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Reaper King
Price tag $14.05

Legendary Artifact CreatureScarecrow

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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

#365 Current Rank
#405 Last Week
#263 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Reaper King.

New Cards

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

Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+1% Synergy $0.32
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $4.82
Futurist Forge Futurist Forge
+1% Synergy
Daydream Daydream
+1% Synergy $0.33
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+1% Synergy $3.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Scuttlemutt Scuttlemutt
+70% Synergy $0.31
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+68% Synergy $4.53
Oasis Gardener Oasis Gardener
+60% Synergy $0.15
Scaretiller Scaretiller
+56% Synergy $0.37
Heap Doll Heap Doll
+53% Synergy $0.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+53% Synergy $7.08
Wild-Field Scarecrow Wild-Field Scarecrow
+52% Synergy $0.27
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+50% Synergy $2.22
Wingrattle Scarecrow Wingrattle Scarecrow
+50% Synergy $0.56
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+48% Synergy $0.60

Top Cards

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

Scarecrow Guide Scarecrow Guide
+47% Synergy $0.26
The Reaper, King No More The Reaper, King No More
+46% Synergy $0.40
Bloodline Pretender Bloodline Pretender
+46% Synergy $2.25
Rendmaw, Creaking Nest Rendmaw, Creaking Nest
+45% Synergy $0.86
Unsettled Mariner Unsettled Mariner
+45% Synergy $5.65
Irregular Cohort Irregular Cohort
+45% Synergy $0.40
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+45% Synergy $0.69
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+44% Synergy $2.64
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+44% Synergy $0.98
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.56

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+0% Synergy $72.39
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+0% Synergy $37.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+0% Synergy $66.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $60.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $58.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $41.55
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $53.05
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.30
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $58.40

Creatures

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

Pili-Pala Pili-Pala
+43% Synergy $2.69
Shire Scarecrow Shire Scarecrow
+43% Synergy $0.24
Osseous Sticktwister Osseous Sticktwister
+42% Synergy $0.31
Scorn Effigy Scorn Effigy
+42% Synergy $0.17
Wickerfolk Thresher Wickerfolk Thresher
+40% Synergy $0.29
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+39% Synergy $0.21
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+39% Synergy $2.38
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+37% Synergy $1.89
Wildfire Wickerfolk Wildfire Wickerfolk
+36% Synergy $0.22
Jawbone Skulkin Jawbone Skulkin
+36% Synergy $0.36
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+36% Synergy $1.92
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+35% Synergy $2.55
One-Eyed Scarecrow One-Eyed Scarecrow
+34% Synergy $0.15
Dread Tiller Dread Tiller
+33% Synergy $0.27
Fang Skulkin Fang Skulkin
+33% Synergy $0.24
Field Creeper Field Creeper
+29% Synergy $0.22
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+28% Synergy $0.33
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+28% Synergy $1.61
Farmstead Gleaner Farmstead Gleaner
+28% Synergy $0.19
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+27% Synergy $46.08
Foraging Wickermaw Foraging Wickermaw
+26% Synergy $0.18
Shell Skulkin Shell Skulkin
+26% Synergy $0.30
Watchwing Scarecrow Watchwing Scarecrow
+25% Synergy $0.34
Wreckage Wickerfolk Wreckage Wickerfolk
+25% Synergy $0.26
Rattleblaze Scarecrow Rattleblaze Scarecrow
+24% Synergy $0.36
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+23% Synergy $0.10
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+23% Synergy $0.88
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+23% Synergy $0.34
Crossroads Candleguide Crossroads Candleguide
+21% Synergy $0.15
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+20% Synergy $0.37
Jousting Dummy Jousting Dummy
+20% Synergy $0.10
Chainbreaker Chainbreaker
+20% Synergy $0.25
Mothdust Changeling Mothdust Changeling
+20% Synergy $1.53
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+19% Synergy $0.59
Antler Skulkin Antler Skulkin
+18% Synergy $0.18
Spark Double Spark Double
+18% Synergy $10.47
Signpost Scarecrow Signpost Scarecrow
+18% Synergy $0.13
Blazethorn Scarecrow Blazethorn Scarecrow
+18% Synergy $0.32
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+18% Synergy $60.69
Yarok, the Desecrated Yarok, the Desecrated
+17% Synergy $0.35
Grim Poppet Grim Poppet
+16% Synergy $0.26
Thornwatch Scarecrow Thornwatch Scarecrow
+16% Synergy $0.21
Morophon, the Boundless Morophon, the Boundless
+15% Synergy $7.70
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+15% Synergy $0.26
Tatterkite Tatterkite
+15% Synergy $0.41
Changeling Berserker Changeling Berserker
+15% Synergy $0.60
Scrapbasket Scrapbasket
+14% Synergy $0.20
Amoeboid Changeling Amoeboid Changeling
+14% Synergy $1.79
Lockjaw Snapper Lockjaw Snapper
+14% Synergy $0.85
Mischievous Sneakling Mischievous Sneakling
+13% Synergy $0.17

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+42% Synergy $6.91
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+33% Synergy $5.11
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+33% Synergy $1.84
Personify Personify
+21% Synergy $0.32
Double Major Double Major
+21% Synergy $2.70
Semester's End Semester's End
+18% Synergy $1.14
Ghostway Ghostway
+17% Synergy $5.32
Negate Negate
+13% Synergy $0.23
Displace Displace
+11% Synergy $0.41
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+10% Synergy $2.66
Counterspell Counterspell
+10% Synergy $3.68
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+10% Synergy $1.19
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+6% Synergy $0.19
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+6% Synergy $0.22
Harrow Harrow
+4% Synergy $0.37
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+4% Synergy $0.96
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $55.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.02
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.07
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $70.06
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.00
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $14.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.20

Sorceries

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

One with the Machine One with the Machine
+32% Synergy $0.33
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+28% Synergy $0.32
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+15% Synergy $0.30
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.41
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+11% Synergy $0.34
Another Round Another Round
+10% Synergy $0.38
Rush of Knowledge Rush of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.35
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+10% Synergy $4.92
Imposing Grandeur Imposing Grandeur
+9% Synergy $1.74
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.37
Traverse Eternity Traverse Eternity
+6% Synergy $0.39
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+6% Synergy $1.52
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $9.53
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+5% Synergy $6.61
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $11.17
March of Progress March of Progress
+5% Synergy $1.38
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.11
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+0% Synergy $4.78
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.93
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.28
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Boughs Birthing Boughs
+24% Synergy $0.29
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+17% Synergy $4.33
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+15% Synergy $4.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+14% Synergy $4.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.39
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+13% Synergy $16.01
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.95
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+12% Synergy $11.25
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+10% Synergy $0.62
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+10% Synergy $2.40
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+9% Synergy $41.65
Grindstone Grindstone
+7% Synergy $13.47
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+7% Synergy $2.81
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+7% Synergy $20.70
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+7% Synergy $7.38
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $1.32
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+5% Synergy $18.97
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $5.71
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $18.72
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+4% Synergy $0.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+2% Synergy $2.78
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
0% Synergy $5.56

Enchantments

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

Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+23% Synergy $11.52
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+20% Synergy $13.20
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+17% Synergy $9.42
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+16% Synergy $19.36
Springleaf Parade Springleaf Parade
+15% Synergy $9.03
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+13% Synergy $0.61
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+9% Synergy $4.58
Arcane Adaptation Arcane Adaptation
+9% Synergy $3.58
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+7% Synergy $0.31
Liliana's Contract Liliana's Contract
+7% Synergy $4.70
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $5.50
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+6% Synergy $12.12
Leyline of Transformation Leyline of Transformation
+6% Synergy $0.43
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+5% Synergy $2.17
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+4% Synergy $3.70
The Bears of Littjara The Bears of Littjara
+4% Synergy $0.18
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+3% Synergy $9.59
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
+0% Synergy $5.41
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $11.88

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 $21.27
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+0% Synergy $1.70

Utility Lands

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

Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
+11% Synergy $2.08
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $24.60
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+9% Synergy $9.68
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+8% Synergy $13.60
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.38
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+8% Synergy $0.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.33
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+7% Synergy $5.08
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+7% Synergy $2.27
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+7% Synergy $0.81
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+7% Synergy $0.94
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+6% Synergy $3.94
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $1.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.93
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.73
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $15.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+16% Synergy $0.30
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+16% Synergy $3.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.33
Wickersmith's Tools Wickersmith's Tools
+9% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $1.04
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+5% Synergy $2.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $0.98
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Pillar of Origins Pillar of Origins
+4% Synergy $0.52
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.55
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+2% Synergy $0.40
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $238.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.36
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+0% Synergy $34.14

Lands

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

Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+13% Synergy $0.36
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+11% Synergy $0.24
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
+10% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+10% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.22
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+9% Synergy $0.29
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+8% Synergy $0.32
The World Tree The World Tree
+8% Synergy $8.32
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+8% Synergy $0.63
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+7% Synergy $0.32
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+7% Synergy $0.30
Swamp Swamp
+7% Synergy $2.00
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $49.31
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $2.00
Sandsteppe Citadel Sandsteppe Citadel
+1% Synergy $0.31
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+1% Synergy $15.25
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+0% Synergy $26.09
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
0% Synergy $13.85
Watery Grave Watery Grave
0% Synergy $11.18
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
0% Synergy $16.93
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
0% Synergy $8.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.82
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.28
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
-1% Synergy $20.46
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
-1% Synergy $17.60
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-3% Synergy $10.41
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $12.79
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $9.80
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-4% Synergy $16.99
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $19.38
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-4% Synergy $9.43
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-4% Synergy $7.80
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $36.05
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $31.25
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $9.86
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.24
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $31.35
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-6% Synergy $18.32
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-6% Synergy $31.69
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy $10.42
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $37.75
City of Brass City of Brass
-7% Synergy $10.56
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $11.69
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-9% Synergy $7.17
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-9% Synergy $17.79

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