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
Shared Roots
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Badgermole Cub
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Formidable Speaker
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Coiling Oracle
79%inclusion349 decks443 decks
72%synergy
Birthing Pod
74%inclusion329 decks443 decks
72%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
75%inclusion332 decks443 decks
70%synergy
Panharmonicon
74%inclusion327 decks443 decks
70%synergy
Neoform
74%inclusion327 decks443 decks
69%synergy
Mulldrifter
78%inclusion347 decks443 decks
69%synergy
Wood Elves
71%inclusion315 decks443 decks
66%synergy
Risen Reef
67%inclusion298 decks443 decks
65%synergy
Peregrine Drake
66%inclusion294 decks443 decks
63%synergy
Reclamation Sage
70%inclusion311 decks443 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Eternal Witness
88%inclusion391 decks443 decks
61%synergy
Baleful Strix
77%inclusion341 decks443 decks
60%synergy
Lotus Cobra
68%inclusion301 decks443 decks
58%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
65%inclusion288 decks443 decks
59%synergy
Guardian Project
63%inclusion279 decks443 decks
52%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
60%inclusion267 decks443 decks
57%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
59%inclusion260 decks443 decks
56%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
58%inclusion255 decks443 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
56%inclusion249 decks443 decks
53%synergy
Birds of Paradise
55%inclusion245 decks443 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
40%inclusion179 decks443 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion175 decks443 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion168 decks443 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion137 decks443 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion134 decks443 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion133 decks443 decks
17%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion130 decks443 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion83 decks443 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion66 decks443 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion66 decks443 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Tireless Provisioner
54%inclusion239 decks443 decks
44%synergy
Massacre Wurm
54%inclusion238 decks443 decks
49%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
51%inclusion224 decks443 decks
49%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
50%inclusion222 decks443 decks
41%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
48%inclusion214 decks443 decks
31%synergy
Agent of Treachery
47%inclusion210 decks443 decks
45%synergy
Hostage Taker
47%inclusion210 decks443 decks
42%synergy
Acidic Slime
45%inclusion199 decks443 decks
41%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
44%inclusion195 decks443 decks
31%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
42%inclusion186 decks443 decks
41%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Farhaven Elf
38%inclusion167 decks443 decks
35%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
36%inclusion161 decks443 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion155 decks443 decks
28%synergy
Aether Channeler
35%inclusion155 decks443 decks
34%synergy
Shriekmaw
34%inclusion152 decks443 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion150 decks443 decks
31%synergy
Springbloom Druid
33%inclusion145 decks443 decks
24%synergy
Scute Swarm
33%inclusion145 decks443 decks
21%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
31%inclusion139 decks443 decks
30%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
30%inclusion135 decks443 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
30%inclusion134 decks443 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
30%inclusion75 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
28%inclusion123 decks443 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Visionary
26%inclusion115 decks443 decks
25%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
26%inclusion113 decks443 decks
23%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
24%inclusion107 decks443 decks
22%synergy
Fiend Artisan
24%inclusion105 decks443 decks
22%synergy
Muldrotha, the Gravetide
24%inclusion105 decks443 decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion104 decks443 decks
21%synergy
Ice-Fang Coatl
23%inclusion102 decks443 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
23%inclusion101 decks443 decks
15%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
22%inclusion99 decks443 decks
19%synergy
Honest Rutstein
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
22%inclusion97 decks443 decks
20%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion91 decks443 decks
16%synergy
Shrieking Drake
20%inclusion90 decks443 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion90 decks443 decks
8%synergy
Topiary Stomper
20%inclusion89 decks443 decks
18%synergy
Foundation Breaker
20%inclusion88 decks443 decks
18%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
20%inclusion87 decks443 decks
15%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
19%inclusion85 decks443 decks
15%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
19%inclusion83 decks443 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Empath
17%inclusion77 decks443 decks
16%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
17%inclusion76 decks443 decks
15%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
17%inclusion76 decks443 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
17%inclusion75 decks443 decks
16%synergy
Fblthp, the Lost
17%inclusion75 decks443 decks
17%synergy
Palinchron
16%inclusion72 decks443 decks
16%synergy
Druid of Purification
16%inclusion72 decks443 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
38%inclusion167 decks443 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion166 decks443 decks
3%synergy
Essence Flux
29%inclusion128 decks443 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion126 decks443 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
28%inclusion123 decks443 decks
25%synergy
Displace
26%inclusion117 decks443 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion112 decks443 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion110 decks443 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
23%inclusion101 decks443 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion91 decks443 decks
9%synergy
Abrupt Decay
19%inclusion82 decks443 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion72 decks443 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion69 decks443 decks
3%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion65 decks443 decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion58 decks443 decks
-4%synergy
Crop Rotation
13%inclusion57 decks443 decks
1%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion50 decks443 decks
1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion48 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion45 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion45 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion43 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.3%inclusion41 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.0%inclusion40 decks443 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion26 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.6%inclusion38 decks443 decks
-5%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.1%inclusion36 decks443 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.9%inclusion35 decks443 decks
2%synergy
Harrow
7.2%inclusion32 decks443 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
7.2%inclusion32 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.2%inclusion32 decks443 decks
1%synergy
Putrefy
7.2%inclusion32 decks443 decks
-17%synergy
Entomb
6.5%inclusion29 decks443 decks
-2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.3%inclusion28 decks443 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Pact
5.4%inclusion24 decks443 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion16 decks302 decks
-2%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.2%inclusion23 decks443 decks
-2%synergy
Auroral Procession
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion214 decks443 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion207 decks443 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
44%inclusion196 decks443 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion150 decks443 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion115 decks443 decks
-16%synergy
Finale of Devastation
25%inclusion111 decks443 decks
18%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion108 decks443 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion103 decks443 decks
-15%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
19%inclusion84 decks443 decks
16%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion79 decks443 decks
-7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion60 decks443 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
12%inclusion53 decks443 decks
-3%synergy
Villainous Wealth
11%inclusion47 decks443 decks
-7%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion43 decks443 decks
1%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
9.5%inclusion42 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.8%inclusion39 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Natural Order
8.8%inclusion39 decks443 decks
8%synergy
Tooth and Nail
7.9%inclusion35 decks443 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion34 decks443 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
7.0%inclusion31 decks443 decks
-8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.8%inclusion30 decks443 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion30 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.5%inclusion29 decks443 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Replication
5.9%inclusion26 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.6%inclusion25 decks443 decks
-7%synergy
Unearth
5.4%inclusion24 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
42%inclusion187 decks443 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion113 decks443 decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion73 decks443 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion54 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion50 decks443 decks
-14%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
10%inclusion45 decks443 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.6%inclusion38 decks443 decks
7%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
5.6%inclusion25 decks443 decks
-9%synergy
Enchantments
Virtue of Knowledge
48%inclusion211 decks443 decks
45%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
22%inclusion96 decks443 decks
18%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion89 decks443 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion84 decks443 decks
2%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
19%inclusion82 decks443 decks
16%synergy
Birthing Ritual
16%inclusion48 decks298 decks
16%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
15%inclusion48 decks316 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion46 decks443 decks
-3%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion45 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
10%inclusion43 decks443 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion43 decks443 decks
7%synergy
Spelunking
9.5%inclusion42 decks443 decks
3%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
9.3%inclusion41 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
9.0%inclusion40 decks443 decks
-2%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
7.0%inclusion31 decks443 decks
3%synergy
Wild Growth
6.5%inclusion29 decks443 decks
-1%synergy
Oubliette
6.3%inclusion28 decks443 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.9%inclusion26 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
5.6%inclusion11 decks195 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
20%inclusion88 decks443 decks
18%synergy
Invasion of Zendikar
7.4%inclusion33 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vivien on the Hunt
10%inclusion43 decks443 decks
9%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.4%inclusion37 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
7.2%inclusion32 decks443 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion197 decks443 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion159 decks443 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion150 decks443 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion148 decks443 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion131 decks443 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion96 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion51 decks443 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.5%inclusion42 decks443 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.8%inclusion39 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.4%inclusion37 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Kishla Village
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.4%inclusion33 decks443 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.8%inclusion30 decks443 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.8%inclusion30 decks443 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion28 decks443 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion386 decks443 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion283 decks443 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion75 decks443 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
14%inclusion61 decks443 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
14%inclusion60 decks443 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion56 decks443 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion53 decks443 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion51 decks443 decks
1%synergy
Golgari Signet
9.5%inclusion42 decks443 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
9.3%inclusion41 decks443 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.8%inclusion39 decks443 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
8.1%inclusion36 decks443 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion30 decks443 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion30 decks443 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion28 decks443 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion413 decks443 decks
3%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion389 decks443 decks
-3%synergy
Island
87%inclusion385 decks443 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion379 decks443 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
75%inclusion331 decks443 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
73%inclusion322 decks443 decks
27%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion318 decks443 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion273 decks443 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
61%inclusion270 decks443 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion269 decks443 decks
26%synergy
Zagoth Triome
56%inclusion250 decks443 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion230 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
51%inclusion224 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
50%inclusion222 decks443 decks
18%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion220 decks443 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion208 decks443 decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion189 decks443 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion182 decks443 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion175 decks443 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
37%inclusion164 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion147 decks443 decks
26%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
33%inclusion145 decks443 decks
26%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
32%inclusion143 decks443 decks
26%synergy
Opulent Palace
31%inclusion136 decks443 decks
-22%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion128 decks443 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion114 decks443 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion112 decks443 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion111 decks443 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion111 decks443 decks
10%synergy
Bayou
24%inclusion108 decks443 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
24%inclusion107 decks443 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion103 decks443 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion102 decks443 decks
10%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion102 decks443 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion102 decks443 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion101 decks443 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion100 decks443 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion98 decks443 decks
5%synergy
Deathcap Glade
22%inclusion97 decks443 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion94 decks443 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion90 decks443 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion90 decks443 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion90 decks443 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malady
20%inclusion88 decks443 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion86 decks443 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
19%inclusion81 decks420 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion73 decks443 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion71 decks443 decks
0%synergy
Underground Mortuary
16%inclusion66 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion69 decks443 decks
3%synergy