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Syr Carah, the Bold
Price tag $0.25

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#2025 Current Rank
#1819 Last Week
#1786 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Syr Carah, the Bold.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Syr Carah, the Bold decks.

Boulder Dash Boulder Dash
+6% Synergy $0.19
Null Group Biological Assets Null Group Biological Assets
+4% Synergy $0.09
Zog, Triceraton Castaway Zog, Triceraton Castaway
+3% Synergy $0.12
Raphael, Most Attitude Raphael, Most Attitude
+3% Synergy $0.17
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-4% Synergy $18.56

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Syr Carah, the Bold's abilities and overall game plan.

Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+63% Synergy $2.60
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+56% Synergy $1.18
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+53% Synergy $0.25
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+52% Synergy $27.83
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+50% Synergy $1.01
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+49% Synergy $0.31
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+41% Synergy $2.00
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+40% Synergy $0.32
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+38% Synergy $14.35
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+37% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Syr Carah, the Bold decks.

Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+36% Synergy $7.41
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+36% Synergy $7.22
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+35% Synergy $5.08
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+34% Synergy $11.77
Seething Song Seething Song
+33% Synergy $12.48
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+33% Synergy $3.89
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+30% Synergy $1.73
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+20% Synergy $2.95
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+16% Synergy $12.02
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-13% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+15% Synergy $13.44
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+14% Synergy $43.73
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $140.43
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $97.50
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $938.97
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $421.27
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+4% Synergy $619.26
Gamble Gamble
+2% Synergy $14.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $111.70

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Syr Carah, the Bold's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+27% Synergy $16.79
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+26% Synergy $1.64
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+23% Synergy $5.26
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+22% Synergy $2.27
Knollspine Dragon Knollspine Dragon
+22% Synergy $0.99
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+21% Synergy $0.25
Burning Prophet Burning Prophet
+20% Synergy $0.07
Satyr Firedancer Satyr Firedancer
+19% Synergy $0.26
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+18% Synergy $5.25
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+18% Synergy $1.91
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+18% Synergy $7.91
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+17% Synergy $0.27
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+17% Synergy $6.24
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+11% Synergy $27.03
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+11% Synergy $0.87
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+11% Synergy $0.30
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+10% Synergy $0.23
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+9% Synergy $0.58
Fire Servant Fire Servant
+9% Synergy $0.39
Backdraft Hellkite Backdraft Hellkite
+9% Synergy $0.50
Grinning Ignus Grinning Ignus
+8% Synergy $0.08
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.48
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+7% Synergy $0.30
Chandra's Spitfire Chandra's Spitfire
+7% Synergy $0.21
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+6% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Egg Ashmouth Dragon Smoldering Egg
+6% Synergy $0.41
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $5.22
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+5% Synergy $25.60
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+5% Synergy $10.34
Rodeo Pyromancers Rodeo Pyromancers
+4% Synergy $0.16
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+4% Synergy $0.41
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+4% Synergy $0.63
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+3% Synergy $0.16
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+3% Synergy $0.22
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+2% Synergy $27.68
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+2% Synergy $3.38
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+1% Synergy $13.89
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
0% Synergy $3.16
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
-1% Synergy $10.97
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
-2% Synergy $0.81
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
-2% Synergy $15.15
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-2% Synergy $0.25
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-3% Synergy $1.04
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
-3% Synergy $4.82
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
-5% Synergy $0.93
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
-5% Synergy $1.70
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-7% Synergy $43.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-16% Synergy $0.27

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Syr Carah, the Bold safe.

Gut Shot Gut Shot
+30% Synergy $4.26
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+26% Synergy $0.50
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+24% Synergy $17.56
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+23% Synergy $0.40
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+22% Synergy $0.96
Shock Shock
+21% Synergy $0.18
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+21% Synergy $0.21
Play with Fire Play with Fire
+18% Synergy $0.18
Chandra's Pyrohelix Chandra's Pyrohelix
+18% Synergy $0.12
Volcanic Fallout Volcanic Fallout
+17% Synergy $0.18
Twin Bolt Twin Bolt
+17% Synergy $0.05
Magma Jet Magma Jet
+14% Synergy $0.16
Spark Jolt Spark Jolt
+13% Synergy $0.08
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+9% Synergy $0.16
Skullcrack Skullcrack
+8% Synergy $0.21
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $13.35
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.26
Tarfire Tarfire
+7% Synergy $0.26
Reiterate Reiterate
+6% Synergy $15.14
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+6% Synergy $2.06
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.92
Searing Spear Searing Spear
+6% Synergy $0.21
Punishing Fire Punishing Fire
+6% Synergy $0.34
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+5% Synergy $0.13
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+5% Synergy $0.35
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+5% Synergy $0.55
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+4% Synergy $1.37
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+4% Synergy $3.60
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+3% Synergy $11.98
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+3% Synergy $10.21
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $10.38
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+1% Synergy $0.57
Reverberate Reverberate
0% Synergy $2.86
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $66.45
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-5% Synergy $0.27
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-5% Synergy $10.33
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-7% Synergy $2.05
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-9% Synergy $3.67
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.98
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-12% Synergy $0.46
Abrade Abrade
-15% Synergy $0.13
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-15% Synergy $6.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Syr Carah, the Bold's game plan and control the board.

Boltwave Boltwave
+37% Synergy $2.11
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+35% Synergy $0.43
Rain of Embers Rain of Embers
+35% Synergy $0.12
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+31% Synergy $4.13
Volcanic Spray Volcanic Spray
+31% Synergy $0.55
Forked Bolt Forked Bolt
+31% Synergy $0.36
Breath of Darigaaz Breath of Darigaaz
+27% Synergy $0.40
Earthquake Earthquake
+26% Synergy $0.64
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+22% Synergy $7.88
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+21% Synergy $4.60
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+20% Synergy $0.35
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+19% Synergy $0.25
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+18% Synergy $5.98
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+18% Synergy $3.48
Slagstorm Slagstorm
+17% Synergy $0.30
Mana Clash Mana Clash
+17% Synergy $1.21
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+16% Synergy $0.20
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+14% Synergy $0.65
Sizzle Sizzle
+14% Synergy $0.19
Ignite Memories Ignite Memories
+14% Synergy $0.44
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+14% Synergy $0.19
Cave-In Cave-In
+11% Synergy $6.44
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+10% Synergy $0.28
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+9% Synergy $6.74
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+9% Synergy $0.22
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+9% Synergy $0.19
Lava Spike Lava Spike
+9% Synergy $1.02
Ruinous Rampage Ruinous Rampage
+9% Synergy $0.17
Firebolt Firebolt
+9% Synergy $0.12
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+8% Synergy $2.87
Arc Trail Arc Trail
+8% Synergy $0.39
Arc Lightning Arc Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.08
Storm of Memories Storm of Memories
+6% Synergy $0.37
Magic Missile Magic Missile
+6% Synergy $0.08
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+5% Synergy $3.27
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+4% Synergy $2.96
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+3% Synergy $0.72
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $7.93
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.97
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.36
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+1% Synergy $0.15
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1907.80
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+1% Synergy $1.78
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.31
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
0% Synergy $0.33
Twinflame Twinflame
0% Synergy $6.93
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-5% Synergy $0.61
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-7% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-16% Synergy $2.56
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-22% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+30% Synergy $2.67
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+30% Synergy $3.12
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+24% Synergy $16.82
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+20% Synergy $7.63
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+17% Synergy $20.36
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+15% Synergy $9.74
Spellweaver Helix Spellweaver Helix
+15% Synergy $2.71
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+14% Synergy $1.28
Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+10% Synergy $1.30
Pyromancer's Gauntlet Pyromancer's Gauntlet
+5% Synergy $0.24
Ore-Rich Stalactite Cosmium Catalyst Ore-Rich Stalactite
+5% Synergy $0.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $39.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.61
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-12% Synergy $4.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Syr Carah, the Bold's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+31% Synergy $14.71
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+27% Synergy $1.54
Pyromancer Ascension Pyromancer Ascension
+25% Synergy $0.34
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+18% Synergy $0.49
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+16% Synergy $7.67
Aria of Flame Aria of Flame
+12% Synergy $0.55
Harness the Storm Harness the Storm
+10% Synergy $0.21
Vessel of Volatility Vessel of Volatility
+7% Synergy $0.13
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+6% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+5% Synergy $4.89
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+5% Synergy $0.72
Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
+5% Synergy $0.21
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+4% Synergy $28.97
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+2% Synergy $0.49
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-3% Synergy $22.01
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-3% Synergy $14.14
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-3% Synergy $3.55
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
-3% Synergy $1.62
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-9% Synergy $7.01

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Syr Carah, the Bold to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jaya Ballard Jaya Ballard
+8% Synergy $0.49
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+6% Synergy $2.92

Utility Lands

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

Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+10% Synergy $1.49
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.66
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+8% Synergy $5.67
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+6% Synergy $0.21
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+6% Synergy $5.93
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+5% Synergy $1.13
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $5.40
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+4% Synergy $0.14
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.11
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+1% Synergy $15.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $37.51
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $5.36
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy $1.78
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy $44.23
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy $8.92
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.35
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-13% Synergy $11.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+14% Synergy $0.37
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+12% Synergy $0.32
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+12% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.08
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+9% Synergy $37.59
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $9.72
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.33
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $0.95
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.48
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.30
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $191.56
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $70.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.25
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.61
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-4% Synergy $3.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.53
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-5% Synergy $34.33
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-16% Synergy $1.73

Lands

The mana base foundation for Syr Carah, the Bold decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+23% Synergy $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $13.35
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+7% Synergy $1.48
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.48
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $16.79
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+5% Synergy $18.84
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $30.84
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+4% Synergy $29.10
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $41.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $35.68
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+2% Synergy $7.93
Mountain Mountain
-6% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-7% Synergy $1.08

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