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

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

Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+53% Synergy $0.34
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+50% Synergy $0.51
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+46% Synergy $15.52
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+45% Synergy $4.04
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+44% Synergy $0.32
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+41% Synergy $0.21
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+38% Synergy $2.69
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+36% Synergy $4.13
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+34% Synergy $5.86
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+34% Synergy $9.27
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+32% Synergy $1.63
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+26% Synergy $0.34
Chaos Terminator Lord Chaos Terminator Lord
+24% Synergy $0.90
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+22% Synergy $0.25
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+21% Synergy $29.28
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+20% Synergy $1.29
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+19% Synergy $12.48
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+19% Synergy $0.13
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+18% Synergy $0.14
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+16% Synergy $2.26
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $6.39
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+14% Synergy $1.03
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+13% Synergy $0.42
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+13% Synergy $0.32
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+12% Synergy $1.60
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+11% Synergy $8.88
Endbringer Endbringer
+11% Synergy $0.38
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+11% Synergy $10.86
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.30
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+10% Synergy $6.72
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+10% Synergy $1.71
Vithian Stinger Vithian Stinger
+10% Synergy $0.17
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+9% Synergy $0.90
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+9% Synergy $2.45
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+8% Synergy $14.82
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+8% Synergy $3.29
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+8% Synergy $0.48
Warmonger Warmonger
+8% Synergy $0.26
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+6% Synergy $6.92
Knight Rampager Knight Rampager
+6% Synergy $0.37
Anger Anger
+5% Synergy $1.97
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.24
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+2% Synergy $6.28
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
0% Synergy $1.02
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-2% Synergy $0.93
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.54
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-4% Synergy $0.83
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.52
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-14% Synergy $8.40
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-17% Synergy $5.19

Instants

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

Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+43% Synergy $4.25
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+25% Synergy $0.16
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+25% Synergy $0.36
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+13% Synergy $1.37
Starstorm Starstorm
+13% Synergy $0.26
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+12% Synergy $0.41
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+10% Synergy $0.90
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+9% Synergy $0.53
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+9% Synergy $0.17
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+8% Synergy $0.35
Arcbond Arcbond
+7% Synergy $1.72
Electrickery Electrickery
+7% Synergy $0.27
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+6% Synergy $0.88
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $10.47
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+3% Synergy $1.83
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+3% Synergy $3.58
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+3% Synergy $3.73
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $6.43
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.57
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $2.95
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.37
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $2.45
Reverberate Reverberate
0% Synergy $2.86
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
0% Synergy $1.96
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-1% Synergy $2.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.27
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-6% Synergy $11.24
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-8% Synergy $12.01
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $66.45
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $10.21
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-10% Synergy $3.74
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.99
Seething Song Seething Song
-15% Synergy $12.99
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-15% Synergy $0.43

Sorceries

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

Besmirch Besmirch
+40% Synergy $0.49
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+39% Synergy $0.29
Insurrection Insurrection
+27% Synergy $7.82
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+25% Synergy $0.13
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+20% Synergy $0.62
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+18% Synergy $0.16
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+15% Synergy $0.26
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+15% Synergy $0.12
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+13% Synergy $2.56
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+13% Synergy $0.24
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+12% Synergy $15.60
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+11% Synergy $0.27
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+10% Synergy $0.21
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+10% Synergy $0.16
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+9% Synergy $4.84
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+9% Synergy $0.30
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+7% Synergy $1.45
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+7% Synergy $0.18
Illicit Auction Illicit Auction
+6% Synergy $3.86
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+5% Synergy $0.41
Hour of Devastation Hour of Devastation
+5% Synergy $0.36
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.31
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $7.93
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.44
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-1% Synergy $6.66
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.45
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $3.59
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.10
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1907.80
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-5% Synergy $0.16
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.37
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-9% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+48% Synergy $2.37
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+36% Synergy $1.27
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+31% Synergy $0.22
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+27% Synergy $0.67
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+26% Synergy $0.44
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+26% Synergy $0.42
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+20% Synergy $10.91
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+17% Synergy $3.99
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+16% Synergy $0.58
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+16% Synergy $0.36
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+14% Synergy $0.40
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+14% Synergy $0.63
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $44.24
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+13% Synergy $10.44
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+13% Synergy $1.90
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+12% Synergy $1.32
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+12% Synergy $0.38
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+11% Synergy $19.79
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+11% Synergy $0.75
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+10% Synergy $1.19
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+9% Synergy $1.15
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+9% Synergy $1.37
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $5.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.28
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.50
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $39.36
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $14.83
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $35.57
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.61
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+7% Synergy $0.46
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy $3.29
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+7% Synergy $2.47
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+7% Synergy $12.38
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+6% Synergy $21.78
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+6% Synergy $0.81
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.97
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+5% Synergy $2.54
Embercleave Embercleave
+4% Synergy $9.63
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $40.21
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $2.18
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+4% Synergy $4.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.85
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $28.23
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $2.57
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+1% Synergy $0.19
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+1% Synergy $3.31
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $11.96
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-12% Synergy $5.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Frenzied Fugue Frenzied Fugue
+49% Synergy $0.41
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+38% Synergy $16.70
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+32% Synergy $1.09
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+31% Synergy $0.27
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+22% Synergy $1.04
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+18% Synergy $0.27
Pain for All Pain for All
+14% Synergy $0.73
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+12% Synergy $0.36
Custody Battle Custody Battle
+10% Synergy $2.21
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+9% Synergy $1.07
Errantry Errantry
+9% Synergy $0.16
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.22
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+7% Synergy $0.13
Fractured Loyalty Fractured Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.15
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+6% Synergy $0.35
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+6% Synergy $0.29
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+6% Synergy $1.37
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+5% Synergy $3.66
Repercussion Repercussion
+5% Synergy $7.11
War's Toll War's Toll
+5% Synergy $9.34
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+5% Synergy $0.14
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $13.78
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.32
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $8.17
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+2% Synergy $0.16
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.34
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-7% Synergy $7.01
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $21.82

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+13% Synergy $6.19
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+40% Synergy $0.39
Desert Desert
+28% Synergy $0.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+27% Synergy $3.70
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+27% Synergy $8.95
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+23% Synergy $7.79
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+19% Synergy $0.62
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+11% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $9.15
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $17.93
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+7% Synergy $11.01
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $2.99
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $11.61
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.44
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.21
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $1.13
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+1% Synergy $15.35
Kher Keep Kher Keep
0% Synergy $0.27
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.44
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $43.73
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $37.08
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.78
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-10% Synergy $0.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+24% Synergy $2.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.32
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $20.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.37
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $2.13
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.01
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.88
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.98
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $34.62
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-3% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $1.64

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.28
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+12% Synergy $0.41
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+10% Synergy $0.21
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $7.93
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.60
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.25
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.57
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.37
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.10
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.52

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