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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Buried Alive
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Entomb
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Songs of the Damned
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Living Death
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Altar of Dementia
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Vile Entomber
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Doom Whisperer
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Crypt Ghast
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Animate Dead
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Skirge Familiar
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Massacre Wurm
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Gravecrawler
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Undead Butler
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Mogis's Marauder
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Blood Artist
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Bog Witch
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Carrion Feeder
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Priest of Gix
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Blood Pet
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Golgari Thug
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Mire Triton
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Harvester of Souls
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Accursed Marauder
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Paramecia Coloniex
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Grim Servant
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Grave Titan
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Viscera Seer
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Angel of Suffering
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Corpse Connoisseur
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Blood Vassal
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Basal Sliver
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Gorging Vulture
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Sacrifice
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Defile
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Force of Despair
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Withering Boon
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Price of Fame
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Pile On
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Darkblast
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Dread Return
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Mutilate
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Morality Shift
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Queen
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Stitch Together
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Diresight
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Persist
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Exhume
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Shredder's Technique
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Game Over
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Stargaze
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Incarnation Technique
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Crux of Fate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Bone Shards
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Rites
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
All Hallow's Eve
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Zombify
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Stone of Erech
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Memory Jar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Out of the Tombs
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Heartless Summoning
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Mortal Combat
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Contamination
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Mastery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Attrition
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Tribute
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Grave
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Lake of the Dead
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Deserted Temple
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
High Market
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Peat Bog
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Tomb Fortress
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Urborg
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Vesuva
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Blast Zone
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
War Room
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Drownyard Temple
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Wasteland
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Dark Depths
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Grotto
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Conduit Pylons
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
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