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Zalto, Fire Giant Duke
Price tag $0.21

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

#2299 Current Rank
#2673 Last Week
#2276 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
+27% Synergy $0.20
Giantfall Giantfall
+11% Synergy $0.24
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+9% Synergy $0.32
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+5% Synergy $0.34
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-15% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+77% Synergy $0.39
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+74% Synergy $0.33
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+69% Synergy $0.36
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+64% Synergy $0.21
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+64% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+61% Synergy $5.46
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+59% Synergy $0.06
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+57% Synergy $2.49
Rile Rile
+57% Synergy $0.38
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+57% Synergy $0.14

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 $0.17
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+56% Synergy $0.42
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+55% Synergy $16.70
Endbringer Endbringer
+54% Synergy $0.38
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+51% Synergy $1.80
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+45% Synergy $28.23
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+14% Synergy $0.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.51
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $11.96

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $111.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $43.27
Gamble Gamble
-12% Synergy $13.71

Creatures

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

Fireslinger Fireslinger
+48% Synergy $0.45
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+47% Synergy $4.48
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+44% Synergy $0.23
Bloodboil Sorcerer Bloodboil Sorcerer
+40% Synergy $0.07
Needletooth Raptor Needletooth Raptor
+39% Synergy $0.27
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+34% Synergy $0.25
Feldon, Ronom Excavator Feldon, Ronom Excavator
+34% Synergy $0.19
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+31% Synergy $2.45
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+28% Synergy $5.86
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
+27% Synergy $0.25
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+21% Synergy $1.83
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+21% Synergy $1.71
Frostwielder Frostwielder
+21% Synergy $0.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.30
Cinder Pyromancer Cinder Pyromancer
+17% Synergy $0.33
Kumano, Master Yamabushi Kumano, Master Yamabushi
+17% Synergy $0.37
Sun-Crowned Hunters Sun-Crowned Hunters
+17% Synergy $0.27
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+15% Synergy $0.20
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+15% Synergy $0.44
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+14% Synergy $27.77
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+13% Synergy $5.19
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+13% Synergy $0.43
Raptor Hatchling Raptor Hatchling
+13% Synergy $0.27
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.24
Viashino Fangtail Viashino Fangtail
+12% Synergy $0.07
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $54.35
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+10% Synergy $0.25
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+10% Synergy $1.03
Mannichi, the Fevered Dream Mannichi, the Fevered Dream
+10% Synergy $0.67
Frilled Deathspitter Frilled Deathspitter
+10% Synergy $0.17
Marauding Raptor Marauding Raptor
+9% Synergy $0.66
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+8% Synergy $0.32
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+8% Synergy $0.34
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+8% Synergy $0.41
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+7% Synergy $7.46
Olivia's Attendants Olivia's Attendants
+7% Synergy $0.32
Brimstone Mage Brimstone Mage
+7% Synergy $0.09
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+6% Synergy $0.09
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+6% Synergy $0.90
Magma Giant Magma Giant
+6% Synergy $0.21
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+4% Synergy $1.14
Anger Anger
+4% Synergy $1.97
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+3% Synergy $25.45
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+3% Synergy $3.69
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
0% Synergy $26.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.52
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-2% Synergy $0.83
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-2% Synergy $8.33
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
-3% Synergy $15.49
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-4% Synergy $0.54

Instants

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

Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+40% Synergy $0.41
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+39% Synergy $0.14
Reckless Rage Reckless Rage
+34% Synergy $0.43
Shake the Foundations Shake the Foundations
+31% Synergy $0.23
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+28% Synergy $0.90
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+26% Synergy $2.45
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+24% Synergy $0.97
Not of This World Not of This World
+18% Synergy $4.79
Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+18% Synergy $0.20
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+13% Synergy $3.74
Cinderclasm Cinderclasm
+13% Synergy $0.17
Squash Squash
+12% Synergy $0.13
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+10% Synergy $4.29
Arcbond Arcbond
+10% Synergy $1.72
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.27
Starstorm Starstorm
+9% Synergy $0.26
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+9% Synergy $0.83
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+8% Synergy $1.37
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+6% Synergy $0.39
Big Score Big Score
+5% Synergy $0.99
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+5% Synergy $1.96
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.57
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.43
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+3% Synergy $0.35
Fling Fling
+2% Synergy $0.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.37
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.15
Seething Song Seething Song
-4% Synergy $12.99
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $6.43
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $10.47
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-8% Synergy $2.26
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy $11.82
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $66.45
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-11% Synergy $10.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $12.01
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-17% Synergy $2.95

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
+47% Synergy $0.06
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+41% Synergy $0.44
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+33% Synergy $0.23
Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+24% Synergy $0.23
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+23% Synergy $0.19
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+18% Synergy $0.29
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+14% Synergy $0.35
Slice and Dice Slice and Dice
+11% Synergy $0.10
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+10% Synergy $0.26
Flame Fusillade Flame Fusillade
+10% Synergy $4.19
Tremor Tremor
+10% Synergy $0.05
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+9% Synergy $0.18
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+8% Synergy $1.45
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.61
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.64
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+6% Synergy $0.21
Volcanic Spray Volcanic Spray
+6% Synergy $0.55
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+5% Synergy $1.69
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+5% Synergy $7.93
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+5% Synergy $0.13
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+4% Synergy $0.25
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+4% Synergy $0.23
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+4% Synergy $0.37
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.10
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+3% Synergy $3.59
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.98
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
0% Synergy $0.31
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $1.76
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-1% Synergy $4.24
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.33
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-3% Synergy $6.66
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-5% Synergy $0.16
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.37
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+49% Synergy $1.37
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+46% Synergy $2.43
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+36% Synergy $14.83
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+27% Synergy $3.50
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+27% Synergy $0.23
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+27% Synergy $0.17
Granite Shard Granite Shard
+22% Synergy $0.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+21% Synergy $0.28
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+21% Synergy $0.27
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+20% Synergy $0.34
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+15% Synergy $2.32
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+15% Synergy $8.66
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+14% Synergy $0.49
Caltrops Caltrops
+14% Synergy $6.67
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.99
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+13% Synergy $5.36
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+13% Synergy $0.06
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+10% Synergy $0.19
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+9% Synergy $4.58
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+9% Synergy $1.07
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+8% Synergy $0.64
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+8% Synergy $0.63
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+6% Synergy $0.20
That Which Was Taken That Which Was Taken
+6% Synergy $2.46
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $44.24
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+3% Synergy $1.32
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $39.36
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
0% Synergy $15.16
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-1% Synergy $5.71
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-2% Synergy $3.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-27% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

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

Pain for All Pain for All
+36% Synergy $0.73
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+35% Synergy $0.27
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+22% Synergy $0.08
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+18% Synergy $0.29
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+16% Synergy $3.08
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+14% Synergy $0.35
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+13% Synergy $0.40
Barbed Field Barbed Field
+11% Synergy $0.23
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+11% Synergy $0.15
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+7% Synergy $8.17
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+7% Synergy $3.17
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+6% Synergy $0.25
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+6% Synergy $0.37
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+6% Synergy $0.13
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+5% Synergy $0.33
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+3% Synergy $0.44
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+2% Synergy $0.47
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+2% Synergy $1.54
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $12.25
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-10% Synergy $21.82
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-17% Synergy $7.01

Planeswalkers

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

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+13% Synergy $0.44
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+10% Synergy $1.36
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $2.95

Utility Lands

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

Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+45% Synergy $2.99
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+43% Synergy $0.27
Desert Desert
+38% Synergy $0.74
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+30% Synergy $0.89
War Room War Room
+19% Synergy $9.15
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+16% Synergy $1.13
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+13% Synergy $11.61
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+13% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.39
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.44
Keldon Megaliths Keldon Megaliths
+11% Synergy $0.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.30
Balduvian Trading Post Balduvian Trading Post
+10% Synergy $3.64
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.21
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+6% Synergy $0.14
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+5% Synergy $1.78
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $43.73
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+4% Synergy $17.93
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+4% Synergy $0.11
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.89
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.44
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $13.10
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-2% Synergy $15.35
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $37.08
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-8% Synergy $11.01
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-11% Synergy $0.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+66% Synergy $2.75
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+47% Synergy $0.11
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+30% Synergy $0.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.32
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+12% Synergy $0.37
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+9% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.37
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $34.62
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.33
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+7% Synergy $0.92
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+7% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.31
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+5% Synergy $1.64
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.60
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.98
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.30
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.88
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $3.80
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+40% Synergy $0.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.28
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+17% Synergy $0.25
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+10% Synergy $7.40
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+5% Synergy $7.93
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.57
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.10
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.37
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.52

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