Greven, Predator Captain (Commander) - Expensive Self-Damage

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Nick Benstead
Oct 7, 2025
A New Way to Voltron, With Nikara and Yannik
This Bottom of the Barrel revisits Nikara and Yannik, from Commander 2021, to try them out with a new theme: Voltron.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wall of Blood
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Witch's Clinic
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Fire Covenant
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Phyrexian Soulgorger
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Essence Harvest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Moltensteel Dragon
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Rush of Vitality
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Return to Action
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Soul's Fire
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Basilisk Collar
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Immolating Souleater
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Necropotence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Ad Nauseam
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Qarsi Revenant
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Rowan, Scion of War
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Rotting Regisaur
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Anger
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Tyrox, Saurid Tyrant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Daring Fiendbonder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Silent Arbiter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Dark Confidant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Lupine Prototype
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Relic Golem
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Generator Servant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Blood Celebrant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Skelemental
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Hunted Bonebrute
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Combat Celebrant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Monoist Sentry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Filth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Doom Whisperer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ball Lightning
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Cosmic Larva
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Arc Runner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mischievous Poltergeist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Beast, Deathless Prince
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Plague Reaver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rot-Curse Rakshasa
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hellkite Courser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Master of the Feast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Volcano Hellion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ebondeath, Dracolich
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Captivating Crew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Hatred
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Strike
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Blessing of Belzenlok
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Unexpected Fangs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Imp's Mischief
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Snuff Out
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Alchemist's Gift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Not of This World
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Grasp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bolt Bend
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Dismember
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Grotesque Mutation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Toxin Analysis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Undying Malice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Act of Aggression
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Bitter Triumph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Fling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Expedite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grab the Reins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unleash Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thrilling Encore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Samut's Sprint
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Devour in Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cauldron Dance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Cruel Feeding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Rite of Consumption
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Tentative Connection
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Purge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Vengeful Possession
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Full Throttle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Threaten
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Charge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mark of Mutiny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gravitic Punch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Creative Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Fury of the Horde
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whip of Erebos
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Obsidian Battle-Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Vampiric Link
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sneak Attack
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dark Tutelage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Strands of Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Reunion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Escape Velocity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul Channeling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Industrial Advancement
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Vicious Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Thirst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Footfall Crater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Command Beacon
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Castle Locthwain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
The Black Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flamekin Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Barbarian Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Mana Crypt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Blood Crypt
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Badlands
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Graven Cairns
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Haunted Ridge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Blazemire Verge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Peak
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Raucous Theater
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Mount Doom
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Canyon Slough
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy