Balthor the Defiled (Commander) - Optimized

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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Paramecia Coloniex
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Songs of the Damned
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
63%synergy
Entomb
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Altar of Dementia
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Living Death
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Vile Entomber
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Doom Whisperer
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Jet Medallion
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Crypt Ghast
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Massacre Wurm
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Skirge Familiar
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
41%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Gravecrawler
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Undead Butler
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Mogis's Marauder
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Mire Triton
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Carrion Feeder
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Priest of Gix
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Blood Pet
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Bog Witch
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Golgari Thug
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Harvester of Souls
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Marauder
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Grim Servant
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Angel of Suffering
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Corpse Connoisseur
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Blood Vassal
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Viscera Seer
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Basal Sliver
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Gorging Vulture
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Grim Haruspex
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Grave Titan
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Sacrifice
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Saw in Half
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Defile
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-22%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Force of Despair
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Withering Boon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Darkblast
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Pile On
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Price of Fame
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Damnation
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Dread Return
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Mutilate
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Morality Shift
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Final Parting
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Beseech the Queen
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Exhume
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Incarnation Technique
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Crux of Fate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Rites
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bone Shards
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Cruel Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
All Hallow's Eve
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ransack the Lab
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Zombify
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Expedition Map
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-22%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Stone of Erech
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Memory Jar
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Out of the Tombs
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mortal Combat
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Contamination
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Summoning
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Tribute
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Attrition
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Lake of the Dead
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Deserted Temple
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Tomb Fortress
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Peat Bog
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Blast Zone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Urborg
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Drownyard Temple
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Wasteland
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Unholy Grotto
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-22%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Conduit Pylons
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
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