Rowan, Scion of War (Commander) - Core Self-Damage

Nick Price
May 4, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards in Lost Caverns of Ixalan
It's been over two years since Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Let's see which cards from the set have made the biggest impact in Commander.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
69%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Blood
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Darkstar Augur
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Dark Tutelage
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Crackle with Power
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Doom Whisperer
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Read the Bones
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Apex of Power
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Blood Celebrant
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Stormfist Crusader
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Immolating Souleater
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Dark Confidant
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Souldrinker
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Myr Convert
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Tavern Swindler
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Devastator
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Keen Duelist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Mischievous Poltergeist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Deepwood Ghoul
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Moltensteel Dragon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Exocrine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Street Wraith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Priest of Urabrask
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Speed Demon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stormscale Scion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shadowcloak Vampire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Caustic Bronco
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Balefire Dragon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Thrull Parasite
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sangrophage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Fire Covenant
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Bitter Triumph
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Infernal Grasp
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Comet Storm
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Commune with Lava
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Imp's Mischief
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Electrodominance
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Rakdos Charm
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Fall of the Titans
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Big Score
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Terminate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stonesplitter Bolt
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Vendetta
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Pedal to the Metal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Return the Favor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Skeletal Scrying
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Armor of Shadows
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Geyser
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Devour in Shadow
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Darkness
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pact
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Nocturnal Hunger
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Damnable Pact
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Sign in Blood
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Profane Command
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Banefire
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Mana Geyser
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spoils
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Hell to Pay
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Swallowing Plague
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Stargaze
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Devil's Play
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Profane Transfusion
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Song of Totentanz
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Risky Shortcut
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Brass's Bounty
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Cut of the Profits
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Fireball
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Molten Disaster
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Inner Fire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Traitorous Greed
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Coveted Prize
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Killing Wave
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Earthquake
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Act of Treason
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Diresight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Decode Transmissions
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Dread
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Plague Wind
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fevered Suspicion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Pact Weapon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Netherborn Altar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Greed
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Font of Agonies
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Descent into Avernus
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Rising of the Day
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Soul Channeling
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Manabarbs
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Bitterblossom
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Covenant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Visions
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Return the Past
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Barbarian Ring
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Cabal Pit
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Multiversal Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Thran Portal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Rakdos Signet
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Patriar's Seal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Mount Doom
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Peak
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Graven Cairns
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Canyon Slough
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Barrens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy