Valgavoth, Terror Eater (Commander) - Optimized

Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Rank #639
91decks
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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19%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
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3%synergy
Parker Luck
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4%synergy
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3%synergy
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4%synergy
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Mindcrank
59%inclusion54 decks91 decks
54%synergy
Geode Golem
47%inclusion43 decks91 decks
46%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
53%inclusion48 decks91 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
47%inclusion43 decks91 decks
45%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
62%inclusion56 decks91 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Ritual
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
38%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
45%inclusion41 decks91 decks
38%synergy
Crypt Ghast
86%inclusion78 decks91 decks
38%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
37%synergy
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Dark Ritual
90%inclusion82 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Jet Medallion
84%inclusion76 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
76%inclusion69 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion63 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion60 decks91 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
60%inclusion55 decks91 decks
36%synergy
Withering Torment
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion49 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion57 decks91 decks
35%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion54 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion48 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
33%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Accursed Marauder
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Dread Presence
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Plaguecrafter
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Twilight Prophet
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
-10%synergy
Sheoldred
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Massacre Wurm
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Sangromancer
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Valgavoth's Faithful
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-15%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Leaden Myr
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Dark Confidant
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-13%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Grim Servant
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Defile
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Consuming Corruption
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Stinging Study
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Sacrifice
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Suspended Sentence
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Overkill
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Damnation
52%inclusion47 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Bubbling Muck
47%inclusion43 decks91 decks
32%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
43%inclusion39 decks91 decks
27%synergy
Dark Deal
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Syphon Mind
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Mutilate
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Come Back Wrong
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Commune with Evil
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Sadistic Shell Game
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Fell
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Macabre Waltz
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
41%inclusion37 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Bontu's Monument
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Whip of Erebos
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Altar of the Brood
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
22%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion49 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
35%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Black Market
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Painful Quandary
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Waste Not
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Heartless Summoning
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Font of Agonies
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Covenant
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Grievous Wound
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
2%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Oppression
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Contract
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Necrodominance
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Caress
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
87%inclusion79 decks91 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion60 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
46%inclusion42 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Vesuva
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion89 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion60 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
54%inclusion49 decks91 decks
43%synergy
Thran Dynamo
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
43%synergy
Gilded Lotus
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Caged Sun
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Séance Board
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Bloom
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion84 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy