Yarok, the Desecrated (Commander) - Expensive 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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Eldritch Evolution
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
93%synergy
Neoform
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Spellseeker
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Finale of Devastation
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
69%synergy
Eternal Witness
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Mystic Remora
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Delighted Halfling
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Swan Song
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Birds of Paradise
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Lotus Cobra
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Birthing Pod
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Sylvan Library
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
83%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
80%synergy
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
84%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Worldly Tutor
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
60%synergy
The One Ring
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Creatures
Displacer Kitten
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Baleful Strix
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Coiling Oracle
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Sin, Spira's Punishment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Mulldrifter
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Risen Reef
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Peregrine Drake
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Bloom Tender
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Reclamation Sage
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Shrieking Drake
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Wood Elves
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Palinchron
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Agent of Treachery
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Elvish Mystic
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Ice-Fang Coatl
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Massacre Wurm
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Endurance
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Phantasmal Image
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Lookout
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Acidic Slime
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Drake
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Aether Channeler
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Hostage Taker
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Collector Ouphe
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Consultation
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Tainted Pact
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Abrupt Decay
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Crop Rotation
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Chord of Calling
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Veil of Summer
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Pact of Negation
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Mental Misstep
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Saw in Half
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Noxious Revival
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Essence Flux
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Displace
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Miscast
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Autumn's Veil
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Culling Ritual
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Unearth
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-30%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Persist
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Tooth and Nail
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-36%synergy
Natural Order
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Null Rod
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Guardian Project
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Aluren
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Exploration
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Food Chain
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Burgeoning
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Oubliette
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Field of the Dead
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Mox Diamond
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Mana Crypt
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Breeding Pool
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Underground Sea
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
84%synergy
Tropical Island
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
84%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Bayou
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
84%synergy
Misty Rainforest
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Polluted Delta
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Wooded Foothills
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Windswept Heath
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Mana Confluence
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
57%synergy
City of Brass
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Island
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
-30%synergy
Forest
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
-31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Swamp
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
-36%synergy
Morphic Pool
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Zagoth Triome
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Hedge Maze
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Underground Mortuary
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-37%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-38%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy