The Balrog, Durin's Bane (Commander) - Optimized

The Balrog, Durin's Bane
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Coin of Mastery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mines of Moria
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
63%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Deadly Dispute
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Innocent Blood
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
53%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
47%synergy
Accursed Marauder
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Xorn
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Mayhem Devil
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Diabolic Intent
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Plaguecrafter
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Warren Soultrader
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Big Score
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Crime Novelist
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Grim Hireling
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Viscera Seer
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Ghast
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Academy Manufactor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Merciless Executioner
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Ophiomancer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Demon's Disciple
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Carrion Feeder
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Skirk Prospector
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pet
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Bloodghast
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Skullport Merchant
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Goldhound
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Master
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Culling the Weak
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Burnt Offering
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Malice
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-29%synergy
Nasty End
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Stinging Study
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-23%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-21%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Vona's Hunger
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-32%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Undying Evil
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Strike
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Cast into the Fire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Visions of Ruin
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Crack the Earth
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Smallpox
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Fatal Grudge
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Infernal Plunge
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Seize the Spoils
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Mire in Misery
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Strike It Rich
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Brass's Bounty
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Pox
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Blood Money
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Wildfire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Season of Loss
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Death Cloud
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Tremble
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Dreams
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Tectonic Break
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Make an Example
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Krenko's Command
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Dragon Fodder
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Banditry
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Revel in Riches
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Descent into Avernus
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
There and Back Again
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Riches
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Sarkhan's Unsealing
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
City on Fire
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sticky Fingers
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Blight Mound
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Vault
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Barad-dûr
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Kher Keep
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
High Market
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fault
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Field
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
The Black Gate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Lake of the Dead
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Séance Board
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Mount Doom
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Haunted Ridge
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Tainted Peak
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Graven Cairns
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-15%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Canyon Slough
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
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