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Levi Perry
Oct 23, 2025
The Top Twelve Scariest Commanders To Play Against
As we celebrate all things creepy this October, let's take a moment to give our respect to the scariest commanders to play against.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Firebender Ascension
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Friendly Neighborhood
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Deserter's Disciple
3.5%inclusion3 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dusk // Dawn
57%inclusion155 decks270 decks
52%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
62%inclusion168 decks270 decks
49%synergy
Enduring Innocence
60%inclusion162 decks270 decks
48%synergy
Impact Tremors
64%inclusion173 decks270 decks
48%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
55%inclusion148 decks270 decks
47%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
59%inclusion159 decks270 decks
47%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
58%inclusion156 decks270 decks
46%synergy
Reconnaissance
52%inclusion140 decks270 decks
45%synergy
Ragged Playmate
48%inclusion129 decks270 decks
44%synergy
Access Tunnel
45%inclusion122 decks270 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion168 decks270 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion153 decks270 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion135 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
50%inclusion134 decks270 decks
35%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
45%inclusion121 decks270 decks
38%synergy
Windcrag Siege
45%inclusion81 decks181 decks
35%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
44%inclusion120 decks270 decks
36%synergy
Secure the Wastes
42%inclusion113 decks270 decks
37%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion112 decks270 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion110 decks270 decks
-9%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion56 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion55 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion39 decks270 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion33 decks270 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion27 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.5%inclusion23 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion18 decks270 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
6.7%inclusion18 decks270 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
38%inclusion103 decks270 decks
30%synergy
Agate Instigator
37%inclusion100 decks270 decks
30%synergy
Selfless Spirit
36%inclusion98 decks270 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion96 decks270 decks
22%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
34%inclusion93 decks270 decks
27%synergy
Siege-Gang Lieutenant
34%inclusion92 decks270 decks
31%synergy
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
34%inclusion91 decks270 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion86 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion85 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Splitskin Doll
30%inclusion82 decks270 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion80 decks270 decks
16%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
29%inclusion78 decks270 decks
26%synergy
Ocelot Pride
27%inclusion72 decks270 decks
21%synergy
Gold Myr
27%inclusion72 decks270 decks
19%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
26%inclusion69 decks270 decks
19%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
25%inclusion67 decks270 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion67 decks270 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Iron Myr
24%inclusion66 decks270 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion64 decks270 decks
13%synergy
Irreverent Gremlin
23%inclusion63 decks270 decks
21%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
23%inclusion63 decks270 decks
17%synergy
Legion Warboss
23%inclusion61 decks270 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
22%inclusion59 decks270 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
22%inclusion59 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
21%inclusion57 decks270 decks
18%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
20%inclusion55 decks270 decks
14%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
20%inclusion53 decks270 decks
13%synergy
Soul Warden
20%inclusion53 decks270 decks
16%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
19%inclusion52 decks270 decks
17%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
19%inclusion51 decks270 decks
16%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
19%inclusion34 decks181 decks
16%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
19%inclusion50 decks270 decks
11%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
18%inclusion49 decks270 decks
15%synergy
Living Phone
18%inclusion47 decks265 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion47 decks270 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion44 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
16%inclusion44 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Saradoc, Master of Buckland
16%inclusion42 decks270 decks
15%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
15%inclusion36 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
15%inclusion40 decks270 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Tunneler
14%inclusion39 decks270 decks
13%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion38 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion38 decks270 decks
3%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion36 decks270 decks
7%synergy
Clockwork Percussionist
13%inclusion35 decks270 decks
11%synergy
Spirited Companion
12%inclusion32 decks270 decks
7%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
11%inclusion31 decks270 decks
10%synergy
Hare Apparent
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
32%inclusion86 decks270 decks
-3%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
30%inclusion80 decks270 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion78 decks270 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion76 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion63 decks270 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion63 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
21%inclusion58 decks270 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion52 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Moogles' Valor
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion50 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion45 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion43 decks270 decks
-6%synergy
Frontline Rush
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Thraben Charm
14%inclusion39 decks270 decks
12%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
14%inclusion37 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion36 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Mardu
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Alarm
13%inclusion34 decks270 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion32 decks270 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion30 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion28 decks270 decks
0%synergy
Unwanted Remake
10%inclusion28 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion28 decks270 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion27 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion26 decks270 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion25 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
8.9%inclusion24 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Divine Resilience
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
8.1%inclusion22 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.4%inclusion20 decks270 decks
-2%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.4%inclusion20 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Surprise
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
7.0%inclusion19 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Make a Stand
6.7%inclusion18 decks270 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
6.7%inclusion18 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.2%inclusion14 decks270 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
The Battle of Bywater
33%inclusion90 decks270 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Mighty
30%inclusion82 decks270 decks
26%synergy
Raise the Past
25%inclusion61 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Song of Totentanz
24%inclusion66 decks270 decks
21%synergy
Hop to It
23%inclusion61 decks270 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Mayhem
19%inclusion50 decks270 decks
17%synergy
Krenko's Command
17%inclusion47 decks270 decks
16%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
16%inclusion44 decks270 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Fodder
16%inclusion43 decks270 decks
14%synergy
Martial Coup
14%inclusion37 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
13%inclusion36 decks270 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion35 decks270 decks
-3%synergy
Storm Herd
13%inclusion35 decks270 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion34 decks270 decks
-20%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion33 decks270 decks
-4%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
12%inclusion32 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Increasing Devotion
11%inclusion30 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
11%inclusion30 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion29 decks270 decks
-5%synergy
Sram's Expertise
10%inclusion27 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
10%inclusion26 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Exorcise
9.4%inclusion25 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Rip Apart
8.9%inclusion24 decks270 decks
-5%synergy
Season of the Burrow
8.5%inclusion23 decks270 decks
7%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
8.1%inclusion22 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.8%inclusion21 decks270 decks
-3%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
7.0%inclusion19 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.0%inclusion19 decks270 decks
-5%synergy
Form a Posse
7.0%inclusion19 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
6.3%inclusion15 decks239 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Battle Screech
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Captain's Call
5.6%inclusion15 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Dewdrop Cure
5.2%inclusion14 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
5.2%inclusion14 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion14 decks270 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion95 decks270 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Monument
29%inclusion79 decks270 decks
25%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
27%inclusion72 decks270 decks
21%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
22%inclusion59 decks270 decks
10%synergy
Dolmen Gate
21%inclusion58 decks270 decks
18%synergy
Meekstone
18%inclusion48 decks270 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion47 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14%inclusion37 decks270 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion36 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion34 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion33 decks270 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion29 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion27 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.9%inclusion24 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Halo Fountain
7.8%inclusion21 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.0%inclusion19 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.0%inclusion19 decks270 decks
-5%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
6.3%inclusion17 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Horn of Gondor
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion15 decks270 decks
-2%synergy
Skeleton Key
5.2%inclusion14 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.2%inclusion14 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Assemble the Legion
33%inclusion89 decks270 decks
23%synergy
Raid Bombardment
27%inclusion74 decks270 decks
25%synergy
City on Fire
27%inclusion73 decks270 decks
21%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
23%inclusion63 decks270 decks
16%synergy
Assemble the Players
21%inclusion56 decks270 decks
19%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion56 decks270 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
20%inclusion54 decks270 decks
18%synergy
Break Through the Line
19%inclusion50 decks270 decks
17%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
19%inclusion50 decks270 decks
15%synergy
Griffin Aerie
17%inclusion46 decks270 decks
16%synergy
Rabble Rousing
16%inclusion42 decks270 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion31 decks270 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
11%inclusion30 decks265 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion29 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion27 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
10%inclusion27 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
10%inclusion26 decks270 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Retreat
8.9%inclusion24 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.9%inclusion24 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
8.9%inclusion24 decks270 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.9%inclusion24 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.5%inclusion23 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.1%inclusion22 decks270 decks
-1%synergy
Prosperous Partnership
7.0%inclusion19 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.7%inclusion18 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion17 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion17 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.3%inclusion17 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
30%inclusion81 decks270 decks
23%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion134 decks270 decks
18%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
31%inclusion83 decks270 decks
22%synergy
Kher Keep
29%inclusion79 decks270 decks
22%synergy
Maze of Ith
21%inclusion58 decks270 decks
18%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
19%inclusion50 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion40 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion37 decks270 decks
-5%synergy
Fountainport
12%inclusion32 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion28 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion27 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion27 decks270 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion27 decks270 decks
-3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Needle Spires
8.5%inclusion23 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.1%inclusion22 decks270 decks
0%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion17 decks270 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
-4%synergy
Dwarven Mine
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion219 decks270 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion207 decks270 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion117 decks270 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion97 decks270 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion50 decks270 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion38 decks270 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion28 decks270 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion22 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion17 decks270 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion267 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion266 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion234 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
65%inclusion175 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion152 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
42%inclusion114 decks270 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion113 decks270 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion110 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion108 decks270 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion101 decks270 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion100 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion90 decks270 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion87 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion84 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion71 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
25%inclusion68 decks270 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion47 decks209 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion60 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion56 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion53 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
20%inclusion53 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion52 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
19%inclusion50 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion48 decks270 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion44 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion39 decks270 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Carnival
14%inclusion39 decks270 decks
11%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
14%inclusion37 decks270 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion37 decks270 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
13%inclusion34 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion29 decks270 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion28 decks270 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
10%inclusion27 decks270 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.3%inclusion25 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.7%inclusion18 decks270 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.3%inclusion17 decks270 decks
0%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.9%inclusion16 decks270 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrex
5.6%inclusion15 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion15 decks270 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.6%inclusion15 decks270 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion14 decks270 decks
0%synergy