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Zalto, Fire Giant Duke
Price tag $0.12

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

#2424 Current Rank
#2754 Last Week
#2246 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.

Boldwyr Aggressor Boldwyr Aggressor
+13% Synergy $0.16
Giantfall Giantfall
+6% Synergy $0.20
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+4% Synergy $0.28
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
+3% Synergy $0.57
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-10% Synergy $16.50

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 $0.35
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+73% Synergy $0.26
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+69% Synergy $0.22
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+64% Synergy $0.20
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+64% Synergy $0.40
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+60% Synergy $5.12
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+60% Synergy $2.35
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+59% Synergy $0.09
Rile Rile
+57% Synergy $0.28
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+56% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

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

Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+56% Synergy $0.38
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+56% Synergy $16.62
Vithian Stinger Vithian Stinger
+56% Synergy $0.14
Endbringer Endbringer
+55% Synergy $0.35
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+52% Synergy $1.35
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+47% Synergy $23.87
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $1.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.64
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.46
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $10.28

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $98.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-9% Synergy $41.41
Gamble Gamble
-12% Synergy $10.76

Creatures

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

Fireslinger Fireslinger
+47% Synergy $0.38
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+46% Synergy $4.71
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+42% Synergy $0.18
Needletooth Raptor Needletooth Raptor
+38% Synergy $0.25
Bloodboil Sorcerer Bloodboil Sorcerer
+37% Synergy $0.07
Feldon, Ronom Excavator Feldon, Ronom Excavator
+34% Synergy $0.10
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+33% Synergy $0.23
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+30% Synergy $2.26
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+28% Synergy $6.31
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
+27% Synergy $0.14
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+21% Synergy $1.53
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+21% Synergy $1.30
Frostwielder Frostwielder
+20% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.25
Cinder Pyromancer Cinder Pyromancer
+17% Synergy $0.39
Kumano, Master Yamabushi Kumano, Master Yamabushi
+17% Synergy $0.37
Sun-Crowned Hunters Sun-Crowned Hunters
+17% Synergy $0.09
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+16% Synergy $0.41
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+14% Synergy $0.16
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+14% Synergy $27.24
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+13% Synergy $5.67
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+13% Synergy $0.53
Raptor Hatchling Raptor Hatchling
+13% Synergy $0.20
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.20
Viashino Fangtail Viashino Fangtail
+12% Synergy $0.07
Mannichi, the Fevered Dream Mannichi, the Fevered Dream
+12% Synergy $0.64
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+10% Synergy $0.20
Frilled Deathspitter Frilled Deathspitter
+10% Synergy $0.11
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $47.17
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $0.67
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+9% Synergy $0.23
Marauding Raptor Marauding Raptor
+9% Synergy $0.44
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+8% Synergy $0.21
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+7% Synergy $7.95
Olivia's Attendants Olivia's Attendants
+7% Synergy $0.28
Brimstone Mage Brimstone Mage
+7% Synergy $0.11
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+7% Synergy $0.41
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+6% Synergy $0.94
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $0.91
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+5% Synergy $2.70
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+5% Synergy $0.10
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+5% Synergy $0.20
Anger Anger
+4% Synergy $1.99
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+3% Synergy $31.33
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+2% Synergy $23.86
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+1% Synergy $1.96
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-2% Synergy $0.73
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-2% Synergy $7.77
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
-2% Synergy $12.94
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-3% Synergy $0.51

Instants

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

Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+39% Synergy $0.32
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+37% Synergy $0.13
Reckless Rage Reckless Rage
+34% Synergy $0.49
Shake the Foundations Shake the Foundations
+30% Synergy $0.16
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+28% Synergy $0.68
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+28% Synergy $3.16
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+23% Synergy $1.23
Not of This World Not of This World
+19% Synergy $4.76
Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+18% Synergy $0.19
Squash Squash
+13% Synergy $0.04
Cinderclasm Cinderclasm
+13% Synergy $0.08
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+12% Synergy $3.50
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+10% Synergy $3.37
Arcbond Arcbond
+10% Synergy $0.98
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.11
Starstorm Starstorm
+9% Synergy $0.29
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+8% Synergy $1.37
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+6% Synergy $0.48
Big Score Big Score
+5% Synergy $0.89
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+5% Synergy $2.30
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.57
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+5% Synergy $0.43
About Face About Face
+5% Synergy $0.21
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+4% Synergy $0.25
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.45
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.53
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-2% Synergy $6.31
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.17
Seething Song Seething Song
-4% Synergy $9.79
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $8.73
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-8% Synergy $3.06
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy $12.46
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $60.05
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-10% Synergy $7.66
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $12.08
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-20% Synergy $1.76

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
+45% Synergy $0.08
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+39% Synergy $0.43
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+31% Synergy $0.12
Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+24% Synergy $0.17
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+22% Synergy $0.20
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+17% Synergy $0.15
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+14% Synergy $0.16
Flame Fusillade Flame Fusillade
+11% Synergy $4.09
Slice and Dice Slice and Dice
+11% Synergy $0.05
Tremor Tremor
+10% Synergy $0.03
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+9% Synergy $0.19
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+9% Synergy $0.06
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+7% Synergy $1.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+6% Synergy $1.64
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+6% Synergy $7.00
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.64
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+6% Synergy $0.19
Volcanic Spray Volcanic Spray
+6% Synergy $0.49
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+5% Synergy $0.14
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+5% Synergy $0.39
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+5% Synergy $0.08
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+4% Synergy $0.46
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+4% Synergy $0.13
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.10
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+3% Synergy $3.60
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.82
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
0% Synergy $0.18
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $0.95
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-1% Synergy $3.46
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.08
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-3% Synergy $5.82
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-5% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+50% Synergy $1.36
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+47% Synergy $1.31
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+37% Synergy $14.16
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+27% Synergy $3.06
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+26% Synergy $0.16
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+24% Synergy $0.04
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+22% Synergy $0.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.21
Granite Shard Granite Shard
+21% Synergy $0.23
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+19% Synergy $0.43
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+15% Synergy $2.22
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+15% Synergy $0.55
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+14% Synergy $8.79
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $1.99
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+13% Synergy $5.43
Caltrops Caltrops
+13% Synergy $8.30
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+11% Synergy $0.07
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+10% Synergy $4.42
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+9% Synergy $0.12
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+9% Synergy $0.82
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+9% Synergy $0.65
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+7% Synergy $0.70
That Which Was Taken That Which Was Taken
+7% Synergy $2.56
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+5% Synergy $0.18
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+4% Synergy $7.18
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $40.10
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+3% Synergy $1.34
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $41.30
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+1% Synergy $9.37
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
0% Synergy $13.83
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-1% Synergy $3.18
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-2% Synergy $2.15
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $6.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-27% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

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

Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+36% Synergy $0.23
Pain for All Pain for All
+33% Synergy $0.70
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+21% Synergy $0.04
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+17% Synergy $0.26
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+16% Synergy $2.06
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+13% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+13% Synergy $0.34
Barbed Field Barbed Field
+11% Synergy $0.22
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+11% Synergy $0.15
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+8% Synergy $2.83
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+6% Synergy $0.27
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+6% Synergy $6.87
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+6% Synergy $0.25
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+5% Synergy $0.43
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+5% Synergy $0.06
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+2% Synergy $0.47
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+2% Synergy $1.63
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-9% Synergy $23.48
City on Fire City on Fire
-9% Synergy $10.32
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-18% Synergy $6.98

Planeswalkers

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

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+11% Synergy $0.35
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+9% Synergy $1.42
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $3.28

Utility Lands

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

Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+46% Synergy $3.25
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+42% Synergy $0.17
Desert Desert
+39% Synergy $0.66
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+31% Synergy $0.48
War Room War Room
+19% Synergy $5.07
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+16% Synergy $0.91
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+14% Synergy $9.09
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+14% Synergy $0.63
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+13% Synergy $0.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.31
Keldon Megaliths Keldon Megaliths
+11% Synergy $0.36
Balduvian Trading Post Balduvian Trading Post
+10% Synergy $3.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.10
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.13
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+6% Synergy $0.10
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $45.08
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+5% Synergy $15.60
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.82
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+4% Synergy $1.67
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.09
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.22
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.71
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.31
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $11.59
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $15.29
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-2% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.87
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.34
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-7% Synergy $10.83
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-11% Synergy $0.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+66% Synergy $2.95
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+46% Synergy $0.06
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+28% Synergy $0.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.28
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+12% Synergy $0.43
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+9% Synergy $31.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.35
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.28
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.19
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+7% Synergy $0.48
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+7% Synergy $0.27
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $2.02
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.27
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $4.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.71
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.77
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.23
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.53
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.05

Lands

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

Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+39% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.20
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+17% Synergy $0.11
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+11% Synergy $6.74
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+6% Synergy $7.00
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+5% Synergy $0.57
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.20
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.10
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+1% Synergy $1.96
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.53

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