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Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
Price tag $0.36

Legendary CreatureInsect Shaman

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#741 Current Rank
#818 Last Week
#734 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest decks.

Immoral Bargain Immoral Bargain
+0% Synergy $0.62
Ribtruss Roaster Ribtruss Roaster
-1% Synergy $0.36
Witherbloom Charm Witherbloom Charm
-4% Synergy $0.32
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
-4% Synergy $6.16
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
-4% Synergy $3.71

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest's abilities and overall game plan.

Basking Broodscale Basking Broodscale
+54% Synergy $0.23
Iridescent Hornbeetle Iridescent Hornbeetle
+49% Synergy $0.30
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+47% Synergy $0.34
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+46% Synergy $0.40
Scurry Oak Scurry Oak
+46% Synergy $1.98
Herd Baloth Herd Baloth
+44% Synergy $0.38
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+44% Synergy $0.36
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+39% Synergy $0.40
Harrow Harrow
+38% Synergy $0.33
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+38% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest decks.

Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+37% Synergy $7.30
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+36% Synergy $2.48
Mycoloth Mycoloth
+36% Synergy $0.49
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+35% Synergy $0.27
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+34% Synergy $1.64
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+33% Synergy $2.92
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+33% Synergy $16.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+30% Synergy $0.36
Village Rites Village Rites
+27% Synergy $0.55
Victimize Victimize
+26% Synergy $1.72

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+10% Synergy $18.65
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+9% Synergy $3.73
Braids, Cabal Minion Braids, Cabal Minion
+5% Synergy $1.06
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+1% Synergy $31.34
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $72.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $61.79
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.68

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+33% Synergy $0.21
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+30% Synergy $0.92
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+30% Synergy $0.43
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+27% Synergy $0.25
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+27% Synergy $4.57
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+26% Synergy $0.28
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+24% Synergy $0.25
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+23% Synergy $0.17
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+22% Synergy $0.63
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+22% Synergy $10.57
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+20% Synergy $0.36
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+19% Synergy $0.32
Winding Constrictor Winding Constrictor
+18% Synergy $0.51
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+18% Synergy $0.46
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+18% Synergy $13.52
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+17% Synergy $0.51
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+16% Synergy $0.34
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+15% Synergy $1.65
Savra, Queen of the Golgari Savra, Queen of the Golgari
+15% Synergy $6.54
Chatterfang, Squirrel General Chatterfang, Squirrel General
+14% Synergy $10.11
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
+14% Synergy $8.98
Fetid Gargantua Fetid Gargantua
+13% Synergy $0.12
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+13% Synergy $0.35
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+13% Synergy $4.10
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+13% Synergy $0.40
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+13% Synergy $0.97
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+13% Synergy $3.70
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+13% Synergy $0.79
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+12% Synergy $0.56
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+11% Synergy $22.21
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+11% Synergy $0.86
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+11% Synergy $2.40
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+10% Synergy $0.65
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+10% Synergy $0.35
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+10% Synergy $0.31
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+9% Synergy $1.16
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+9% Synergy $2.75
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+9% Synergy $23.37
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+9% Synergy $0.43
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+8% Synergy $0.76
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+7% Synergy $36.41
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+7% Synergy $1.70
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+5% Synergy $16.60
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+1% Synergy $0.19
Poison-Tip Archer Poison-Tip Archer
+1% Synergy $0.97
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
0% Synergy $11.93
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-2% Synergy $1.84
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-6% Synergy $4.40
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-8% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-10% Synergy $0.44

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest safe.

Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+27% Synergy $5.15
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+25% Synergy $4.19
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+20% Synergy $3.89
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+20% Synergy $1.45
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+17% Synergy $0.28
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+15% Synergy $0.40
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+11% Synergy $1.73
Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+10% Synergy $0.76
Tribute to the Wild Tribute to the Wild
+8% Synergy $0.19
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+5% Synergy $1.06
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.25
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+4% Synergy $0.41
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+3% Synergy $0.34
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $11.77
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.96
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+1% Synergy $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+0% Synergy $3.90
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
0% Synergy $1.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $13.96
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.63
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
-3% Synergy $6.33
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
-4% Synergy $1.15
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-4% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $27.90
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $14.58
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-6% Synergy $2.78
Beast Within Beast Within
-7% Synergy $0.51
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-12% Synergy $0.76
Putrefy Putrefy
-12% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest's game plan and control the board.

Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+27% Synergy $0.68
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+27% Synergy $0.30
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+20% Synergy $0.27
Smallpox Smallpox
+16% Synergy $0.36
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+13% Synergy $0.49
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+13% Synergy $5.06
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+13% Synergy $1.15
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+12% Synergy $16.86
Make an Example Make an Example
+11% Synergy $9.62
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+9% Synergy $2.97
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+6% Synergy $7.59
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+5% Synergy $0.09
Planar Engineering Planar Engineering
+5% Synergy $1.91
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+5% Synergy $0.86
Wave of Vitriol Wave of Vitriol
+5% Synergy $1.77
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.42
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+4% Synergy $0.46
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+4% Synergy $0.43
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+3% Synergy $1.37
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+3% Synergy $1.66
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+3% Synergy $0.88
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+2% Synergy $5.49
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $42.36
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.11
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+0% Synergy $2.34
Living Death Living Death
0% Synergy $2.18
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.50
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
-3% Synergy $0.52
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $8.28
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.48
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.56
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.43
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.40
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.30
Cultivate Cultivate
-6% Synergy $0.36
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-6% Synergy $5.18
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-10% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+21% Synergy $54.81
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+16% Synergy $0.70
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+14% Synergy $70.05
Animation Module Animation Module
+8% Synergy $3.27
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $17.24
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $2.71
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+5% Synergy $8.85
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+5% Synergy $4.71
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $8.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.39
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+2% Synergy $11.65
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+1% Synergy $4.11
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+0% Synergy $6.27
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $62.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Grave Pact Grave Pact
+25% Synergy $30.39
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+23% Synergy $19.32
From Beyond From Beyond
+14% Synergy $2.24
Greater Good Greater Good
+11% Synergy $5.26
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+11% Synergy $0.25
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+9% Synergy $0.52
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+9% Synergy $0.34
One with the Kami One with the Kami
+9% Synergy $0.35
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+8% Synergy $6.44
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+7% Synergy $32.45
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+7% Synergy $0.15
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+7% Synergy $34.36
Sadistic Glee Sadistic Glee
+6% Synergy $0.95
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+5% Synergy $1.33
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
+5% Synergy $0.23
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+4% Synergy $17.18
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+4% Synergy $0.35
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+4% Synergy $7.57
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $5.91
Attrition Attrition
+4% Synergy $19.42
Hollowmurk Siege Hollowmurk Siege
+2% Synergy $1.02
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $19.63
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+2% Synergy $2.58
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+1% Synergy $14.10
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+1% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $4.21
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-2% Synergy $25.95
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $26.78
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
-5% Synergy $1.75
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-5% Synergy $35.62

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+13% Synergy $7.34
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+6% Synergy $0.38
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+3% Synergy $6.21

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+21% Synergy $0.44
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+20% Synergy $26.40
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+10% Synergy $3.94
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+8% Synergy $0.37
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $2.45
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $3.14
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.91
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+4% Synergy $0.27
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $4.44
Khalni Garden Khalni Garden
+3% Synergy $1.15
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.71
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.79
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+0% Synergy $64.75
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+0% Synergy $1.99
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+0% Synergy $33.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.99
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $15.65
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-4% Synergy $4.23
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $10.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.73
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-6% Synergy $51.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $3.30
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-1% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-5% Synergy $0.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+30% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+29% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+23% Synergy $3.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+18% Synergy $0.30
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+14% Synergy $0.34
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $31.32
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+8% Synergy $0.40
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
+7% Synergy $0.25
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+7% Synergy $37.92
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $18.15
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $11.86
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+5% Synergy $17.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $37.32
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+5% Synergy $0.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $19.48
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+5% Synergy $0.49
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+4% Synergy $7.49
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+4% Synergy $0.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $32.53
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.54
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+1% Synergy $0.96
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $2.00
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+0% Synergy $1.88
Bayou Bayou
0% Synergy
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
0% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $13.96
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $9.55
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-2% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.50
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-2% Synergy $1.93
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-2% Synergy $0.37
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-2% Synergy $16.05
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.63
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.21
Titan's Grave Titan's Grave
-3% Synergy $0.18
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-4% Synergy $1.89
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy $0.31
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-4% Synergy $6.03
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-5% Synergy $5.45
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.47
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-6% Synergy $0.27
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-7% Synergy $0.40
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.20
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-8% Synergy $0.39
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-8% Synergy $11.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.82
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.28
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.35

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