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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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MTGStocks
Eldritch Evolution
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
93%synergy
Neoform
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Spellseeker
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Finale of Devastation
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Eternal Witness
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Remora
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Delighted Halfling
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Swan Song
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Birds of Paradise
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Lotus Cobra
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Sylvan Library
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Birthing Pod
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
83%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
80%synergy
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
84%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Worldly Tutor
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Displacer Kitten
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Baleful Strix
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Sin, Spira's Punishment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Coiling Oracle
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Mulldrifter
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Risen Reef
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Peregrine Drake
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Bloom Tender
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Shrieking Drake
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Reclamation Sage
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Wood Elves
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Palinchron
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Agent of Treachery
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Elvish Mystic
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Massacre Wurm
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Ice-Fang Coatl
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Endurance
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Phantasmal Image
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Acidic Slime
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Drake
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Aether Channeler
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Hostage Taker
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Collector Ouphe
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Force of Negation
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Pact
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Abrupt Decay
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Crop Rotation
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Chord of Calling
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Pact of Negation
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Veil of Summer
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Mental Misstep
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Saw in Half
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Noxious Revival
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Essence Flux
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Displace
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Miscast
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Autumn's Veil
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Culling Ritual
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Unearth
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-32%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Persist
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Tooth and Nail
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-35%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Splash Portal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
The Great Henge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Null Rod
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Guardian Project
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Aluren
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Food Chain
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Burgeoning
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Oubliette
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Field of the Dead
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Mox Diamond
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Mana Crypt
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Breeding Pool
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Underground Sea
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
84%synergy
Tropical Island
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
84%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Bayou
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
84%synergy
Misty Rainforest
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Watery Grave
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
76%synergy
Wooded Foothills
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Windswept Heath
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Mana Confluence
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
56%synergy
City of Brass
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Island
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
-31%synergy
Forest
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
-32%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Swamp
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
-37%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Zagoth Triome
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Hedge Maze
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Underground Mortuary
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-38%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy