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Khârn the Betrayer
Price tag $5.76

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

#1137 Current Rank
#1278 Last Week
#1017 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.

Combustion Man Combustion Man
+1% Synergy $0.14
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
-1% Synergy $1.57
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
-3% Synergy $0.40
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-6% Synergy $8.81
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-8% Synergy $1.70

High Synergy Cards

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

Assault Suit Assault Suit
+87% Synergy $0.13
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+81% Synergy $0.07
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+77% Synergy $0.24
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+71% Synergy $0.05
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+70% Synergy $5.78
Brand Brand
+70% Synergy $2.40
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+62% Synergy $0.80
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+61% Synergy $1.81
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+60% Synergy $14.85
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+60% Synergy $0.35

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 $2.00
Circle of Flame Circle of Flame
+59% Synergy $0.21
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+57% Synergy $1.53
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+56% Synergy $0.19
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+56% Synergy $0.17
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+51% Synergy $5.39
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+50% Synergy $0.13
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+31% Synergy $1.44
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+15% Synergy $0.37
Abrade Abrade
+13% Synergy $0.12

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $9.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $89.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

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

Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+54% Synergy $0.39
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+50% Synergy $0.44
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+47% Synergy $12.49
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+46% Synergy $2.84
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+43% Synergy $0.21
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+42% Synergy $0.23
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+38% Synergy $2.20
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+37% Synergy $3.78
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+34% Synergy $6.36
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+34% Synergy $6.69
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+32% Synergy $1.32
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+27% Synergy $0.18
Chaos Terminator Lord Chaos Terminator Lord
+24% Synergy $0.70
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+23% Synergy $0.14
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+20% Synergy $10.32
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+20% Synergy $18.36
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+19% Synergy $1.12
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+19% Synergy $0.15
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+18% Synergy $0.14
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+16% Synergy $1.45
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $5.02
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+14% Synergy $0.43
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+13% Synergy $0.29
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+13% Synergy $1.40
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+12% Synergy $0.20
Endbringer Endbringer
+12% Synergy $0.32
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+11% Synergy $6.39
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+11% Synergy $7.94
Vithian Stinger Vithian Stinger
+11% Synergy $0.13
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+11% Synergy $1.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.20
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+10% Synergy $7.34
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+10% Synergy $1.39
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+9% Synergy $0.31
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+9% Synergy $11.46
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+9% Synergy $2.34
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+8% Synergy $3.83
Warmonger Warmonger
+8% Synergy $0.26
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+6% Synergy $5.64
Fireslinger Fireslinger
+6% Synergy $0.50
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.07
Anger Anger
+4% Synergy $1.61
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+3% Synergy $1.26
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
0% Synergy $4.96
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-2% Synergy $0.70
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-2% Synergy $0.58
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-4% Synergy $0.65
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $2.18
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-13% Synergy $5.76
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
-17% Synergy $4.92

Instants

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

Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+41% Synergy $4.32
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+24% Synergy $0.19
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+24% Synergy $0.34
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+13% Synergy $1.39
Starstorm Starstorm
+13% Synergy $0.21
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+12% Synergy $0.35
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+12% Synergy $0.42
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+11% Synergy $0.18
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+10% Synergy $0.16
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+9% Synergy $0.43
Electrickery Electrickery
+8% Synergy $0.30
Arcbond Arcbond
+7% Synergy $1.14
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+6% Synergy $0.95
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $7.04
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+4% Synergy $2.29
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+4% Synergy $1.37
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+4% Synergy $3.69
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $6.15
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+1% Synergy $3.22
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.57
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+1% Synergy $0.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.77
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-1% Synergy $2.22
Reverberate Reverberate
-1% Synergy $2.30
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $1.26
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.11
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-8% Synergy $10.42
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $7.40
Big Score Big Score
-10% Synergy $0.71
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $48.80
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-11% Synergy $2.10
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-14% Synergy $0.33
Seething Song Seething Song
-15% Synergy $8.01

Sorceries

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

Besmirch Besmirch
+41% Synergy $0.44
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+40% Synergy $0.17
Insurrection Insurrection
+26% Synergy $8.08
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+24% Synergy $0.22
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+20% Synergy $0.63
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+19% Synergy $0.09
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+17% Synergy $0.09
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+16% Synergy $0.13
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+14% Synergy $0.07
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+13% Synergy $15.90
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+13% Synergy $0.17
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $2.28
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+11% Synergy $0.14
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+10% Synergy $5.41
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+10% Synergy $0.12
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+10% Synergy $0.23
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+8% Synergy $0.10
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+7% Synergy $1.18
Illicit Auction Illicit Auction
+6% Synergy $2.94
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+5% Synergy $0.17
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+5% Synergy $0.46
Hour of Devastation Hour of Devastation
+5% Synergy $0.38
Hijack Hijack
+4% Synergy $0.06
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+4% Synergy $0.16
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $5.89
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
0% Synergy $0.38
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-1% Synergy $4.72
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.45
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $3.04
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.00
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $1499.99
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-5% Synergy $0.10
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-8% Synergy $0.40
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.28
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-10% Synergy $1.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+47% Synergy $3.50
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+36% Synergy $1.11
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+31% Synergy $0.12
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+27% Synergy $0.39
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+27% Synergy $0.33
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+25% Synergy $0.45
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+20% Synergy $8.44
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $2.33
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+18% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+17% Synergy $0.23
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+15% Synergy $1.73
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+15% Synergy $0.61
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+14% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $38.64
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+13% Synergy $9.02
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+13% Synergy $0.99
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+13% Synergy $0.20
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+12% Synergy $17.59
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+12% Synergy $0.74
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+10% Synergy $0.92
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+9% Synergy $0.94
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+9% Synergy $1.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $4.36
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+8% Synergy $0.96
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $13.63
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $36.27
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $33.73
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+7% Synergy $2.09
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+7% Synergy $11.86
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+7% Synergy $0.51
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy $2.89
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+7% Synergy $20.98
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+6% Synergy $3.93
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.78
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+5% Synergy $0.70
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+5% Synergy $2.33
Embercleave Embercleave
+4% Synergy $9.54
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $37.91
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.14
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+4% Synergy $3.57
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $19.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.38
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+2% Synergy $0.08
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $1.54
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $2.52
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+2% Synergy $3.71
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $9.56
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-12% Synergy $4.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Frenzied Fugue Frenzied Fugue
+50% Synergy $0.37
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+38% Synergy $15.52
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+32% Synergy $0.64
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+32% Synergy $0.14
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+21% Synergy $1.03
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+19% Synergy $0.14
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+14% Synergy $0.39
Pain for All Pain for All
+14% Synergy $0.49
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+13% Synergy $0.28
Errantry Errantry
+10% Synergy $0.17
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+9% Synergy $0.16
Custody Battle Custody Battle
+9% Synergy $0.83
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+8% Synergy $0.07
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+7% Synergy $0.34
Fractured Loyalty Fractured Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.17
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+6% Synergy $0.13
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+6% Synergy $1.22
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+5% Synergy $1.77
War's Toll War's Toll
+5% Synergy $7.64
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+5% Synergy $0.13
Thunderous Might Thunderous Might
+5% Synergy $0.13
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $9.32
Repercussion Repercussion
+4% Synergy $6.54
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.17
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
+4% Synergy $0.12
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $4.56
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+3% Synergy $0.16
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.30
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-7% Synergy $6.52
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-11% Synergy $13.74

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+13% Synergy $5.45
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-3% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+40% Synergy $0.38
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+27% Synergy $7.22
Desert Desert
+27% Synergy $0.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+26% Synergy $2.27
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+23% Synergy $6.05
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+19% Synergy $0.60
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+11% Synergy $0.16
War Room War Room
+8% Synergy $4.85
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+8% Synergy $2.85
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+7% Synergy $14.41
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+5% Synergy $10.47
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $6.17
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.14
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $0.51
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.42
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
0% Synergy $16.85
Kher Keep Kher Keep
0% Synergy $0.19
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $4.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $37.97
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $35.81
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.26
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-10% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.26
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $18.57
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $0.54
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+6% Synergy $0.21
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+4% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.85
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+3% Synergy $0.52
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.14
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.26
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $2.42
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $25.64
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-4% Synergy $0.37
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $2.03

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.15
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+12% Synergy $0.35
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+11% Synergy $0.14
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.12
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $5.89
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.43
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $2.22
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.57
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.77
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $1.00
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy $2.18

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