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Aatchik, Emerald Radian
Price tag $0.34

Legendary Creature — Insect Druid

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Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Insects 13% Tokens 13% Aristocrats 11% Mill 11% Self-Mill 10%
View Average Decklist All Insects Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Aatchik, Emerald Radian players are trying out in Insects decks.

Blech, Loafing Pest Blech, Loafing Pest
+10% Synergy $0.40
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
+5% Synergy $0.38
Additive Evolution Additive Evolution
+4% Synergy $0.15
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+3% Synergy $1.06
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+1% Synergy $3.16

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Aatchik, Emerald Radian's Insects builds — cards that lean hardest into the Insects theme.

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+65% Synergy $0.39
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+64% Synergy $0.34
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+62% Synergy $0.28
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
+61% Synergy $7.13
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+57% Synergy $0.31
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+56% Synergy $0.32
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+56% Synergy $0.34
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+55% Synergy $0.34
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+55% Synergy $8.89
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
+54% Synergy $30.95

Top Cards

The staple cards most Aatchik, Emerald Radian Insects decks run as their core.

Molt Tender Molt Tender
+50% Synergy $0.34
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+49% Synergy $0.23
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+48% Synergy $0.34
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+47% Synergy $0.39
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+46% Synergy $0.99
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+44% Synergy $0.69
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+43% Synergy $2.70
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+40% Synergy $0.66
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+27% Synergy $14.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+20% Synergy $4.93

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Aatchik, Emerald Radian Insects game on their own.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $17.54
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $76.77
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Insects plan in Aatchik, Emerald Radian decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Ant Queen Ant Queen
+41% Synergy $0.79
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
+40% Synergy $19.12
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+36% Synergy $12.34
Huskburster Swarm Huskburster Swarm
+35% Synergy $0.25
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+33% Synergy $13.42
Broodhatch Nantuko Broodhatch Nantuko
+33% Synergy $0.32
Blightbeetle Blightbeetle
+32% Synergy $0.35
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+31% Synergy $5.50
Scute Mob Scute Mob
+31% Synergy $0.76
Moldgraf Millipede Moldgraf Millipede
+30% Synergy $0.13
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+28% Synergy $1.12
Iridescent Hornbeetle Iridescent Hornbeetle
+28% Synergy $0.26
Chitin Gravestalker Chitin Gravestalker
+28% Synergy $0.20
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
+28% Synergy $0.86
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+28% Synergy $0.39
Devouring Swarm Devouring Swarm
+24% Synergy $0.12
Webstrike Elite Webstrike Elite
+24% Synergy $0.34
Wight of the Reliquary Wight of the Reliquary
+23% Synergy $0.44
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+23% Synergy $0.49
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+23% Synergy $0.33
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+22% Synergy $1.57
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+22% Synergy $0.29
Living Hive Living Hive
+21% Synergy $1.08
Blex, Vexing Pest Search for Blex Blex, Vexing Pest
+20% Synergy $12.44
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+18% Synergy $0.26
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
+18% Synergy $0.42
Spring-Leaf Avenger Spring-Leaf Avenger
+18% Synergy $0.35
Nantuko Husk Nantuko Husk
+18% Synergy $0.18
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
+17% Synergy $0.28
Carrion Grub Carrion Grub
+15% Synergy $0.28
Mortician Beetle Mortician Beetle
+15% Synergy $1.56
Broodguard Elite Broodguard Elite
+14% Synergy $0.30
Gene Pollinator Gene Pollinator
+13% Synergy $0.21
Delta Bloodflies Delta Bloodflies
+13% Synergy $0.17
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+12% Synergy $0.41
Hermit Druid Hermit Druid
+11% Synergy $9.34
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+10% Synergy $1.00
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+10% Synergy $0.63
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+10% Synergy $2.23
Eumidian Terrabotanist Eumidian Terrabotanist
+10% Synergy $0.35
Six Six
+9% Synergy $4.38
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+9% Synergy $0.32
Satyr Wayfinder Satyr Wayfinder
+9% Synergy $0.19
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+8% Synergy $12.33
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+4% Synergy $2.55
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+4% Synergy $14.63
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+1% Synergy $0.34
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $2.17
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $7.76
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-20% Synergy $0.38

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Aatchik, Emerald Radian's Insects deck ahead.

Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+30% Synergy $0.31
Village Rites Village Rites
+26% Synergy $0.69
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+25% Synergy $0.26
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+11% Synergy $0.25
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+10% Synergy $0.28
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+8% Synergy $0.36
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.32
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+7% Synergy $0.23
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+7% Synergy $3.45
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+6% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.15
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+6% Synergy $1.76
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+6% Synergy $0.20
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+4% Synergy $2.91
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+4% Synergy $0.21
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+4% Synergy $0.19
Feign Death Feign Death
+3% Synergy $0.94
Putrefy Putrefy
+2% Synergy $0.25
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.30
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+1% Synergy $4.89
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $2.42
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.70
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy $2.59
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $27.53
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-6% Synergy $1.63
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-6% Synergy $1.00
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-7% Synergy $0.70
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $11.92
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-11% Synergy $14.29

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Insects game plan forward for Aatchik, Emerald Radian.

Dread Return Dread Return
+30% Synergy $0.42
Victimize Victimize
+25% Synergy $2.27
Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+20% Synergy $3.91
Beacon of Creation Beacon of Creation
+16% Synergy $7.26
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+15% Synergy $5.16
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+14% Synergy $4.47
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+13% Synergy $0.41
Reanimate Reanimate
+12% Synergy $8.61
Quag Feast Quag Feast
+7% Synergy $0.26
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+6% Synergy $1.28
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+6% Synergy $0.25
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+5% Synergy $0.33
Mulch Mulch
+5% Synergy $0.29
Diregraf Rebirth Diregraf Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.21
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.20
Living Death Living Death
+4% Synergy $2.21
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+3% Synergy $0.94
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+2% Synergy $1.78
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+2% Synergy $0.68
Cultivate Cultivate
+1% Synergy $0.34
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.68
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-1% Synergy $0.73
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-2% Synergy $0.47
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.53
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $4.60
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $17.57
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
-6% Synergy $0.46
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $3.31
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-11% Synergy $1.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-13% Synergy $1.96

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Aatchik, Emerald Radian Insects decks.

Broodheart Engine Broodheart Engine
+35% Synergy $0.28
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+28% Synergy $16.89
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+18% Synergy $4.59
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+15% Synergy $0.57
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+14% Synergy $1.63
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+12% Synergy $16.48
Debris Beetle Debris Beetle
+12% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+11% Synergy $55.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.33
Lumbering Worldwagon Lumbering Worldwagon
+11% Synergy $1.01
Thunderous Velocipede Thunderous Velocipede
+10% Synergy $1.27
Earthrumbler Earthrumbler
+9% Synergy $0.20
Lifecraft Engine Lifecraft Engine
+9% Synergy $0.35
Thundering Broodwagon Thundering Broodwagon
+8% Synergy $0.15
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+7% Synergy $29.95
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+7% Synergy $6.82
Carrion Cruiser Carrion Cruiser
+6% Synergy $0.11
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+5% Synergy $5.25
Heaped Harvest Heaped Harvest
+4% Synergy $0.19
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.29
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $4.76
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+1% Synergy $5.54
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+1% Synergy $11.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Insects strategy in Aatchik, Emerald Radian decks.

The Hunger Tide Rises The Hunger Tide Rises
+28% Synergy $0.28
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+22% Synergy $5.49
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+18% Synergy $0.30
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+16% Synergy $1.22
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+15% Synergy $32.23
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+15% Synergy $14.05
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+14% Synergy $0.40
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+10% Synergy $0.29
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+8% Synergy $38.30
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+8% Synergy $28.37
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+8% Synergy $5.10
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+5% Synergy $2.69
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+4% Synergy $0.29
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+3% Synergy $11.46
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+1% Synergy $31.23
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $5.15
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $34.14
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+1% Synergy $0.18
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-2% Synergy $0.27
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-5% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-7% Synergy $4.33

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Aatchik, Emerald Radian Insects decks.

Swarmyard Swarmyard
+36% Synergy $4.93
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+27% Synergy $1.37
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+26% Synergy $5.09
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+12% Synergy $25.29
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+12% Synergy $27.19
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+12% Synergy $4.25
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+11% Synergy $3.55
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+11% Synergy $0.31
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+10% Synergy $0.27
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+6% Synergy $2.34
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $11.29
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+3% Synergy $0.23
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.41
Kishla Village Kishla Village
+3% Synergy $0.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.29
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+2% Synergy $3.87
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $0.87
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.41
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.95
High Market High Market
-2% Synergy $0.78
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.28
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $34.50
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $49.11
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-4% Synergy $3.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $63.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $14.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Aatchik, Emerald Radian's Insects strategy.

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+15% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.31
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+7% Synergy $1.88
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+5% Synergy $0.33
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $1.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Aatchik, Emerald Radian's Insects decks.

Darkmoss Bridge Darkmoss Bridge
+28% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.31
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+14% Synergy $10.36
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+10% Synergy $0.27
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+9% Synergy $0.39
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+7% Synergy $0.23
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.15
Foggy Bottom Swamp Foggy Bottom Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.33
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+5% Synergy $12.91
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.11
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.39
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+4% Synergy $2.22
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $51.61
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.89
Gohn, Town of Ruin Gohn, Town of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+3% Synergy $0.34
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.30
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+2% Synergy $0.31
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.05
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+1% Synergy $0.60
Foul Orchard Foul Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.20
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
0% Synergy $0.46
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.68
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $2.42
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $2.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.24
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-1% Synergy $1.22
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.34
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $28.51
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.70
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-3% Synergy $6.14
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.31
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
-5% Synergy $6.50
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-6% Synergy $5.69
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-8% Synergy $10.00
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-13% Synergy $0.54
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
-14% Synergy $0.43

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Aatchik, Emerald Radian: Insects.

The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Grismold, the Dreadsower Grismold, the Dreadsower
Slimefoot, the Stowaway Slimefoot, the Stowaway
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Cultist of the Absolute Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Cultist of the Absolute
Greta, Sweettooth Scourge Greta, Sweettooth Scourge
Xira, the Golden Sting Xira, the Golden Sting
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tormod, the Desecrator Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator
Izoni, Center of the Web Izoni, Center of the Web
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Iron Throne Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Iron Throne
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Scion of Halaster Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster
Hazel of the Rootbloom Hazel of the Rootbloom
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
Viconia, Drow Apostate Master Chef Viconia, Drow Apostate // Master Chef
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cloakwood Hermit Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cloakwood Hermit
Nemata, Primeval Warden Nemata, Primeval Warden
The Mycotyrant The Mycotyrant
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sengir, the Dark Baron Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Gyome, Master Chef Gyome, Master Chef
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cloakwood Hermit Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit
Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan Felothar, Dawn of the Abzan
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Haunted One Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One
Baba Lysaga, Night Witch Baba Lysaga, Night Witch
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sengir, the Dark Baron Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Old Flitterfang Old Flitterfang
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cloakwood Hermit Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cloakwood Hermit
Viconia, Drow Apostate Raised by Giants Viconia, Drow Apostate // Raised by Giants
Umori, the Collector Umori, the Collector
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools