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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Tablet of Discovery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%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
Vengeful Ancestor
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Curse of Opulence
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Death Kiss
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Shiny Impetus
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Rakdos Charm
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Agitator Ant
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Geode Rager
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Life of the Party
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
26%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
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Brash Taunter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Frontier Warmonger
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
The Lord of Pain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Royal Assassin
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Frenzied Saddlebrute
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grim Hireling
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fiendish Duo
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Fumiko the Lowblood
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Master of Cruelties
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%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
Loyal Apprentice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fate Unraveler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Death Tyrant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Generous Plunderer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Fire Covenant
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Terminate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Bedevil
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%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
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Defile
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%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
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%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
Bolt Bend
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Delirium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Spectacular Showdown
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Insurrection
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mob Rule
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Blood Money
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fast Forward
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Soul Immolation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Hex
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Besmirch
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Risky Research
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%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
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%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
Assault Suit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
No Mercy
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
The Sound of Drums
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Oubliette
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Hot Pursuit
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
War's Toll
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Descent into Avernus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Raging Storm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Maximum Carnage
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Repercussion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bedlam
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Blood Moon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%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
Necromancy
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
Sulfuric Vortex
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Acquired Mutation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Havoc Festival
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
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
Fated Firepower
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 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
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Restless Vents
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%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
Memorial to Folly
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%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
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Stensia Bloodhall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
74%inclusion23 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
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%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
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Graven Cairns
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Haunted Ridge
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Tainted Peak
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malice
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Mount Doom
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Canyon Slough
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Akoum Refuge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy