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Kresh the Bloodbraided
Price tag $0.66

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior

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Jund

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#575 Current Rank
#520 Last Week
#590 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Kresh the Bloodbraided.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Kresh the Bloodbraided decks.

Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+10% Synergy $2.11
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+8% Synergy $4.04
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+7% Synergy $3.45
The Masamune The Masamune
+6% Synergy $1.12
Jenova, Ancient Calamity Jenova, Ancient Calamity
+5% Synergy $0.83

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Kresh the Bloodbraided's abilities and overall game plan.

Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+48% Synergy $0.86
Fling Fling
+46% Synergy $0.08
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+41% Synergy $0.24
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+41% Synergy $1.53
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+40% Synergy $0.13
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+38% Synergy $4.41
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+38% Synergy $0.16
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+36% Synergy $0.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+33% Synergy $0.27
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+32% Synergy $4.68

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Kresh the Bloodbraided decks.

Yargle and Multani Yargle and Multani
+28% Synergy $0.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+23% Synergy $1.30
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.34
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+14% Synergy $0.47
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+14% Synergy $1.69
Terminate Terminate
+11% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+6% Synergy $1.13
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.43
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.45
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
-9% Synergy $1.45

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $50.85
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $46.20

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Kresh the Bloodbraided's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Daemogoth Titan Daemogoth Titan
+30% Synergy $0.52
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+28% Synergy $0.85
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+28% Synergy $0.31
Brawn Brawn
+26% Synergy $0.33
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+26% Synergy $0.24
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+26% Synergy $0.23
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $0.85
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+25% Synergy $5.54
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+24% Synergy $0.18
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+23% Synergy $0.17
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+22% Synergy $0.32
Spitebellows Spitebellows
+22% Synergy $0.07
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+21% Synergy $0.24
Stalking Vengeance Stalking Vengeance
+19% Synergy $0.20
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
+19% Synergy $10.37
Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
+18% Synergy $0.14
Lightning Skelemental Lightning Skelemental
+18% Synergy $0.73
Ziatora, the Incinerator Ziatora, the Incinerator
+17% Synergy $0.53
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+16% Synergy $15.89
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+15% Synergy $0.32
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+14% Synergy $0.57
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+14% Synergy $3.73
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+13% Synergy $1.40
Sek'Kuar, Deathkeeper Sek'Kuar, Deathkeeper
+13% Synergy $0.12
Foundation Breaker Foundation Breaker
+12% Synergy $0.20
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+11% Synergy $0.46
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+11% Synergy $3.95
Daemogoth Woe-Eater Daemogoth Woe-Eater
+10% Synergy $0.23
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+10% Synergy $1.39
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+10% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+9% Synergy $0.51
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+9% Synergy $0.96
Dragon Broodmother Dragon Broodmother
+9% Synergy $6.44
Ball Lightning Ball Lightning
+9% Synergy $0.32
Gluttonous Hellkite Gluttonous Hellkite
+8% Synergy $0.37
Sprouting Thrinax Sprouting Thrinax
+8% Synergy $0.09
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+8% Synergy $0.55
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+7% Synergy $6.69
Yavimaya Elder Yavimaya Elder
+7% Synergy $0.08
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+6% Synergy $0.49
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+6% Synergy $0.28
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+6% Synergy $8.04
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+5% Synergy $0.57
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.55
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+2% Synergy $1.23
Anger Anger
+2% Synergy $1.61
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+1% Synergy $0.19
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-1% Synergy $2.10
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-11% Synergy $9.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Kresh the Bloodbraided safe.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.57
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+21% Synergy $2.29
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+17% Synergy $2.66
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+15% Synergy $4.00
Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+10% Synergy $0.21
Village Rites Village Rites
+9% Synergy $0.20
Putrefy Putrefy
+8% Synergy $0.14
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+8% Synergy $0.20
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+7% Synergy $0.72
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+6% Synergy $2.24
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+6% Synergy $1.28
Overprotect Overprotect
+6% Synergy $1.80
Ram Through Ram Through
+5% Synergy $0.51
Berserk Berserk
+5% Synergy $19.22
Jund Charm Jund Charm
+5% Synergy $0.28
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+4% Synergy $0.81
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+4% Synergy $0.36
Artifact Mutation Artifact Mutation
+3% Synergy $1.17
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+3% Synergy $3.31
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+2% Synergy $0.86
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+2% Synergy $1.00
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.22
Riveteers Charm Riveteers Charm
0% Synergy $0.06
Bedevil Bedevil
0% Synergy $0.51
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-1% Synergy $11.10
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $9.16
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.94
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-2% Synergy $0.83
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-3% Synergy $0.49
Beast Within Beast Within
-4% Synergy $0.59
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-4% Synergy $0.31
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-6% Synergy $2.94
Harrow Harrow
-10% Synergy $0.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-14% Synergy $0.34
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-15% Synergy $2.11

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Kresh the Bloodbraided's game plan and control the board.

Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+22% Synergy $0.38
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+18% Synergy $0.13
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+17% Synergy $2.01
Flesh // Blood Flesh // Blood
+11% Synergy $0.18
Thud Thud
+10% Synergy $0.36
Victimize Victimize
+9% Synergy $0.56
Rite of Consumption Rite of Consumption
+8% Synergy $3.91
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+7% Synergy $3.42
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+7% Synergy $0.18
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+6% Synergy $1.84
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+6% Synergy $1.43
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+5% Synergy $1.33
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+5% Synergy $1.48
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+5% Synergy $0.11
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+5% Synergy $0.17
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+5% Synergy $0.69
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+4% Synergy $5.61
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+3% Synergy $0.55
Lavalanche Lavalanche
+3% Synergy $0.15
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.75
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.23
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.28
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.25
Decimate Decimate
0% Synergy $0.16
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
0% Synergy $0.77
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-2% Synergy $0.87
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-4% Synergy $10.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-4% Synergy $2.73
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $5.84
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $6.32
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $7.64
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $5.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $1.41

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+31% Synergy $41.21
The Skullspore Nexus The Skullspore Nexus
+15% Synergy $3.91
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+14% Synergy $1.12
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+14% Synergy $2.15
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+11% Synergy $17.15
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+9% Synergy $6.10
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+8% Synergy $8.99
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $31.55
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+7% Synergy $8.65
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+7% Synergy $1.06
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+7% Synergy $0.47
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $62.10
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $9.42
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+5% Synergy $4.74
Embercleave Embercleave
+5% Synergy $7.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.45
Power Fist Power Fist
+4% Synergy $9.59
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+3% Synergy $1.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.02
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+1% Synergy $3.11
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $54.66

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Kresh the Bloodbraided's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

All Will Be One All Will Be One
+27% Synergy $11.31
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+26% Synergy $0.32
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+16% Synergy $3.43
Greater Good Greater Good
+14% Synergy $3.22
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+13% Synergy $0.38
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+13% Synergy $1.93
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+11% Synergy $18.12
Riveteers Ascendancy Riveteers Ascendancy
+10% Synergy $0.17
Rancor Rancor
+9% Synergy $0.86
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+8% Synergy $3.79
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+8% Synergy $14.39
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+7% Synergy $0.23
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+7% Synergy $0.56
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+6% Synergy $1.25
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+5% Synergy $1.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $1.55
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+5% Synergy $24.05
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+5% Synergy $4.91
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $3.61
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+4% Synergy $3.67
Rakdos Joins Up Rakdos Joins Up
+4% Synergy $0.39
Asceticism Asceticism
+4% Synergy $5.32
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.64
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+2% Synergy $1.74
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+2% Synergy $2.53
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+1% Synergy $1.01
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
0% Synergy $1.36
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-4% Synergy $3.19
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $24.82

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Kresh the Bloodbraided to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+6% Synergy $1.62
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+4% Synergy $2.48
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $5.60

Utility Lands

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

Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+21% Synergy $0.31
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+18% Synergy $1.38
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $21.58
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.29
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $4.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $1.98
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+4% Synergy $0.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+2% Synergy $19.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $47.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.57
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $9.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-12% Synergy $29.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $2.17
Obelisk of Jund Obelisk of Jund
+6% Synergy $0.29
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+5% Synergy $0.36
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+4% Synergy $0.41
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+4% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.16
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $2.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-4% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-5% Synergy $1.94
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-6% Synergy $0.26

Lands

The mana base foundation for Kresh the Bloodbraided decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+23% Synergy $0.57
Savage Lands Savage Lands
+12% Synergy $0.78
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+9% Synergy $0.81
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+8% Synergy $1.01
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+6% Synergy $0.57
Jund Panorama Jund Panorama
+5% Synergy $0.53
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+4% Synergy $0.81
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.55
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.02
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+3% Synergy $0.21
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+3% Synergy $0.22
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+3% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+3% Synergy $0.32
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $6.00
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+2% Synergy $0.22
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+2% Synergy $0.43
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+1% Synergy $4.85
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+1% Synergy $3.99
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
0% Synergy $1.58
Game Trail Game Trail
0% Synergy $0.20
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
0% Synergy $0.22
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.61
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.11
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.35
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-3% Synergy $0.25
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-3% Synergy $0.40
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-3% Synergy $0.20
Bayou Bayou
-4% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
-4% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-5% Synergy $8.29
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-5% Synergy $10.72
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.18
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-6% Synergy $6.54
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-6% Synergy $13.40
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.45
Twisted Landscape Twisted Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.18
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
-8% Synergy $0.23
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-9% Synergy $11.50
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-9% Synergy $15.33
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-11% Synergy $7.79
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-15% Synergy $21.61
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-15% Synergy $13.68
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-15% Synergy $14.12

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