Valgavoth, Terror Eater (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Rank #640
31decks
Background image for The Top Twelve Scariest Commanders To Play Against
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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Mindcrank
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Exquisite Blood
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
71%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Exsanguinate
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Twilight Prophet
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
59%synergy
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Crypt Ghast
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Jet Medallion
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Toxic Deluge
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Consuming Corruption
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Bubbling Muck
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Bontu's Monument
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Opposition Agent
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Seal
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Dread Presence
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Geode Golem
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Vein Ripper
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sangromancer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Valgavoth's Faithful
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Accursed Marauder
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fear of the Dark
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fear of Lost Teeth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Pet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Leaden Myr
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Defile
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Culling the Weak
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Go for the Throat
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Stinging Study
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Dismember
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Crypt Incursion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Not of This World
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Damnation
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Dark Deal
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Counsel
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Extortion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Mutilate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Come Back Wrong
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Dread
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Dread Return
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Vicious Rumors
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Make an Example
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dread Summons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Corrupt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whip of Erebos
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Commander's Plate
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Altar of the Brood
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Prism Ring
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Demon's Horn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Netherborn Altar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
48%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Sanguine Bond
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Heartless Summoning
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Black Market
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Grievous Wound
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Font of Agonies
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Covenant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Night of Souls' Betrayal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Oppression
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Vesuva
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Urborg
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Séance Board
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Thran Dynamo
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Nyx Lotus
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Caged Sun
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Myriad Landscape
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Cave
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy