The Swarmweaver (Commander) - Budget Core

The Swarmweaver
Rank #1,287
29decks
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Jeremy Rowe
Sep 5, 2025
Building an Insect Commander Deck with Aatchik, Emerald Radian
Insects are an underloved creature type in Magic. So let's show them some appreciation with this Commander deck, with Aatchik, Emerald Radian.
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99%synergy
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99%synergy
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12%synergy
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71%synergy
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72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
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59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
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59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
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59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
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55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
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52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Aatchik, Emerald Radian
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
44%synergy
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45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
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45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
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Putrefy
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
13%synergy
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48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
40%synergy
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48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
39%synergy
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45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
35%synergy
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41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Seedship Broodtender
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Caustic Caterpillar
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Grapple with the Past
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Giant Adephage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
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Shelob, Child of Ungoliant
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Moldgraf Monstrosity
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Ishkanah, Grafwidow
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Giant Ankheg
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Watcher in the Web
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Seedship Agrarian
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Gene Pollinator
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Swarm Culler
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Nyx Weaver
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mineshaft Spider
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Recluse
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Chitin Gravestalker
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Spinner of Souls
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Hornet Nest
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Skyfisher Spider
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Chainweb Aracnir
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Anthropede
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Broodhatch Nantuko
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Copper Longlegs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Stinging Cave Crawler
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Blightbeetle
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Spider-Rex, Daring Dino
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Spider-Bot
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Treetop Snarespinner
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Penumbra Spider
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Netcaster Spider
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Primordial Gnawer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Sentinel Spider
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Scute Swarm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Skittermaw
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Broodguard Elite
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Meltstrider Eulogist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Skystinger
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Mirkwood Spider
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Kazandu Nectarpot
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ant Queen
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Crash of Rhino Beetles
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Symbiotic Beast
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Wickerfolk Thresher
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Circuit Mender
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Osseous Sticktwister
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Haywire Mite
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Spring-Leaf Avenger
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Greenwidow
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Swarm, Being of Bees
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Grisly Salvage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Harrow
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Fog
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Horrid Vigor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Naturalize
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Corpse Churn
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Give In to Violence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Return to Nature
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Break Down the Door
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Deathsprout
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Live or Die
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Grow Extra Arms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Broken Wings
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cache Grab
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Arachnogenesis
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Gravkill
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Depressurize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fight On!
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Second Harvest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Undying Malice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Winter's Intervention
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
In the Presence of Ages
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Raise the Draugr
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Carrion Call
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Another Chance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nasty End
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thwart the Enemy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wild Shape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Call
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Feign Death
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Spider Spawning
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Final Vengeance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Under the Skin
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Harmonize
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Manifest Dread
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mulch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Say Its Name
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Come Back Wrong
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth's Onslaught
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cathartic Parting
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Casualties of War
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Let's Play a Game
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Squirming Emergence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Diresight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Funeral Rites
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Atrocious Experiment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Formless Genesis
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Macabre Waltz
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Eaten Alive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Convert to Slime
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Stargaze
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Wings
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Decode Transmissions
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Maelstrom Pulse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Ants
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Wave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Diregraf Rebirth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Winding Way
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Coordinated Clobbering
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grave Strength
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Macabre Reconstruction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Urborg Repossession
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eerie Gravestone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Broodheart Engine
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Broodwagon
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Dross Skullbomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Found Footage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport Bell
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wurmwall Sweeper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fell Gravship
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Atmospheric Greenhouse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bonehoard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bear Trap
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Millstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Debris Beetle
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Carrion Cruiser
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Crawling Infestation
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Crawling Sensation
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
The Hunger Tide Rises
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Strength
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Greenhouse // Rickety Gazebo
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Nowhere to Run
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Moldering Gym // Weight Room
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Threats Around Every Corner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sporogenic Infection
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Spider
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cracked Skull
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Font of Fertility
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Death's Presence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Spider Umbra
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Crop Sigil
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mark of the Vampire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Roots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Hour of Victory
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Dredger's Insight
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Silken Strength
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Grim Backwoods
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Slippery Karst
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Tree of Tales
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Golgari Keyrune
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Golgari Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Moss Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Jungle Hollow
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Malady
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Strangled Cemetery
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Wood
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-27%synergy
Festering Gulch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Haunted Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-47%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-42%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Viridescent Bog
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Foul Orchard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Conduit Pylons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Grove
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-15%synergy