Balthor the Defiled (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

Balthor the Defiled
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Ben Doolittle
May 21, 2025
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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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M.O.D.O.K.
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Undead Hand Ninja
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Baron Helmut Zemo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
87%synergy
Songs of the Damned
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
65%synergy
Living Death
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Entomb
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Altar of Dementia
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Vile Entomber
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Warren Soultrader
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Doom Whisperer
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Jet Medallion
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
31%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Crypt Ghast
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Gravecrawler
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Pitiless Plunderer
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Massacre Wurm
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Undead Butler
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Carrion Feeder
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Skirge Familiar
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Viscera Seer
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Blood Pet
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Angel of Suffering
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Midnight Reaper
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Golgari Thug
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Mire Triton
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Grim Servant
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Blood Vassal
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Basal Sliver
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Grave Titan
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Plague Belcher
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Undead Augur
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Mogis's Marauder
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Relentless Dead
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Harvester of Souls
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Priest of Gix
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Withered Wretch
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Culling the Weak
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Sacrifice
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Defile
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Saw in Half
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Fatal Push
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Thrilling Encore
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Pile On
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Darkblast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Wake the Dead
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Withering Boon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Lethal Scheme
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Crypt Incursion
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Corpse Churn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Bubbling Muck
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Mutilate
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Diabolic Intent
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Diresight
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Unmarked Grave
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Morality Shift
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Atrocious Experiment
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Final Parting
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Stitch Together
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Commune with Evil
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Terror Tide
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Crux of Fate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Bone Shards
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Rites
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Dark Deal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Shared Trauma
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Exhume
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Expedition Map
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Bontu's Monument
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Stone of Erech
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Blasting Station
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Shriekhorn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Throne of the Grim Captain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-27%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Grave Pact
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Out of the Tombs
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Contamination
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Necromancy
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Oppression
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-0%synergy
Tortured Existence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Liliana, Untouched by Death
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Lake of the Dead
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Peat Bog
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Blast Zone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
High Market
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Tomb Fortress
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-15%synergy
Unholy Grotto
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Pit of Offerings
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Drownyard Temple
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Field
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dark Depths
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Star Compass
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
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