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Levi Perry
Oct 23, 2025
Levi Perry
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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The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bubbling Muck
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Mindcrank
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Cabal Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Black Market Connections
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Crypt Ghast
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Exsanguinate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Damnation
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Withering Torment
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Black Market
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Necropotence
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Dread Presence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dark Confidant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Geode Golem
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mindwrack Harpy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Eye Collector
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Prophet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Keen Duelist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Accursed Marauder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Darkstar Augur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Grim Servant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blood Speaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Whisper, Blood Liturgist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Snuff Out
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Defile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Stinging Study
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Soul Shatter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dismember
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Consuming Corruption
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Not of This World
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Undying Malice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Vona's Hunger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Price of Fame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Doom Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Withering Boon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Grisly Spectacle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Suspended Sentence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Unseal the Necropolis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gravepurge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Incarnation Technique
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Dark Deal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Cloudkill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Soul Salvage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dread Summons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shared Trauma
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Bontu's Monument
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Altar of the Brood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Altar of Dementia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Obedience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mind's Eye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Netherborn Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pact Weapon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sands of Delirium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Heartless Summoning
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Waste Not
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Bonds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Covenant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Link
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Font of Agonies
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oppression
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Command Beacon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Crystal Vein
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Diamond City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cactus Preserve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Peat Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lake of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Caged Sun
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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