Balthor the Defiled (Commander) - Optimized

Balthor the Defiled
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Ben Doolittle
May 21, 2025
Ben Doolittle
Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - May 2025
May's deckbuilding contest finalists have been chosen. Come see what the top three entrants have on offer this month.
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Koh, the Face Stealer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Living Death
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Songs of the Damned
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Altar of Dementia
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Entomb
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Doom Whisperer
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Vile Entomber
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Ritual
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
39%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Massacre Wurm
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Skirge Familiar
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Mogis's Marauder
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Blood Pet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Grim Servant
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Blood Artist
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Bog Witch
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Undead Butler
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Golgari Thug
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Gravecrawler
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Priest of Gix
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Blood Vassal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Viscera Seer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Basal Sliver
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Harvester of Souls
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Carrion Feeder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Corpse Connoisseur
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mire Triton
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Angel of Suffering
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Gorging Vulture
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Grave Titan
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Accursed Marauder
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Plaguecrafter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Withered Wretch
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Sacrifice
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Thrilling Encore
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Withering Boon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Corpse Dance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Darkblast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Damnation
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Dread Return
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Victimize
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mutilate
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Morality Shift
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Beseech the Queen
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Final Parting
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Exhume
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Stitch Together
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Incarnation Technique
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Diresight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Deal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
All Hallow's Eve
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Crux of Fate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bone Shards
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Funeral Rites
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Zombify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Stone of Erech
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Memory Jar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Out of the Tombs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Heartless Summoning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Contamination
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Tribute
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mortal Combat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Oppression
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of the Void
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Lake of the Dead
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tomb Fortress
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Peat Bog
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Blast Zone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Drownyard Temple
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Dark Depths
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Grotto
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Star Compass
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Grotto
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Conduit Pylons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
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