Yarok, the Desecrated (Commander) - Birthing Pod

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Ethan Coover
Oct 20, 2025
The Best Horror Combos in Commander
There are plenty of Horror creatures in Magic, but which are the best at comboing? In honor of Halloween, Ethan Coover lists the best 10.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Waterbender's Restoration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Badgermole Cub
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Formidable Speaker
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Coiling Oracle
79%inclusion352 decks448 decks
72%synergy
Birthing Pod
75%inclusion334 decks448 decks
72%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
75%inclusion336 decks448 decks
70%synergy
Panharmonicon
74%inclusion331 decks448 decks
70%synergy
Mulldrifter
79%inclusion352 decks448 decks
70%synergy
Neoform
73%inclusion329 decks448 decks
69%synergy
Wood Elves
71%inclusion320 decks448 decks
66%synergy
Risen Reef
67%inclusion301 decks448 decks
64%synergy
Peregrine Drake
67%inclusion298 decks448 decks
63%synergy
Reclamation Sage
71%inclusion316 decks448 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
88%inclusion396 decks448 decks
61%synergy
Baleful Strix
77%inclusion344 decks448 decks
60%synergy
Lotus Cobra
68%inclusion303 decks448 decks
58%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
65%inclusion291 decks448 decks
59%synergy
Guardian Project
63%inclusion282 decks448 decks
52%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
60%inclusion269 decks448 decks
57%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
59%inclusion263 decks448 decks
56%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
58%inclusion259 decks448 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
56%inclusion250 decks448 decks
52%synergy
Birds of Paradise
55%inclusion248 decks448 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
41%inclusion182 decks448 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion179 decks448 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion168 decks448 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion139 decks448 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion136 decks448 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion133 decks448 decks
17%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion131 decks448 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion82 decks448 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion67 decks448 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion66 decks448 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Tireless Provisioner
54%inclusion244 decks448 decks
45%synergy
Massacre Wurm
53%inclusion239 decks448 decks
49%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
50%inclusion226 decks448 decks
49%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
50%inclusion225 decks448 decks
41%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
49%inclusion218 decks448 decks
32%synergy
Agent of Treachery
47%inclusion212 decks448 decks
45%synergy
Hostage Taker
47%inclusion212 decks448 decks
42%synergy
Acidic Slime
45%inclusion200 decks448 decks
41%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
44%inclusion199 decks448 decks
32%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
42%inclusion188 decks448 decks
41%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Farhaven Elf
38%inclusion168 decks448 decks
35%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
36%inclusion162 decks448 decks
30%synergy
Aether Channeler
35%inclusion159 decks448 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion157 decks448 decks
28%synergy
Shriekmaw
34%inclusion154 decks448 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion153 decks448 decks
31%synergy
Springbloom Druid
33%inclusion148 decks448 decks
25%synergy
Scute Swarm
33%inclusion147 decks448 decks
21%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
31%inclusion141 decks448 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
31%inclusion138 decks448 decks
27%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
31%inclusion137 decks448 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
30%inclusion75 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
28%inclusion124 decks448 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Visionary
26%inclusion116 decks448 decks
25%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
25%inclusion112 decks448 decks
23%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion110 decks448 decks
22%synergy
Fiend Artisan
24%inclusion106 decks448 decks
22%synergy
Spellseeker
24%inclusion106 decks448 decks
21%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
24%inclusion106 decks448 decks
3%synergy
Ice-Fang Coatl
23%inclusion103 decks448 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
23%inclusion102 decks448 decks
15%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
22%inclusion100 decks448 decks
19%synergy
Honest Rutstein
22%inclusion77 decks355 decks
17%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
21%inclusion96 decks448 decks
20%synergy
Shrieking Drake
21%inclusion93 decks448 decks
20%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion92 decks448 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion92 decks448 decks
8%synergy
Topiary Stomper
20%inclusion91 decks448 decks
18%synergy
Foundation Breaker
20%inclusion88 decks448 decks
18%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
20%inclusion88 decks448 decks
15%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
19%inclusion87 decks448 decks
15%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
19%inclusion84 decks448 decks
3%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
18%inclusion79 decks448 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Empath
17%inclusion78 decks448 decks
16%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
17%inclusion76 decks448 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
17%inclusion75 decks448 decks
16%synergy
Fblthp, the Lost
17%inclusion75 decks448 decks
16%synergy
Palinchron
16%inclusion73 decks448 decks
16%synergy
Druid of Purification
16%inclusion73 decks448 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion169 decks448 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion167 decks448 decks
9%synergy
Essence Flux
29%inclusion132 decks448 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion126 decks448 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
27%inclusion123 decks448 decks
24%synergy
Displace
27%inclusion119 decks448 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion112 decks448 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion110 decks448 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
23%inclusion103 decks448 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion92 decks448 decks
9%synergy
Abrupt Decay
19%inclusion83 decks448 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion73 decks448 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion69 decks448 decks
3%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion65 decks448 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion60 decks448 decks
-4%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion58 decks448 decks
1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion50 decks448 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion48 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion45 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion45 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion44 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.2%inclusion41 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion41 decks448 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.9%inclusion40 decks448 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.0%inclusion36 decks448 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.8%inclusion35 decks448 decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.1%inclusion32 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion32 decks448 decks
1%synergy
Harrow
7.1%inclusion32 decks448 decks
-4%synergy
Putrefy
6.9%inclusion31 decks448 decks
-18%synergy
Entomb
6.5%inclusion29 decks448 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.4%inclusion19 decks299 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.3%inclusion28 decks448 decks
0%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.4%inclusion24 decks448 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.4%inclusion24 decks448 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion216 decks448 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion208 decks448 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
44%inclusion199 decks448 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion152 decks448 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion115 decks448 decks
-17%synergy
Finale of Devastation
25%inclusion114 decks448 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion108 decks448 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion104 decks448 decks
-15%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
19%inclusion85 decks448 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion79 decks448 decks
-7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion61 decks448 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
12%inclusion54 decks448 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Villainous Wealth
10%inclusion47 decks448 decks
-8%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion44 decks448 decks
1%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
9.2%inclusion41 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion39 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Natural Order
8.7%inclusion39 decks448 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.0%inclusion36 decks448 decks
-1%synergy
Tooth and Nail
7.8%inclusion35 decks448 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
6.9%inclusion31 decks448 decks
-8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.9%inclusion31 decks448 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion31 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion30 decks448 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.8%inclusion26 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.6%inclusion25 decks448 decks
-7%synergy
Unearth
5.4%inclusion24 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
42%inclusion190 decks448 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion115 decks448 decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
17%inclusion74 decks448 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion55 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion50 decks448 decks
-14%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
10%inclusion46 decks448 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
9.2%inclusion41 decks448 decks
8%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
5.6%inclusion25 decks448 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Knowledge
48%inclusion214 decks448 decks
45%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
22%inclusion98 decks448 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion90 decks448 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion87 decks448 decks
3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
19%inclusion83 decks448 decks
16%synergy
Birthing Ritual
16%inclusion48 decks297 decks
16%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
15%inclusion48 decks315 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion46 decks448 decks
-3%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion45 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion44 decks448 decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
10%inclusion43 decks448 decks
8%synergy
Spelunking
10%inclusion43 decks448 decks
3%synergy
Exploration
9.4%inclusion42 decks448 decks
-2%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
9.2%inclusion41 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
6.9%inclusion31 decks448 decks
3%synergy
Oubliette
6.7%inclusion30 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.5%inclusion29 decks448 decks
-1%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.0%inclusion27 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.1%inclusion23 decks448 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.1%inclusion23 decks448 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
20%inclusion89 decks448 decks
18%synergy
Invasion of Zendikar
7.4%inclusion33 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien on the Hunt
10%inclusion44 decks448 decks
9%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.3%inclusion37 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
7.4%inclusion33 decks448 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion199 decks448 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion161 decks448 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion152 decks448 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion150 decks448 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion133 decks448 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion98 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion51 decks448 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion44 decks448 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.9%inclusion40 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.5%inclusion38 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Kishla Village
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.4%inclusion33 decks448 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion31 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion30 decks448 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion30 decks448 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion390 decks448 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion286 decks448 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion75 decks448 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion62 decks448 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion60 decks448 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion56 decks448 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion54 decks448 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion51 decks448 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
9.4%inclusion42 decks448 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.4%inclusion42 decks448 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion39 decks448 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.0%inclusion36 decks448 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion30 decks448 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion30 decks448 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion28 decks448 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion417 decks448 decks
3%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion394 decks448 decks
-3%synergy
Island
87%inclusion390 decks448 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion384 decks448 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion335 decks448 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion324 decks448 decks
27%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion321 decks448 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion277 decks448 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
61%inclusion272 decks448 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion271 decks448 decks
26%synergy
Zagoth Triome
56%inclusion253 decks448 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion233 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion226 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion225 decks448 decks
18%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion223 decks448 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion210 decks448 decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion190 decks448 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion185 decks448 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion178 decks448 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion167 decks448 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion149 decks448 decks
27%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
33%inclusion147 decks448 decks
26%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
32%inclusion145 decks448 decks
26%synergy
Opulent Palace
30%inclusion136 decks448 decks
-22%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion128 decks448 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion117 decks448 decks
21%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion114 decks448 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion113 decks448 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion112 decks448 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion110 decks448 decks
22%synergy
Bayou
25%inclusion110 decks448 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion104 decks448 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion104 decks448 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion103 decks448 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion102 decks448 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion102 decks448 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion101 decks448 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion99 decks448 decks
5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
22%inclusion99 decks448 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion95 decks448 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion92 decks448 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion92 decks448 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion91 decks448 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malady
20%inclusion89 decks448 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion87 decks448 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion80 decks420 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion74 decks448 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion72 decks448 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion70 decks448 decks
3%synergy
Underground Mortuary
15%inclusion65 decks420 decks
-2%synergy