Khârn the Betrayer
Berzerker — Khârn the Betrayer attacks or blocks each combat if able. Sigil of Corruption — When you lose control of Khârn the Betrayer, draw two cards. The Betrayer — If damage would be dealt to Khârn the Betrayer, prevent that damage and an opponent of your choice gains control of it.
How Khârn the Betrayer decks play in EDH
Khârn the Betrayer is a mono-red commander costing 3R, and its legendary creature - astartes berserker line shapes the whole deck around it. It draws extra cards, so the deck can afford a lower curve and lean on volume. The cards below are the ones Khârn the Betrayer decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $23.83Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (2)
Card draw (1)
Removal (3)
Creatures (5)
Synergy & payoffs (8)
Lands (1)
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What colours can I use in a Khârn the Betrayer deck?
Khârn the Betrayer 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 Khârn the Betrayer?
The cards played most often in Khârn the Betrayer decks include Samut, Hazoret's Champion, The Lonely Mountain, Troop of Ponies. 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 Khârn the Betrayer deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $23.83 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 Khârn the Betrayer 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.