Grimgrin, Corpse-Born (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Phyrexian Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
94%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Gravecrawler
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Cabal Coffers
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Rooftop Storm
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Zombie Master
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Lord of the Undead
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Plague Belcher
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Field of the Dead
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Vengeful Dead
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Diregraf Captain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Death Baron
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Headless Rider
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Undead Warchief
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Champion of the Perished
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Narfi, Betrayer King
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Relentless Dead
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Carrion Feeder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Undead Augur
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
The Scarab God
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Marionette Master
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Warren Soultrader
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Condor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Accursed Marauder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Trophy Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Network Disruptor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nantuko Husk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tomb Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Havengul Lich
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Gisa and Geralf
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Putrid Goblin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Feral Ghoul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fain, the Broker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Undead Alchemist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Nezumi Bladeblesser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Entomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Essence Capture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Fanatical Offering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Aetherspouts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Plot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Countersquall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Perplex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Assassin's Ink
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
You Are Already Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Suspend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Damnation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Grim Tutor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Energy Tap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Unearth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Echoing Return
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Anchor to Reality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fortuitous Find
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Final Parting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reconstruction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Crippling Fear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Recover
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Raise the Palisade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Wand of Orcus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Animation Module
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Incubator
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Trading Post
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enormous Energy Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Colossus Hammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blade of Selves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Resurrection Orb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Altar of Dementia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Accorder's Shield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Grave Pact
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Necroduality
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Black Market
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Twisted Embrace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Biotransference
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Efficient Construction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Clan Crafter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Carnival of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Liliana's Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Faces of the Past
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unholy Grotto
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Three Tree City
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ghost Quarter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tolaria West
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Temple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-27%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Crowded Crypt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Underground Sea
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
70%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Sunken Hollow
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Deceit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Choked Estuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Sunken Ruins
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Isle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Waterveil Cavern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ice Tunnel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-36%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy