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Zalto, Fire Giant Duke
Price tag $0.08

Legendary CreatureGiant Barbarian

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2449 Current Rank
#2196 Last Week
#2062 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.

Tannuk, Steadfast Second Tannuk, Steadfast Second
+31% Synergy $6.74
Pain for All Pain for All
+15% Synergy $0.55
Blitzball Blitzball
+3% Synergy $0.08
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.85
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
0% Synergy $3.94

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 $0.39
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+74% Synergy $0.25
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+72% Synergy $0.22
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+65% Synergy $0.24
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+64% Synergy $0.32
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+63% Synergy $1.70
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+61% Synergy $6.10
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+60% Synergy $0.05
Endbringer Endbringer
+59% Synergy $0.31
Vithian Stinger Vithian Stinger
+57% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

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

Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+56% Synergy $11.39
Rile Rile
+56% Synergy $0.27
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+56% Synergy $0.14
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+56% Synergy $0.33
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+53% Synergy $0.64
Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+52% Synergy $1.42
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+50% Synergy $17.15
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+20% Synergy $1.13
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+10% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.69
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $26.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $46.20
Gamble Gamble
-14% Synergy $7.91

Creatures

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

Fireslinger Fireslinger
+49% Synergy $0.76
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+47% Synergy $3.63
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+45% Synergy $0.24
Needletooth Raptor Needletooth Raptor
+40% Synergy $0.17
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+39% Synergy $0.16
Bloodboil Sorcerer Bloodboil Sorcerer
+37% Synergy $0.07
Feldon, Ronom Excavator Feldon, Ronom Excavator
+37% Synergy $0.11
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+30% Synergy $3.13
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+28% Synergy $3.61
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
+27% Synergy $0.19
Frostwielder Frostwielder
+22% Synergy $0.15
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+21% Synergy $0.40
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+20% Synergy $0.45
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+19% Synergy $0.96
Kumano, Master Yamabushi Kumano, Master Yamabushi
+19% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+16% Synergy $24.49
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+15% Synergy $1.86
Cinder Pyromancer Cinder Pyromancer
+15% Synergy $0.43
Sun-Crowned Hunters Sun-Crowned Hunters
+15% Synergy $0.11
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+14% Synergy $0.12
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+14% Synergy $0.34
Mannichi, the Fevered Dream Mannichi, the Fevered Dream
+14% Synergy $0.56
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+13% Synergy $0.14
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+13% Synergy $0.17
Raptor Hatchling Raptor Hatchling
+13% Synergy $0.19
Viashino Fangtail Viashino Fangtail
+12% Synergy $0.10
Olivia's Attendants Olivia's Attendants
+11% Synergy $0.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+10% Synergy $30.11
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+9% Synergy $0.94
Frilled Deathspitter Frilled Deathspitter
+9% Synergy $0.09
Marauding Raptor Marauding Raptor
+9% Synergy $0.78
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+8% Synergy $0.20
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+8% Synergy $0.28
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+8% Synergy $17.71
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+8% Synergy $0.50
Brimstone Mage Brimstone Mage
+7% Synergy $0.12
Anger Anger
+6% Synergy $1.61
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+6% Synergy $0.10
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+6% Synergy $0.42
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
+5% Synergy $0.77
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+4% Synergy $8.74
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+3% Synergy $0.85
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+3% Synergy $14.70
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+2% Synergy $0.34
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-1% Synergy $6.86
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.74
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-3% Synergy $0.46
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
-3% Synergy $12.87
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
-6% Synergy $10.80

Instants

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

Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+36% Synergy $0.32
Reckless Rage Reckless Rage
+35% Synergy $0.38
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+33% Synergy $0.11
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+30% Synergy $2.75
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+27% Synergy $0.42
Shake the Foundations Shake the Foundations
+27% Synergy $0.20
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+21% Synergy $1.91
Not of This World Not of This World
+19% Synergy $4.83
Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+17% Synergy $0.13
Squash Squash
+14% Synergy $0.04
Arcbond Arcbond
+12% Synergy $0.86
Cinderclasm Cinderclasm
+12% Synergy $0.10
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+11% Synergy $0.98
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+9% Synergy $2.43
Starstorm Starstorm
+8% Synergy $0.25
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+7% Synergy $0.53
About Face About Face
+7% Synergy $0.19
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+6% Synergy $0.06
Big Score Big Score
+6% Synergy $0.62
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.57
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+3% Synergy $0.25
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+3% Synergy $0.39
You Find Some Prisoners You Find Some Prisoners
+3% Synergy $0.23
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+2% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.68
Seething Song Seething Song
0% Synergy $6.27
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.15
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $4.20
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
-3% Synergy $0.36
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $8.49
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-7% Synergy $5.81
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $1.38
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-11% Synergy $5.39
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-13% Synergy $8.43
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-21% Synergy $0.99

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 $0.07
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+38% Synergy $0.43
Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+27% Synergy $0.14
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+26% Synergy $0.08
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+23% Synergy $0.25
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+19% Synergy $0.23
Flame Fusillade Flame Fusillade
+15% Synergy $4.21
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+11% Synergy $0.15
Slice and Dice Slice and Dice
+9% Synergy $0.05
Tremor Tremor
+9% Synergy $0.05
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+9% Synergy $0.07
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+8% Synergy $0.71
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+7% Synergy $1.76
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+7% Synergy $0.23
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+7% Synergy $0.23
Zenith Festival Zenith Festival
+6% Synergy $0.36
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+5% Synergy $0.43
Volcanic Spray Volcanic Spray
+5% Synergy $0.35
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+5% Synergy $0.16
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+4% Synergy $0.20
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+4% Synergy $4.41
Earthquake Earthquake
+4% Synergy $0.80
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+4% Synergy $0.18
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.36
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $9.10
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.03
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+1% Synergy $0.39
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-1% Synergy $1.84
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-3% Synergy $1.03
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
-3% Synergy $0.51
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-4% Synergy $4.42
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-4% Synergy $0.14
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-7% Synergy $0.08
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+49% Synergy $1.86
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+39% Synergy $17.44
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+31% Synergy $3.11
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+27% Synergy $0.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+24% Synergy $0.24
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+24% Synergy $0.49
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+24% Synergy $0.05
Granite Shard Granite Shard
+19% Synergy $0.12
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+18% Synergy $0.18
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+15% Synergy $2.31
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+15% Synergy $0.34
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+13% Synergy $1.73
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+13% Synergy $0.86
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+13% Synergy $7.53
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+11% Synergy $0.08
Caltrops Caltrops
+11% Synergy $3.00
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+10% Synergy $0.09
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+10% Synergy $1.19
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+10% Synergy $5.61
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+9% Synergy $0.72
That Which Was Taken That Which Was Taken
+9% Synergy $2.74
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+6% Synergy $2.06
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $35.07
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+5% Synergy $8.74
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+2% Synergy $0.64
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+1% Synergy $11.66
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+1% Synergy $5.37
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy $31.55
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-1% Synergy $2.29
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-2% Synergy $7.32
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
-2% Synergy $12.75
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-5% Synergy $7.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-25% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+33% Synergy $0.24
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+25% Synergy $0.04
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+18% Synergy $0.35
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+18% Synergy $0.26
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+16% Synergy $1.16
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+14% Synergy $0.28
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+12% Synergy $3.15
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+11% Synergy $0.15
Barbed Field Barbed Field
+10% Synergy $0.18
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+7% Synergy $0.18
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+5% Synergy $0.25
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+5% Synergy $0.30
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+5% Synergy $0.07
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+2% Synergy $0.35
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $2.85
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.66
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+1% Synergy $0.44
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
0% Synergy $1.41
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
-1% Synergy $1.01
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-8% Synergy $8.53
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $5.62
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-12% Synergy $3.19
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-20% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

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

Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+9% Synergy $1.37
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+7% Synergy $0.30
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+6% Synergy $2.66
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-7% Synergy $3.07

Utility Lands

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

Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+50% Synergy $2.02
Desert Desert
+46% Synergy $0.99
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+46% Synergy $0.16
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+37% Synergy $0.50
War Room War Room
+22% Synergy $2.73
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.27
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+17% Synergy $0.47
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+15% Synergy $0.40
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+15% Synergy $0.37
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+13% Synergy $5.17
Keldon Megaliths Keldon Megaliths
+13% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.14
Balduvian Trading Post Balduvian Trading Post
+10% Synergy $2.80
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.15
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+7% Synergy $12.52
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+7% Synergy $0.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $34.54
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.46
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.63
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+5% Synergy $0.55
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.08
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+3% Synergy $0.15
Flamekin Village Flamekin Village
+3% Synergy $1.93
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.20
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy $9.47
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-1% Synergy $16.55
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $38.71
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-4% Synergy $0.98
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-8% Synergy $11.65
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-9% Synergy $0.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+68% Synergy $1.26
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+50% Synergy $0.13
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+28% Synergy $0.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.22
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.24
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+11% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+10% Synergy $17.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.51
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+9% Synergy $0.25
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+7% Synergy $0.96
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+7% Synergy $0.38
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.24
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+5% Synergy $1.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.16
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+5% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.12
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.61
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.19
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.44
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+36% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+27% Synergy $0.11
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+18% Synergy $0.18
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+13% Synergy $6.72
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+6% Synergy $0.57
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.50
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+3% Synergy $9.10
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.03
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.68
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.74

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