The Swarmweaver (Commander) - Expensive Core

The Swarmweaver
Rank #1,267
30decks
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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100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
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100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
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Twitching Doll
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
81%synergy
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87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
78%synergy
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80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
78%synergy
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80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
77%synergy
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80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Nyx Weaver
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
70%synergy
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73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
69%synergy
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73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Crawling Sensation
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
68%synergy
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Scute Swarm
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Hornet Queen
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Haywire Mite
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Arachnogenesis
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Broodspinner
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Giant Adephage
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Icetill Explorer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Hornet Nest
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Caustic Caterpillar
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Shelob, Child of Ungoliant
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Blex, Vexing Pest
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Aatchik, Emerald Radian
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Huskburster Swarm
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Old Rutstein
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Moldgraf Monstrosity
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Spring-Leaf Avenger
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Giant Ankheg
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Seedship Broodtender
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Living Hive
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Altanak, the Thrice-Called
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Spinner of Souls
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Vitality
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Skyfisher Spider
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Rotwidow Pack
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Ant Queen
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Broodhatch Nantuko
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Blightbeetle
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Spineseeker Centipede
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Scute Mob
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Shelob, Dread Weaver
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Fynn, the Fangbearer
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Molt Tender
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Demolisher Spawn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Nantuko Elder
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Stinging Cave Crawler
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crash of Rhino Beetles
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Moldgraf Millipede
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Spider
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Honest Rutstein
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Overlord of the Hauntwoods
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Carrion Grub
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Izoni, Center of the Web
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Gleancrawler
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Six
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Webstrike Elite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Grisly Salvage
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Grapple with the Past
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Harrow
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Second Harvest
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Drag to the Roots
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Corpse Churn
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Golgari Charm
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Putrefy
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Obscuring Haze
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Deathsprout
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Kindred Summons
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Another Chance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Return to Nature
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Spider Spawning
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Beacon of Creation
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Squirming Emergence
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Formless Genesis
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Decode Transmissions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Life from the Loam
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Convert to Slime
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Culling Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Monstrous Emergence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Deluge of Doom
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Winding Way
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Diregraf Rebirth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Maelstrom Pulse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Life // Death
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Dig Up
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hedge Shredder
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Skullclamp
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Broodheart Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Parallel Lives
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Insidious Roots
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
39%synergy
The Hunger Tide Rises
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Doubling Season
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Clinging Webs
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Journey to Eternity
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Crop Sigil
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Asceticism
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Shandalar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lolth, Spider Queen
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Wrenn and Realmbreaker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Swarmyard
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Shifting Woodland
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Three Tree City
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Whispers
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Tree of Tales
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Dryad Arbor
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Kishla Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Grim Backwoods
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Signet
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
24%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Keyrune
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Underground Mortuary
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Deathcap Glade
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Fabled Passage
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Bayou
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Twilight Mire
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Wastewood Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Wood
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Viridescent Bog
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malady
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Command Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Blooming Marsh
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Mire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy