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The Belligerent
Price tag $0.33

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2315 Current Rank

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Belligerent.

New Cards

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

Bilbo, Thief in the Night Bilbo, Thief in the Night
+5% Synergy $41.98
Heroes for Hire Heroes for Hire
+4% Synergy $0.62
HYDRA Assault Robot HYDRA Assault Robot
+4% Synergy $0.11
Iron Lad, Young Avenger Iron Lad, Young Avenger
+2% Synergy $0.84
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
+1% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Fearless Swashbuckler Fearless Swashbuckler
+48% Synergy $0.32
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+45% Synergy $0.89
Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider Captain Storm, Cosmium Raider
+45% Synergy $0.31
Captain Lannery Storm Captain Lannery Storm
+42% Synergy $0.31
Jackdaw Jackdaw
+41% Synergy $0.34
Breeches, Eager Pillager Breeches, Eager Pillager
+39% Synergy $0.70
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
+38% Synergy $0.26
Mary Read and Anne Bonny Mary Read and Anne Bonny
+36% Synergy $0.36
Corsair Captain Corsair Captain
+33% Synergy $0.24
Gemcutter Buccaneer Gemcutter Buccaneer
+31% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Magmatic Galleon Magmatic Galleon
+31% Synergy $0.35
Subterranean Schooner Subterranean Schooner
+30% Synergy $0.36
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+15% Synergy $0.34
Big Score Big Score
+14% Synergy $0.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+1% Synergy $0.84
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.24
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.40
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $3.57

Game Changers

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

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $170.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $130.39
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-7% Synergy $10.77
Gamble Gamble
-8% Synergy $16.41
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $40.07
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $56.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $71.96
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-14% Synergy $41.51

Creatures

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

Cutthroat Negotiator Cutthroat Negotiator
+29% Synergy $0.40
Staunch Crewmate Staunch Crewmate
+28% Synergy $0.28
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
+28% Synergy $0.48
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+27% Synergy $0.27
Xorn Xorn
+27% Synergy $7.33
Port Razer Port Razer
+25% Synergy $1.02
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+24% Synergy $0.28
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+23% Synergy $0.42
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+22% Synergy $0.34
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+22% Synergy $0.38
Deadeye Quartermaster Deadeye Quartermaster
+20% Synergy $0.32
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
+19% Synergy $0.19
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+19% Synergy $46.24
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+19% Synergy $2.57
Merchant Raiders Merchant Raiders
+18% Synergy $0.27
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+18% Synergy $0.23
Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+17% Synergy $0.29
Enterprising Scallywag Enterprising Scallywag
+17% Synergy $0.23
Kitesail Larcenist Kitesail Larcenist
+16% Synergy $0.38
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+16% Synergy $0.58
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+15% Synergy $0.34
Zara, Renegade Recruiter Zara, Renegade Recruiter
+15% Synergy $0.25
Cosima, God of the Voyage The Omenkeel Cosima, God of the Voyage
+14% Synergy $0.93
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+14% Synergy $5.42
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+13% Synergy $6.86
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+13% Synergy $0.68
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+12% Synergy $0.49
Plundering Pirate Plundering Pirate
+12% Synergy $0.21
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+12% Synergy $0.52
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+11% Synergy $5.48
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+11% Synergy $2.34
Protean Raider Protean Raider
+11% Synergy $0.59
Burdened Aerialist Burdened Aerialist
+10% Synergy $0.19
Fathom Fleet Swordjack Fathom Fleet Swordjack
+10% Synergy $0.31
Spectral Sailor Spectral Sailor
+10% Synergy $0.25
Captivating Crew Captivating Crew
+10% Synergy $0.39
Warkite Marauder Warkite Marauder
+10% Synergy $0.27
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
+9% Synergy $0.88
Captain Vargus Wrath Captain Vargus Wrath
+9% Synergy $0.25
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
+9% Synergy $0.34
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+9% Synergy $0.40
Spyglass Siren Spyglass Siren
+9% Synergy $0.28
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+9% Synergy $0.19
Vaan, Street Thief Vaan, Street Thief
+9% Synergy $0.32
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+8% Synergy $0.72
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+6% Synergy $0.47
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+3% Synergy $1.85
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+1% Synergy $0.23
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-2% Synergy $34.45
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-17% Synergy $1.77

Instants

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

Fiery Cannonade Fiery Cannonade
+13% Synergy $0.21
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+11% Synergy $3.14
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+10% Synergy $1.75
Hornswoggle Hornswoggle
+9% Synergy $0.17
Abrade Abrade
+8% Synergy $0.26
Evacuation Evacuation
+7% Synergy $0.30
Lookout's Dispersal Lookout's Dispersal
+6% Synergy $0.31
Depths of Desire Depths of Desire
+5% Synergy $0.21
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $8.16
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+3% Synergy $3.34
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+2% Synergy $5.44
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+0% Synergy $0.62
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+0% Synergy $2.42
Demand Answers Demand Answers
0% Synergy $0.41
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-1% Synergy $0.19
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $16.68
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-3% Synergy $0.17
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-3% Synergy $0.48
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
-4% Synergy $3.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $5.61
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.95
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.37
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-5% Synergy $5.30
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-6% Synergy $0.32
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.17
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $56.34
Snap Snap
-9% Synergy $3.23
Consider Consider
-10% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $0.88
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $1.92
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $68.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-13% Synergy $1.00
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $8.14
Seething Song Seething Song
-13% Synergy $12.58
Negate Negate
-14% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-15% Synergy $2.07

Sorceries

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

Chart a Course Chart a Course
+23% Synergy $0.13
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+19% Synergy $0.65
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+17% Synergy $0.42
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+16% Synergy $0.65
Mutiny Mutiny
+12% Synergy $0.07
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+8% Synergy $0.27
Start Your Engines Start Your Engines
+8% Synergy $0.29
See the Truth See the Truth
+7% Synergy $0.52
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+7% Synergy $0.33
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mass Mutiny Mass Mutiny
+6% Synergy $0.39
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+3% Synergy $10.33
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+3% Synergy $3.43
Fabricate Fabricate
+1% Synergy $9.42
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+0% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.95
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
-3% Synergy $9.50
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.29
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-4% Synergy $5.67
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-4% Synergy $2.77
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-5% Synergy $0.43
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $1.90
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-7% Synergy $1.42
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $1.37
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-9% Synergy $3.88
Preordain Preordain
-11% Synergy $0.46
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-13% Synergy $0.44
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $5.01
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-17% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+28% Synergy $0.39
Boosted Sloop Boosted Sloop
+21% Synergy $0.21
RMS Titanic RMS Titanic
+19% Synergy $5.41
Fell Flagship Fell Flagship
+18% Synergy $0.40
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+16% Synergy $47.91
Conqueror's Galleon Conqueror's Foothold Conqueror's Galleon
+16% Synergy $0.64
Raiders' Karve Raiders' Karve
+15% Synergy $0.15
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+14% Synergy $2.17
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+13% Synergy $2.17
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+11% Synergy $0.23
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+9% Synergy $0.52
Sleek Schooner Sleek Schooner
+9% Synergy $0.15
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+9% Synergy $1.30
Dusk Legion Dreadnought Dusk Legion Dreadnought
+8% Synergy $0.22
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+8% Synergy $0.75
Careening Mine Cart Careening Mine Cart
+8% Synergy $0.27
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+8% Synergy $1.44
Consulate Dreadnought Consulate Dreadnought
+8% Synergy $0.34
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+8% Synergy $0.39
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+7% Synergy $1.06
Guidelight Matrix Guidelight Matrix
+7% Synergy $0.22
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+7% Synergy $0.29
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+7% Synergy $0.36
Clamorous Ironclad Clamorous Ironclad
+7% Synergy $0.13
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $4.26
Synthesizer Labship Synthesizer Labship
+6% Synergy $0.21
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+6% Synergy $0.54
Pirate Hat Pirate Hat
+6% Synergy $0.17
Nautiloid Ship Nautiloid Ship
+6% Synergy $13.57
Marauding Dreadship Marauding Dreadship
+6% Synergy $0.08
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+5% Synergy $0.40
Luxurious Locomotive Luxurious Locomotive
+5% Synergy $0.28
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+4% Synergy $7.60
Captain's Hook Captain's Hook
+4% Synergy $0.27
The Regalia The Regalia
+4% Synergy $1.77
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $1.17
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+3% Synergy $2.91
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+2% Synergy $14.54
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $19.69
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+1% Synergy $2.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $3.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $2.79

Enchantments

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

Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+23% Synergy $0.25
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+21% Synergy $5.41
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+20% Synergy $1.21
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+13% Synergy $4.30
Siege Modification Siege Modification
+11% Synergy $0.27
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+10% Synergy $0.59
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+9% Synergy $4.57
Double Down Double Down
+8% Synergy $0.58
Daring Piracy Daring Piracy
+8% Synergy $0.38
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+8% Synergy $0.36
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+7% Synergy $0.13
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+5% Synergy $0.13
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.49
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+4% Synergy $0.41
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $2.52
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+3% Synergy $4.40
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+2% Synergy $1.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $12.68

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+19% Synergy $2.27
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $17.96
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+1% Synergy $0.36

Utility Lands

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

Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+25% Synergy $0.30
Rocky Roads Rocky Roads
+15% Synergy $0.24
Reef Roads Reef Roads
+14% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.38
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+13% Synergy $1.80
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+13% Synergy $8.70
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+11% Synergy $0.71
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+10% Synergy $0.69
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+8% Synergy $10.35
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+7% Synergy $2.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.37
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+4% Synergy $0.36
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.41
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+3% Synergy $14.84
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $25.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.63
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.25
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.32
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+0% Synergy $3.94
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
0% Synergy $0.20
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $27.62
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $8.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-14% Synergy $0.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-22% Synergy $3.11

Mana Artifacts

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

Cargo Ship Cargo Ship
+9% Synergy $0.24
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+6% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.31
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+2% Synergy $1.50
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $2.79
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.27
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+0% Synergy $241.89
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.42
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.47
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-2% Synergy $0.42
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $36.45
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.67
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-7% Synergy $2.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.75
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $2.16

Lands

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

Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+9% Synergy $0.35
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+4% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.31
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+2% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.11
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.36
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+1% Synergy $0.34
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+0% Synergy $20.69
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+0% Synergy $0.36
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $36.95
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+0% Synergy $1.60
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.13
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+0% Synergy $5.53
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.07
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy $0.95
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
0% Synergy $14.98
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
0% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.26
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $17.84
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
-2% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $16.68
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.65
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $18.69
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.24
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-3% Synergy $0.32
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $35.54
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $29.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $5.61
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $14.42
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.25
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.64
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-6% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-6% Synergy $0.36
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-6% Synergy $1.10
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-6% Synergy $6.40
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-6% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-8% Synergy $0.42
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-8% Synergy $37.92
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.19
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-9% Synergy $12.72
Training Center Training Center
-9% Synergy $16.27
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-11% Synergy $4.49
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.31

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