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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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Firebender Ascension
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Deserter's Disciple
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Team Avatar
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dusk // Dawn
57%inclusion156 decks275 decks
52%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
63%inclusion173 decks275 decks
50%synergy
Enduring Innocence
61%inclusion168 decks275 decks
50%synergy
Impact Tremors
64%inclusion177 decks275 decks
48%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
59%inclusion163 decks275 decks
48%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
55%inclusion151 decks275 decks
47%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
59%inclusion162 decks275 decks
47%synergy
Reconnaissance
52%inclusion144 decks275 decks
46%synergy
Ragged Playmate
47%inclusion130 decks275 decks
43%synergy
Access Tunnel
45%inclusion124 decks275 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion172 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion157 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
50%inclusion138 decks275 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion137 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
46%inclusion85 decks186 decks
36%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
44%inclusion122 decks275 decks
37%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
44%inclusion121 decks275 decks
35%synergy
Secure the Wastes
42%inclusion115 decks275 decks
37%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion114 decks275 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion113 decks275 decks
-8%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion58 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion57 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion40 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion33 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
39%inclusion107 decks275 decks
30%synergy
Agate Instigator
38%inclusion104 decks275 decks
31%synergy
Selfless Spirit
36%inclusion99 decks275 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
35%inclusion96 decks275 decks
22%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
35%inclusion96 decks275 decks
28%synergy
Siege-Gang Lieutenant
35%inclusion95 decks275 decks
31%synergy
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
33%inclusion92 decks275 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion87 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion86 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Splitskin Doll
30%inclusion83 decks275 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion81 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
28%inclusion78 decks275 decks
25%synergy
Ocelot Pride
27%inclusion74 decks275 decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Gold Myr
26%inclusion72 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
25%inclusion70 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
25%inclusion70 decks275 decks
21%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
25%inclusion68 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
24%inclusion67 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion67 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Iron Myr
24%inclusion66 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Irreverent Gremlin
23%inclusion64 decks275 decks
21%synergy
Legion Warboss
23%inclusion63 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion62 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
22%inclusion60 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Jacked Rabbit
21%inclusion58 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
21%inclusion57 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
20%inclusion54 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
19%inclusion53 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
19%inclusion53 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Soul Warden
19%inclusion53 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
19%inclusion51 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
18%inclusion50 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Living Phone
17%inclusion47 decks270 decks
15%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
17%inclusion47 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion45 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
16%inclusion44 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Searslicer Goblin
15%inclusion38 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Saradoc, Master of Buckland
15%inclusion42 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
15%inclusion41 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Tunneler
14%inclusion39 decks275 decks
13%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
13%inclusion37 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Clockwork Percussionist
13%inclusion35 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
12%inclusion33 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
12%inclusion32 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Spirited Companion
12%inclusion32 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
32%inclusion87 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
30%inclusion83 decks275 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion78 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion78 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion64 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion63 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
22%inclusion60 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion54 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Moogles' Valor
19%inclusion29 decks151 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion51 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion46 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion44 decks275 decks
-6%synergy
Frontline Rush
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Thraben Charm
14%inclusion39 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
13%inclusion37 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Mardu
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Alarm
12%inclusion34 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion32 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion31 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Unwanted Remake
11%inclusion30 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion25 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Divine Resilience
8.6%inclusion21 decks245 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion22 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Surprise
6.9%inclusion17 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Entrapment Maneuver
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
5%synergy
White Sun's Zenith
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Make a Stand
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
The Battle of Bywater
33%inclusion92 decks275 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Mighty
31%inclusion84 decks275 decks
26%synergy
Raise the Past
25%inclusion62 decks245 decks
22%synergy
Song of Totentanz
25%inclusion68 decks275 decks
22%synergy
Hop to It
23%inclusion63 decks275 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Mayhem
18%inclusion50 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Krenko's Command
17%inclusion48 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Hordeling Outburst
16%inclusion45 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Dragon Fodder
16%inclusion44 decks275 decks
14%synergy
Martial Coup
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
13%inclusion37 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Storm Herd
13%inclusion36 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion35 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion34 decks275 decks
-20%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion33 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
12%inclusion32 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Increasing Devotion
11%inclusion31 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
11%inclusion31 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion30 decks275 decks
-5%synergy
Sram's Expertise
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Exorcise
10%inclusion26 decks270 decks
8%synergy
Season of the Burrow
9.1%inclusion25 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Rip Apart
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
-5%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
8.0%inclusion22 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
-5%synergy
Form a Posse
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Battle Screech
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Dewdrop Cure
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Captain's Call
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Rally at the Hornburg
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion97 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Monument
29%inclusion79 decks275 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
27%inclusion73 decks275 decks
21%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
22%inclusion60 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Dolmen Gate
22%inclusion60 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Meekstone
17%inclusion48 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion48 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14%inclusion39 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion36 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion36 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion33 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion30 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Halo Fountain
8.0%inclusion22 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
6.2%inclusion17 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
6.2%inclusion17 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Horn of Gondor
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Skeleton Key
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Assemble the Legion
33%inclusion90 decks275 decks
23%synergy
Raid Bombardment
27%inclusion74 decks275 decks
24%synergy
City on Fire
27%inclusion73 decks275 decks
20%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
23%inclusion64 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Anointed Procession
21%inclusion58 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
20%inclusion56 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Assemble the Players
20%inclusion56 decks275 decks
19%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
19%inclusion52 decks275 decks
16%synergy
Break Through the Line
18%inclusion50 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Griffin Aerie
17%inclusion48 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Rabble Rousing
15%inclusion42 decks275 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion33 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
11%inclusion31 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion28 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Felidar Retreat
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.7%inclusion24 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.4%inclusion23 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.0%inclusion22 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Prosperous Partnership
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.2%inclusion17 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.2%inclusion17 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Warleader's Call
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
30%inclusion82 decks275 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth Tirel
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion136 decks275 decks
17%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
31%inclusion85 decks275 decks
22%synergy
Kher Keep
30%inclusion83 decks275 decks
23%synergy
Maze of Ith
21%inclusion59 decks275 decks
18%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
19%inclusion53 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion42 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
-5%synergy
Fountainport
12%inclusion33 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion30 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion27 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Needle Spires
8.4%inclusion23 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.0%inclusion22 decks275 decks
0%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion19 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion17 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Dwarven Mine
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion224 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion212 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion118 decks275 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion100 decks275 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion51 decks275 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.6%inclusion21 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion272 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion271 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion239 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
65%inclusion180 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion155 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
43%inclusion117 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion114 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion114 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion112 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion104 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion100 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion90 decks275 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion88 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion86 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
26%inclusion72 decks275 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
25%inclusion70 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion48 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion60 decks275 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion57 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion55 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion53 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion52 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
18%inclusion50 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion48 decks275 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion45 decks275 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
15%inclusion42 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Raucous Carnival
15%inclusion41 decks275 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion38 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
13%inclusion37 decks275 decks
7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion33 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion29 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion28 decks275 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.5%inclusion26 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.5%inclusion18 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.2%inclusion17 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Kabira Takedown
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.8%inclusion16 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrex
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.5%inclusion15 decks275 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
-1%synergy