The Jolly Balloon Man (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

The Jolly Balloon Man
Rank #188
28decks
Background image for The Top Twelve Scariest Commanders To Play Against
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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Kindly Customer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Village Bell-Ringer
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
89%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Esper Sentinel
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Deflecting Swat
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Grand Abolisher
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Skullclamp
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Felidar Guardian
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Iron Myr
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Gold Myr
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Silence
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Restoration Angel
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Gamble
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Mana Vault
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Spirited Companion
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Patron of the Arts
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Agate Instigator
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Solitude
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Voice of Victory
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Karmic Guide
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Innocence
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Ocelot Pride
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Engineer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Combat Celebrant
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Priest of Urabrask
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Sun Titan
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Splitskin Doll
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Welder
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Omens
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Fury
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
_____ Goblin
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Tataru Taru
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Plague Myr
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Helpful Hunter
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Matron
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Pyroblast
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Flare of Duplication
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Ephemerate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Kabira Takedown
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-39%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thraben Charm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Unwanted Remake
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Rite of Flame
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Twinflame
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Molten Duplication
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Split Up
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Heat Shimmer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Panharmonicon
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Umbral Mantle
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-33%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Thornbite Staff
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Trouble in Pairs
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Anointed Procession
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Impact Tremors
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Mana Echoes
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Warleader's Call
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Determined Iteration
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
High Noon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Echoing Assault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Mishra's Factory
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Mutavault
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Great Furnace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Mox Amber
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Paradise Mantle
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Patriar's Seal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Battlefield Forge
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Spectator Seating
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Plateau
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Witch Enchanter
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Mana Confluence
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
City of Brass
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Elegant Parlor
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Rugged Prairie
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Starting Town
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Summit
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Kabira Takedown
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy