Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant (Commander) - Core

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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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Avatar Roku, Firebender
4.0%inclusion3 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Realm of Koh
2.9%inclusion2 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Raven Eagle
2.7%inclusion2 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.7%inclusion3 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Day of Black Sun
2.7%inclusion2 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
83%inclusion355 decks429 decks
74%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
76%inclusion328 decks429 decks
73%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
86%inclusion368 decks429 decks
68%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
68%inclusion290 decks429 decks
65%synergy
Shiny Impetus
67%inclusion288 decks429 decks
63%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
63%inclusion269 decks429 decks
60%synergy
Death Kiss
58%inclusion249 decks429 decks
56%synergy
Agitator Ant
57%inclusion246 decks429 decks
55%synergy
Geode Rager
57%inclusion244 decks429 decks
55%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
58%inclusion247 decks429 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion277 decks429 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Charm
64%inclusion274 decks429 decks
20%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
58%inclusion248 decks429 decks
53%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion245 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
56%inclusion242 decks429 decks
50%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion237 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Terminate
54%inclusion233 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
52%inclusion205 decks391 decks
48%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
52%inclusion223 decks429 decks
50%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
51%inclusion220 decks429 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
7.5%inclusion32 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Life of the Party
46%inclusion199 decks429 decks
45%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
46%inclusion199 decks429 decks
43%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
45%inclusion195 decks429 decks
44%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
45%inclusion194 decks429 decks
44%synergy
Death Tyrant
42%inclusion179 decks429 decks
40%synergy
Frenzied Saddlebrute
39%inclusion169 decks429 decks
38%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
39%inclusion167 decks427 decks
38%synergy
Brash Taunter
38%inclusion163 decks429 decks
28%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
37%inclusion159 decks429 decks
35%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
34%inclusion144 decks429 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion135 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
30%inclusion128 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
30%inclusion128 decks429 decks
29%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
28%inclusion121 decks429 decks
27%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
28%inclusion119 decks429 decks
22%synergy
Taunting Kobold
28%inclusion119 decks429 decks
27%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
27%inclusion114 decks429 decks
25%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
26%inclusion112 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Royal Assassin
26%inclusion111 decks429 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
26%inclusion110 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
24%inclusion103 decks429 decks
21%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
22%inclusion93 decks429 decks
20%synergy
Grim Hireling
21%inclusion91 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
20%inclusion86 decks429 decks
19%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
20%inclusion72 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Sangromancer
17%inclusion72 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
16%inclusion60 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Havoc Eater
16%inclusion70 decks427 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Diplomats
16%inclusion69 decks429 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
16%inclusion68 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion66 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
The Lord of Pain
15%inclusion55 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Nettling Nuisance
15%inclusion63 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion61 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Slaughter Specialist
13%inclusion57 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Generous Plunderer
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion38 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Sower of Discord
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
11%inclusion48 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Laurine, the Diversion
9.3%inclusion40 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
9.3%inclusion40 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
8.9%inclusion38 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Seifer, Balamb Rival
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Perforating Artist
7.9%inclusion24 decks302 decks
4%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
7.9%inclusion34 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
51%inclusion218 decks429 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
36%inclusion153 decks429 decks
31%synergy
Fire Covenant
35%inclusion152 decks429 decks
28%synergy
Defile
28%inclusion122 decks429 decks
28%synergy
Fling
28%inclusion119 decks429 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion86 decks360 decks
2%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
24%inclusion102 decks429 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion96 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
22%inclusion93 decks429 decks
-20%synergy
Bolt Bend
21%inclusion89 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
21%inclusion88 decks429 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion85 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion58 decks361 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion60 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion64 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion50 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
11%inclusion49 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.2%inclusion35 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.9%inclusion34 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Backlash
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.2%inclusion31 decks429 decks
-14%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.2%inclusion31 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Eyes of the Beholder
6.1%inclusion26 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Return the Favor
5.6%inclusion23 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.6%inclusion24 decks429 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
36%inclusion154 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
35%inclusion151 decks429 decks
34%synergy
Mob Rule
32%inclusion136 decks429 decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
24%inclusion102 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion96 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
21%inclusion88 decks429 decks
16%synergy
Insurrection
18%inclusion78 decks429 decks
16%synergy
Blood Money
18%inclusion76 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion75 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion71 decks429 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
15%inclusion60 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion63 decks429 decks
-4%synergy
Besmirch
14%inclusion60 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion50 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
9.2%inclusion33 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.1%inclusion39 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Geyser
9.1%inclusion39 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.6%inclusion37 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Dreadbore
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
7.3%inclusion31 decks427 decks
4%synergy
Last One Standing
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
-16%synergy
Damnation
6.8%inclusion29 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion186 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion157 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion133 decks429 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion71 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
15%inclusion66 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
15%inclusion64 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion42 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Crown of Doom
7.5%inclusion32 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Parasitic Impetus
46%inclusion199 decks429 decks
44%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
41%inclusion175 decks429 decks
38%synergy
Hot Pursuit
35%inclusion149 decks427 decks
34%synergy
The Sound of Drums
34%inclusion147 decks429 decks
32%synergy
Oubliette
33%inclusion143 decks429 decks
32%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
24%inclusion102 decks429 decks
22%synergy
Popular Entertainer
24%inclusion102 decks429 decks
23%synergy
Maximum Carnage
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion84 decks429 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion82 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
19%inclusion30 decks161 decks
18%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion74 decks429 decks
15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
16%inclusion68 decks429 decks
6%synergy
War's Toll
14%inclusion60 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Lightning
13%inclusion54 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Incriminating Impetus
11%inclusion47 decks427 decks
11%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
10%inclusion41 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Dreams
9.1%inclusion39 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Vow of Torment
8.4%inclusion36 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Visions
8.4%inclusion36 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.2%inclusion35 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Acquired Mutation
7.9%inclusion33 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Vow of Malice
7.2%inclusion31 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Bedlam
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Day of the Moon
6.8%inclusion29 decks429 decks
7%synergy
The Akroan War
6.8%inclusion29 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.6%inclusion24 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.6%inclusion24 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
-12%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.1%inclusion22 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion212 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion172 decks429 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion167 decks429 decks
19%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
19%inclusion81 decks429 decks
18%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
16%inclusion68 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Restless Vents
12%inclusion53 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion47 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
-9%synergy
Kher Keep
9.3%inclusion40 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion39 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Lavaclaw Reaches
8.6%inclusion37 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.6%inclusion37 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.8%inclusion29 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.6%inclusion24 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion23 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.0%inclusion20 decks399 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion385 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion384 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
73%inclusion312 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion286 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion175 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion174 decks429 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion172 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
26%inclusion111 decks429 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion85 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion49 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion48 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion48 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
10%inclusion42 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.2%inclusion35 decks429 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.8%inclusion29 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion423 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion422 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion389 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
73%inclusion315 decks429 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
67%inclusion288 decks429 decks
5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
59%inclusion252 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Peak
54%inclusion230 decks429 decks
12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
53%inclusion226 decks429 decks
18%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
44%inclusion187 decks429 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
43%inclusion184 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
40%inclusion171 decks429 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Crypt
40%inclusion170 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
38%inclusion162 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion160 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion153 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
30%inclusion127 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion113 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion93 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion108 decks429 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion104 decks429 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion96 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion91 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion85 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Canyon Slough
20%inclusion85 decks429 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion60 decks399 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
15%inclusion60 decks399 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion64 decks428 decks
-7%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
14%inclusion60 decks429 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion57 decks429 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion50 decks399 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Akoum Refuge
11%inclusion46 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion43 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion39 decks429 decks
1%synergy
Mount Doom
8.2%inclusion35 decks429 decks
-9%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.7%inclusion33 decks429 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.0%inclusion30 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
6.5%inclusion28 decks429 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion27 decks429 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
6.1%inclusion26 decks429 decks
-1%synergy
Tramway Station
5.8%inclusion25 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion24 decks429 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion24 decks429 decks
-10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
-2%synergy