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Kirol, History Buff
Price tag $0.13

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

#1718 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.

Vision of Love Vision of Love
+2% Synergy $0.21
Chase Stein, Runaway Chase Stein, Runaway
+1% Synergy $0.33
Hawkeye, Bowslinger Hawkeye, Bowslinger
+1% Synergy $0.55
Alex Wilder, Runaway Alex Wilder, Runaway
+1% Synergy $0.66
War Machine, Legacy of Iron War Machine, Legacy of Iron
+1% Synergy $0.09

High Synergy Cards

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

Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+68% Synergy $0.42
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+66% Synergy $0.25
Hardened Academic Hardened Academic
+61% Synergy $0.44
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+56% Synergy $0.31
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+52% Synergy $0.35
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
+52% Synergy $0.29
Primary Research Primary Research
+51% Synergy $0.22
Venerable Warsinger Venerable Warsinger
+48% Synergy $0.24
Rubble Rouser Rubble Rouser
+47% Synergy $0.18
Spirit Mascot Spirit Mascot
+46% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Dig Site Inventory Dig Site Inventory
+46% Synergy $0.16
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+45% Synergy $1.08
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+45% Synergy $0.34
Stirring Hopesinger Stirring Hopesinger
+41% Synergy $0.41
Relic Retriever Relic Retriever
+41% Synergy $0.28
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+41% Synergy $0.49
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+40% Synergy $0.27
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+30% Synergy $0.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.12

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+6% Synergy $11.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $41.43
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $59.61

Creatures

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

Practiced Scrollsmith Practiced Scrollsmith
+39% Synergy $0.21
Garrison Excavator Garrison Excavator
+36% Synergy $0.26
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+33% Synergy $0.29
Quintorius, Field Historian Quintorius, Field Historian
+32% Synergy $0.22
Zada, Hedron Grinder Zada, Hedron Grinder
+30% Synergy $0.18
Millikin Millikin
+28% Synergy $0.19
Tersa Lightshatter Tersa Lightshatter
+27% Synergy $1.30
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+26% Synergy $0.66
Augusta, Order Returned Augusta, Order Returned
+24% Synergy $0.18
Lorehold Archivist Lorehold Archivist
+23% Synergy $0.18
Startled Relic Sloth Startled Relic Sloth
+23% Synergy $0.17
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+23% Synergy $0.28
Brigone, Soldier of Meletis Brigone, Soldier of Meletis
+22% Synergy $1.46
Quintorius, Loremaster Quintorius, Loremaster
+22% Synergy $0.18
Spirit of Resilience Spirit of Resilience
+19% Synergy $0.23
Ascendant Dustspeaker Ascendant Dustspeaker
+19% Synergy $0.11
Illuminator Virtuoso Illuminator Virtuoso
+18% Synergy $0.25
Stone Docent Stone Docent
+18% Synergy $0.08
Banon, the Returners' Leader Banon, the Returners' Leader
+17% Synergy $0.30
Anger Anger
+17% Synergy $0.40
Heartfire Hero Heartfire Hero
+17% Synergy $0.28
Phalanx Leader Phalanx Leader
+16% Synergy $0.31
Informed Inkwright Informed Inkwright
+16% Synergy $0.33
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+16% Synergy $0.30
Excava, the Risen Past Excava, the Risen Past
+15% Synergy $0.37
Summoned Dromedary Summoned Dromedary
+15% Synergy $0.15
Owlin Historian Owlin Historian
+15% Synergy $0.10
Fuming Effigy Fuming Effigy
+14% Synergy $0.13
Stonebound Mentor Stonebound Mentor
+14% Synergy $0.14
Hofri Ghostforge Hofri Ghostforge
+13% Synergy $0.19
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+13% Synergy $1.42
Squee, the Immortal Squee, the Immortal
+12% Synergy $1.10
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+12% Synergy $2.11
Colossus of the Blood Age Colossus of the Blood Age
+12% Synergy $0.24
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+12% Synergy $2.25
Charging Strifeknight Charging Strifeknight
+12% Synergy $0.19
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+12% Synergy $0.32
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+12% Synergy $1.58
Scrapwork Mutt Scrapwork Mutt
+11% Synergy $0.29
Flamewake Phoenix Flamewake Phoenix
+11% Synergy $0.26
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+11% Synergy $0.48
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.03
Zealous Lorecaster Zealous Lorecaster
+10% Synergy $0.06
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
+10% Synergy $0.40
Aziza, Mage Tower Captain Aziza, Mage Tower Captain
+10% Synergy $0.25
Mirrorwing Dragon Mirrorwing Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.26
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+9% Synergy $1.70
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+8% Synergy $0.31
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+5% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $2.84

Instants

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

Bulk Up Bulk Up
+36% Synergy $0.30
Electric Revelation Electric Revelation
+33% Synergy $0.33
Flashback Flashback
+33% Synergy $3.96
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+31% Synergy $0.22
Wilt in the Heat Wilt in the Heat
+22% Synergy $0.12
Suspend Aggression Suspend Aggression
+16% Synergy $0.24
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+12% Synergy $0.44
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+12% Synergy $0.36
Big Score Big Score
+12% Synergy $0.36
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+10% Synergy $0.44
Heated Argument Heated Argument
+10% Synergy $0.10
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+10% Synergy $0.30
Erode Erode
+9% Synergy $5.29
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+8% Synergy $0.40
Interjection Interjection
+8% Synergy $0.15
Purify the Grave Purify the Grave
+8% Synergy $0.23
Ajani's Response Ajani's Response
+7% Synergy $0.13
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.21
Repel Calamity Repel Calamity
+7% Synergy $0.18
Stand Up for Yourself Stand Up for Yourself
+7% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+6% Synergy $7.45
Choreographed Sparks Choreographed Sparks
+6% Synergy $0.31
Unsubtle Mockery Unsubtle Mockery
+5% Synergy $0.11
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.92
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+5% Synergy $0.36
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+4% Synergy $0.26
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+4% Synergy $0.21
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $1.84
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.69
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
0% Synergy $2.95
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $7.70
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $0.84
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
-5% Synergy $3.85
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $14.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.36
Dispatch Dispatch
-8% Synergy $0.29
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-9% Synergy $2.72
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-9% Synergy $4.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-13% Synergy $0.72

Sorceries

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

Shenanigans Shenanigans
+36% Synergy $0.22
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+25% Synergy $0.42
Borrowed Knowledge Borrowed Knowledge
+24% Synergy $0.28
Helping Hand Helping Hand
+24% Synergy $0.34
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+21% Synergy $2.74
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+20% Synergy $0.24
Homestead Courage Homestead Courage
+18% Synergy $0.22
Group Project Group Project
+18% Synergy $0.15
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+18% Synergy $3.84
Molten Note Molten Note
+17% Synergy $0.19
Antiquities on the Loose Antiquities on the Loose
+16% Synergy $0.26
Daydream Daydream
+16% Synergy $0.35
Duel Tactics Duel Tactics
+15% Synergy $0.10
Reconstruct History Reconstruct History
+15% Synergy $0.21
Call a Surprise Witness Call a Surprise Witness
+13% Synergy $0.20
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+13% Synergy $0.24
Tome Blast Tome Blast
+13% Synergy $0.11
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+10% Synergy $0.25
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+9% Synergy $4.22
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+9% Synergy $4.64
Snort Snort
+8% Synergy $0.33
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+8% Synergy $0.34
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+8% Synergy $0.39
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+8% Synergy $0.74
Steal the Show Steal the Show
+8% Synergy $0.30
Impractical Joke Impractical Joke
+7% Synergy $0.22
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+6% Synergy $3.37
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+5% Synergy $0.62
Embrace the Unknown Embrace the Unknown
+5% Synergy $1.99
Recommission Recommission
+5% Synergy $0.31
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+4% Synergy $0.17
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+3% Synergy $0.33
Ceaseless Conflict Ceaseless Conflict
+3% Synergy $0.32
Fateful Tempest Fateful Tempest
+2% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $0.84
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $1.17
Austere Command Austere Command
-10% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Currency Converter Currency Converter
+26% Synergy $1.37
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+22% Synergy $0.25
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+20% Synergy $4.21
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+19% Synergy $0.31
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+11% Synergy $29.87
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+9% Synergy $0.28
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+8% Synergy $2.06
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.33
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+6% Synergy $0.32
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+5% Synergy $0.39
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $35.86
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+5% Synergy $6.49
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+5% Synergy $4.56
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+5% Synergy $11.94
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.88
Scrabbling Claws Scrabbling Claws
+4% Synergy $0.16
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $1.12
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-10% Synergy $8.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $3.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $2.68

Enchantments

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

Graduation Day Graduation Day
+26% Synergy $0.23
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+25% Synergy $0.83
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+18% Synergy $0.96
Living History Living History
+17% Synergy $0.10
Lorehold Excavation Lorehold Excavation
+16% Synergy $0.24
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+11% Synergy $1.11
Sentinel's Eyes Sentinel's Eyes
+10% Synergy $0.24
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+10% Synergy $7.48
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+10% Synergy $3.70
On Wings of Gold On Wings of Gold
+7% Synergy $1.02
Lost in Memories Lost in Memories
+7% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+5% Synergy $7.66
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+3% Synergy $5.91
Cool but Rude Cool but Rude
+3% Synergy $6.10
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+3% Synergy $6.03
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+0% Synergy $0.59
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

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

Quintorius, History Chaser Quintorius, History Chaser
+36% Synergy $0.47
Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+3% Synergy $2.29
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+2% Synergy $1.36

Utility Lands

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

Skycoach Waypoint Skycoach Waypoint
+41% Synergy $0.24
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+35% Synergy $0.30
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+18% Synergy $0.30
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+14% Synergy $4.72
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.37
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $2.21
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.23
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+6% Synergy $0.36
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.26
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+6% Synergy $2.08
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $5.81
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $1.91
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
0% Synergy $0.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $7.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $6.36
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-6% Synergy $0.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-6% Synergy $5.18
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+44% Synergy $2.01
Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+6% Synergy $0.18
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $0.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.74
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-14% Synergy $0.43
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-15% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.95

Lands

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

Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+22% Synergy $1.17
Fields of Strife Fields of Strife
+21% Synergy $0.09
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+19% Synergy $0.42
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
+17% Synergy $0.56
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+12% Synergy $0.44
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+10% Synergy $2.04
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy $1.03
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+8% Synergy $7.99
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+7% Synergy $0.28
Lorehold Campus Lorehold Campus
+7% Synergy $0.23
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+6% Synergy $4.41
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+5% Synergy $0.28
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.32
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
+5% Synergy $0.30
Study Hall Study Hall
+4% Synergy $0.25
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.11
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $1.84
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+0% Synergy $1.63
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $0.14
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
0% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.14
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $2.84
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.29
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.25
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-3% Synergy $4.42
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-5% Synergy $29.35
Plateau Plateau
-5% Synergy $358.74
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-5% Synergy $0.21
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-6% Synergy $9.71
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-7% Synergy $0.22
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy $8.95
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.40
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-8% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.23
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.20
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-12% Synergy $6.24

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