Cards from Theros Beyond Death as compared to cards from earlier sets.
Strictly better
- Archon of Sun's Grace is strictly better than Seraph of Dawn.
- Arena Trickster is strictly better than Barbarian Horde, Canyon Minotaur, Hill Giant, Lagac Lizard, Ogre Warrior, Russel Wolves, Tor Giant and Wild Jhovall.
- Bronzehide Lion is strictly better than Watchwolf.
- Careless Celebrant is strictly better than Bogardan Firefiend, Goblin Bully, Goblin Piker and Independent Troops.
- Chain to Memory is strictly better than Lost in a Labyrinth.
- Chainweb Aracnir is strictly better than Norwood Ranger, Trained Jackal, Tree Monkey, Willow Elf and Woodland Druid.
- Deny the Divine is strictly better than Deny Existence.
- Discordant Piper is strictly better than Dakmor Scorpion, Krovikan Scoundrel, Skeletal Snake and Wei Infantry.
- Dreadful Apathy is strictly better than Choking Restraints and Luminous Bonds.
- Dryad of the Ilysian Grove is strictly better than Colossodon Yearling.
- Eat to Extinction is strictly better than Final Death and Final Reward.
- Erebos's Intervention is strictly better than Death Wind.
- Fateful End is strictly better than Bolt of Keranos and Open Fire.
- Grim Physician is strictly better than Muck Rats.
- Hero of the Games is strictly better than Brassclaw Orcs, Fearless Halberdier, Goblin Cavaliers and Goblin Roughrider.
- Hero of the Pride is strictly better than Fresh Volunteers, Glory Seeker, Knight Errant, Silvercoat Lion and Traveling Philosopher.
- Heroes of the Revel is strictly better than Berserkers of Blood Ridge, Bonebreaker Giant, Fomori Nomad and Obsidian Giant.
- Hyrax Tower Scout is strictly better than Nessian Courser.
- Ilysian Caryatid is strictly better than Harvester Druid, Quirion Elves, Quirion Explorer and Sylvok Explorer.
- Ironscale Hydra is strictly better than Hollowhenge Beast and Silverback Ape.
- Irreverent Revelers is strictly better than Goblin Chariot, Manic Vandal, Raging Cougar and Wild Colos.
- Karametra's Blessing is strictly better than Qilin's Blessing.
- Loathsome Chimera is strictly better than Elvish Ranger.
- Minion's Return is strictly better than Unhallowed Pact.
- Mire's Grasp is strictly better than Debilitating Injury, Enfeeblement, Torment and Weight of the Underworld.
- Moss Viper is strictly better than Willow Elf.
- Nessian Hornbeetle is strictly better than Balduvian Bears, Barbary Apes, Bear Cub, Cylian Elf, Forest Bear, Grizzly Bears and Runeclaw Bear.
- Nexus Wardens is strictly better than Hitchclaw Recluse and Rib Cage Spider.
- Nylea's Huntmaster is strictly better than Broodhunter Wurm, Golden Bear, Nettle Swine, Order of the Sacred Bell and Wild Ceratok.
- Omen of the Dead is strictly better than Disentomb, Raise Dead and Return to Battle.
- Omen of the Forge is strictly better than Breath of Fire.
- Omen of the Hunt is strictly better than Natural Connection.
- Phalanx Tactics is strictly better than Glorious Charge, Virtuous Charge, Warrior's Charge and Warrior's Honor.
- Pharika's Spawn is strictly better than Prakhata Club Security.
- Pious Wayfarer is strictly better than Devoted Hero, Sanctuary Cat and Volunteer Militia.
- Rage-Scarred Berserker is strictly better than Canal Monitor, Dreg Reaver, Lazotep Behemoth, Mass of Ghouls, Renegade Demon and Zombie Goliath.
- Riptide Turtle is strictly better than Murmuring Phantasm and Wall of Mist.
- Sea God's Scorn is strictly better than Captivating Gyre.
- Sentinel's Eyes is strictly better than Vigilance.
- Shoal Kraken is strictly better than Ancient Carp and Armored Cancrix.
- Skophos Warleader is strictly better than Berserkers of Blood Ridge, Bonebreaker Giant, Fomori Nomad and Obsidian Giant.
- Stampede Rider is strictly better than Minotaur Warrior, Pensive Minotaur and Riot Devils.
- Storm Herald is strictly better than Brassclaw Orcs, Fearless Halberdier, Goblin Cavaliers, Goblin Chariot, Goblin Roughrider, Raging Cougar, Vulshok Berserker and Wild Colos.
- Sunlit Hoplite is strictly better than Pouncing Lynx.
- Sunmane Pegasus is strictly better than Spotted Griffin.
- Swimmer in Nightmares is strictly better than Horned Turtle and River Kaijin.
- Tectonic Giant is strictly better than Highland Giant, Hyena Pack, Orazca Raptor and Retromancer.
- Temple Thief is strictly better than Cabal Evangel, Craven Knight, Felhide Brawler, Gutter Skulk, Headless Horseman, Mindless Null, Queen's Bay Soldier, Scathe Zombies, Spineless Thug, Walking Corpse, Whipstitched Zombie and Young Wei Recruits.
- Threnody Singer is strictly better than Lumengrid Warden, Maritime Guard, Seacoast Drake, Seagraf Skaab, Straw Soldiers, Sworn Guardian and Talas Merchant.
- Towering-Wave Mystic is strictly better than Crosstown Courier.
- Triton Waverider is strictly better than Giant Octopus.
- Triumphant Surge is strictly better than Smite the Monstrous.
- Underworld Charger is strictly better than Scavenging Scarab.
- Vexing Gull is strictly better than Wind Drake.
- Voracious Typhon is strictly better than Ferocious Zheng and Rumbling Baloth.
- Whirlwind Denial is strictly better than Convolute.
- Wings of Hubris is strictly better than Cobbled Wings.
- Woe Strider is strictly better than Barony Vampire, Headless Horseman, Mindless Null, Moriok Reaver, Scathe Zombies, Vampire Noble and Warpath Ghoul.
Strictly worse
- Bronze Sword is strictly worse than Bloodforged Battle-Axe, Bonesplitter, Darksteel Axe, Ghostfire Blade, Silver-Inlaid Dagger, and Trusty Machete.
- Grim Physician is strictly worse than Festering Mummy and Festering Newt.
- Final Death is strictly worse than Eat to Extinction and Hour of Glory.
- Moss Viper is strictly worse than Gnarlwood Dryad, Narnam Renegade and Wasteland Viper.
- Triton Waverider is strictly worse than Phantom Monster and Voyager Drake.