Rowan, Scion of War (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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
Flashback
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Treasonous Ogre
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
76%synergy
Exsanguinate
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
70%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Crackle with Power
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
67%synergy
Fire Covenant
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Blood Celebrant
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
62%synergy
Wall of Blood
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
60%synergy
Dismember
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Seething Song
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Pyroblast
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Necropotence
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Underworld Breach
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Ad Nauseam
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Mox
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Dark Confidant
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Priest of Gix
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Priest of Urabrask
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Immolating Souleater
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Doom Whisperer
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Street Wraith
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Myr Convert
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Keen Duelist
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Darkstar Augur
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Arco-Flagellant
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Mischievous Poltergeist
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Grim Servant
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Deepwood Ghoul
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Blood Pet
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Souldrinker
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Tavern Swindler
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Devastator
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Skirk Prospector
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Stormscale Scion
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Hex Parasite
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-0%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Snuff Out
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Big Score
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Comet Storm
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Ritual
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Imp's Mischief
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Reiterate
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Searing Touch
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Commune with Lava
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Bolt Bend
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Saw in Half
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Bolt
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Burnt Offering
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Redirect Lightning
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Duplication
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-24%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Bitter Triumph
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Vendetta
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Final Fortune
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Gut Shot
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Electrodominance
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Pact
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Ulcerate
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-33%synergy
Entomb
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Fall of the Titans
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Surgical Extraction
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Explosive Welcome
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Dark Petition
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Past in Flames
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Rite of Flame
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Sundering Eruption
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Queen
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Apex of Power
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Twinflame
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Claim the Firstborn
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Strike It Rich
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Increasing Ambition
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Repay in Kind
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Damnable Pact
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Profane Transfusion
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Lively Dirge
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Seize the Spoils
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Ignite the Future
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Song of Totentanz
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-36%synergy
Ambition's Cost
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Banefire
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Snort
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Inner Fire
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Craving
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Overmaster
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Defense Grid
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Pact Weapon
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-0%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Dark Tutelage
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Descent into Avernus
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Kaldheim
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Ramunap Ruins
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Barbarian Ring
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Cabal Pit
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Arena of Glory
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
26%synergy
The Black Gate
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Tomb of Urami
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Sandstone Needle
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Peat Bog
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Compleation
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Blood Crypt
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Mount Doom
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Luxury Suite
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Peak
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Badlands
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Blazemire Verge
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Graven Cairns
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-27%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-13%synergy