Balthor the Defiled (Commander) - Zombies

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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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Noxious Ghoul
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
86%synergy
Undead Warchief
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
82%synergy
Lord of the Undead
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
72%synergy
Vengeful Dead
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Carrion Feeder
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Gravecrawler
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Zombie Master
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Plague Belcher
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Graveborn Muse
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
61%synergy
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Gray Merchant of Asphodel
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Jet Medallion
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Death Baron
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Cryptbreaker
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
59%synergy
Withered Wretch
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Relentless Dead
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Undead Augur
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
58%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Necropotence
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
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Fleshbag Marauder
57%inclusion23 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Gempalm Polluter
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Headless Rider
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Warren Soultrader
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Vile Entomber
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
46%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Midnight Reaper
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Gravespawn Sovereign
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Accursed Marauder
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Murderous Rider
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Corpse Harvester
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Grave Titan
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Undead Butler
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Zombie Trailblazer
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Grim Servant
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Champion of the Perished
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Twisted Abomination
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Ravenous Rotbelly
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Crypt Ghast
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-18%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Fell Stinger
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Nantuko Husk
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Mire Triton
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Ghoul
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Soulless One
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Putrid Goblin
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Putrid Imp
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Stronghold Assassin
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Undead Gladiator
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Corpse Augur
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Tomb Tyrant
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Vindictive Lich
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Coffin Queen
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Defiler
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Risen Executioner
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Entomb
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Songs of the Damned
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Withering Torment
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Darkness
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Defile
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Wake the Dead
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Slip
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-18%synergy
Skeletal Scrying
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Terror
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Sacrifice
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Force of Despair
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Malicious Affliction
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Withering Boon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Feeding Frenzy
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Mutilate
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Army of the Damned
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Morality Shift
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Queen
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Decree of Pain
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-21%synergy
Dread Summons
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Welcome the Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Craving
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Never // Return
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Diresight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Incarnation Technique
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Dread
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Plague Wind
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Innocent Blood
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-20%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Necrotic Hex
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Corrupt
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Twilight's Call
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Altar of Dementia
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Orcus
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Embalmer's Tools
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Animate Dead
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Black Market
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Out of the Tombs
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Call to the Grave
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Graf Harvest
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Mastery
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Attrition
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Necromancer's Stockpile
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Heartless Summoning
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Bad Moon
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Open the Graves
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Greed
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Betrayal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Zombie Infestation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Oubliette
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-19%synergy
Pestilence
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Untouched by Death
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Liliana Vess
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, the Last Hope
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Unholy Grotto
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Lake of the Dead
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Deserted Temple
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Petrified Field
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Tomb Fortress
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Mire
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
-34%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Crowded Crypt
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
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