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The Red Terror
Price tag $4.63

Legendary CreatureTyranid

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1941 Current Rank
#1776 Last Week
#1814 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Red Terror.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Red Terror decks.

Wisecrack Wisecrack
+6% Synergy $0.12
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+3% Synergy $32.55
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+1% Synergy $0.48
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
0% Synergy $2.64

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Red Terror's abilities and overall game plan.

All Will Be One All Will Be One
+63% Synergy $16.57
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+55% Synergy $0.95
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+51% Synergy $5.51
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+50% Synergy $0.15
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+50% Synergy $0.98
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+48% Synergy $3.99
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+47% Synergy $0.18
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+44% Synergy $0.29
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+39% Synergy $0.28
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+38% Synergy $5.01

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Red Terror decks.

Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+38% Synergy $0.10
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+37% Synergy $2.52
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+35% Synergy $3.69
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+28% Synergy $1.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+17% Synergy $1.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.22
Abrade Abrade
+16% Synergy $0.18
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+9% Synergy $7.72
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.10
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $28.80
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-1% Synergy $8.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.95
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $75.61

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Red Terror's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cinder Pyromancer Cinder Pyromancer
+34% Synergy $0.43
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+32% Synergy $0.23
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+32% Synergy $9.73
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+32% Synergy $0.50
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+32% Synergy $3.43
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+31% Synergy $0.46
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+28% Synergy $1.53
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+28% Synergy $0.15
War Elemental War Elemental
+28% Synergy $5.09
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+27% Synergy $16.99
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+27% Synergy $1.23
Sabotender Sabotender
+23% Synergy $0.12
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+22% Synergy $1.00
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+21% Synergy $0.68
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+21% Synergy $20.02
Spear Spewer Spear Spewer
+20% Synergy $0.13
Hellrider Hellrider
+20% Synergy $0.53
Exocrine Exocrine
+20% Synergy $0.85
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+19% Synergy $1.80
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+18% Synergy $0.15
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+17% Synergy $1.67
Tunneling Geopede Tunneling Geopede
+17% Synergy $0.39
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+15% Synergy $0.73
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+14% Synergy $2.07
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+11% Synergy $1.08
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+11% Synergy $0.15
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+11% Synergy $0.09
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+10% Synergy $11.65
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+10% Synergy $3.09
Eidolon of the Great Revel Eidolon of the Great Revel
+10% Synergy $1.84
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+9% Synergy $0.31
Goblin Fireslinger Goblin Fireslinger
+9% Synergy $0.10
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+9% Synergy $0.19
Hearthborn Battler Hearthborn Battler
+9% Synergy $0.18
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+7% Synergy $20.68
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+7% Synergy $3.43
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+7% Synergy $2.29
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+7% Synergy $0.13
Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh Chandra, Roaring Flame Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh
+7% Synergy $1.37
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+6% Synergy $2.90
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.19
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+3% Synergy $1.12
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+3% Synergy $1.40
Leyline Tyrant Leyline Tyrant
+3% Synergy $0.51
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+1% Synergy $0.45
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+1% Synergy $0.69
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-1% Synergy $0.44
Anger Anger
-2% Synergy $1.49
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
-7% Synergy $2.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Red Terror safe.

Fling Fling
+31% Synergy $0.07
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+23% Synergy $4.19
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+22% Synergy $0.32
Shock Shock
+21% Synergy $0.04
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+20% Synergy $0.16
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+20% Synergy $0.25
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+14% Synergy $0.43
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+11% Synergy $1.89
Electrickery Electrickery
+11% Synergy $0.21
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+10% Synergy $4.73
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+8% Synergy $0.50
Volcanic Fallout Volcanic Fallout
+8% Synergy $0.16
Fire Prophecy Fire Prophecy
+7% Synergy $0.11
Starstorm Starstorm
+6% Synergy $0.19
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+5% Synergy $0.31
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+4% Synergy $0.28
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+4% Synergy $10.58
Twinferno Twinferno
+4% Synergy $0.15
Volcanic Spite Volcanic Spite
+4% Synergy $0.10
Seething Song Seething Song
+3% Synergy $6.34
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $52.71
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+3% Synergy $1.34
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+3% Synergy $0.26
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $4.17
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.70
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+1% Synergy $9.63
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+1% Synergy $2.14
Return the Favor Return the Favor
0% Synergy $1.42
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-1% Synergy $1.17
Reverberate Reverberate
-1% Synergy $1.87
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-2% Synergy $6.72
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.46
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-2% Synergy $7.59
Expedite Expedite
-2% Synergy $0.35
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-3% Synergy $2.61
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-4% Synergy $0.28
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $9.52

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Red Terror's game plan and control the board.

Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+25% Synergy $0.13
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+23% Synergy $0.47
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+23% Synergy $0.04
Rile Rile
+22% Synergy $0.20
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+16% Synergy $0.19
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+16% Synergy $0.56
Boltwave Boltwave
+14% Synergy $2.24
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+13% Synergy $0.24
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+11% Synergy $0.24
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+11% Synergy $0.39
Snort Snort
+9% Synergy $0.24
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+7% Synergy $0.46
Crash Through Crash Through
+7% Synergy $0.17
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+7% Synergy $5.13
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.27
Thud Thud
+6% Synergy $0.29
Suplex Suplex
+5% Synergy $0.10
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+5% Synergy $0.19
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+5% Synergy $0.12
Brotherhood's End Brotherhood's End
+4% Synergy $0.91
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+3% Synergy $0.08
Wild Guess Wild Guess
+3% Synergy $0.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.21
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+2% Synergy $1.36
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $4.78
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
0% Synergy $0.68
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $2.78
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-1% Synergy $0.38
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $8.13
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1486.43
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-2% Synergy $1.88
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-2% Synergy $0.16
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-2% Synergy $5.20
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-2% Synergy $2.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+23% Synergy $5.16
Fiendlash Fiendlash
+22% Synergy $0.21
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+22% Synergy $43.76
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+20% Synergy $37.23
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+20% Synergy $36.91
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+17% Synergy $8.56
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+12% Synergy $2.20
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+12% Synergy $1.54
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+11% Synergy $8.78
Embercleave Embercleave
+9% Synergy $7.81
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $19.88
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+8% Synergy $2.61
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+7% Synergy $0.51
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+7% Synergy $1.46
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+6% Synergy $2.30
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $4.91
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+6% Synergy $1.97
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+6% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.32
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+4% Synergy $1.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.21
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+4% Synergy $13.69
Blazing Sunsteel Blazing Sunsteel
+4% Synergy $2.00
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $2.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-2% Synergy $5.30
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-4% Synergy $6.84

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Red Terror's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Pain for All Pain for All
+34% Synergy $0.66
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+33% Synergy $2.37
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+23% Synergy $0.39
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+23% Synergy $13.17
Spellshock Spellshock
+21% Synergy $4.05
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+15% Synergy $9.44
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+14% Synergy $10.57
Circle of Flame Circle of Flame
+14% Synergy $0.22
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+12% Synergy $0.45
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+10% Synergy $0.31
Aether Flash Aether Flash
+9% Synergy $0.83
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+9% Synergy $22.70
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+9% Synergy $0.46
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+8% Synergy $0.64
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+8% Synergy $0.08
Heat of Battle Heat of Battle
+8% Synergy $0.31
Ion Storm Ion Storm
+8% Synergy $0.16
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+7% Synergy $0.31
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+7% Synergy $4.31
Battle Strain Battle Strain
+7% Synergy $0.37
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+6% Synergy $5.14
Enchanter's Bane Enchanter's Bane
+6% Synergy $0.17
Aether Sting Aether Sting
+6% Synergy $0.52
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+5% Synergy $1.50
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+5% Synergy $4.73
Repercussion Repercussion
+4% Synergy $6.10
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
+4% Synergy $2.59
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+3% Synergy $5.67
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $8.08
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $4.09
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+1% Synergy $0.25
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+1% Synergy $6.46
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $1.74
Blood Moon Blood Moon
0% Synergy $6.66
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
0% Synergy $0.24
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $0.78
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.34
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-1% Synergy $0.95
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-2% Synergy $3.04
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-2% Synergy $0.29
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
-2% Synergy $0.77

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Red Terror to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+15% Synergy $0.32
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+8% Synergy $4.00
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+7% Synergy $1.01
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+3% Synergy $9.26
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+2% Synergy $1.63

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.31
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+13% Synergy $6.23
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+12% Synergy $17.39
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+10% Synergy $0.41
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+9% Synergy $0.65
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $12.99
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $1.87
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+5% Synergy $0.39
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.90
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy $2.55
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $3.04
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $7.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.03
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+1% Synergy $0.09
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $39.21
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-2% Synergy $6.04
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-3% Synergy $1.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $35.27
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-8% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.23
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+8% Synergy $16.61
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+7% Synergy $0.97
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $23.24
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+5% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.05
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-4% Synergy $0.25
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-6% Synergy $1.21
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $2.05

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Red Terror decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+14% Synergy $0.43
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+5% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.05
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-1% Synergy $8.13
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.36
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.46

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