Balthor the Stout
Other Barbarian creatures get +1/+1. {R}: Another target Barbarian creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
How Balthor the Stout decks play in EDH
Balthor the Stout is a mono-red commander costing 1RR, and its legendary creature - dwarf barbarian line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Balthor the Stout decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $19.05Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (3)
Card draw (1)
Removal (5)
Creatures (11)
Build the full 100
Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Balthor the Stout decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
Start with Balthor the StoutBalthor the Stout deck questions
What colours can I use in a Balthor the Stout deck?
Balthor the Stout has a mono-red colour identity, so every card in the deck must be red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Balthor the Stout?
The cards played most often in Balthor the Stout decks include Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver, Troop of Ponies, Halberdier. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Balthor the Stout deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $19.05 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Balthor the Stout deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.