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Zalto, Fire Giant Duke
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureGiant Barbarian

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2347 Current Rank
#2469 Last Week
#2190 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zalto, Fire Giant Duke.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zalto, Fire Giant Duke decks.

The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
0% Synergy $1.57

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zalto, Fire Giant Duke's abilities and overall game plan.

Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+76% Synergy $0.33
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+74% Synergy $0.34
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+70% Synergy $0.18
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+64% Synergy $0.23
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+64% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+60% Synergy $4.36
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+60% Synergy $2.09
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+56% Synergy $0.15
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+56% Synergy $0.06
Rile Rile
+56% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zalto, Fire Giant Duke decks.

Vithian Stinger Vithian Stinger
+56% Synergy $0.13
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+56% Synergy $0.29
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+55% Synergy $15.52
Endbringer Endbringer
+55% Synergy $0.32
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+52% Synergy $0.80
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+51% Synergy $1.37
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+46% Synergy $19.47
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $1.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $89.88
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $30.65
Gamble Gamble
-12% Synergy $9.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zalto, Fire Giant Duke's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Fireslinger Fireslinger
+48% Synergy $0.50
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+47% Synergy $4.76
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+44% Synergy $0.18
Needletooth Raptor Needletooth Raptor
+39% Synergy $0.24
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+37% Synergy $0.13
Bloodboil Sorcerer Bloodboil Sorcerer
+36% Synergy $0.06
Feldon, Ronom Excavator Feldon, Ronom Excavator
+34% Synergy $0.13
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+28% Synergy $2.34
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+28% Synergy $6.36
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
+27% Synergy $0.14
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+21% Synergy $1.27
Frostwielder Frostwielder
+21% Synergy $0.15
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+20% Synergy $0.97
Kumano, Master Yamabushi Kumano, Master Yamabushi
+19% Synergy $0.36
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+18% Synergy $0.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.20
Cinder Pyromancer Cinder Pyromancer
+17% Synergy $0.41
Sun-Crowned Hunters Sun-Crowned Hunters
+17% Synergy $0.12
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+14% Synergy $4.92
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+14% Synergy $26.59
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+13% Synergy $0.19
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+13% Synergy $0.70
Raptor Hatchling Raptor Hatchling
+13% Synergy $0.22
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.07
Viashino Fangtail Viashino Fangtail
+12% Synergy $0.07
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+11% Synergy $0.17
Mannichi, the Fevered Dream Mannichi, the Fevered Dream
+11% Synergy $0.58
Frilled Deathspitter Frilled Deathspitter
+10% Synergy $0.13
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $32.89
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $0.43
Marauding Raptor Marauding Raptor
+9% Synergy $0.33
Olivia's Attendants Olivia's Attendants
+9% Synergy $0.29
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+8% Synergy $0.17
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+8% Synergy $8.63
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+8% Synergy $0.21
Brimstone Mage Brimstone Mage
+8% Synergy $0.14
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+7% Synergy $0.73
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+7% Synergy $0.40
Magma Giant Magma Giant
+6% Synergy $0.25
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+5% Synergy $0.98
Anger Anger
+5% Synergy $1.61
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+5% Synergy $2.47
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+5% Synergy $0.12
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+3% Synergy $18.93
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+3% Synergy $24.62
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+1% Synergy $2.18
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-2% Synergy $0.58
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-2% Synergy $7.64
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
-2% Synergy $12.54
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-3% Synergy $0.65

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zalto, Fire Giant Duke safe.

Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+38% Synergy $0.35
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+36% Synergy $0.14
Reckless Rage Reckless Rage
+33% Synergy $0.42
Shake the Foundations Shake the Foundations
+28% Synergy $0.21
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+27% Synergy $3.22
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+27% Synergy $0.42
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+22% Synergy $1.24
Not of This World Not of This World
+19% Synergy $4.63
Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+19% Synergy $0.15
Squash Squash
+13% Synergy $0.04
Cinderclasm Cinderclasm
+13% Synergy $0.10
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+12% Synergy $2.10
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+11% Synergy $3.21
Arcbond Arcbond
+11% Synergy $1.14
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+10% Synergy $0.11
Starstorm Starstorm
+8% Synergy $0.21
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+7% Synergy $1.39
Big Score Big Score
+6% Synergy $0.71
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+6% Synergy $0.71
About Face About Face
+6% Synergy $0.19
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+5% Synergy $0.45
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.57
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+3% Synergy $0.18
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+1% Synergy $0.33
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.77
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.12
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $8.01
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-3% Synergy $6.15
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $7.04
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-8% Synergy $2.22
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy $8.73
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-9% Synergy $7.40
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $48.80
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $10.42
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-20% Synergy $1.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zalto, Fire Giant Duke's game plan and control the board.

Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+44% Synergy $0.08
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+39% Synergy $0.38
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+28% Synergy $0.09
Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+25% Synergy $0.17
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+22% Synergy $0.20
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+16% Synergy $0.17
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+13% Synergy $0.14
Flame Fusillade Flame Fusillade
+13% Synergy $3.90
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+10% Synergy $0.02
Slice and Dice Slice and Dice
+10% Synergy $0.05
Tremor Tremor
+10% Synergy $0.02
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+9% Synergy $0.25
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+8% Synergy $1.18
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+6% Synergy $1.54
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.77
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+5% Synergy $0.17
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+5% Synergy $0.32
Volcanic Spray Volcanic Spray
+5% Synergy $0.45
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+5% Synergy $0.08
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.40
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $5.89
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+4% Synergy $0.10
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.00
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+3% Synergy $3.04
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.76
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+1% Synergy $2.57
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $0.95
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-1% Synergy $3.18
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
-1% Synergy $0.17
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.20
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-3% Synergy $4.72
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-5% Synergy $0.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy $2.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+48% Synergy $1.17
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+37% Synergy $13.63
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+28% Synergy $0.16
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+28% Synergy $3.93
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+22% Synergy $0.21
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+22% Synergy $0.04
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.18
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+21% Synergy $0.42
Granite Shard Granite Shard
+20% Synergy $0.19
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+16% Synergy $0.43
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+15% Synergy $2.33
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+15% Synergy $8.68
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+14% Synergy $2.58
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+13% Synergy $5.78
Caltrops Caltrops
+13% Synergy $22.43
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+11% Synergy $0.07
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+10% Synergy $0.12
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+10% Synergy $5.05
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+10% Synergy $0.76
That Which Was Taken That Which Was Taken
+9% Synergy $2.65
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+8% Synergy $0.57
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+8% Synergy $0.59
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+5% Synergy $0.17
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+4% Synergy $6.65
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $38.64
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+3% Synergy $0.99
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+1% Synergy $8.15
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $36.27
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
0% Synergy $13.84
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-1% Synergy $1.52
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-2% Synergy $4.29
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $5.39
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-5% Synergy $9.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-27% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zalto, Fire Giant Duke's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+35% Synergy $0.20
Pain for All Pain for All
+27% Synergy $0.49
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+22% Synergy $0.04
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+18% Synergy $0.24
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+16% Synergy $1.98
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+15% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+14% Synergy $0.32
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+11% Synergy $0.11
Barbed Field Barbed Field
+11% Synergy $0.18
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+9% Synergy $2.35
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+7% Synergy $0.27
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+7% Synergy $0.21
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+5% Synergy $4.56
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+5% Synergy $0.07
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+5% Synergy $0.32
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+4% Synergy $0.37
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+2% Synergy $0.52
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+1% Synergy $1.28
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-8% Synergy $13.74
City on Fire City on Fire
-9% Synergy $8.73
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-18% Synergy $6.52

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zalto, Fire Giant Duke to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+9% Synergy $0.30
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+9% Synergy $1.36
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+5% Synergy $2.00
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $2.88

Utility Lands

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

Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+48% Synergy $2.85
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+43% Synergy $0.19
Desert Desert
+41% Synergy $0.54
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+32% Synergy $0.45
War Room War Room
+20% Synergy $4.85
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+17% Synergy $0.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.38
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.42
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+13% Synergy $6.17
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+13% Synergy $0.76
Keldon Megaliths Keldon Megaliths
+12% Synergy $0.34
Balduvian Trading Post Balduvian Trading Post
+11% Synergy $3.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.13
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.14
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+6% Synergy $14.41
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+6% Synergy $0.11
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.78
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $37.97
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.22
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+4% Synergy $1.26
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $4.91
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.21
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+3% Synergy $0.10
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy $10.27
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-1% Synergy $16.85
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-2% Synergy $0.19
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.81
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.30
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-8% Synergy $10.47
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-10% Synergy $0.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+66% Synergy $2.06
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+47% Synergy $0.12
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+28% Synergy $0.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.19
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.26
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+12% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.35
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+9% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $25.64
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.26
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+7% Synergy $0.52
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+7% Synergy $0.25
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+5% Synergy $2.03
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $2.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.14
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.16
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.48
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $3.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zalto, Fire Giant Duke decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+38% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+24% Synergy $0.15
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+16% Synergy $0.12
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+11% Synergy $6.66
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $5.89
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.57
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.09
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.00
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.43
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+1% Synergy $2.18
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.77

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