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Sikora
Oct 30, 2025
How To Play Horrors Differently In Commander
It's the spookiest time of the year... are you thinking of brewing a deck full of Horrors? We've got some ideas for how to keep it unique!
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Call of the Ring
96%inclusion99 decks103 decks
94%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
92%inclusion95 decks103 decks
90%synergy
Bloodghast
88%inclusion91 decks103 decks
85%synergy
Nazgûl
82%inclusion84 decks103 decks
80%synergy
Fiend Artisan
80%inclusion82 decks103 decks
75%synergy
Scute Swarm
86%inclusion89 decks103 decks
73%synergy
Birthing Pod
76%inclusion78 decks103 decks
73%synergy
Dúnedain Rangers
70%inclusion72 decks103 decks
68%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
62%inclusion64 decks103 decks
60%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
53%synergy
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Assassin's Trophy
72%inclusion74 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
53%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
62%inclusion64 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
61%inclusion63 decks103 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Bombadil's Song
53%inclusion55 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Viscera Seer
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
39%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
67%inclusion69 decks103 decks
62%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Eternal Witness
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Carrion Feeder
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
40%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Cankerbloom
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
33%synergy
Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Haywire Mite
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Plaguecrafter
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Cobra
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Blood Pet
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Bramble Sovereign
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Beast Whisperer
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Insidious Fungus
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Spinner of Souls
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Merciless Executioner
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Protean Hulk
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Compy Swarm
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Miner
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Uruk-hai Berserker
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Dawntreader Elk
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Nasty End
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Abrupt Decay
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Entish Restoration
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Putrefy
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
-23%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Constant Mists
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Gollum's Bite
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Claim the Precious
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
42%synergy
Diabolic Intent
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
37%inclusion38 decks103 decks
33%synergy
The Ring Goes South
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Buried Alive
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Culling Ritual
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Devastation
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Cultivate
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
-28%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Last March of the Ents
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
1%synergy
The Black Breath
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Scapeshift
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Lash of the Balrog
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-27%synergy
Pillage the Bog
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-18%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Altar of Dementia
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
-6%synergy
Blade of Selves
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Mindcrank
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Awakening Zone
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
29%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Shortcut to Mushrooms
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Spelunking
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Guardian Project
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Bloodbond March
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Restless Dead
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Birthing Ritual
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Journey to Eternity
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Compost
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Into the Pit
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Exploration
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion60 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion50 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Woodland
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
18%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Barad-dûr
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
-11%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Grim Backwoods
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Restless Cottage
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion77 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
-22%synergy
Inherited Envelope
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
-12%synergy
Golgari Signet
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion99 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion89 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
77%inclusion79 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
73%inclusion75 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
69%inclusion71 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
52%inclusion54 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
51%inclusion53 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion49 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Mire
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Wood
41%inclusion42 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
29%inclusion30 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Underground Mortuary
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Malady
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Vernal Fen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Wastewood Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Bayou
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Blooming Marsh
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Viridescent Bog
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
-8%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Hollow
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-17%synergy
Haunted Mire
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy