Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant (Commander) - Optimized

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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MTGStocks
Tablet of Discovery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fast Forward
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Disrupt Decorum
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Curse of Opulence
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Death Kiss
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Shiny Impetus
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Rakdos Charm
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Agitator Ant
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Geode Rager
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Life of the Party
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Taunting Kobold
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Frenzied Gorespawn
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Brash Taunter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
The Lord of Pain
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Royal Assassin
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Grim Hireling
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fiendish Duo
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Master of Cruelties
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Frenzied Saddlebrute
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Fate Unraveler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Generous Plunderer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Death Tyrant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Fire Covenant
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Bedevil
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Snuff Out
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Defile
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Hurl Through Hell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Dismember
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Delirium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Spectacular Showdown
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Insurrection
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Mob Rule
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Blood Money
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Soul Immolation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hex
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Exhume
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Besmirch
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Risky Research
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crawlspace
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Parasitic Impetus
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
No Mercy
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
The Sound of Drums
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Oubliette
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Hot Pursuit
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Descent into Avernus
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
War's Toll
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Dreams
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Maximum Carnage
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Repercussion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blood Moon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bedlam
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Waste Not
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Punishment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Popular Entertainer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Acquired Mutation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vow of Lightning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Restless Vents
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Factory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mutavault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kher Keep
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Blazemire Verge
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Haunted Ridge
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Peak
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Mount Doom
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Canyon Slough
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Akoum Refuge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy