Kokusho, the Evening Star
$26.12
$26.12Legendary Creature — Dragon Spirit
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1437
Current Rank
#1479
Last Week
#1380
Past 2 Years
1,483
Decks
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kokusho, the Evening Star decks.
Avacyn, Angel of Horror+15% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$12.46
Hall of Echoes+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.36
Rewrite Regrets+3% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$0.19
Winter, Tormented Loner+0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.23
Lich's Relic+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.22
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Kokusho, the Evening Star's abilities and overall game plan.
Saw in Half+66% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$5.73
Supernatural Stamina+64% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.14
Feign Death+62% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$1.00
Undying Evil+60% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.36
Undying Malice+58% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.32
Disciple of Bolas+58% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.40
Not Dead After All+57% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$1.19
Soldevi Adnate+55% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$2.21
Nasty End+54% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.23
Kaya's Ghostform+54% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$1.58
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kokusho, the Evening Star decks.
Saw in Half+66% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$5.73
Supernatural Stamina+64% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.14
Feign Death+62% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$1.00
Undying Malice+58% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.32
Not Dead After All+57% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$1.19
Animate Dead+49% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$7.28
Reanimate+39% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$10.65
Crypt Ghast+21% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$17.69
Jet Medallion+12% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$15.00
Dark Ritual+10% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$8.15
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Necropotence+12% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$38.71
Bolas's Citadel+8% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$15.17
Ancient Tomb+6% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$125.91
Ad Nauseam+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.61
Demonic Tutor+3% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$64.43
Mana Vault+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$113.01
Vampiric Tutor+2% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$51.77
The One Ring+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$111.03
Imperial Seal0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$155.72
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Kokusho, the Evening Star's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Disciple of Bolas+58% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$0.40
Soldevi Adnate+55% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$2.21
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus+45% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$6.10
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose+44% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$10.88
Enduring Tenacity+40% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$12.65
Viscera Seer+37% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.59
Illuminor Szeras+35% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$6.20
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar+33% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$1.33
Doomed Necromancer+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.37
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+31% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$35.22
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+26% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.06
Chainer, Dementia Master+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.32
Twilight Diviner+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.00
Solemn Simulacrum+19% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.55
Junji, the Midnight Sky+19% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.84
Moseo, Vein's New Dean+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.97
Carrion Feeder+16% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$3.20
Dark Confidant+16% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.58
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed+16% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$21.65
Ruthless Technomancer+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.50
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+13% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$5.19
Warren Soultrader+10% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$21.59
Defiling Daemogoth+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.66
Burnished Hart+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.21
Phyrexian Delver+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.09
Hell's Caretaker+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.51
Darkstar Augur+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.78
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+8% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$4.44
Sheoldred, Whispering One+8% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$21.85
Disciple of Griselbrand+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.35
Roaming Throne+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$49.48
Accursed Marauder+7% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.32
Plaguecrafter+7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.44
Grim Haruspex+6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.93
Yahenni, Undying Partisan+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.23
Bloodthirsty Conqueror+5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$37.82
Grave Researcher+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.98
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician+5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$27.64
Umbral Collar Zealot+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.32
Magus of the Coffers+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.79
Midnight Reaper+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.18
Boggart Trawler+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.92
Nirkana Revenant+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$7.23
Ayara, First of Locthwain0% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$6.05
Dread Presence-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.64
Fleshbag Marauder-1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.27
Morbid Opportunist-1% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.25
Massacre Wurm-7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.68
Pitiless Plunderer-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.76
Blood Artist-19% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.08
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kokusho, the Evening Star safe.
Undying Evil+60% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.36
Nasty End+54% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.23
Fake Your Own Death+49% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.27
Sacrifice+47% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$16.26
Malakir Rebirth+41% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$12.09
Village Rites+32% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.54
Corrupted Conviction+23% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.33
Deadly Dispute+23% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.30
Culling the Weak+20% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$8.54
Reckoner's Bargain+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.94
Wake the Dead+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.13
Flare of Malice+14% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$4.67
Grim Return+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.48
Stinging Study+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$9.45
Pain 101+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Withering Torment+6% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.35
Corpse Dance+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$33.16
Rescue from the Underworld+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.24
Eviscerator's Insight+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Costly Plunder+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.25
Vincent's Limit Break+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.18
Altar's Reap+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Ashnod's Intervention+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Ad Nauseam+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.61
Hagra Mauling+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.07
Vampiric Tutor+2% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$51.77
Fell the Profane+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.48
Cabal Ritual+0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$15.86
Bitter Triumph0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Sudden Spoiling0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.57
Dismember-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.07
Snuff Out-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$13.41
Entomb-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$17.82
Imp's Mischief-2% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$10.27
Soul Shatter-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.63
Infernal Grasp-3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.29
Darkness-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$23.78
Tragic Slip-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.31
Go for the Throat-8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.66
Deadly Rollick-9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$27.21
Defile-11% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.08
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Kokusho, the Evening Star's game plan and control the board.
Come Back Wrong+25% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.41
Toxic Deluge+20% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$5.31
Exhume+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$5.94
Victimize+18% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$1.50
Diabolic Intent+17% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$16.69
Dread Return+16% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.46
Damnation+15% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$21.70
Bubbling Muck+15% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$6.10
Blood for Bones+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.41
Mutilate+9% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.22
Stitch Together+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.45
Zombify+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.19
Blasphemous Edict+6% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$4.69
Zero Point Ballad+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Necromantic Selection+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Crux of Fate+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.26
Withering Curse+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.91
Sign in Blood+3% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$3.67
Feed the Swarm+3% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$0.22
Deadly Tempest+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.01
Decorum Dissertation+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.38
Demonic Tutor+3% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$64.43
Night's Whisper+2% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.24
Beacon of Unrest+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Eaten Alive+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.25
Living Death+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.49
Bone Shards+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Agadeem's Awakening+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$27.14
Decree of Pain+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Read the Bones+0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.33
Innocent Blood+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.51
Insatiable Avarice0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.34
Imperial Seal0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$155.72
Grim Tutor0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$25.28
Buried Alive-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.10
Torment of Hailfire-2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$34.15
Exsanguinate-2% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.42
Diabolic Tutor-5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.34
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Ashnod's Altar+36% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$16.06
Strionic Resonator+25% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$6.55
Nim Deathmantle+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$5.58
Phyrexian Altar+17% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$56.42
Expedition Map+10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.86
Cauldron of Souls+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$8.83
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.31
Helm of the Host+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.16
Bolas's Citadel+8% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$15.17
Netherborn Altar+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.40
Aetherflux Reservoir+7% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$21.36
Altar of Dementia+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$17.37
Resurrection Orb+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$14.76
The One Ring+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$111.03
Sensei's Divining Top+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$38.73
Skullclamp-3% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.86
The Darkness Crystal-5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.02
Bontu's Monument-13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.47
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Kokusho, the Evening Star's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Kaya's Ghostform+54% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$1.58
Sanguine Bond+33% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$6.18
Necromancy+28% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$18.02
Phyrexian Reclamation+20% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$2.95
Dance of the Dead+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$15.25
Fungal Fortitude+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.26
Black Market Connections+15% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$12.85
Heartless Summoning+12% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.93
Necropotence+12% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$38.71
Phyrexian Arena+11% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$2.84
Strands of Night+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.35
Changing Loyalty+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.55
Wound Reflection+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$14.70
Exquisite Blood+7% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$41.94
Vampiric Rites+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.14
Minion's Return+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
Attrition+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$18.47
Dark Prophecy+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.33
Greed+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
The Sibsig Ceremony+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
No Mercy+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$24.94
Grave Pact-2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$34.14
Dictate of Erebos-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$16.76
Black Market-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.95
The Meathook Massacre-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$26.28
Bitterblossom-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$32.73
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Kokusho, the Evening Star to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.54
Liliana of the Dark Realms-1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$9.78
Liliana, Dreadhorde General-7% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$11.00
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
High Market+37% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.50
Phyrexian Tower+32% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$31.40
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$5.26
Cabal Coffers+15% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$27.76
Command Beacon+15% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$8.31
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+10% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$51.64
Cabal Stronghold+10% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$13.76
Volrath's Stronghold+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$139.03
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+6% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$11.30
Ancient Tomb+6% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$125.91
Miren, the Moaning Well+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$22.81
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+6% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$44.48
Midgar, City of Mako+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.58
Lake of the Dead+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$123.23
Thespian's Stage+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.46
Bojuka Bog+1% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.36
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.18
War Room+1% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.55
Castle Locthwain+0% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$4.19
Urza's Saga-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$39.13
Barren Moor-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.34
Mortuary Mire-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.39
Shizo, Death's Storehouse-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$33.30
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$4.38
Witch's Cottage-5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.71
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Mind Stone+12% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.33
Fellwar Stone+11% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$11.39
Arcane Signet+11% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.39
Thought Vessel+10% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$1.87
Charcoal Diamond+9% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.36
Thran Dynamo+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.52
Throne of Eldraine+8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$29.44
Extraplanar Lens+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$14.06
The Soul Stone+7% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$76.20
Worn Powerstone+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.37
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$15.74
Sol Ring+5% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$1.21
Everflowing Chalice+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.32
Mana Vault+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$113.01
Gilded Lotus+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.55
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.21
Caged Sun-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.89
Lands
The mana base foundation for Kokusho, the Evening Star decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Malakir Rebirth+41% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$12.09
Lazotep Quarry+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.65
Myriad Landscape+6% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.30
Snow-Covered Swamp+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.60
Urza's Cave+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.55
Hagra Mauling+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.07
Agadeem's Awakening+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$27.14
Boggart Trawler+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.92
Cavern of Souls+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$50.30
Fell the Profane+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.48
Swamp-6% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.11
Kokusho, the Evening Star Deck Stats
Based on 1,483 Kokusho, the Evening Star decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 15 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 19
- Instant 16
- Sorcery 10
- Artifact 11
- Enchantment 7
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 19 |
| Instant | 16 |
| Sorcery | 10 |
| Artifact | 11 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 28 basic, 8 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
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| 2024-10 | 853 |
| 2024-11 | 1119 |
| 2024-12 | 1097 |
| 2025-01 | 1173 |
| 2025-02 | 1186 |
| 2025-03 | 1317 |
| 2025-04 | 1196 |
| 2025-05 | 1161 |
| 2025-06 | 1246 |
| 2025-07 | 1398 |
| 2025-08 | 1280 |
| 2025-09 | 1189 |
| 2025-10 | 1332 |
| 2025-11 | 1348 |
| 2025-12 | 1314 |
| 2026-01 | 1261 |
| 2026-02 | 1179 |
| 2026-03 | 1397 |
| 2026-04 | 1353 |
| 2026-05 | 1226 |
| 2026-06 | 1333 |
| 2026-07 | 1349 |
| 2026-08 | 1353 |
| 2026-09 | 1461 |
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