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Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
Price tag $43.02

Legendary CreatureEldrazi

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How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1686 Current Rank
#1684 Last Week
#1522 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.

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+5% Synergy $22.35
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+2% Synergy $0.52
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+1% Synergy $0.23
Coin of Mastery Coin of Mastery
0% Synergy $1.38
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
-3% Synergy $18.90

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 $60.05
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
+42% Synergy $34.35
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+41% Synergy $2.90
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
+38% Synergy $22.12
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
+32% Synergy $4.71
Void Winnower Void Winnower
+31% Synergy $19.50
Zhulodok, Void Gorger Zhulodok, Void Gorger
+30% Synergy $41.80
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+28% Synergy $11.74
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
+28% Synergy $13.65
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+26% Synergy $0.85

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
+25% Synergy $5.99
It That Betrays It That Betrays
+23% Synergy $18.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.53
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+8% Synergy $3.83
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+6% Synergy $31.79
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+5% Synergy $1.44
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+3% Synergy $4.21
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
-5% Synergy $2.57
Echoes of Eternity Echoes of Eternity
-5% Synergy $1.34
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
-9% Synergy $1.40

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+28% Synergy $92.95
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+26% Synergy $104.52
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+23% Synergy $401.93
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+14% Synergy $604.89
The One Ring The One Ring
+13% Synergy $97.46
Mishra's Workshop Mishra's Workshop
+11% Synergy $3000.32
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
+9% Synergy $2999.99
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $917.18
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+2% Synergy $33.71

Creatures

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

Metalworker Metalworker
+25% Synergy $156.26
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+20% Synergy $0.31
Flayer of Loyalties Flayer of Loyalties
+18% Synergy $16.25
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
+18% Synergy $20.37
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+15% Synergy $12.68
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+14% Synergy $0.48
Kozilek's Channeler Kozilek's Channeler
+14% Synergy $0.23
Oblivion Sower Oblivion Sower
+13% Synergy $0.48
Pathrazer of Ulamog Pathrazer of Ulamog
+13% Synergy $1.31
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+13% Synergy $57.52
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+11% Synergy $34.66
Ulamog's Crusher Ulamog's Crusher
+11% Synergy $0.20
Thought-Knot Seer Thought-Knot Seer
+11% Synergy $4.91
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
+9% Synergy $5.44
Reality Smasher Reality Smasher
+9% Synergy $1.14
Bane of Bala Ged Bane of Bala Ged
+7% Synergy $2.05
Eldrazi Mimic Eldrazi Mimic
+7% Synergy $1.32
Matter Reshaper Matter Reshaper
+6% Synergy $0.69
Warden of Geometries Warden of Geometries
+6% Synergy $0.20
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+5% Synergy $0.28
Endbringer Endbringer
+4% Synergy $0.37
Devourer of Destiny Devourer of Destiny
+4% Synergy $1.11
Endless One Endless One
+3% Synergy $1.84
Duplicant Duplicant
+3% Synergy $0.23
Sire of Seven Deaths Sire of Seven Deaths
+2% Synergy $24.37
Desolation Twin Desolation Twin
+2% Synergy $0.90
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+1% Synergy $9.78
Kozilek, the Broken Reality Kozilek, the Broken Reality
0% Synergy $3.98
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
0% Synergy $1.40
Breaker of Creation Breaker of Creation
-1% Synergy $0.31
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
-1% Synergy $9.52
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
-1% Synergy $8.09
It That Heralds the End It That Heralds the End
-2% Synergy $0.36
Spawnbed Protector Spawnbed Protector
-2% Synergy $2.68
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
-2% Synergy $8.23
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
-5% Synergy $0.68
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
-6% Synergy $10.16
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
-7% Synergy $0.31
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
-7% Synergy $0.20
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-8% Synergy $0.23
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
-8% Synergy $17.23
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
-12% Synergy $0.50
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
-13% Synergy $0.37
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
-13% Synergy $2.81
Skittering Cicada Skittering Cicada
-14% Synergy $12.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-16% Synergy $0.21
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-17% Synergy $1.04
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
-20% Synergy $5.14
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
-20% Synergy $1.62
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
-20% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Not of This World Not of This World
+6% Synergy $4.88
Kozilek's Command Kozilek's Command
+2% Synergy $7.07
Eldrazi Confluence Eldrazi Confluence
-2% Synergy $8.17
Scour from Existence Scour from Existence
-2% Synergy $0.15
Titan's Presence Titan's Presence
-3% Synergy $0.43
Spatial Contortion Spatial Contortion
-4% Synergy $0.33
Warping Wail Warping Wail
-5% Synergy $0.48
Zuko's Exile Zuko's Exile
-6% Synergy $0.23
Desecrate Reality Desecrate Reality
-11% Synergy $3.70
Eldritch Immunity Eldritch Immunity
-13% Synergy $4.46
Null Elemental Blast Null Elemental Blast
-20% Synergy $0.41

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
+3% Synergy $14.68
Calamity of the Titans Calamity of the Titans
+1% Synergy $4.60
Skittering Invasion Skittering Invasion
-2% Synergy $0.33
Introduction to Annihilation Introduction to Annihilation
-4% Synergy $0.27
Gruesome Slaughter Gruesome Slaughter
-4% Synergy $0.29
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
-4% Synergy $0.14
Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences
-4% Synergy $0.33
Selective Obliteration Selective Obliteration
-13% Synergy $0.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Doubling Cube Doubling Cube
+22% Synergy $23.79
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+20% Synergy $2.96
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+20% Synergy $4.35
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+19% Synergy $11.54
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+18% Synergy $39.82
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+18% Synergy $10.65
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+17% Synergy $1.11
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+17% Synergy $3.40
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $21.92
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+15% Synergy $0.93
Planar Bridge Planar Bridge
+14% Synergy $2.18
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+14% Synergy $8.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.82
Quicksilver Amulet Quicksilver Amulet
+13% Synergy $3.24
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+13% Synergy $24.10
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+13% Synergy $20.65
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+12% Synergy $20.88
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+12% Synergy $3.01
Static Orb Static Orb
+12% Synergy $14.48
Ward of Bones Ward of Bones
+12% Synergy $18.57
Sphere of Resistance Sphere of Resistance
+11% Synergy $8.82
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+10% Synergy $6.92
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+10% Synergy $39.12
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+10% Synergy $0.48
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $4.72
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+9% Synergy $6.40
Karn's Sylex Karn's Sylex
+8% Synergy $0.97
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $9.78
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+6% Synergy $19.05
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+6% Synergy $1.63
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+5% Synergy $2.36
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+5% Synergy $0.30
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $21.00
Darksteel Monolith Darksteel Monolith
+4% Synergy $21.30
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+4% Synergy $2.49
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+2% Synergy $14.04
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+1% Synergy $1.21
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $10.61
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+1% Synergy $20.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.28
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
-1% Synergy $11.13
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
-2% Synergy $47.36
Idol of False Gods Idol of False Gods
-3% Synergy $0.34
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
-4% Synergy $5.32
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
-5% Synergy $0.60
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
-5% Synergy $4.96
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
-5% Synergy $33.16
The Endstone The Endstone
-5% Synergy $3.34
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
-6% Synergy $45.44
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
-7% Synergy $27.28

Enchantments

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

Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+6% Synergy $4.18
Ugin's Mastery Ugin's Mastery
-11% Synergy $0.30

Planeswalkers

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

Karn Liberated Karn Liberated
+22% Synergy $3.23
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+11% Synergy $5.28
Karn, Scion of Urza Karn, Scion of Urza
-1% Synergy $3.99
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
-4% Synergy $18.35

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+25% Synergy $21.86
Sanctum of Ugin Sanctum of Ugin
+24% Synergy $3.64
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+23% Synergy $5.78
Wasteland Wasteland
+20% Synergy $20.98
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+19% Synergy $0.56
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+19% Synergy $13.89
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+17% Synergy $13.29
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+17% Synergy $55.24
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+15% Synergy $8.92
Vesuva Vesuva
+14% Synergy $3.35
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $50.46
Ugin's Labyrinth Ugin's Labyrinth
+12% Synergy $12.90
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $38.47
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+11% Synergy $0.89
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.27
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+9% Synergy $0.22
High Market High Market
+8% Synergy $1.15
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.88
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.56
Blasted Landscape Blasted Landscape
+4% Synergy $1.50
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+3% Synergy $0.31
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $8.30
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.48
Spawning Bed Spawning Bed
+3% Synergy $0.27
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.50
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+2% Synergy $17.18
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+2% Synergy $5.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.85
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
-1% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
-1% Synergy $0.83
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
-1% Synergy $0.85
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
-1% Synergy $2.78
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
-2% Synergy $0.88
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
-2% Synergy $0.33
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
-2% Synergy $7.82
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $6.86
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
-4% Synergy $0.46
Sea Gate Wreckage Sea Gate Wreckage
-5% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
-6% Synergy $8.33
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
-8% Synergy $0.37
Blast Zone Blast Zone
-9% Synergy $0.41
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-10% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Factory Urza's Factory
-10% Synergy $0.25
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
-12% Synergy $2.17
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
-12% Synergy $0.27
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-14% Synergy $0.61
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
-15% Synergy $3.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+37% Synergy $0.82
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+28% Synergy $4.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+23% Synergy $0.25
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+23% Synergy $189.62
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+16% Synergy $0.19
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+16% Synergy $0.13
Ur-Golem's Eye Ur-Golem's Eye
+16% Synergy $3.54
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+14% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.10
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $3.17
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+11% Synergy $34.60
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+9% Synergy $48.00
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy $0.36
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+8% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.84
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+8% Synergy $76.23
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+6% Synergy $1.18
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+5% Synergy $0.16
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+5% Synergy $0.35
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+4% Synergy $0.27
Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $0.78
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+3% Synergy $33.17
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+3% Synergy $1.26
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+3% Synergy $1.27
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $4.30
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+2% Synergy $2.80
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+2% Synergy $0.73
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
0% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.33
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
-1% Synergy $1.84
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
-4% Synergy $2.72

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 $47.33
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $42.36
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.43
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
0% Synergy $12.56
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
0% Synergy $33.58
Wastes Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.64
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.31
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.39
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.40
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
-4% Synergy $0.33
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
-5% Synergy $0.53
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
-5% Synergy $0.25
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
-5% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-6% Synergy $1.84
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
-6% Synergy $0.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-7% Synergy $0.25

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