Valgavoth, Terror Eater (Commander) - Self-Damage

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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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Koh, the Face Stealer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Day of Black Sun
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Mindcrank
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Geode Golem
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Exsanguinate
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Bubbling Muck
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Dread Presence
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Consuming Corruption
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Withering Torment
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Crypt Ghast
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Dark Deal
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Accursed Marauder
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Twilight Prophet
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Plaguecrafter
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sangromancer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Burnished Hart
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Valgavoth's Faithful
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mindwrack Harpy
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Massacre Wurm
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Leaden Myr
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
The Speed Demon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Archenemy's Charm
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Defile
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Force of Despair
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Not of This World
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Unseal the Necropolis
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Withering Boon
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Suspended Sentence
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Armor of Shadows
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Sacrifice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Doom Blade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Offer Immortality
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Crypt Incursion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Vona's Hunger
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Overkill
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Espers to Magicite
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Damnation
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Syphon Mind
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Mutilate
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Come Back Wrong
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Money
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Vicious Rumors
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Cloudkill
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Make an Example
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Dread Summons
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Final Act
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Fell
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Evil Reawakened
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bontu's Monument
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Whip of Erebos
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Netherborn Altar
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Altar of the Brood
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Demon's Horn
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Campfire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
The Endstone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Painful Quandary
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Black Market
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Heartless Summoning
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Font of Agonies
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Greed
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Oubliette
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Necrodominance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Witch's Cottage
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Vesuva
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Cactus Preserve
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Thran Dynamo
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Gilded Lotus
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Caged Sun
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Séance Board
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Bloom
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Plume
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Cave
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy