Valgavoth, Terror Eater (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Rank #639
29decks
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
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Exquisite Blood
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
69%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Exsanguinate
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Bubbling Muck
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Twilight Prophet
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Cabal Ritual
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
58%synergy
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Crypt Ghast
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Jet Medallion
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Consuming Corruption
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Toxic Deluge
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Bontu's Monument
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Black Market Connections
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
57%synergy
The One Ring
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Mana Vault
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Opposition Agent
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Dread Presence
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Geode Golem
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Vein Ripper
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sangromancer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Valgavoth's Faithful
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Sheoldred
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Accursed Marauder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fear of the Dark
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Fear of Lost Teeth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blood Pet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Defile
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Imp's Mischief
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Culling the Weak
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Go for the Throat
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Stinging Study
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Crypt Incursion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Not of This World
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Feed the Swarm
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Dark Deal
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Counsel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Extortion
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mutilate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Come Back Wrong
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Victimize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Dread Return
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Vicious Rumors
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dread Summons
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Corrupt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Whip of Erebos
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Commander's Plate
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Altar of the Brood
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Expedition Map
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Prism Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Demon's Horn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Netherborn Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Sanguine Bond
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Heartless Summoning
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Black Market
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Grievous Wound
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Oppression
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sorin Markov
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Vesuva
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Urborg
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Thran Dynamo
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Séance Board
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mana Crypt
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Nyx Lotus
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Cave
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy