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The Belligerent
Price tag $0.24

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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

#1562 Current Rank
#1484 Last Week
#2542 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 $1.56
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+13% Synergy $0.26
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+11% Synergy $0.15
Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+10% Synergy $0.12
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+5% Synergy $41.45

High Synergy Cards

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

Fearless Swashbuckler Fearless Swashbuckler
+49% Synergy $0.17
Mary Read and Anne Bonny Mary Read and Anne Bonny
+45% Synergy $0.46
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+44% Synergy $4.93
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+38% Synergy $0.47
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+37% Synergy $0.11
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+34% Synergy $0.17
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+31% Synergy $6.02
Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+31% Synergy $0.19
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+28% Synergy $0.07
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+28% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

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

Port Razer Port Razer
+27% Synergy $0.53
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+22% Synergy $0.70
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+21% Synergy $0.26
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+19% Synergy $5.86
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+18% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.36
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.55
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.12
Counterspell Counterspell
-15% Synergy $1.83

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 $11.39
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $73.14
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $73.25
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.67
Gamble Gamble
-5% Synergy $9.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $48.12
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $23.45
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy $47.21
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $47.59

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 $0.46
Cutthroat Negotiator Cutthroat Negotiator
+25% Synergy $0.30
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+24% Synergy $0.23
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+24% Synergy $0.16
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+24% Synergy $0.46
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+24% Synergy $0.11
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+23% Synergy $0.12
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+18% Synergy $0.10
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+18% Synergy $0.26
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
+17% Synergy $0.19
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+16% Synergy $0.29
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+16% Synergy $0.18
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+16% Synergy $0.16
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+16% Synergy $0.22
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+15% Synergy $0.25
Zara, Renegade Recruiter Zara, Renegade Recruiter
+15% Synergy $0.08
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+15% Synergy $0.12
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+14% Synergy $27.60
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+14% Synergy $0.45
Xorn Xorn
+14% Synergy $5.37
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+14% Synergy $0.23
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+14% Synergy $0.77
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+14% Synergy $0.31
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+13% Synergy $0.09
Merchant Raiders Merchant Raiders
+13% Synergy $0.07
Mizzix, Replica Rider Mizzix, Replica Rider
+13% Synergy $0.72
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $3.53
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+12% Synergy $0.32
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+12% Synergy $1.14
Speedway Fanatic Speedway Fanatic
+12% Synergy $0.12
Katsumasa, the Animator Katsumasa, the Animator
+12% Synergy $0.28
Slumbering Dragon Slumbering Dragon
+12% Synergy $3.79
Hazoret, Godseeker Hazoret, Godseeker
+12% Synergy $0.53
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+11% Synergy $0.85
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+11% Synergy $9.36
Protean Raider Protean Raider
+11% Synergy $0.52
Scrounging Skyray Scrounging Skyray
+10% Synergy $0.13
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+10% Synergy $0.63
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+10% Synergy $1.01
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+10% Synergy $0.48
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+10% Synergy $3.58
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+10% Synergy $0.18
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+10% Synergy $0.32
Marauding Mako Marauding Mako
+7% Synergy $1.09
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+5% Synergy $0.33
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $1.62
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+2% Synergy $3.12
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-3% Synergy $19.57
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-5% Synergy $0.90
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-17% Synergy $1.11

Instants

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

Evacuation Evacuation
+12% Synergy $0.12
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+11% Synergy $4.01
Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+11% Synergy $0.12
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+9% Synergy $0.05
Bottle-Cap Blast Bottle-Cap Blast
+7% Synergy $0.34
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+7% Synergy $0.08
Arcbond Arcbond
+7% Synergy $0.89
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+7% Synergy $0.09
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+7% Synergy $0.21
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+6% Synergy $2.10
Telling Time Telling Time
+6% Synergy $0.12
Big Score Big Score
+5% Synergy $0.68
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+5% Synergy $3.43
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+5% Synergy $0.26
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+4% Synergy $1.09
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+4% Synergy $1.18
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+4% Synergy $0.38
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.26
Twinferno Twinferno
+3% Synergy $0.24
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.09
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $6.98
Think Twice Think Twice
+2% Synergy $0.05
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+2% Synergy $1.11
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.52
Demand Answers Demand Answers
0% Synergy $0.35
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $2.15
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-2% Synergy $0.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.61
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
-2% Synergy $0.25
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $1.13
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-3% Synergy $7.15
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-4% Synergy $0.07
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-5% Synergy $0.55
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.86
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-8% Synergy $1.13
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $43.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.01
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.88
Consider Consider
-14% Synergy $0.41
Snap Snap
-14% Synergy $2.09
Negate Negate
-18% Synergy $0.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-21% Synergy $1.54
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-23% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

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

Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+14% Synergy $0.35
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+13% Synergy $0.26
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+12% Synergy $0.16
Reckless Crew Reckless Crew
+12% Synergy $0.16
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+10% Synergy $0.24
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+10% Synergy $0.18
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+9% Synergy $0.21
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+9% Synergy $1.36
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+7% Synergy $1.56
Anchor to Reality Anchor to Reality
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mutiny Mutiny
+7% Synergy $0.06
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.22
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+6% Synergy $0.28
Portent Portent
+6% Synergy $0.24
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+6% Synergy $0.19
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+5% Synergy $6.68
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+1% Synergy $0.12
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-1% Synergy $4.16
Fabricate Fabricate
-2% Synergy $8.16
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-12% Synergy $0.46
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-13% Synergy $2.95
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-13% Synergy $4.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-14% Synergy $1.64
Ponder Ponder
-16% Synergy $1.64
Preordain Preordain
-20% Synergy $0.51

Utility Artifacts

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

Subterranean Schooner Subterranean Schooner
+27% Synergy $0.21
Boosted Sloop Boosted Sloop
+23% Synergy $0.07
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+22% Synergy $1.09
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+22% Synergy $1.64
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+22% Synergy $3.57
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+19% Synergy $0.41
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+17% Synergy $28.62
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+17% Synergy $0.32
Fell Flagship Fell Flagship
+17% Synergy $0.36
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+16% Synergy $1.00
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+16% Synergy $0.21
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+15% Synergy $0.20
Marauding Dreadship Marauding Dreadship
+15% Synergy $0.03
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+14% Synergy $5.21
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+12% Synergy $0.13
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+12% Synergy $0.11
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+12% Synergy $1.13
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+12% Synergy $0.52
Possession Engine Possession Engine
+12% Synergy $0.12
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+11% Synergy $0.36
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+11% Synergy $21.11
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+11% Synergy $0.22
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+10% Synergy $0.14
Dusk Legion Dreadnought Dusk Legion Dreadnought
+10% Synergy $0.15
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+10% Synergy $24.69
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+10% Synergy $7.64
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+9% Synergy $0.20
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+9% Synergy $0.05
Trading Post Trading Post
+9% Synergy $0.44
Tangle Tumbler Tangle Tumbler
+8% Synergy $0.04
Adrestia Adrestia
+8% Synergy $0.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.21
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+7% Synergy $1.16
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+7% Synergy $1.37
Shadowed Caravel Shadowed Caravel
+7% Synergy $0.19
Sleek Schooner Sleek Schooner
+7% Synergy $0.08
Silent Submersible Silent Submersible
+7% Synergy $0.17
Cybership Cybership
+7% Synergy $0.31
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+7% Synergy $0.51
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+7% Synergy $11.51
Unlicensed Hearse Unlicensed Hearse
+7% Synergy $0.50
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+7% Synergy $0.32
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+6% Synergy $0.30
The Prima Vista The Prima Vista
+6% Synergy $0.08
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.65
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $2.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.37

Enchantments

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

Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+24% Synergy $0.70
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+23% Synergy $1.16
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+16% Synergy $0.33
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+15% Synergy $0.11
Siege Modification Siege Modification
+15% Synergy $0.15
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+11% Synergy $0.17
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+10% Synergy $6.65
Double Down Double Down
+10% Synergy $0.72
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+9% Synergy $0.10
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+9% Synergy $3.23
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+8% Synergy $0.11
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.55
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+7% Synergy $0.26
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+7% Synergy $0.22
Efficient Construction Efficient Construction
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+6% Synergy $3.71
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+6% Synergy $9.77
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+6% Synergy $2.29
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $6.76
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.13
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.13

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+17% Synergy $4.86
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+10% Synergy $1.27
Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+6% Synergy $0.69
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+5% Synergy $0.71
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+3% Synergy $0.23

Utility Lands

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

Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+27% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.34
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+15% Synergy $0.04
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+12% Synergy $0.06
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+11% Synergy $0.19
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+11% Synergy $8.43
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.25
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+6% Synergy $1.02
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+6% Synergy $1.32
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+5% Synergy $0.62
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+5% Synergy $2.31
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+5% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $1.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.49
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $9.61
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
-1% Synergy $0.10
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $16.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-36% Synergy $2.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $1.68
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+5% Synergy $2.24
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+3% Synergy $1.26
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
0% Synergy $0.32
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $157.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $23.83
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-20% Synergy $1.26
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-22% Synergy $1.56

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.11
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.25
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $2.62
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+2% Synergy $0.16
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $16.30
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.15
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $2.76
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.70
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.29
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-1% Synergy $12.52
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $16.70
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.31
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-1% Synergy $13.53
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.46
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $14.91
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $25.85
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $25.56
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.13
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.22
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-4% Synergy $0.03
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.29
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $17.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.20
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-7% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.22
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.18
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-13% Synergy $0.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-13% Synergy $25.70
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-15% Synergy $0.34
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-15% Synergy $2.24
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-18% Synergy $4.70
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-20% Synergy $0.31
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-22% Synergy $16.57
Training Center Training Center
-22% Synergy $10.46

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