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Reaper King
Price tag $13.87

Legendary Artifact CreatureScarecrow

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Playstyle & Strategy

Scarecrows 36% Shapeshifters 20% Artifacts 16% Blink 4% Clones 3% Land Destruction 3% Control 2% Combo 2%

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

#166 Current Rank
#225 Last Week
#272 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.

Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+6% Synergy $0.43
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+4% Synergy $15.00
Cosmic Spider-Man Cosmic Spider-Man
+2% Synergy $6.36
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
0% Synergy $9.19
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.72

High Synergy Cards

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

Scuttlemutt Scuttlemutt
+72% Synergy $0.16
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+69% Synergy $3.16
Oasis Gardener Oasis Gardener
+57% Synergy $0.07
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+57% Synergy $0.12
Heap Doll Heap Doll
+55% Synergy $0.26
Wild-Field Scarecrow Wild-Field Scarecrow
+53% Synergy $0.05
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+53% Synergy $4.39
Wingrattle Scarecrow Wingrattle Scarecrow
+51% Synergy $0.57
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+50% Synergy $1.85
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+50% Synergy $0.58

Top Cards

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

Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+49% Synergy $0.31
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+48% Synergy $3.13
Scarecrow Guide Scarecrow Guide
+48% Synergy $0.06
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+47% Synergy $2.41
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+47% Synergy $1.45
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+45% Synergy $1.09
Pili-Pala Pili-Pala
+45% Synergy $1.97
Shire Scarecrow Shire Scarecrow
+45% Synergy $0.06
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+44% Synergy $1.62
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.49

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $32.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $48.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $50.96
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $54.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $36.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $44.28
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $21.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $44.75
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $50.70

Creatures

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

Scorn Effigy Scorn Effigy
+45% Synergy $0.10
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest Rendmaw, Creaking Nest
+44% Synergy $0.42
Osseous Sticktwister Osseous Sticktwister
+43% Synergy $0.08
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+42% Synergy $2.51
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+42% Synergy $0.21
Wickerfolk Thresher Wickerfolk Thresher
+41% Synergy $0.06
Jawbone Skulkin Jawbone Skulkin
+40% Synergy $0.27
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+39% Synergy $0.51
One-Eyed Scarecrow One-Eyed Scarecrow
+38% Synergy $0.14
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+37% Synergy $1.11
Wildfire Wickerfolk Wildfire Wickerfolk
+37% Synergy $0.08
Fang Skulkin Fang Skulkin
+36% Synergy $0.24
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+32% Synergy $1.26
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+32% Synergy $1.73
Farmstead Gleaner Farmstead Gleaner
+32% Synergy $0.10
Field Creeper Field Creeper
+32% Synergy $0.06
Shell Skulkin Shell Skulkin
+30% Synergy $0.17
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+30% Synergy $0.23
Watchwing Scarecrow Watchwing Scarecrow
+27% Synergy $0.20
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+26% Synergy $29.53
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+26% Synergy $0.11
Jousting Dummy Jousting Dummy
+25% Synergy $0.05
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+24% Synergy $0.88
Rattleblaze Scarecrow Rattleblaze Scarecrow
+24% Synergy $0.28
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+24% Synergy $0.06
Wreckage Wickerfolk Wreckage Wickerfolk
+24% Synergy $0.03
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+23% Synergy $0.20
Chainbreaker Chainbreaker
+23% Synergy $0.21
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+21% Synergy $1.19
Yarok, the Desecrated Yarok, the Desecrated
+21% Synergy $3.16
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+21% Synergy $0.84
Signpost Scarecrow Signpost Scarecrow
+21% Synergy $0.08
Antler Skulkin Antler Skulkin
+21% Synergy $0.20
Spark Double Spark Double
+20% Synergy $8.16
Changeling Berserker Changeling Berserker
+19% Synergy $0.49
Blazethorn Scarecrow Blazethorn Scarecrow
+19% Synergy $0.24
Tatterkite Tatterkite
+18% Synergy $0.35
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+17% Synergy $0.79
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+17% Synergy $67.21
Lurebound Scarecrow Lurebound Scarecrow
+17% Synergy $0.31
Hoof Skulkin Hoof Skulkin
+17% Synergy $0.15
Thornwatch Scarecrow Thornwatch Scarecrow
+17% Synergy $0.23
Skeletal Changeling Skeletal Changeling
+16% Synergy $0.34
Scrapbasket Scrapbasket
+16% Synergy $0.21
Soulherder Soulherder
+15% Synergy $1.75
Harvest Hand Scrounged Scythe Harvest Hand
+15% Synergy $0.07
Changeling Hero Changeling Hero
+15% Synergy $0.21
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+14% Synergy $19.75
Shapesharer Shapesharer
+14% Synergy $5.84
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+12% Synergy $5.83

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+44% Synergy $6.67
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+34% Synergy $3.70
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+33% Synergy $0.83
Double Major Double Major
+23% Synergy $1.73
Semester's End Semester's End
+19% Synergy $0.76
Ghostway Ghostway
+17% Synergy $2.88
Negate Negate
+14% Synergy $0.26
Displace Displace
+13% Synergy $0.38
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+12% Synergy $2.07
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+11% Synergy $1.02
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.59
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+8% Synergy $0.20
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+7% Synergy $0.08
Harrow Harrow
+5% Synergy $0.28
Unwind Unwind
+5% Synergy $0.74
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+4% Synergy $6.17
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $46.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.46
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.36
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $10.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

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

One with the Machine One with the Machine
+35% Synergy $0.23
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+28% Synergy $0.23
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+14% Synergy $0.18
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+13% Synergy $1.53
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+13% Synergy $1.43
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.41
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+12% Synergy $0.26
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+11% Synergy $0.49
Another Round Another Round
+11% Synergy $0.28
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.62
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+7% Synergy $0.32
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+7% Synergy $6.80
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $8.72
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $9.05
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.90
March of Progress March of Progress
+5% Synergy $1.16
Kindred Charge Kindred Charge
+5% Synergy $4.75
Formless Genesis Formless Genesis
+5% Synergy $0.15
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.77
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+1% Synergy $3.88
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-3% Synergy $0.83
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
-3% Synergy $3.94
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $5.83
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-8% Synergy $1.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+28% Synergy $0.21
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+16% Synergy $3.47
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+14% Synergy $2.96
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+14% Synergy $0.46
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.22
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+13% Synergy $9.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.32
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+12% Synergy $1.99
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+11% Synergy $3.53
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+10% Synergy $12.60
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+10% Synergy $40.83
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+8% Synergy $17.55
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+8% Synergy $3.96
Grindstone Grindstone
+8% Synergy $10.94
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+7% Synergy $6.83
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+7% Synergy $1.88
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+5% Synergy $16.06
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+5% Synergy $5.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.21
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+4% Synergy $0.44
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+2% Synergy $1.92
Door to Nothingness Door to Nothingness
+2% Synergy $0.78
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
-1% Synergy $3.74

Enchantments

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

Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+26% Synergy $6.38
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+19% Synergy $9.29
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+17% Synergy $5.07
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $11.95
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+15% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+10% Synergy $2.35
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.17
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+9% Synergy $3.35
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+8% Synergy $4.74
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+8% Synergy $4.28
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+6% Synergy $11.09
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+6% Synergy $0.38
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+6% Synergy $2.86
The Bears of Littjara The Bears of Littjara
+6% Synergy $0.10
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+5% Synergy $0.51
Flameshadow Conjuring Flameshadow Conjuring
+5% Synergy $3.53
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+3% Synergy $4.22
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
-1% Synergy $2.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.57
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
-4% Synergy $6.44

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
+12% Synergy $18.54
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+1% Synergy $1.16

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $18.31
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+10% Synergy $1.10
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+10% Synergy $11.15
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+9% Synergy $11.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.13
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+8% Synergy $0.79
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+8% Synergy $3.26
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+8% Synergy $2.90
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+7% Synergy $0.53
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+7% Synergy $1.88
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+7% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $9.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.03
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $35.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.94
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $7.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $4.96
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $2.19
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+7% Synergy $13.34
Pillar of Origins Pillar of Origins
+6% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+5% Synergy $0.12
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.60
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $181.24
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+3% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.48
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
0% Synergy $34.59

Lands

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

Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+13% Synergy $0.32
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.12
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+11% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+10% Synergy $0.13
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+9% Synergy $0.21
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+9% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.31
Island Island
+7% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+7% Synergy $0.06
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+7% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+7% Synergy $0.17
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.19
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.05
The World Tree The World Tree
+6% Synergy $4.40
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.05
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $35.68
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+2% Synergy $11.27
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+1% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.21
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
0% Synergy $11.88
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-1% Synergy $20.30
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-1% Synergy $13.43
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.27
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $11.95
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $7.26
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-3% Synergy $14.07
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-3% Synergy $17.55
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-4% Synergy $14.44
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-4% Synergy $8.12
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-5% Synergy $6.49
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $17.00
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-6% Synergy $12.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $13.27
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $6.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $15.26
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-7% Synergy $12.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $23.27
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-7% Synergy $21.72
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-7% Synergy $17.69
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $25.96
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-8% Synergy $18.62
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $22.48
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-8% Synergy $6.99
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-8% Synergy $13.01
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-9% Synergy $8.85
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-10% Synergy $12.56
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-11% Synergy $5.94

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