Yarok, the Desecrated (Commander) - Birthing Pod

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Ethan Coover
Oct 20, 2025
The Best Horror Combos in Commander
There are plenty of Horror creatures in Magic, but which are the best at comboing? In honor of Halloween, Ethan Coover lists the best 10.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Waterbender's Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Coiling Oracle
79%inclusion354 decks450 decks
72%synergy
Birthing Pod
74%inclusion334 decks450 decks
72%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
75%inclusion338 decks450 decks
70%synergy
Panharmonicon
74%inclusion332 decks450 decks
70%synergy
Mulldrifter
79%inclusion354 decks450 decks
70%synergy
Neoform
74%inclusion332 decks450 decks
69%synergy
Wood Elves
71%inclusion321 decks450 decks
66%synergy
Risen Reef
67%inclusion302 decks450 decks
64%synergy
Peregrine Drake
66%inclusion299 decks450 decks
63%synergy
Reclamation Sage
70%inclusion317 decks450 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
88%inclusion398 decks450 decks
61%synergy
Baleful Strix
77%inclusion346 decks450 decks
60%synergy
Lotus Cobra
68%inclusion305 decks450 decks
58%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
65%inclusion292 decks450 decks
59%synergy
Guardian Project
62%inclusion281 decks450 decks
51%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
59%inclusion267 decks450 decks
56%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
58%inclusion263 decks450 decks
56%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
58%inclusion262 decks450 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
56%inclusion251 decks450 decks
52%synergy
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion250 decks450 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
40%inclusion182 decks450 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion180 decks450 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion169 decks450 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion141 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion136 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion134 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion132 decks450 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion82 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion67 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion67 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Tireless Provisioner
55%inclusion246 decks450 decks
45%synergy
Massacre Wurm
53%inclusion238 decks450 decks
49%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
50%inclusion226 decks450 decks
49%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
50%inclusion226 decks450 decks
41%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
49%inclusion221 decks450 decks
32%synergy
Agent of Treachery
47%inclusion212 decks450 decks
44%synergy
Hostage Taker
47%inclusion212 decks450 decks
42%synergy
Acidic Slime
44%inclusion200 decks450 decks
40%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
44%inclusion199 decks450 decks
32%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
42%inclusion188 decks450 decks
41%synergy
Farhaven Elf
37%inclusion167 decks450 decks
34%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
36%inclusion162 decks450 decks
30%synergy
Aether Channeler
36%inclusion161 decks450 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion158 decks450 decks
28%synergy
Shriekmaw
35%inclusion156 decks450 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion153 decks450 decks
31%synergy
Springbloom Druid
33%inclusion148 decks450 decks
25%synergy
Scute Swarm
33%inclusion148 decks450 decks
21%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
32%inclusion143 decks450 decks
31%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
31%inclusion138 decks450 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
30%inclusion137 decks450 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
30%inclusion75 decks249 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
28%inclusion126 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Visionary
26%inclusion116 decks450 decks
25%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
25%inclusion112 decks450 decks
23%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion111 decks450 decks
22%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
24%inclusion108 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Fiend Artisan
24%inclusion107 decks450 decks
22%synergy
Spellseeker
24%inclusion107 decks450 decks
21%synergy
Ice-Fang Coatl
23%inclusion104 decks450 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
23%inclusion103 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
22%inclusion100 decks450 decks
19%synergy
Honest Rutstein
22%inclusion77 decks354 decks
17%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
22%inclusion97 decks450 decks
20%synergy
Shrieking Drake
21%inclusion95 decks450 decks
21%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion93 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion93 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Topiary Stomper
20%inclusion91 decks450 decks
18%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
20%inclusion89 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Foundation Breaker
20%inclusion88 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
19%inclusion87 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
19%inclusion84 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
18%inclusion79 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Empath
17%inclusion78 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
17%inclusion77 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
17%inclusion76 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Fblthp, the Lost
17%inclusion76 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Druid of Purification
16%inclusion73 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Palinchron
16%inclusion72 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion169 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
37%inclusion168 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Essence Flux
29%inclusion132 decks450 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion126 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
27%inclusion123 decks450 decks
24%synergy
Displace
26%inclusion118 decks450 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion112 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion110 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
23%inclusion103 decks450 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion94 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Abrupt Decay
19%inclusion84 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion73 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion70 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion66 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion60 decks450 decks
-4%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion59 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion51 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion48 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion46 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion45 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion44 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.3%inclusion42 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion41 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion25 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.2%inclusion37 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.6%inclusion34 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Harrow
7.1%inclusion32 decks450 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.1%inclusion32 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Putrefy
7.1%inclusion32 decks450 decks
-17%synergy
Entomb
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.4%inclusion19 decks298 decks
-2%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.3%inclusion24 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion218 decks450 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion208 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
45%inclusion201 decks450 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion152 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion117 decks450 decks
-16%synergy
Finale of Devastation
26%inclusion115 decks450 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion109 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion104 decks450 decks
-15%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
19%inclusion87 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion79 decks450 decks
-7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion61 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
12%inclusion54 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Villainous Wealth
10%inclusion47 decks450 decks
-8%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion43 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
9.1%inclusion41 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Natural Order
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Tooth and Nail
7.6%inclusion34 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
6.9%inclusion31 decks450 decks
-8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.9%inclusion31 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion31 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.8%inclusion26 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
-6%synergy
Unearth
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
42%inclusion189 decks450 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion115 decks450 decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion74 decks450 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion55 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion50 decks450 decks
-14%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
10%inclusion44 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
9.1%inclusion41 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
5.8%inclusion26 decks450 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Knowledge
48%inclusion215 decks450 decks
45%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
22%inclusion98 decks450 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion90 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion87 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
18%inclusion82 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
16%inclusion49 decks314 decks
14%synergy
Birthing Ritual
16%inclusion46 decks296 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion46 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion44 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion44 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
10%inclusion43 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
9.3%inclusion42 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Spelunking
9.3%inclusion42 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
9.3%inclusion42 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
6.9%inclusion31 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Oubliette
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.8%inclusion26 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
20%inclusion90 decks450 decks
18%synergy
Invasion of Zendikar
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien on the Hunt
10%inclusion44 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.2%inclusion37 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
7.8%inclusion35 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion200 decks450 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion160 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion151 decks450 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion150 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion131 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion98 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion51 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion44 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Kishla Village
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.4%inclusion38 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion31 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion392 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion288 decks450 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion76 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion63 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion61 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion57 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion56 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion52 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion43 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Signet
9.3%inclusion42 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion39 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.2%inclusion37 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.2%inclusion28 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion419 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion396 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Island
87%inclusion392 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion386 decks450 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion336 decks450 decks
29%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion325 decks450 decks
27%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion322 decks450 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion278 decks450 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
61%inclusion273 decks450 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion271 decks450 decks
26%synergy
Zagoth Triome
56%inclusion253 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion233 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion227 decks450 decks
19%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion226 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion225 decks450 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion212 decks450 decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion192 decks450 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion185 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion180 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
38%inclusion169 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion149 decks450 decks
26%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
33%inclusion147 decks450 decks
26%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
32%inclusion145 decks450 decks
26%synergy
Opulent Palace
31%inclusion139 decks450 decks
-22%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion129 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion118 decks450 decks
21%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion115 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion113 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion113 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion111 decks450 decks
22%synergy
Bayou
24%inclusion110 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion104 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion104 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion103 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion103 decks450 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion103 decks450 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion101 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion99 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
22%inclusion99 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion95 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion93 decks450 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion93 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malady
20%inclusion91 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion90 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion87 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion78 decks419 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion75 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion74 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion70 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion68 decks450 decks
9%synergy