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Kirol, History Buff
Price tag $0.08

Legendary CreatureVampire Cleric

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1444 Current Rank

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kirol, History Buff.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kirol, History Buff decks.

Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+68% Synergy $0.35
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+67% Synergy $0.21
Hardened Academic Hardened Academic
+61% Synergy $0.51
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
+53% Synergy $0.27
Primary Research Primary Research
+51% Synergy $0.12

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kirol, History Buff's abilities and overall game plan.

Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+57% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+55% Synergy $0.33
Venerable Warsinger Venerable Warsinger
+48% Synergy $0.24
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+47% Synergy $0.72
Spirit Mascot Spirit Mascot
+46% Synergy $0.16
Rubble Rouser Rubble Rouser
+45% Synergy $0.19
Dig Site Inventory Dig Site Inventory
+45% Synergy $0.17
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+44% Synergy $0.38
Skycoach Waypoint Skycoach Waypoint
+43% Synergy $0.27
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+42% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kirol, History Buff decks.

Relic Retriever Relic Retriever
+42% Synergy $0.27
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+42% Synergy $0.33
Practiced Scrollsmith Practiced Scrollsmith
+41% Synergy $0.20
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+40% Synergy $0.32
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+38% Synergy $0.32
Flashback Flashback
+35% Synergy $5.37
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+30% Synergy $0.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.11
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.21
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-9% Synergy $4.46

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+6% Synergy $12.17
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $43.41
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kirol, History Buff's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Garrison Excavator Garrison Excavator
+35% Synergy $0.20
Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
+33% Synergy $0.31
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+33% Synergy $0.25
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+31% Synergy $0.14
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+28% Synergy $1.69
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+27% Synergy $0.63
Millikin Millikin
+27% Synergy $0.24
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+24% Synergy $2.10
Startled Relic Sloth Startled Relic Sloth
+24% Synergy $0.12
Augusta, Order Returned Augusta, Order Returned
+23% Synergy $0.25
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+23% Synergy $0.24
Lorehold Archivist Lorehold Archivist
+21% Synergy $0.22
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+21% Synergy $0.26
Spirit of Resilience Spirit of Resilience
+19% Synergy $0.23
Ascendant Dustspeaker Ascendant Dustspeaker
+19% Synergy $0.08
Anger Anger
+18% Synergy $0.41
Heartfire Hero Heartfire Hero
+18% Synergy $0.28
Illuminator Virtuoso Illuminator Virtuoso
+18% Synergy $0.24
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+17% Synergy $0.27
Informed Inkwright Informed Inkwright
+17% Synergy $0.24
Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+17% Synergy $0.33
Stone Docent Stone Docent
+17% Synergy $0.06
Excava, the Risen Past Excava, the Risen Past
+15% Synergy $0.40
Fuming Effigy Fuming Effigy
+15% Synergy $0.12
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+15% Synergy $1.32
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+14% Synergy $1.75
Hofri Ghostforge Hofri Ghostforge
+14% Synergy $0.23
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+14% Synergy $0.36
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+14% Synergy $0.30
Summoned Dromedary Summoned Dromedary
+14% Synergy $0.14
Stonebound Mentor Stonebound Mentor
+14% Synergy $0.10
Owlin Historian Owlin Historian
+14% Synergy $0.15
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+13% Synergy $1.66
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+13% Synergy $1.60
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+13% Synergy $0.30
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+12% Synergy $1.49
Scrapwork Mutt Scrapwork Mutt
+12% Synergy $0.32
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+11% Synergy $0.37
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+11% Synergy $2.44
Colossus of the Blood Age Colossus of the Blood Age
+11% Synergy $0.20
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+11% Synergy $0.41
Charging Strifeknight Charging Strifeknight
+11% Synergy $0.19
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+10% Synergy $2.37
Aziza, Mage Tower Captain Aziza, Mage Tower Captain
+10% Synergy $0.22
Mirrorwing Dragon Mirrorwing Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.25
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+10% Synergy $0.63
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+9% Synergy $0.25
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+8% Synergy $6.07
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.35
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.07

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kirol, History Buff safe.

Bulk Up Bulk Up
+36% Synergy $0.34
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+34% Synergy $0.33
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+31% Synergy $0.24
Wilt in the Heat Wilt in the Heat
+21% Synergy $0.12
Suspend Aggression Suspend Aggression
+16% Synergy $0.20
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+13% Synergy $0.33
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+12% Synergy $0.46
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy $0.56
Heated Argument Heated Argument
+11% Synergy $0.08
Erode Erode
+10% Synergy $6.84
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+10% Synergy $0.29
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+9% Synergy $0.76
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+9% Synergy $0.22
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.45
Interjection Interjection
+8% Synergy $0.18
Repel Calamity Repel Calamity
+7% Synergy $0.10
Stand Up for Yourself Stand Up for Yourself
+7% Synergy $0.14
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+7% Synergy $7.80
Ajani's Response Ajani's Response
+7% Synergy $0.13
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+6% Synergy $0.21
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.98
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.24
Unsubtle Mockery Unsubtle Mockery
+5% Synergy $0.11
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.27
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+4% Synergy $0.27
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+4% Synergy $0.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.64
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.89
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $6.94
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-1% Synergy $3.16
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $0.82
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-6% Synergy $3.57
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $16.34
Dispatch Dispatch
-8% Synergy $0.34
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.35
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-9% Synergy $2.48
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $1.63

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kirol, History Buff's game plan and control the board.

Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+26% Synergy $0.33
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+26% Synergy $0.21
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+25% Synergy $2.27
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+21% Synergy $0.32
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+20% Synergy $0.16
Group Project Group Project
+19% Synergy $0.16
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+19% Synergy $0.21
Molten Note Molten Note
+18% Synergy $0.16
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+16% Synergy $3.82
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+16% Synergy $0.26
Antiquities on the Loose Antiquities on the Loose
+16% Synergy $0.22
Duel Tactics Duel Tactics
+16% Synergy $0.18
Daydream Daydream
+15% Synergy $0.33
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+14% Synergy $0.21
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+13% Synergy $0.14
Tome Blast Tome Blast
+12% Synergy $0.12
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+12% Synergy $0.23
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+9% Synergy $0.29
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+9% Synergy $4.79
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+9% Synergy $0.62
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+9% Synergy $4.61
Snort Snort
+9% Synergy $0.28
Steal the Show Steal the Show
+8% Synergy $0.29
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+7% Synergy $0.94
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.42
Impractical Joke Impractical Joke
+7% Synergy $0.25
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+6% Synergy $3.25
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+6% Synergy $1.69
Recommission Recommission
+5% Synergy $0.35
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+5% Synergy $0.20
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+4% Synergy $0.22
Ceaseless Conflict Ceaseless Conflict
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+3% Synergy $7.95
Fateful Tempest Fateful Tempest
+2% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.80
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.51
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Currency Converter Currency Converter
+26% Synergy $2.80
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+24% Synergy $0.29
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+20% Synergy $4.22
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+20% Synergy $0.23
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+12% Synergy $33.79
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+10% Synergy $0.20
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+9% Synergy $2.46
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+7% Synergy $0.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.27
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+6% Synergy $0.41
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+6% Synergy $36.66
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $12.15
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $4.71
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+5% Synergy $3.01
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+4% Synergy $0.83
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $1.32
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $5.52
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+1% Synergy $5.27
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
-5% Synergy $1.62
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $8.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $2.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kirol, History Buff's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Graduation Day Graduation Day
+28% Synergy $0.20
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+27% Synergy $0.71
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+21% Synergy $0.39
Lorehold Excavation Lorehold Excavation
+17% Synergy $0.24
Living History Living History
+16% Synergy $0.12
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+12% Synergy $0.66
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+11% Synergy $0.24
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $7.32
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+10% Synergy $3.72
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+8% Synergy $1.04
Lost in Memories Lost in Memories
+8% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+6% Synergy $6.51
Raffine's Guidance Raffine's Guidance
+5% Synergy $0.18
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $1.98
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+4% Synergy $6.05
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.80
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $0.65
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $14.59

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kirol, History Buff to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Quintorius, History Chaser Quintorius, History Chaser
+37% Synergy $0.46
Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+4% Synergy $2.24
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+2% Synergy $1.22

Utility Lands

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

Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+36% Synergy $0.29
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+17% Synergy $0.27
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+15% Synergy $5.38
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.24
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.28
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.29
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $2.65
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+7% Synergy $0.33
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+6% Synergy $2.99
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.96
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $8.10
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy $2.18
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
0% Synergy $0.37
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $10.12
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-5% Synergy $0.35
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-5% Synergy $6.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $6.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+43% Synergy $0.53
Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+6% Synergy $0.13
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $2.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-14% Synergy $0.30
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-17% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.20

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kirol, History Buff decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+22% Synergy $1.03
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
+21% Synergy $0.17
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+20% Synergy $0.96
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+17% Synergy $0.33
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+12% Synergy $1.82
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+12% Synergy $0.46
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+12% Synergy $1.49
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.17
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+8% Synergy $0.31
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+7% Synergy $0.31
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+7% Synergy $11.26
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+7% Synergy $0.26
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+6% Synergy $4.37
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.36
Study Hall Study Hall
+6% Synergy $0.23
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.24
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.34
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.24
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+1% Synergy $1.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.64
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
0% Synergy $0.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.07
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.36
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.23
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-3% Synergy $4.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $32.05
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-4% Synergy $10.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.34
Plateau Plateau
-5% Synergy $355.19
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-6% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.23
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy $10.67
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-7% Synergy $0.23
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-8% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.24
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-9% Synergy $4.26
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-11% Synergy $16.08

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