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Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
Price tag $45.31

Legendary CreatureEldrazi

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How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1758 Current Rank
#1783 Last Week
#1586 Last Month

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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.

Petrified Hamlet Petrified Hamlet
+5% Synergy $0.58
Brass Infiniscope Brass Infiniscope
+3% Synergy $0.60
Page, Loose Leaf Page, Loose Leaf
+1% Synergy $0.13
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
-2% Synergy $1.98
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
-7% Synergy $16.55

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
+44% Synergy $54.26
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+43% Synergy $36.11
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+42% Synergy $3.16
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+39% Synergy $23.03
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+32% Synergy $5.36
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+32% Synergy $23.42
Zhulodok, Void Gorger Zhulodok, Void Gorger
+28% Synergy $46.62
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+28% Synergy $15.75
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+28% Synergy $10.61
Conduit of Ruin Conduit of Ruin
+26% Synergy $5.67

Top Cards

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

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+25% Synergy $0.65
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+24% Synergy $13.92
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+17% Synergy $0.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $3.52
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+7% Synergy $4.12
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+5% Synergy $1.58
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+2% Synergy $5.40
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-5% Synergy $2.58
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
-6% Synergy $0.87
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
-8% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+28% Synergy $108.93
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+26% Synergy $122.46
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+21% Synergy $438.54
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+13% Synergy $712.70
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $98.63
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+9% Synergy $3000.32
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+7% Synergy $1680.00
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $1066.67
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+2% Synergy $34.20

Creatures

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

Metalworker Metalworker
+23% Synergy $182.08
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+21% Synergy $0.34
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
+19% Synergy $17.37
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+18% Synergy $15.44
Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
+16% Synergy $0.31
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+15% Synergy $0.62
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+15% Synergy $1.13
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+14% Synergy $13.21
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $53.03
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+12% Synergy $0.23
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+12% Synergy $6.85
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+10% Synergy $4.31
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+10% Synergy $37.14
Reality Smasher Reality Smasher
+10% Synergy $1.36
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+9% Synergy $3.22
Eldrazi Mimic Eldrazi Mimic
+9% Synergy $2.47
Matter Reshaper Matter Reshaper
+7% Synergy $0.53
Warden of Geometries Warden of Geometries
+7% Synergy $0.31
Endbringer Endbringer
+6% Synergy $0.35
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+5% Synergy $0.36
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+4% Synergy $1.02
Endless One Endless One
+4% Synergy $1.88
Duplicant Duplicant
+4% Synergy $0.31
Devourer of Destiny Devourer of Destiny
+4% Synergy $0.94
Sire of Seven Deaths Sire of Seven Deaths
+3% Synergy $17.39
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
+1% Synergy $3.17
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
0% Synergy $0.32
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
0% Synergy $10.64
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
-1% Synergy $0.32
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
-1% Synergy $2.87
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
-1% Synergy $1.65
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
-1% Synergy $10.03
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
-2% Synergy $8.74
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
-2% Synergy $8.23
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
-5% Synergy $1.11
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-5% Synergy $10.65
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
-6% Synergy $0.33
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
-7% Synergy $0.22
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
-7% Synergy $0.78
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-8% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
-9% Synergy $18.74
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
-11% Synergy $0.64
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-13% Synergy $11.89
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-14% Synergy $0.36
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
-14% Synergy $2.53
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-17% Synergy $0.28
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-17% Synergy $0.84
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-19% Synergy $0.33
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
-20% Synergy $1.96
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-21% Synergy $6.04

Instants

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

Not of This World Not of This World
+7% Synergy $5.58
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+2% Synergy $5.62
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-1% Synergy $0.22
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
-2% Synergy $0.50
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
-2% Synergy $9.28
Warping Wail Warping Wail
-4% Synergy $0.43
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-4% Synergy $0.38
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
-7% Synergy $0.27
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-11% Synergy $5.51
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
-13% Synergy $5.49
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
-20% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

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

Rise of the Eldrazi Rise of the Eldrazi
+4% Synergy $18.63
Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
+1% Synergy $4.40
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
0% Synergy $0.42
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-4% Synergy $0.29
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-4% Synergy $0.32
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
-5% Synergy $0.11
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
-14% Synergy $0.85

Utility Artifacts

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

Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+23% Synergy $28.68
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+20% Synergy $6.71
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+20% Synergy $5.68
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+18% Synergy $7.20
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+17% Synergy $1.75
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+17% Synergy $3.90
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+16% Synergy $16.64
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+16% Synergy $44.58
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+16% Synergy $14.84
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+15% Synergy $2.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.92
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+14% Synergy $2.99
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+13% Synergy $0.85
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+13% Synergy $11.48
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+12% Synergy $25.98
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+12% Synergy $19.40
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+12% Synergy $25.08
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+11% Synergy $3.47
Ward of Bones Ward of Bones
+11% Synergy $22.16
Static Orb Static Orb
+11% Synergy $14.07
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+10% Synergy $4.82
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+9% Synergy $7.80
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+9% Synergy $37.76
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+9% Synergy $7.32
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+9% Synergy $9.53
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+9% Synergy $0.46
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $10.03
Karn's Sylex Karn's Sylex
+7% Synergy $1.02
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+6% Synergy $0.33
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+5% Synergy $21.40
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+5% Synergy $3.12
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+5% Synergy $1.80
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $24.52
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+4% Synergy $23.47
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+4% Synergy $3.16
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $10.96
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+2% Synergy $15.85
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+1% Synergy $21.61
Cloud Key Cloud Key
0% Synergy $1.04
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
0% Synergy $12.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.31
Horizon Stone Horizon Stone
-1% Synergy $1.51
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-2% Synergy $46.07
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
-3% Synergy $0.25
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
-4% Synergy $0.65
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
-4% Synergy $4.14
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
-4% Synergy $33.82
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-5% Synergy $5.50
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-6% Synergy $43.43
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-7% Synergy $29.49

Enchantments

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

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+8% Synergy $1.08
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
-11% Synergy $0.34

Planeswalkers

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

Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
+20% Synergy $3.23
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $5.71
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+4% Synergy $36.65
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
-2% Synergy $4.26
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
-6% Synergy $20.03

Utility Lands

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

Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+25% Synergy $2.16
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+25% Synergy $23.01
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+23% Synergy $6.96
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+19% Synergy $14.14
Wasteland Wasteland
+19% Synergy $26.78
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+18% Synergy $0.44
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+17% Synergy $57.63
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+16% Synergy $13.19
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $10.04
Vesuva Vesuva
+13% Synergy $3.54
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $59.22
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+11% Synergy $13.37
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+11% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+9% Synergy $40.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $6.06
High Market High Market
+8% Synergy $0.48
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+8% Synergy $0.24
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $1.14
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy $0.95
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+6% Synergy $1.42
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+4% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.31
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+4% Synergy $0.26
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $4.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.54
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+3% Synergy $1.68
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+3% Synergy $4.81
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+2% Synergy $4.64
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
0% Synergy $17.89
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
0% Synergy $2.13
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
0% Synergy $3.23
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-1% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-2% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-2% Synergy $1.98
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-2% Synergy $1.56
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
-2% Synergy $10.16
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
-3% Synergy $0.50
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.17
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-4% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-5% Synergy $1.83
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-7% Synergy $0.34
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-8% Synergy $0.36
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-9% Synergy $1.27
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
-11% Synergy $3.22
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-11% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
-11% Synergy $0.28
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-13% Synergy $0.65
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-14% Synergy $3.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+37% Synergy $0.47
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+28% Synergy $4.82
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+22% Synergy $0.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+22% Synergy $216.37
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+17% Synergy $0.12
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+16% Synergy $0.17
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+16% Synergy $2.58
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+15% Synergy $0.35
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+13% Synergy $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $4.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy $2.88
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+11% Synergy $37.11
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.61
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy $0.37
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+8% Synergy $0.39
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+7% Synergy $0.94
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+7% Synergy $47.53
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+6% Synergy $0.20
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+6% Synergy $45.26
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+6% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.34
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+4% Synergy $0.29
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.27
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $3.27
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+3% Synergy $32.89
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+3% Synergy $1.29
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+3% Synergy $1.42
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.25
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+2% Synergy $3.79
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+2% Synergy $0.81
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+1% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.41
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
-3% Synergy $1.87
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
-4% Synergy $3.26

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+27% Synergy $48.62
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $45.92
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.40
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
0% Synergy $11.08
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
0% Synergy $34.23
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
0% Synergy $8.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.30
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.24
Wastes Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.52
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.38
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-4% Synergy $0.33
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-5% Synergy $0.35
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
-6% Synergy $0.37
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-6% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-7% Synergy $0.29
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-7% Synergy $0.24
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-8% Synergy $1.24

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