Muldrotha, the Gravetide (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

Alternate Names:

Orphan, Cocoon fal'CieOrphan, Cocoon fal'Cie

Alex Wicker
May 28, 2026
Why Aren’t Commanders Game Changers?
This week's Commander Philosophy digs into kill-on-sight commanders, the Game Changer list, and why drawing all the attention isn't the same as being the strongest
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Spore Frog
65%inclusion142 decks220 decks
57%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
60%inclusion131 decks220 decks
54%synergy
Seal of Primordium
58%inclusion127 decks220 decks
53%synergy
Animate Dead
64%inclusion141 decks220 decks
52%synergy
Haywire Mite
56%inclusion123 decks220 decks
52%synergy
Pernicious Deed
52%inclusion114 decks220 decks
48%synergy
Gravebreaker Lamia
47%inclusion103 decks220 decks
43%synergy
Altar of Dementia
50%inclusion111 decks220 decks
42%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
64%inclusion140 decks220 decks
42%synergy
Icetill Explorer
59%inclusion101 decks171 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
63%inclusion138 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
56%inclusion123 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion118 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
51%inclusion112 decks220 decks
28%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
49%inclusion107 decks220 decks
33%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
47%inclusion103 decks220 decks
41%synergy
Baleful Strix
46%inclusion101 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Entomb
44%inclusion97 decks220 decks
35%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
42%inclusion93 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
42%inclusion93 decks220 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Chasm
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Crop Rotation
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Intuition
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Aftermath Analyst
42%inclusion93 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
42%inclusion92 decks220 decks
28%synergy
Teval, the Balanced Scale
42%inclusion88 decks211 decks
35%synergy
Six
36%inclusion80 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Hermit Druid
36%inclusion79 decks220 decks
29%synergy
Accursed Marauder
36%inclusion79 decks220 decks
33%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
35%inclusion78 decks220 decks
29%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
35%inclusion77 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Mulldrifter
34%inclusion74 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Sidisi, Brood Tyrant
30%inclusion67 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
30%inclusion66 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Plaguecrafter
30%inclusion65 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Underrealm Lich
28%inclusion62 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
27%inclusion60 decks220 decks
17%synergy
River Kelpie
27%inclusion60 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
27%inclusion59 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
27%inclusion59 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
27%inclusion54 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
26%inclusion53 decks204 decks
8%synergy
World Shaper
25%inclusion56 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Skull Prophet
25%inclusion56 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
25%inclusion55 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Insidious Fungus
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Hedron Crab
22%inclusion48 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Diviner
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Rootcoil Creeper
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Shriekmaw
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Cobra
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Cankerbloom
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
-3%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Angel of Suffering
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Reclamation Sage
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
27%inclusion60 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion53 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
-13%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Beast Within
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
-18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Grisly Salvage
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Abrupt Decay
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Harrow
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
-6%synergy
Realms Uncharted
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Life from the Loam
42%inclusion92 decks220 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion71 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
31%inclusion69 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
-26%synergy
Nature's Lore
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion41 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Culling Ritual
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
-31%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.9%inclusion12 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Scapeshift
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
-16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-31%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Villainous Wealth
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion83 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Hedge Shredder
29%inclusion64 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion51 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Birthing Pod
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Mindslaver
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Zuran Orb
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Seal of Removal
40%inclusion87 decks220 decks
37%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
37%inclusion81 decks220 decks
34%synergy
Exploration
37%inclusion81 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Teval's Judgment
29%inclusion60 decks204 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion58 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
24%inclusion49 decks204 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion37 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Doom
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Defense of the Heart
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Insidious Roots
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
13%inclusion28 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Out of the Tombs
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Sultai Ascendancy
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Greater Good
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Journey to Eternity
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Squandered Resources
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Elephant Grass
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Spelunking
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Invasion of Amonkhet
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
30%inclusion67 decks220 decks
27%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
22%inclusion49 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Tamiyo, Collector of Tales
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion124 decks220 decks
40%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion111 decks220 decks
31%synergy
Command Beacon
44%inclusion96 decks220 decks
32%synergy
Strip Mine
41%inclusion90 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion89 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Shifting Woodland
39%inclusion85 decks220 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
35%inclusion76 decks220 decks
30%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
34%inclusion75 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion56 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Field
18%inclusion39 decks220 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
13%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
-16%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion21 decks204 decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Dark Depths
8.6%inclusion19 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.7%inclusion17 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Kishla Village
5.9%inclusion12 decks204 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion189 decks220 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion145 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion119 decks220 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion14 decks220 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Bayou
94%inclusion206 decks220 decks
80%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion205 decks220 decks
80%synergy
Tropical Island
93%inclusion204 decks220 decks
79%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion204 decks220 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
91%inclusion200 decks220 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
90%inclusion197 decks220 decks
55%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion197 decks220 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
90%inclusion197 decks220 decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion196 decks220 decks
54%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion196 decks220 decks
42%synergy
Watery Grave
89%inclusion195 decks220 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion191 decks220 decks
-4%synergy
Island
86%inclusion190 decks220 decks
-5%synergy
Zagoth Triome
74%inclusion163 decks220 decks
36%synergy
Hedge Maze
62%inclusion137 decks220 decks
43%synergy
Underground Mortuary
61%inclusion134 decks220 decks
43%synergy
Undercity Sewers
60%inclusion132 decks220 decks
43%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
54%inclusion118 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
51%inclusion112 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
49%inclusion107 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion76 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion73 decks220 decks
-23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion71 decks220 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
30%inclusion67 decks220 decks
20%synergy
Fabled Passage
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion61 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion59 decks220 decks
18%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
-23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
21%inclusion46 decks220 decks
-27%synergy
Opulent Palace
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
-32%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion45 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
20%inclusion43 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
19%inclusion42 decks220 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion40 decks220 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
-17%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
16%inclusion35 decks220 decks
-14%synergy
Deathcap Glade
15%inclusion34 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
15%inclusion33 decks220 decks
-17%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion31 decks220 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
14%inclusion30 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion27 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion25 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
-18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
10%inclusion22 decks220 decks
-7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
3%synergy