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Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
Price tag $40.37

Legendary CreatureEldrazi

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How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1430 Current Rank
#1473 Last Week
#1336 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kozilek, Butcher of Truth.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kozilek, Butcher of Truth decks.

Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+6% Synergy $0.17
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+3% Synergy $1.76
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+2% Synergy $1.30
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $1.25
The Endstone The Endstone
0% Synergy $6.42

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kozilek, Butcher of Truth's abilities and overall game plan.

Eye of Ugin Eye of Ugin
+42% Synergy $52.72
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+38% Synergy $34.99
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+37% Synergy $6.30
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+36% Synergy $17.36
Zhulodok, Void Gorger Zhulodok, Void Gorger
+33% Synergy $32.19
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+31% Synergy $4.26
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+28% Synergy $20.50
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+26% Synergy $14.68
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+26% Synergy $13.44
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+23% Synergy $14.84

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kozilek, Butcher of Truth decks.

Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+23% Synergy $4.66
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+21% Synergy $0.92
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+19% Synergy $11.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.45
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+7% Synergy $4.02
Not of This World Not of This World
+6% Synergy $4.83
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+3% Synergy $0.97
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+1% Synergy $3.67
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-7% Synergy $2.65
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
-10% Synergy $1.39

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+27% Synergy $71.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+22% Synergy $94.69
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+21% Synergy $372.38
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+14% Synergy $445.35
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+10% Synergy $2414.49
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $67.99
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+8% Synergy $2700.00
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $643.42
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+1% Synergy $35.56

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kozilek, Butcher of Truth's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Metalworker Metalworker
+23% Synergy $123.15
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+22% Synergy $0.19
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+14% Synergy $21.97
Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
+14% Synergy $0.17
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
+12% Synergy $16.47
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+12% Synergy $0.37
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $30.11
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+12% Synergy $2.84
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+12% Synergy $7.56
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+11% Synergy $0.50
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+11% Synergy $0.56
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+10% Synergy $32.20
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+9% Synergy $0.14
Reality Smasher Reality Smasher
+9% Synergy $0.94
Eldrazi Mimic Eldrazi Mimic
+8% Synergy $0.91
Warden of Geometries Warden of Geometries
+8% Synergy $0.13
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+7% Synergy $6.17
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+4% Synergy $1.93
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+4% Synergy $0.32
Endbringer Endbringer
+3% Synergy $0.31
Matter Reshaper Matter Reshaper
+3% Synergy $0.39
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+3% Synergy $0.55
Devourer of Destiny Devourer of Destiny
+3% Synergy $0.67
Sire of Seven Deaths Sire of Seven Deaths
+2% Synergy $18.32
Duplicant Duplicant
+2% Synergy $0.20
Endless One Endless One
+2% Synergy $0.62
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+1% Synergy $11.08
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+1% Synergy $7.43
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
0% Synergy $6.70
Deceiver of Form Deceiver of Form
0% Synergy $0.53
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-2% Synergy $6.75
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
-2% Synergy $5.28
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
-2% Synergy $0.24
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
-2% Synergy $5.05
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
-3% Synergy $0.27
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
-4% Synergy $1.39
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
-5% Synergy $0.23
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
-6% Synergy $0.50
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-9% Synergy $0.12
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
-9% Synergy $0.20
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
-9% Synergy $0.56
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
-11% Synergy $0.82
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-13% Synergy $0.24
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-15% Synergy $9.39
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
-15% Synergy $1.67
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-17% Synergy $0.26
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-18% Synergy $3.88
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-18% Synergy $2.89
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
-18% Synergy $1.26
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-23% Synergy $0.10

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kozilek, Butcher of Truth safe.

Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+2% Synergy $7.02
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
-1% Synergy $1.80
Warping Wail Warping Wail
-2% Synergy $0.34
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
-2% Synergy $0.35
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-2% Synergy $0.19
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-5% Synergy $0.17
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
-9% Synergy $2.74
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-14% Synergy $3.75
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
-19% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kozilek, Butcher of Truth's game plan and control the board.

Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
-1% Synergy $0.43
Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
-2% Synergy $12.55
Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
-2% Synergy $3.63
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-3% Synergy $0.33
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
-3% Synergy $0.12
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
-4% Synergy $0.11
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-5% Synergy $0.10
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
-10% Synergy $0.48

Utility Artifacts

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

Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+22% Synergy $16.08
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+19% Synergy $2.42
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+18% Synergy $4.02
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+17% Synergy $1.94
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+17% Synergy $3.27
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+16% Synergy $3.97
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+16% Synergy $8.68
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+15% Synergy $0.55
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+15% Synergy $29.26
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+14% Synergy $13.11
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+14% Synergy $2.67
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.30
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+12% Synergy $0.52
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+11% Synergy $4.05
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+11% Synergy $5.81
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+11% Synergy $24.65
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+10% Synergy $20.21
Static Orb Static Orb
+10% Synergy $16.74
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+9% Synergy $1.38
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+9% Synergy $5.78
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+9% Synergy $2.09
Ward of Bones Ward of Bones
+9% Synergy $20.81
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $5.37
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+8% Synergy $5.51
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+8% Synergy $0.39
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy $4.33
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+7% Synergy $14.59
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+6% Synergy $1.12
Karn's Sylex Karn's Sylex
+6% Synergy $0.79
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+5% Synergy $10.62
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+5% Synergy $0.22
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+4% Synergy $0.96
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+4% Synergy $18.82
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $12.75
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+3% Synergy $1.12
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+2% Synergy $20.58
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+1% Synergy $17.53
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+1% Synergy $1.20
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
-2% Synergy $11.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.24
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
-2% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-3% Synergy $35.07
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
-3% Synergy $13.05
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-3% Synergy $42.07
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
-3% Synergy $26.63
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
-3% Synergy $0.26
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-5% Synergy $4.01
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
-6% Synergy $11.69
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
-7% Synergy $0.57
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-7% Synergy $22.80

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kozilek, Butcher of Truth's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+6% Synergy $3.32
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
-4% Synergy $1.54
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
-13% Synergy $0.18

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kozilek, Butcher of Truth to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
+22% Synergy $2.92
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+8% Synergy $4.94
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+5% Synergy $27.80
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
-1% Synergy $2.72
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
-2% Synergy $21.83

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+23% Synergy $2.00
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+22% Synergy $5.71
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+20% Synergy $16.08
Wasteland Wasteland
+20% Synergy $21.49
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+19% Synergy $0.64
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+17% Synergy $49.60
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+16% Synergy $9.47
Vesuva Vesuva
+14% Synergy $4.02
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $7.01
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $47.16
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $38.71
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $5.08
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+11% Synergy $0.69
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+9% Synergy $21.98
High Market High Market
+8% Synergy $4.50
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+8% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.14
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+5% Synergy $1.83
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+4% Synergy $0.19
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $1.84
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.63
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $0.86
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+3% Synergy $3.97
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+2% Synergy $0.19
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.46
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.33
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+1% Synergy $13.79
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+1% Synergy $0.50
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
0% Synergy $9.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-3% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-3% Synergy $0.61
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-3% Synergy $0.64
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-3% Synergy $0.25
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
-4% Synergy $1.91
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
-4% Synergy $0.38
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $2.73
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-6% Synergy $7.23
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-8% Synergy $0.21
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-9% Synergy $0.36
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-9% Synergy $0.46
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
-9% Synergy $0.21
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-11% Synergy $1.28
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-12% Synergy $0.19
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-15% Synergy $0.50
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
-15% Synergy $3.66
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-18% Synergy $2.02

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+36% Synergy $1.28
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+26% Synergy $2.82
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+21% Synergy $153.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+20% Synergy $0.19
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+19% Synergy $0.10
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+16% Synergy $2.15
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+13% Synergy $55.47
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+12% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+12% Synergy $0.24
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+12% Synergy $30.05
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+11% Synergy $24.69
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+10% Synergy $2.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.33
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.12
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+7% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+7% Synergy $0.31
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+6% Synergy $0.32
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+5% Synergy $2.07
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.11
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.66
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+3% Synergy $0.10
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $1.29
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+3% Synergy $0.77
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+3% Synergy $32.45
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+1% Synergy $0.38
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
0% Synergy $0.32
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
0% Synergy $0.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.22
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
-4% Synergy $2.58

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kozilek, Butcher of Truth decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+26% Synergy $34.04
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $50.15
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.78
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+1% Synergy $5.97
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
0% Synergy $24.35
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
0% Synergy $6.72
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.15
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
-3% Synergy $0.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.11
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.29
Wastes Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.38
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-4% Synergy $0.12
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-5% Synergy $0.14
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-5% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-6% Synergy $1.78
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-6% Synergy $0.50
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-6% Synergy $0.08

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