App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Reaper King
Price tag $6.22

Legendary Artifact CreatureScarecrow

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
WUBRG

Playstyle & Strategy

Scarecrows 38% Shapeshifters 22% Artifacts 16% Blink 4% Clones 2% Land Destruction 2% Control 1% Combo 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#454 Current Rank
#516 Last Week
#282 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Reaper King.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Reaper King decks.

Golbez, Crystal Collector Golbez, Crystal Collector
+1% Synergy $0.48
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+1% Synergy $1.31
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+1% Synergy $21.83
Thrumming Hivepool Thrumming Hivepool
-3% Synergy $3.62
Starting Town Starting Town
-9% Synergy $25.27

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Reaper King's abilities and overall game plan.

Scuttlemutt Scuttlemutt
+72% Synergy $0.20
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+68% Synergy $1.67
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+57% Synergy $0.10
Oasis Gardener Oasis Gardener
+56% Synergy $0.07
Heap Doll Heap Doll
+56% Synergy $0.22
Wild-Field Scarecrow Wild-Field Scarecrow
+53% Synergy $0.05
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+51% Synergy $0.57
Wingrattle Scarecrow Wingrattle Scarecrow
+51% Synergy $0.53
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+51% Synergy $4.72
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+51% Synergy $1.42

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Reaper King decks.

Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+50% Synergy $0.26
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+49% Synergy $2.02
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+48% Synergy $0.75
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+48% Synergy $1.63
Scarecrow Guide Scarecrow Guide
+47% Synergy $0.06
Pili-Pala Pili-Pala
+46% Synergy $2.56
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+45% Synergy $5.01
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+44% Synergy $0.91
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+43% Synergy $2.15
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+43% Synergy $0.94

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $28.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $58.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $48.94
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $50.85
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $34.98
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $42.63
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $18.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $48.08
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $45.06

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Reaper King's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Shire Scarecrow Shire Scarecrow
+45% Synergy $0.09
Scorn Effigy Scorn Effigy
+45% Synergy $0.04
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+44% Synergy $0.22
Osseous Sticktwister Osseous Sticktwister
+42% Synergy $0.09
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest Rendmaw, Creaking Nest
+41% Synergy $0.56
Jawbone Skulkin Jawbone Skulkin
+41% Synergy $0.25
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+39% Synergy $0.44
Wickerfolk Thresher Wickerfolk Thresher
+39% Synergy $0.05
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+38% Synergy $0.91
One-Eyed Scarecrow One-Eyed Scarecrow
+38% Synergy $0.13
Fang Skulkin Fang Skulkin
+37% Synergy $0.26
Wildfire Wickerfolk Wildfire Wickerfolk
+36% Synergy $0.10
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+33% Synergy $0.67
Farmstead Gleaner Farmstead Gleaner
+33% Synergy $0.21
Field Creeper Field Creeper
+33% Synergy $0.05
Shell Skulkin Shell Skulkin
+31% Synergy $0.18
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+30% Synergy $1.14
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+30% Synergy $0.22
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+28% Synergy $0.14
Watchwing Scarecrow Watchwing Scarecrow
+28% Synergy $0.20
Jousting Dummy Jousting Dummy
+27% Synergy $0.04
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+26% Synergy $1.19
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+26% Synergy $0.04
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+25% Synergy $30.11
Rattleblaze Scarecrow Rattleblaze Scarecrow
+25% Synergy $0.27
Chainbreaker Chainbreaker
+25% Synergy $0.23
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+23% Synergy $0.24
Antler Skulkin Antler Skulkin
+23% Synergy $0.23
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+22% Synergy $0.62
Signpost Scarecrow Signpost Scarecrow
+22% Synergy $0.07
Wreckage Wickerfolk Wreckage Wickerfolk
+22% Synergy $0.06
Spark Double Spark Double
+21% Synergy $6.73
Yarok, the Desecrated Yarok, the Desecrated
+21% Synergy $3.02
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+21% Synergy $0.83
Changeling Berserker Changeling Berserker
+21% Synergy $0.67
Tatterkite Tatterkite
+20% Synergy $0.31
Lurebound Scarecrow Lurebound Scarecrow
+19% Synergy $0.37
Blazethorn Scarecrow Blazethorn Scarecrow
+19% Synergy $0.19
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+18% Synergy $2.09
Skeletal Changeling Skeletal Changeling
+18% Synergy $0.29
Hoof Skulkin Hoof Skulkin
+18% Synergy $0.14
Thornwatch Scarecrow Thornwatch Scarecrow
+17% Synergy $0.27
Scrapbasket Scrapbasket
+17% Synergy $0.19
Impostor of the Sixth Pride Impostor of the Sixth Pride
+16% Synergy $0.15
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+16% Synergy $66.72
Harvest Hand Scrounged Scythe Harvest Hand
+16% Synergy $0.05
Changeling Hero Changeling Hero
+16% Synergy $0.21
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+15% Synergy $18.78
Soulherder Soulherder
+15% Synergy $1.99
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+10% Synergy $6.72

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Reaper King safe.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+34% Synergy $3.38
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+33% Synergy $0.81
Double Major Double Major
+23% Synergy $1.38
Semester's End Semester's End
+19% Synergy $0.71
Ghostway Ghostway
+16% Synergy $2.45
Negate Negate
+14% Synergy $0.24
Displace Displace
+14% Synergy $0.48
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+13% Synergy $1.11
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+11% Synergy $1.33
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.65
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+9% Synergy $0.21
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+7% Synergy $0.06
Harrow Harrow
+6% Synergy $0.25
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.59
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+5% Synergy $5.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.75
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $42.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-8% Synergy $11.10
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Reaper King's game plan and control the board.

One with the Machine One with the Machine
+36% Synergy $0.15
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+28% Synergy $0.37
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+15% Synergy $1.00
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+15% Synergy $1.14
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+13% Synergy $0.41
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.22
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.43
Another Round Another Round
+11% Synergy $0.28
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+10% Synergy $0.66
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.34
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+7% Synergy $0.40
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+7% Synergy $6.17
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $7.90
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $7.87
March of Progress March of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.91
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+5% Synergy $4.28
Formless Genesis Formless Genesis
+5% Synergy $0.35
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+5% Synergy $1.16
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.69
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+4% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.75
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.45
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+1% Synergy $2.53
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.77
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-3% Synergy $3.61
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-9% Synergy $1.41

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+28% Synergy $0.19
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+15% Synergy $2.49
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+15% Synergy $0.51
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+14% Synergy $4.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.30
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+13% Synergy $12.75
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+13% Synergy $1.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.45
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+10% Synergy $42.07
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $4.33
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+8% Synergy $13.11
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+8% Synergy $10.62
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+8% Synergy $3.40
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+7% Synergy $5.49
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+7% Synergy $1.20
Grindstone Grindstone
+7% Synergy $10.98
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+6% Synergy $3.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.24
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $14.17
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+4% Synergy $0.50
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+2% Synergy $2.65
Door to Nothingness Door to Nothingness
+2% Synergy $0.74
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
-1% Synergy $3.67

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Reaper King's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+26% Synergy $6.83
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+19% Synergy $8.03
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+16% Synergy $0.46
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+14% Synergy $5.01
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+14% Synergy $15.42
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+11% Synergy $1.92
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+10% Synergy $1.53
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.20
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+9% Synergy $3.16
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+8% Synergy $3.63
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+6% Synergy $11.08
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+6% Synergy $0.33
The Bears of Littjara The Bears of Littjara
+6% Synergy $0.13
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+6% Synergy $3.09
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+6% Synergy $3.40
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+4% Synergy $0.65
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+3% Synergy $2.04
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.58
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
-1% Synergy $3.37
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $8.34
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-4% Synergy $5.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Reaper King to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+11% Synergy $14.09
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+1% Synergy $0.97

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+10% Synergy $1.51
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+10% Synergy $19.02
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $7.74
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+9% Synergy $9.47
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.46
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.14
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+8% Synergy $0.58
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+8% Synergy $1.64
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+7% Synergy $2.22
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+7% Synergy $0.76
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+7% Synergy $0.66
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.86
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $7.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $38.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $1.98
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.57
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $9.35

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $4.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.16
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+7% Synergy $12.43
Pillar of Origins Pillar of Origins
+7% Synergy $0.53
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $2.17
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.12
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.44
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $153.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
0% Synergy $32.45

Lands

The mana base foundation for Reaper King decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+13% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+12% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.18
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+11% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+10% Synergy $0.31
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+9% Synergy $0.29
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+9% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.41
Island Island
+7% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.05
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+6% Synergy $0.19
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+6% Synergy $0.35
The World Tree The World Tree
+5% Synergy $4.83
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+5% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $6.00
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+2% Synergy $11.47
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $34.04
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+1% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.45
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
0% Synergy $10.95
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-1% Synergy $20.33
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-2% Synergy $11.86
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $11.67
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-3% Synergy $14.93
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $8.98
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-3% Synergy $17.06
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-4% Synergy $12.70
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-4% Synergy $6.54
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $8.57
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $14.78
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-7% Synergy $12.69
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-7% Synergy $13.72
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $15.21
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-7% Synergy $7.92
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $24.04
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-7% Synergy $15.33
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-8% Synergy $11.50
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-8% Synergy $22.75
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $8.57
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-8% Synergy $13.68
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-9% Synergy $25.51
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-9% Synergy $21.61
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $24.53
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-10% Synergy $9.47
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $14.12
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-11% Synergy $7.79

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Reaper King.