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Khârn the Betrayer
Price tag $8.95

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

#1188 Current Rank
#1234 Last Week
#1071 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.

Electric Seaweed Electric Seaweed
+3% Synergy $0.25
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+2% Synergy $0.36
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+1% Synergy $5.82
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+1% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Glasswright Goblin Glasswright
0% Synergy $0.07

High Synergy Cards

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

Assault Suit Assault Suit
+87% Synergy $0.34
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+79% Synergy $0.28
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+77% Synergy $0.35
Brand Brand
+70% Synergy $2.50
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+69% Synergy $0.27
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+69% Synergy $5.28
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+62% Synergy $14.18
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+61% Synergy $1.78
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+61% Synergy $2.28
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+60% Synergy $0.87

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 $3.05
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+57% Synergy $0.21
Circle of Flame Circle of Flame
+57% Synergy $0.17
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+56% Synergy $3.98
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+56% Synergy $0.24
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+50% Synergy $7.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+32% Synergy $0.64
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.32
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.35
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+1% Synergy $11.27

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $15.11
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $122.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $41.76

Creatures

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

Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+53% Synergy $0.39
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+50% Synergy $0.22
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+49% Synergy $0.41
Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+46% Synergy $17.15
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+44% Synergy $4.05
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+43% Synergy $0.39
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+40% Synergy $0.19
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+38% Synergy $3.11
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+36% Synergy $4.92
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+34% Synergy $5.47
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+34% Synergy $8.20
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+31% Synergy $1.70
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+26% Synergy $0.34
Chaos Terminator Lord Chaos Terminator Lord
+23% Synergy $1.26
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+21% Synergy $35.35
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+20% Synergy $1.02
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+20% Synergy $0.19
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+19% Synergy $13.26
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+19% Synergy $0.23
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+18% Synergy $0.11
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+16% Synergy $1.41
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+14% Synergy $6.16
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+14% Synergy $0.91
Avatar of Slaughter Avatar of Slaughter
+13% Synergy $0.25
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+12% Synergy $0.43
Endbringer Endbringer
+12% Synergy $0.35
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+11% Synergy $1.27
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+11% Synergy $5.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.32
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+10% Synergy $6.25
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+10% Synergy $12.32
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+10% Synergy $1.91
Vithian Stinger Vithian Stinger
+10% Synergy $0.17
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+9% Synergy $1.59
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+9% Synergy $14.44
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+9% Synergy $2.51
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+8% Synergy $0.48
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+8% Synergy $2.69
Warmonger Warmonger
+8% Synergy $0.27
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+7% Synergy $0.31
Anger Anger
+5% Synergy $0.49
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.32
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+2% Synergy $3.76
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
0% Synergy $0.84
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-2% Synergy $1.04
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.43
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-4% Synergy $1.14
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.14
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-12% Synergy $18.69
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-14% Synergy $6.21

Instants

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

Magnetic Theft Magnetic Theft
+44% Synergy $4.43
Act of Aggression Act of Aggression
+25% Synergy $0.35
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+24% Synergy $0.19
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+13% Synergy $1.58
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+13% Synergy $0.34
Starstorm Starstorm
+12% Synergy $0.32
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+10% Synergy $0.50
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+9% Synergy $0.41
Self-Destruct Self-Destruct
+9% Synergy $0.20
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+8% Synergy $0.36
Arcbond Arcbond
+7% Synergy $2.18
Electrickery Electrickery
+7% Synergy $0.30
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+6% Synergy $1.34
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+5% Synergy $9.67
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+3% Synergy $4.66
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+3% Synergy $3.64
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $5.48
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+2% Synergy $0.65
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.49
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.24
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+1% Synergy $1.47
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $2.85
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $15.33
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
0% Synergy $2.21
Reverberate Reverberate
0% Synergy $3.60
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-1% Synergy $1.90
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.27
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-6% Synergy $10.28
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-7% Synergy $12.32
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-8% Synergy $11.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $68.21
Big Score Big Score
-10% Synergy $0.69
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-10% Synergy $3.15
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-15% Synergy $0.45
Seething Song Seething Song
-16% Synergy $12.88

Sorceries

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

Besmirch Besmirch
+40% Synergy $0.45
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+38% Synergy $0.41
Insurrection Insurrection
+28% Synergy $9.51
Traitorous Blood Traitorous Blood
+25% Synergy $0.14
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+20% Synergy $0.71
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+18% Synergy $0.20
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+15% Synergy $0.19
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+14% Synergy $2.39
Furnace Reins Furnace Reins
+14% Synergy $0.35
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+14% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+13% Synergy $15.25
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+11% Synergy $0.24
Call for Aid Call for Aid
+10% Synergy $0.33
Mob Rule Mob Rule
+9% Synergy $3.86
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+9% Synergy $0.17
Harness by Force Harness by Force
+9% Synergy $0.34
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+7% Synergy $1.24
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+7% Synergy $0.26
Illicit Auction Illicit Auction
+6% Synergy $4.34
Hour of Devastation Hour of Devastation
+5% Synergy $0.38
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.31
Anger of the Gods Anger of the Gods
+4% Synergy $0.53
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $7.70
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.38
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
0% Synergy $7.33
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-1% Synergy $0.39
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-2% Synergy $5.03
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $0.82
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-4% Synergy $2063.83
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-5% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-9% Synergy $1.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+48% Synergy $2.04
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+36% Synergy $1.25
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+31% Synergy $0.21
Chainsaw Chainsaw
+27% Synergy $0.61
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+26% Synergy $0.51
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+26% Synergy $0.38
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+21% Synergy $10.37
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+17% Synergy $3.17
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+16% Synergy $0.68
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+16% Synergy $1.09
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+14% Synergy $0.47
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+14% Synergy $0.61
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $44.22
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+13% Synergy $11.54
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+13% Synergy $3.33
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+12% Synergy $1.62
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+12% Synergy $0.35
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+11% Synergy $20.43
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
+11% Synergy $0.87
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+10% Synergy $0.57
The Spear of Leonidas The Spear of Leonidas
+9% Synergy $0.79
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+9% Synergy $1.49
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $36.51
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $6.46
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+8% Synergy $0.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.32
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.77
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $14.57
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $39.13
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+7% Synergy $0.65
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy $4.01
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+7% Synergy $12.24
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $1.21
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+6% Synergy $7.20
Strength-Testing Hammer Strength-Testing Hammer
+6% Synergy $0.68
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.83
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+5% Synergy $2.38
Embercleave Embercleave
+4% Synergy $9.06
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $39.15
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $2.68
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+4% Synergy $4.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.92
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $28.78
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+2% Synergy $2.51
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+1% Synergy $0.24
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+1% Synergy $3.26
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-12% Synergy $6.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $3.43

Enchantments

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

Frenzied Fugue Frenzied Fugue
+49% Synergy $0.40
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+38% Synergy $18.30
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+32% Synergy $1.51
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+31% Synergy $0.37
Unquenchable Fury Unquenchable Fury
+22% Synergy $0.86
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+17% Synergy $0.33
Pain for All Pain for All
+13% Synergy $0.58
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+11% Synergy $0.39
Custody Battle Custody Battle
+10% Synergy $1.51
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+9% Synergy $0.83
Errantry Errantry
+9% Synergy $0.13
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+8% Synergy $0.30
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+7% Synergy $0.21
Fractured Loyalty Fractured Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.14
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+6% Synergy $0.36
War's Toll War's Toll
+6% Synergy $12.46
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+6% Synergy $0.27
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+6% Synergy $1.47
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+5% Synergy $2.52
Repercussion Repercussion
+5% Synergy $8.64
Madcap Skills Madcap Skills
+5% Synergy $0.18
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $11.28
Blacksmith's Talent Blacksmith's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.22
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $7.86
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+2% Synergy $0.29
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.25
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-6% Synergy $6.93
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-10% Synergy $16.71

Planeswalkers

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

Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
+13% Synergy $6.05
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-2% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+39% Synergy $0.31
Desert Desert
+28% Synergy $1.03
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+27% Synergy $2.49
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+27% Synergy $9.76
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+22% Synergy $7.82
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+19% Synergy $0.64
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+11% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.23
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $20.37
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+7% Synergy $10.13
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.28
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $12.94
Balduvian Trading Post Balduvian Trading Post
+5% Synergy $3.89
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.40
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.29
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy $1.15
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+1% Synergy $17.10
Kher Keep Kher Keep
0% Synergy $0.31
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.65
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $51.46
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $2.42
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $38.37
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.52
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-10% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+24% Synergy $2.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+14% Synergy $0.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.39
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $20.51
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $1.87
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.34
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+4% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.19
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.63
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.31
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.46
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.39
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $36.86
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-3% Synergy $0.39
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $0.52

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.28
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+13% Synergy $0.34
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+11% Synergy $0.24
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.36
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $7.70
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.10
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.18
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+2% Synergy $0.49
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $15.33
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-3% Synergy $0.82
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.14

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