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Zalto, Fire Giant Duke
Price tag $0.23

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

#2704 Current Rank
#2879 Last Week
#2344 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.

Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+6% Synergy $9.44
Jennika's Technique Jennika's Technique
+5% Synergy $0.18
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+2% Synergy $0.32
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
+1% Synergy $0.19
Raphael's Technique Raphael's Technique
0% Synergy $0.45

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 $0.36
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+73% Synergy $0.38
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+69% Synergy $0.30
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+64% Synergy $0.19
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+63% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+60% Synergy $6.46
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+57% Synergy $0.10
Vithian Stinger Vithian Stinger
+56% Synergy $0.17
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+56% Synergy $0.20
Rile Rile
+56% Synergy $0.30

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 $0.43
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+56% Synergy $2.70
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+55% Synergy $18.30
Endbringer Endbringer
+54% Synergy $0.35
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+50% Synergy $1.73
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+43% Synergy $28.45
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+13% Synergy $0.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $11.16

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $122.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $41.65
Gamble Gamble
-13% Synergy $15.10

Creatures

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

Fireslinger Fireslinger
+47% Synergy $0.45
Silverclad Ferocidons Silverclad Ferocidons
+46% Synergy $4.18
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+44% Synergy $0.38
Bloodboil Sorcerer Bloodboil Sorcerer
+41% Synergy $0.12
Needletooth Raptor Needletooth Raptor
+38% Synergy $0.34
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+33% Synergy $0.33
Feldon, Ronom Excavator Feldon, Ronom Excavator
+32% Synergy $0.23
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+28% Synergy $2.51
Boldwyr Aggressor Boldwyr Aggressor
+28% Synergy $0.17
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+26% Synergy $5.47
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
+26% Synergy $0.23
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+22% Synergy $1.96
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+22% Synergy $1.91
Frostwielder Frostwielder
+20% Synergy $0.24
Cinder Pyromancer Cinder Pyromancer
+18% Synergy $0.33
Kumano, Master Yamabushi Kumano, Master Yamabushi
+18% Synergy $0.35
Sun-Crowned Hunters Sun-Crowned Hunters
+18% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.31
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+15% Synergy $0.21
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.45
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+14% Synergy $0.42
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+13% Synergy $27.76
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+13% Synergy $0.26
Raptor Hatchling Raptor Hatchling
+13% Synergy $0.28
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+12% Synergy $4.55
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.28
Viashino Fangtail Viashino Fangtail
+12% Synergy $0.09
Frilled Deathspitter Frilled Deathspitter
+10% Synergy $0.23
Mannichi, the Fevered Dream Mannichi, the Fevered Dream
+10% Synergy $0.67
Marauding Raptor Marauding Raptor
+10% Synergy $0.78
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+9% Synergy $0.25
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $52.93
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+8% Synergy $0.22
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+8% Synergy $0.96
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+8% Synergy $0.33
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+8% Synergy $0.43
Brimstone Mage Brimstone Mage
+7% Synergy $0.08
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+6% Synergy $0.32
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+6% Synergy $6.93
Olivia's Attendants Olivia's Attendants
+6% Synergy $0.33
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+5% Synergy $0.31
Anger Anger
+4% Synergy $0.52
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+3% Synergy $1.38
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+3% Synergy $24.65
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+3% Synergy $3.17
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.12
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
-1% Synergy $25.84
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-2% Synergy $1.14
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-2% Synergy $9.17
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-5% Synergy $0.41

Instants

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

Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+41% Synergy $0.35
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+39% Synergy $0.22
Reckless Rage Reckless Rage
+34% Synergy $0.41
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+28% Synergy $0.51
Shake the Foundations Shake the Foundations
+28% Synergy $0.23
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+26% Synergy $1.94
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+24% Synergy $1.04
Not of This World Not of This World
+18% Synergy $5.53
Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+17% Synergy $0.22
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+14% Synergy $3.12
Cinderclasm Cinderclasm
+14% Synergy $0.17
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+12% Synergy $1.67
Squash Squash
+12% Synergy $0.16
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+11% Synergy $4.43
Arcbond Arcbond
+11% Synergy $2.13
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+10% Synergy $0.26
Giantfall Giantfall
+10% Synergy $0.22
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+9% Synergy $1.53
Starstorm Starstorm
+9% Synergy $0.32
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+9% Synergy $0.83
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+8% Synergy $0.70
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.64
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.48
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.51
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+4% Synergy $0.36
Fling Fling
+3% Synergy $0.26
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+3% Synergy $0.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $14.92
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.35
Seething Song Seething Song
-4% Synergy $12.87
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $5.39
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $9.73
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-8% Synergy $1.86
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy $14.01
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-10% Synergy $11.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-11% Synergy $68.07
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy $12.32
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-17% Synergy $2.89

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 $0.05
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+40% Synergy $0.38
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+33% Synergy $0.18
Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+24% Synergy $0.26
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+23% Synergy $0.20
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+16% Synergy $0.35
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+16% Synergy $0.30
Slice and Dice Slice and Dice
+12% Synergy $0.20
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+11% Synergy $0.25
Flame Fusillade Flame Fusillade
+10% Synergy $3.95
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+9% Synergy $0.17
Tremor Tremor
+9% Synergy $0.05
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+8% Synergy $1.24
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+7% Synergy $8.17
Volcanic Spray Volcanic Spray
+7% Synergy $0.68
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+6% Synergy $0.21
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.65
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+5% Synergy $1.23
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+5% Synergy $0.33
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+5% Synergy $0.46
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+5% Synergy $0.19
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.84
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+3% Synergy $5.21
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.34
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $1.47
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $2.35
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
-1% Synergy $4.54
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-4% Synergy $0.29
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-4% Synergy $7.29
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-5% Synergy $0.15
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+47% Synergy $1.49
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+44% Synergy $1.46
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+35% Synergy $14.78
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+26% Synergy $3.70
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+26% Synergy $0.26
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+26% Synergy $0.19
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+22% Synergy $0.32
Granite Shard Granite Shard
+21% Synergy $0.24
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+20% Synergy $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.32
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+14% Synergy $1.95
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+14% Synergy $0.52
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+14% Synergy $5.36
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+14% Synergy $8.53
Caltrops Caltrops
+14% Synergy $7.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+13% Synergy $3.17
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+12% Synergy $0.07
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+10% Synergy $4.74
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+9% Synergy $0.19
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+9% Synergy $0.80
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+9% Synergy $1.03
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+8% Synergy $0.67
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+7% Synergy $0.21
That Which Was Taken That Which Was Taken
+5% Synergy $2.48
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+4% Synergy $1.58
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+4% Synergy $7.43
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $43.69
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $36.02
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
0% Synergy $14.81
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-1% Synergy $6.30
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
-1% Synergy $2.07
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-2% Synergy $2.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-28% Synergy $3.56

Enchantments

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

Pain for All Pain for All
+37% Synergy $0.58
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+35% Synergy $0.36
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+20% Synergy $0.16
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+18% Synergy $0.27
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+15% Synergy $2.53
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+13% Synergy $0.39
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+12% Synergy $0.39
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+11% Synergy $0.16
Barbed Field Barbed Field
+10% Synergy $0.01
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+7% Synergy $7.79
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+6% Synergy $0.26
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+6% Synergy $0.36
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+6% Synergy $3.78
The Elder Dragon War The Elder Dragon War
+5% Synergy $0.30
Tilonalli's Crown Tilonalli's Crown
+5% Synergy $0.21
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+4% Synergy $0.44
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+4% Synergy $0.34
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+2% Synergy $0.40
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+1% Synergy $1.47
City on Fire City on Fire
-8% Synergy $11.45
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-10% Synergy $16.84
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $6.93

Planeswalkers

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

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+12% Synergy $0.39
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+10% Synergy $1.35
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-6% Synergy $2.80

Utility Lands

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

Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+43% Synergy $3.26
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+41% Synergy $0.25
Desert Desert
+37% Synergy $1.03
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+28% Synergy $0.66
War Room War Room
+18% Synergy $2.31
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+17% Synergy $1.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.31
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+12% Synergy $12.94
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+12% Synergy $0.31
Keldon Megaliths Keldon Megaliths
+12% Synergy $0.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $1.11
Balduvian Trading Post Balduvian Trading Post
+10% Synergy $3.89
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.40
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+8% Synergy $0.29
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+5% Synergy $0.19
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.95
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+4% Synergy $1.56
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+4% Synergy $20.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $51.56
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.88
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+3% Synergy $0.17
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.33
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-1% Synergy $17.10
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-1% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $12.99
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $2.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.52
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-8% Synergy $10.99
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-11% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+64% Synergy $4.68
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+44% Synergy $0.15
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+28% Synergy $0.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.35
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.35
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+13% Synergy $0.39
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.39
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.19
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $36.86
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.34
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+6% Synergy $0.84
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+6% Synergy $0.32
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $3.43
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.65
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.40
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.50
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $4.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+41% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+22% Synergy $0.27
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+16% Synergy $0.36
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+9% Synergy $8.28
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+7% Synergy $8.17
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.51
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.84
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $14.92
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.12

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