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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Kindly Customer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Invasion Reinforcements
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Spirited Companion
72%inclusion104 decks144 decks
67%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
87%inclusion125 decks144 decks
63%synergy
Village Bell-Ringer
65%inclusion93 decks144 decks
61%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
68%inclusion98 decks144 decks
56%synergy
Panharmonicon
60%inclusion87 decks144 decks
56%synergy
Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor
58%inclusion83 decks144 decks
55%synergy
Impact Tremors
71%inclusion102 decks144 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion97 decks144 decks
52%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
56%inclusion80 decks144 decks
52%synergy
Enduring Innocence
62%inclusion89 decks144 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
67%inclusion96 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion95 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Sun Titan
62%inclusion89 decks144 decks
48%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
59%inclusion85 decks144 decks
47%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
54%inclusion76 decks142 decks
48%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
52%inclusion75 decks144 decks
46%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Ao, the Dawn Sky
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
47%synergy
Circuit Mender
48%inclusion69 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
47%inclusion67 decks144 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Witty Roastmaster
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
40%synergy
Karmic Guide
44%inclusion64 decks144 decks
40%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
42%inclusion61 decks144 decks
39%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Restoration Angel
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
39%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
40%synergy
Patron of the Arts
41%inclusion59 decks144 decks
39%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
36%synergy
Agate Instigator
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Agrus Kos, Eternal Soldier
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
36%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
36%inclusion52 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Omens
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Rumor Gatherer
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Gold Myr
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Iron Myr
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Helpful Hunter
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Combat Celebrant
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
31%inclusion44 decks142 decks
26%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
28%synergy
Loyal Warhound
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Overlord of the Boilerbilges
29%inclusion41 decks143 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Meteor Golem
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Splitskin Doll
23%inclusion33 decks143 decks
19%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Cathar Commando
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Guardian
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Mogis
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Inferno Titan
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Star Athlete
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Westfold Rider
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Priest of Urabrask
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Duergar Hedge-Mage
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Blade Splicer
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion61 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
-14%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion30 decks143 decks
10%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Unwanted Remake
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Cloudshift
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Mighty
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Exorcise
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
37%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion48 decks144 decks
-11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
-12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Culling Dais
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Chainsaw
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Halo Fountain
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Caretaker's Talent
41%inclusion59 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Warleader's Call
40%inclusion57 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Determined Iteration
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Anointed Procession
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Echoing Assault
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Intangible Virtue
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Leader
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Industrial Advancement
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Raid Bombardment
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
-14%synergy
Fountainport
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-11%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Archway
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion124 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion119 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion76 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Patriar's Seal
51%inclusion74 decks144 decks
47%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion61 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion144 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion144 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion135 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion107 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
60%inclusion86 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
58%inclusion83 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
53%inclusion77 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
52%inclusion75 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
52%inclusion75 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion64 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion61 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion55 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Summit
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion29 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Glittering Massif
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Carnival
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-3%synergy