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Kinzu of the Bleak Coven
Price tag $0.24

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Vampire

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 38% Infect 27% Tokens 4% Reanimator 3% Sacrifice 3% Phyrexians 2% Combo 2% Vampires 2% ETB 1% Proliferate 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1988 Current Rank
#1885 Last Week
#2024 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kinzu of the Bleak Coven decks.

Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+14% Synergy $0.10
Beamsaw Prospector Beamsaw Prospector
+8% Synergy $0.07
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+6% Synergy $39.99
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+5% Synergy $0.99
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-6% Synergy $3.87

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kinzu of the Bleak Coven's abilities and overall game plan.

Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+56% Synergy $0.18
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+49% Synergy $0.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+47% Synergy $0.26
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+46% Synergy $0.24
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+45% Synergy $0.49
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+44% Synergy $0.07
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+44% Synergy $0.15
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+43% Synergy $0.30
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+43% Synergy $1.44
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+42% Synergy $3.86

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kinzu of the Bleak Coven decks.

Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+38% Synergy $0.45
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+33% Synergy $1.32
Village Rites Village Rites
+30% Synergy $0.20
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+30% Synergy $2.38
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+28% Synergy $5.02
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+25% Synergy $1.24
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+17% Synergy $1.09
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+9% Synergy $0.23
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-7% Synergy $7.55
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-16% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69
Necropotence Necropotence
-10% Synergy $17.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-14% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-16% Synergy $58.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-22% Synergy $11.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kinzu of the Bleak Coven's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gravelighter Gravelighter
+38% Synergy $0.23
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+36% Synergy $0.24
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+36% Synergy $0.39
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+35% Synergy $0.50
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+35% Synergy $0.21
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+34% Synergy $0.16
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+34% Synergy $2.20
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+33% Synergy $0.12
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+31% Synergy $0.36
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
+27% Synergy $0.06
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+26% Synergy $0.24
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+26% Synergy $0.20
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+24% Synergy $0.54
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+24% Synergy $0.31
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+23% Synergy $2.10
Flesh-Eater Imp Flesh-Eater Imp
+22% Synergy $0.23
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+21% Synergy $1.81
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+21% Synergy $20.75
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.23
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+20% Synergy $5.54
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+20% Synergy $1.74
Whispering Specter Whispering Specter
+20% Synergy $0.92
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+20% Synergy $0.07
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+19% Synergy $0.12
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+19% Synergy $0.24
Core Prowler Core Prowler
+19% Synergy $0.46
High-Society Hunter High-Society Hunter
+18% Synergy $0.27
Callous Bloodmage Callous Bloodmage
+18% Synergy $0.19
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+17% Synergy $0.53
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+17% Synergy $0.35
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+17% Synergy $1.25
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+16% Synergy $0.27
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+16% Synergy $0.27
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+15% Synergy $0.22
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+15% Synergy $15.20
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+15% Synergy $0.77
Chittering Skitterling Chittering Skitterling
+15% Synergy $0.07
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+13% Synergy $0.25
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+13% Synergy $0.10
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+12% Synergy $3.60
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+12% Synergy $0.56
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $0.93
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+10% Synergy $14.61
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+10% Synergy $0.32
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+8% Synergy $0.60
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+7% Synergy $5.30
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+6% Synergy $3.05
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+4% Synergy $1.13
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-2% Synergy $1.66
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-10% Synergy $11.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kinzu of the Bleak Coven safe.

Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+30% Synergy $0.22
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+28% Synergy $4.44
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+24% Synergy $0.49
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+24% Synergy $0.14
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+18% Synergy $0.17
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+14% Synergy $0.66
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+13% Synergy $1.88
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+12% Synergy $0.64
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+11% Synergy $0.17
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+10% Synergy $3.31
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+7% Synergy $0.39
Virulent Wound Virulent Wound
+6% Synergy $0.19
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+5% Synergy $2.59
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+5% Synergy $0.58
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.18
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+4% Synergy $0.12
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+4% Synergy $0.16
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.06
Nasty End Nasty End
+3% Synergy $0.08
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.09
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $9.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.21
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy $9.78
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-1% Synergy $0.18
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-1% Synergy $0.66
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-2% Synergy $1.47
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-2% Synergy $0.21
Feign Death Feign Death
-2% Synergy $0.84
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-6% Synergy $16.38
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-7% Synergy $2.66
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-9% Synergy $1.28
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-10% Synergy $0.79
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-12% Synergy $12.97
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-13% Synergy $18.24
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-13% Synergy $3.88
Defile Defile
-18% Synergy $0.61

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kinzu of the Bleak Coven's game plan and control the board.

Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+37% Synergy $0.36
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+33% Synergy $7.60
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+26% Synergy $0.55
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+23% Synergy $0.26
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+23% Synergy $0.14
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+10% Synergy $0.08
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+10% Synergy $0.32
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+8% Synergy $0.08
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.25
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $10.16
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+3% Synergy $0.05
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+3% Synergy $1.25
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+2% Synergy $0.12
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $0.60
Mutilate Mutilate
+1% Synergy $1.57
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-1% Synergy $0.43
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
-1% Synergy $0.28
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-2% Synergy $2.49
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-3% Synergy $3.59
Damnation Damnation
-5% Synergy $18.68
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-5% Synergy $0.28
Dread Return Dread Return
-8% Synergy $0.26
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-8% Synergy $0.49
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $0.56
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-10% Synergy $2.13
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-11% Synergy $20.27
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $7.64
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-16% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+22% Synergy $8.99
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+15% Synergy $0.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.24
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+12% Synergy $1.07
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+10% Synergy $5.20
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+8% Synergy $4.51
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+8% Synergy $4.72
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+7% Synergy $4.55
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+7% Synergy $0.13
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.30
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+5% Synergy $5.82
The Endstone The Endstone
+5% Synergy $6.42
Transmogrant Altar Transmogrant Altar
+5% Synergy $0.11
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+4% Synergy $0.04
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $54.66
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+2% Synergy $0.91
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-1% Synergy $0.92
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-2% Synergy $7.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kinzu of the Bleak Coven's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+28% Synergy $0.19
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+27% Synergy $0.31
Promise of Aclazotz Promise of Aclazotz
+20% Synergy $0.21
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+12% Synergy $0.17
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+11% Synergy $4.54
Phyresis Phyresis
+11% Synergy $0.90
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+10% Synergy $0.65
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+10% Synergy $0.42
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+8% Synergy $0.28
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+5% Synergy $4.61
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+5% Synergy $0.09
Relic Putrescence Relic Putrescence
+5% Synergy $0.18
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+4% Synergy $2.68
Attrition Attrition
+3% Synergy $19.31
Oubliette Oubliette
+2% Synergy $1.53
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+2% Synergy $2.38
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
0% Synergy $1.31
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-1% Synergy $14.39
Black Market Black Market
-3% Synergy $3.61
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-3% Synergy $18.12
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $1.55
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.79
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy $18.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $15.42
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-8% Synergy $26.18

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kinzu of the Bleak Coven to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+23% Synergy $4.89
Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator
+5% Synergy $0.44
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+4% Synergy $3.65
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-5% Synergy $5.60

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+30% Synergy $0.66
High Market High Market
+19% Synergy $4.50
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $19.73
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+14% Synergy $0.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.27
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+12% Synergy $0.80
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+9% Synergy $12.02
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+8% Synergy $2.11
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+6% Synergy $0.19
Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+6% Synergy $0.38
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $3.76
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.73
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+4% Synergy $0.13
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+4% Synergy $0.09
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+1% Synergy $0.87
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $38.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $47.16
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-5% Synergy $21.58
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $6.61
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-8% Synergy $11.54
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-8% Synergy $0.61
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-9% Synergy $24.56
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $34.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+24% Synergy $9.63
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+21% Synergy $2.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.22
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.51
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+7% Synergy $0.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+3% Synergy $0.75
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-1% Synergy $0.20
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-2% Synergy $15.07
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $17.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.07
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-6% Synergy $3.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kinzu of the Bleak Coven decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Seedcore The Seedcore
+14% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.11
Mirrex Mirrex
+13% Synergy $0.65
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $0.93
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+4% Synergy $0.18
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $9.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.21
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-1% Synergy $1.78
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-2% Synergy $0.43

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Kinzu of the Bleak Coven.

Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Bontu the Glorified Bontu the Glorified
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Kaervek, the Spiteful Kaervek, the Spiteful
The Meep The Meep
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Haunted One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Haunted One
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Viconia, Drow Apostate Street Urchin Viconia, Drow Apostate // Street Urchin
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Shelob, Dread Weaver Shelob, Dread Weaver
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Bhaal, Lord of Murder Bhaal, Lord of Murder
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred