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The Belligerent
Price tag $0.31

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2308 Current Rank
#2341 Last Week
#2353 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Belligerent.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Belligerent decks.

The Regalia The Regalia
+16% Synergy $0.98
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+13% Synergy $0.29
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+11% Synergy $0.24
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+10% Synergy $0.10
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+5% Synergy $26.25

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Belligerent's abilities and overall game plan.

Fearless Swashbuckler Fearless Swashbuckler
+49% Synergy $0.21
Mary Read and Anne Bonny Mary Read and Anne Bonny
+45% Synergy $0.45
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+44% Synergy $0.68
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+38% Synergy $0.39
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+37% Synergy $0.28
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+34% Synergy $0.20
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+31% Synergy $6.05
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+31% Synergy $0.31
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+28% Synergy $0.23
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+28% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Port Razer Port Razer
+27% Synergy $0.39
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+22% Synergy $0.79
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+21% Synergy $0.35
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+19% Synergy $5.65
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+18% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $0.93
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.35
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.81
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.37
Counterspell Counterspell
-15% Synergy $2.89

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+5% Synergy $13.83
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $102.66
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $102.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $116.06
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $13.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $68.24
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $43.95
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy $41.25
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $58.77

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Belligerent's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+26% Synergy $0.44
Cutthroat Negotiator Cutthroat Negotiator
+25% Synergy $0.44
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+24% Synergy $0.55
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+24% Synergy $0.25
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+24% Synergy $1.04
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+24% Synergy $0.23
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+23% Synergy $0.25
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+18% Synergy $0.27
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+18% Synergy $0.23
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
+17% Synergy $0.22
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+16% Synergy $0.38
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+16% Synergy $0.29
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.22
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+16% Synergy $0.21
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+15% Synergy $0.34
Zara, Renegade Recruiter Zara, Renegade Recruiter
+15% Synergy $0.24
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+15% Synergy $0.25
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $43.62
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+14% Synergy $0.50
Xorn Xorn
+14% Synergy $8.74
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+14% Synergy $0.24
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+14% Synergy $3.18
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+14% Synergy $0.37
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+13% Synergy $0.21
Merchant Raiders Merchant Raiders
+13% Synergy $0.16
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+13% Synergy $2.02
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $7.53
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+12% Synergy $0.38
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+12% Synergy $2.03
Speedway Fanatic Speedway Fanatic
+12% Synergy $0.15
Katsumasa, the Animator Katsumasa, the Animator
+12% Synergy $0.36
Slumbering Dragon Slumbering Dragon
+12% Synergy $2.42
Hazoret, Godseeker Hazoret, Godseeker
+12% Synergy $0.70
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+11% Synergy $0.43
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+11% Synergy $12.25
Protean Raider Protean Raider
+11% Synergy $0.50
Scrounging Skyray Scrounging Skyray
+10% Synergy $0.27
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+10% Synergy $0.88
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+10% Synergy $2.42
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+10% Synergy $0.47
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+10% Synergy $6.54
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+10% Synergy $0.27
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+10% Synergy $0.54
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+7% Synergy $0.78
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+5% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $2.37
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $4.45
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-3% Synergy $27.00
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-5% Synergy $0.66
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-17% Synergy $2.68

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Belligerent safe.

Evacuation Evacuation
+12% Synergy $0.39
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+11% Synergy $4.40
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+11% Synergy $0.18
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+9% Synergy $0.18
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+7% Synergy $1.00
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+7% Synergy $0.09
Arcbond Arcbond
+7% Synergy $1.67
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+7% Synergy $0.09
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+7% Synergy $0.14
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+6% Synergy $3.15
Telling Time Telling Time
+6% Synergy $0.26
Big Score Big Score
+5% Synergy $1.10
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+5% Synergy $4.85
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+5% Synergy $0.32
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy $3.57
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+4% Synergy $1.56
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+4% Synergy $0.39
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.44
Twinferno Twinferno
+3% Synergy $0.37
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.26
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $2.27
Think Twice Think Twice
+2% Synergy $0.10
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+2% Synergy $1.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.35
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $14.07
Demand Answers Demand Answers
0% Synergy $0.41
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $2.22
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-2% Synergy $0.13
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $6.61
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
-2% Synergy $0.31
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.81
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-3% Synergy $9.22
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.33
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-5% Synergy $0.62
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $2.31
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-8% Synergy $3.00
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $50.17
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.98
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $2.66
Consider Consider
-14% Synergy $0.33
Snap Snap
-14% Synergy $3.49
Negate Negate
-18% Synergy $0.18
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-21% Synergy $1.36
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-23% Synergy $0.45

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Belligerent's game plan and control the board.

Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+14% Synergy $0.50
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+13% Synergy $0.29
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+12% Synergy $0.31
Reckless Crew Reckless Crew
+12% Synergy $0.20
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+10% Synergy $0.35
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+10% Synergy $0.12
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+9% Synergy $0.33
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+9% Synergy $1.16
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+7% Synergy $3.89
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mutiny Mutiny
+7% Synergy $0.06
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.34
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.36
Portent Portent
+6% Synergy $0.29
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+6% Synergy $0.28
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+5% Synergy $9.51
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+1% Synergy $0.18
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-1% Synergy $6.07
Fabricate Fabricate
-2% Synergy $8.93
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-12% Synergy $0.79
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.51
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-13% Synergy $3.58
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-14% Synergy $2.17
Ponder Ponder
-16% Synergy $1.83
Preordain Preordain
-20% Synergy $0.67

Utility Artifacts

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

Subterranean Schooner Subterranean Schooner
+27% Synergy $0.29
Boosted Sloop Boosted Sloop
+23% Synergy $0.12
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+22% Synergy $1.72
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+22% Synergy $2.69
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+22% Synergy $5.01
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+19% Synergy $0.32
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+17% Synergy $40.60
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+17% Synergy $0.37
Fell Flagship Fell Flagship
+17% Synergy $0.39
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+16% Synergy $1.55
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+16% Synergy $0.36
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+15% Synergy $0.37
Marauding Dreadship Marauding Dreadship
+15% Synergy $0.06
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+14% Synergy $6.94
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+12% Synergy $0.11
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+12% Synergy $0.23
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+12% Synergy $1.93
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+12% Synergy $1.37
Possession Engine Possession Engine
+12% Synergy $0.17
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.44
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+11% Synergy $24.51
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+11% Synergy $0.29
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+10% Synergy $0.12
Dusk Legion Dreadnought Dusk Legion Dreadnought
+10% Synergy $0.18
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+10% Synergy $21.51
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+10% Synergy $10.24
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+9% Synergy $0.24
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+9% Synergy $0.17
Trading Post Trading Post
+9% Synergy $0.39
Tangle Tumbler Tangle Tumbler
+8% Synergy $0.11
Adrestia Adrestia
+8% Synergy $0.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.34
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+7% Synergy $1.28
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+7% Synergy $3.06
Shadowed Caravel Shadowed Caravel
+7% Synergy $0.20
Sleek Schooner Sleek Schooner
+7% Synergy $0.09
Silent Submersible Silent Submersible
+7% Synergy $0.18
Cybership Cybership
+7% Synergy $0.42
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+7% Synergy $0.68
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+7% Synergy $15.74
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+7% Synergy $0.32
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+6% Synergy $0.31
The Prima Vista The Prima Vista
+6% Synergy $0.09
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.86
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $2.73
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Belligerent's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+24% Synergy $1.10
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+23% Synergy $1.34
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+16% Synergy $0.97
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+15% Synergy $0.27
Siege Modification Siege Modification
+15% Synergy $0.17
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+11% Synergy $0.28
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+10% Synergy $3.54
Double Down Double Down
+10% Synergy $0.60
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+9% Synergy $0.15
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+9% Synergy $7.49
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+8% Synergy $0.25
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.39
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+7% Synergy $0.49
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+7% Synergy $0.38
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+6% Synergy $0.72
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+6% Synergy $3.86
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+6% Synergy $14.33
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+6% Synergy $4.67
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $12.27
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $3.11
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.51

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Belligerent to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+17% Synergy $3.63
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+10% Synergy $3.17
Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+6% Synergy $0.77
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+5% Synergy $1.07
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+3% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+27% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.43
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+15% Synergy $0.17
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+12% Synergy $0.17
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+11% Synergy $0.33
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $8.88
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.33
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+6% Synergy $0.95
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy $1.51
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+5% Synergy $0.65
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+5% Synergy $1.70
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+5% Synergy $0.24
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $4.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $41.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $13.41
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-1% Synergy $0.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $27.04
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-36% Synergy $4.02

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $3.53
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+5% Synergy $1.72
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+3% Synergy $1.60
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $200.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.37
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $39.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $2.78
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-22% Synergy $3.40

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Belligerent decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.31
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.31
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $3.85
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+2% Synergy $0.24
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $8.77
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.27
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $4.85
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.75
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.45
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-1% Synergy $21.75
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $19.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.89
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $16.70
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.50
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $17.44
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $29.72
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $31.89
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.11
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.30
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-4% Synergy $0.07
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.36
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $14.59
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.34
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-7% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.30
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.55
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.37
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-13% Synergy $0.34
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-13% Synergy $33.50
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-15% Synergy $0.37
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-15% Synergy $5.39
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-18% Synergy $4.33
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-20% Synergy $0.37
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-22% Synergy $10.15
Training Center Training Center
-22% Synergy $13.60

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