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

Ciel Collins
Jul 24, 2025
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Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Merchant of Venom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grave Researcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mines of Moria
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Dispute
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Innocent Blood
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Xorn
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Accursed Marauder
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Mayhem Devil
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Intent
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Big Score
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Warren Soultrader
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Plaguecrafter
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Crime Novelist
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Grim Hireling
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Kalain, Reclusive Painter
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Shambling Ghast
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Viscera Seer
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Gadrak, the Crown-Scourge
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Academy Manufactor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Ophiomancer
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Merciless Executioner
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Demon's Disciple
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Carrion Feeder
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Skullport Merchant
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Skirk Prospector
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Bloodghast
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Blood Pet
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Gravecrawler
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Goldhound
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Marionette Master
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Culling the Weak
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Burnt Offering
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Flare of Malice
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-27%synergy
Nasty End
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Stinging Study
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Vona's Hunger
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Bedevil
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-32%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Undying Evil
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Costly Plunder
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Cast into the Fire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Visions of Ruin
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Victimize
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Smallpox
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Crack the Earth
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Fatal Grudge
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Infernal Plunge
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Spoils
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Mire in Misery
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Strike It Rich
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Pox
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Wildfire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Tremble
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Season of Loss
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Death Cloud
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Devastating Dreams
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Make an Example
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Morbid Curiosity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Buried Alive
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Tectonic Break
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Krenko's Command
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Dragon Fodder
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Coin of Mastery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Foot Chopper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Spiteful Banditry
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Revel in Riches
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Grave Pact
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
There and Back Again
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Descent into Avernus
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Riches
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sarkhan's Unsealing
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sticky Fingers
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Blight Mound
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Vault
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Barad-dûr
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Kher Keep
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
High Market
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fault
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Field
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Séance Board
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Mount Doom
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Haunted Ridge
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Peak
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Graven Cairns
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Badlands
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Canyon Slough
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Malice
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Hideout
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy