Balthor the Defiled (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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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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Stitcher's Supplier
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
95%synergy
Buried Alive
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Living Death
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
77%synergy
Vile Entomber
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Doom Whisperer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Songs of the Damned
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Altar of Dementia
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Entomb
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Crypt Ghast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Massacre Wurm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Undead Butler
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Angel of Suffering
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Warren Soultrader
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Gravecrawler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Plaguecrafter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mogis's Marauder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Carrion Feeder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Golgari Thug
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Skirge Familiar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Accursed Marauder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Reaper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Faller's Faithful
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dread Presence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Basal Sliver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Grim Servant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Putrid Goblin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Withered Wretch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mire Triton
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Harvester of Souls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Grim Haruspex
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Relentless Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Undead Augur
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Blood Pet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Plague Belcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Grave Titan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Defile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Saw in Half
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thrilling Encore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Darkblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wake the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Crypt Incursion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Corpse Churn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Slip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Dread Return
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Diresight
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mutilate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Morality Shift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stitch Together
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Terror Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Crux of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Funeral Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Atrocious Experiment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Shared Trauma
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exhume
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Expedition Map
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Stone of Erech
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Out of the Tombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Attrition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Untouched by Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Thespian's Stage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Lake of the Dead
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
War Room
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Barren Moor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Vesuva
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Tomb Fortress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Temple
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Peat Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Unholy Grotto
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Drownyard Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Petrified Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Depths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Star Compass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
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