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Zalto, Fire Giant Duke
Price tag $0.32

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

#2573 Current Rank
#2404 Last Week
#2399 Past 2 Years

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.

Photon Blast Barrage Photon Blast Barrage
+33% Synergy $1.43
Thor, God of Thunder Thor, God of Thunder
+15% Synergy $23.15
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+1% Synergy $2.19
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
0% Synergy $11.49
Flashback Flashback
-4% Synergy $4.97

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 $0.27
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+73% Synergy $0.42
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+69% Synergy $0.36
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+65% Synergy $0.17
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+64% Synergy $0.33
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+62% Synergy $6.54
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+60% Synergy $0.11
Vithian Stinger Vithian Stinger
+57% Synergy $0.18
Rile Rile
+56% Synergy $0.37
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+56% Synergy $0.24

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 $0.40
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+56% Synergy $14.57
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+56% Synergy $3.01
Endbringer Endbringer
+54% Synergy $0.36
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+49% Synergy $2.07
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+45% Synergy $26.88
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+12% Synergy $0.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.34
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $12.37

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $129.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $43.04
Gamble Gamble
-13% Synergy $15.84

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
+45% Synergy $2.96
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+43% Synergy $0.38
Bloodboil Sorcerer Bloodboil Sorcerer
+41% Synergy $0.25
Needletooth Raptor Needletooth Raptor
+37% Synergy $0.39
Calamity Bearer Calamity Bearer
+34% Synergy $0.36
Feldon, Ronom Excavator Feldon, Ronom Excavator
+33% Synergy $0.23
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+28% Synergy $2.53
Boldwyr Aggressor Boldwyr Aggressor
+27% Synergy $0.13
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+26% Synergy $5.40
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
+26% Synergy $0.23
Quakebringer Quakebringer
+22% Synergy $1.81
Fire Ants Fire Ants
+22% Synergy $1.18
Frostwielder Frostwielder
+21% Synergy $0.24
Cinder Pyromancer Cinder Pyromancer
+18% Synergy $0.31
Sun-Crowned Hunters Sun-Crowned Hunters
+17% Synergy $0.24
Kumano, Master Yamabushi Kumano, Master Yamabushi
+17% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.31
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+15% Synergy $0.27
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
+15% Synergy $0.47
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+14% Synergy $2.71
Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+14% Synergy $27.24
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+13% Synergy $0.35
Raptor Hatchling Raptor Hatchling
+13% Synergy $0.30
Ill-Tempered Loner Howlpack Avenger Ill-Tempered Loner
+13% Synergy $0.40
Viashino Fangtail Viashino Fangtail
+12% Synergy $0.08
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.33
Frilled Deathspitter Frilled Deathspitter
+10% Synergy $0.23
Marauding Raptor Marauding Raptor
+9% Synergy $1.13
Stinkdrinker Daredevil Stinkdrinker Daredevil
+9% Synergy $0.41
Mannichi, the Fevered Dream Mannichi, the Fevered Dream
+9% Synergy $0.68
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $46.57
Godo, Bandit Warlord Godo, Bandit Warlord
+8% Synergy $1.12
Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+8% Synergy $0.31
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+8% Synergy $0.34
Brimstone Mage Brimstone Mage
+7% Synergy $0.10
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+6% Synergy $0.39
Screaming Nemesis Screaming Nemesis
+6% Synergy $6.83
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+5% Synergy $0.33
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+5% Synergy $0.87
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+4% Synergy $1.57
Anger Anger
+4% Synergy $0.41
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+3% Synergy $26.46
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+3% Synergy $5.64
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.33
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
-1% Synergy $25.00
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
-2% Synergy $9.98
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-3% Synergy $1.24
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-5% Synergy $0.51
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-16% Synergy $21.90

Instants

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

Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+40% Synergy $0.32
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+40% Synergy $0.39
Reckless Rage Reckless Rage
+35% Synergy $0.40
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+28% Synergy $0.83
Shake the Foundations Shake the Foundations
+28% Synergy $0.28
Needle Drop Needle Drop
+25% Synergy $1.03
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+24% Synergy $5.56
Not of This World Not of This World
+18% Synergy $5.98
Crush Underfoot Crush Underfoot
+17% Synergy $0.21
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+14% Synergy $3.36
Cinderclasm Cinderclasm
+13% Synergy $0.18
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+12% Synergy $5.27
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+11% Synergy $1.47
Arcbond Arcbond
+11% Synergy $2.51
Fire Magic Fire Magic
+11% Synergy $0.97
Squash Squash
+11% Synergy $0.17
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+10% Synergy $0.30
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+10% Synergy $1.50
Starstorm Starstorm
+9% Synergy $0.31
Lava Dart Lava Dart
+8% Synergy $0.73
Giantfall Giantfall
+8% Synergy $0.24
Big Score Big Score
+7% Synergy $0.53
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.63
Fling Fling
+4% Synergy $0.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.50
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+3% Synergy $0.32
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+3% Synergy $0.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.68
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.31
Seething Song Seething Song
-5% Synergy $13.10
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-5% Synergy $7.26
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $10.94
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy $6.14
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $0.70
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-10% Synergy $11.50
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-10% Synergy $12.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $67.12
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-15% Synergy $0.92

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
+43% Synergy $0.19
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+39% Synergy $0.57
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+33% Synergy $0.25
Flame Jab Flame Jab
+24% Synergy $0.20
Fire Giant's Fury Fire Giant's Fury
+22% Synergy $0.28
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+17% Synergy $0.30
Pyroclasm Pyroclasm
+15% Synergy $0.32
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+11% Synergy $0.32
Tremor Tremor
+11% Synergy $0.09
Slice and Dice Slice and Dice
+10% Synergy $0.20
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+9% Synergy $1.21
Go for Blood Go for Blood
+9% Synergy $0.14
Flame Fusillade Flame Fusillade
+9% Synergy $3.55
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+7% Synergy $9.02
Volcanic Spray Volcanic Spray
+7% Synergy $0.82
Earthquake Earthquake
+6% Synergy $0.63
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+5% Synergy $0.28
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+5% Synergy $0.28
Into the Fire Into the Fire
+5% Synergy $0.37
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+5% Synergy $0.29
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $1.14
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+4% Synergy $0.29
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+4% Synergy $0.40
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.91
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+2% Synergy $6.54
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $7.17
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
0% Synergy $0.32
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
0% Synergy $0.64
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-1% Synergy $1.75
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-1% Synergy $2.57
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-3% Synergy $7.76
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.24
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-4% Synergy $0.32
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-4% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Nin Staff of Nin
+49% Synergy $1.56
Slagwurm Armor Slagwurm Armor
+45% Synergy $0.97
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+36% Synergy $12.74
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+27% Synergy $4.17
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+27% Synergy $0.17
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+25% Synergy $0.19
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+22% Synergy $0.28
Granite Shard Granite Shard
+21% Synergy $0.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.30
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+18% Synergy $0.45
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+15% Synergy $2.62
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+15% Synergy $5.14
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+15% Synergy $8.54
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+14% Synergy $0.51
Caltrops Caltrops
+14% Synergy $7.96
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+12% Synergy $3.53
Fifty Feet of Rope Fifty Feet of Rope
+12% Synergy $0.18
Acorn Catapult Acorn Catapult
+11% Synergy $4.98
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+9% Synergy $0.89
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+8% Synergy $0.88
Leather Armor Leather Armor
+8% Synergy $0.19
Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+8% Synergy $1.77
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+7% Synergy $0.19
That Which Was Taken That Which Was Taken
+5% Synergy $2.59
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+4% Synergy $8.10
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+3% Synergy $1.64
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $45.61
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $30.98
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+1% Synergy $9.08
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
-1% Synergy $2.53
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-2% Synergy $6.44
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-2% Synergy $2.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-27% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Pain for All Pain for All
+36% Synergy $0.41
Expedited Inheritance Expedited Inheritance
+36% Synergy $0.33
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+20% Synergy $0.22
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+17% Synergy $0.28
Honden of Infinite Rage Honden of Infinite Rage
+15% Synergy $2.94
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+14% Synergy $0.39
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+12% Synergy $0.39
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+12% Synergy $0.16
Barbed Field Barbed Field
+11% Synergy $0.21
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+7% Synergy $7.42
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+6% Synergy $0.37
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+5% Synergy $0.30
Gimli's Reckless Might Gimli's Reckless Might
+5% Synergy $4.08
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+4% Synergy $0.54
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+4% Synergy $0.34
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+2% Synergy $0.56
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+1% Synergy $2.20
City on Fire City on Fire
-7% Synergy $12.04
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-9% Synergy $17.15
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-16% Synergy $6.96

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 $0.42
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+9% Synergy $1.67
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
+4% Synergy $2.50
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-5% Synergy $2.97

Utility Lands

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

Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+43% Synergy $3.01
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+41% Synergy $0.30
Desert Desert
+37% Synergy $1.17
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+26% Synergy $0.80
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+18% Synergy $1.40
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $2.52
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.38
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+13% Synergy $13.56
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+11% Synergy $0.40
Keldon Megaliths Keldon Megaliths
+11% Synergy $0.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.33
Balduvian Trading Post Balduvian Trading Post
+10% Synergy $4.39
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.40
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.25
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+5% Synergy $1.99
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+5% Synergy $0.27
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.26
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.91
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $51.37
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+3% Synergy $18.98
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+3% Synergy $0.23
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.38
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-1% Synergy $16.96
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $13.15
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $2.59
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $40.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.94
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-9% Synergy $7.44

Mana Artifacts

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

Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+62% Synergy $3.91
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+44% Synergy $0.25
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+28% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+18% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.21
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+12% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $1.10
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+8% Synergy $0.36
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.23
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+6% Synergy $0.38
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $35.66
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+6% Synergy $1.09
Lavabrink Floodgates Lavabrink Floodgates
+6% Synergy $0.34
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $3.42
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $2.20
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.25
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.32
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.13

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 $0.39
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.33
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+14% Synergy $0.27
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+9% Synergy $8.76
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+7% Synergy $9.02
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.63
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $2.00
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.91
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.54
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $16.68
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
0% Synergy $1.33

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