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The Red Terror
Price tag $6.21

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

#1918 Current Rank
#2119 Last Week
#1878 Past 2 Years

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.

Thor, Asgard's Avenger Thor, Asgard's Avenger
+19% Synergy $7.90
Impractical Joke Impractical Joke
+7% Synergy $0.19
Emeritus of Conflict Emeritus of Conflict
+6% Synergy $1.72
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
-1% Synergy $0.36
Flashback Flashback
-2% Synergy $4.96

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
+60% Synergy $16.00
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+57% Synergy $1.84
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+53% Synergy $1.50
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+52% Synergy $6.37
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+52% Synergy $0.25
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+49% Synergy $5.32
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+49% Synergy $0.29
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+47% Synergy $2.00
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+43% Synergy $6.18
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+41% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+40% Synergy $0.40
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+37% Synergy $4.77
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+33% Synergy $2.75
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+30% Synergy $0.96
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+18% Synergy $0.87
Abrade Abrade
+18% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.95
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+13% Synergy $12.67
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+10% Synergy $0.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $15.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $43.06
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-2% Synergy $10.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $104.71

Creatures

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

Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+37% Synergy $0.35
Cinder Pyromancer Cinder Pyromancer
+36% Synergy $0.31
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+32% Synergy $3.38
Zo-Zu the Punisher Zo-Zu the Punisher
+32% Synergy $9.78
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+31% Synergy $0.23
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+31% Synergy $0.49
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+30% Synergy $6.02
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+30% Synergy $0.46
War Elemental War Elemental
+30% Synergy $6.00
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+28% Synergy $3.48
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
+27% Synergy $0.37
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+26% Synergy $24.62
Sabotender Sabotender
+25% Synergy $0.30
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+24% Synergy $0.31
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+24% Synergy $2.08
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+23% Synergy $1.47
Spear Spewer Spear Spewer
+23% Synergy $0.26
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+19% Synergy $2.32
Exocrine Exocrine
+19% Synergy $1.97
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+18% Synergy $1.66
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+17% Synergy $0.79
Hellrider Hellrider
+17% Synergy $2.95
Tunneling Geopede Tunneling Geopede
+17% Synergy $0.37
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+15% Synergy $26.89
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+13% Synergy $2.62
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+12% Synergy $2.21
Eidolon of the Great Revel Eidolon of the Great Revel
+12% Synergy $2.24
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+10% Synergy $0.39
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+10% Synergy $0.31
Hissing Iguanar Hissing Iguanar
+10% Synergy $0.16
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+9% Synergy $8.04
Goblin Fireslinger Goblin Fireslinger
+9% Synergy $0.22
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+8% Synergy $24.98
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+8% Synergy $1.65
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+8% Synergy $0.38
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+8% Synergy $0.29
Hearthborn Battler Hearthborn Battler
+8% Synergy $0.32
Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh Chandra, Roaring Flame Chandra, Fire of Kaladesh
+8% Synergy $3.50
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+6% Synergy $3.40
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+6% Synergy $16.14
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+6% Synergy $4.44
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.34
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+4% Synergy $22.31
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+4% Synergy $7.47
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+3% Synergy $0.75
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+2% Synergy $1.02
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+1% Synergy $0.77
Anger Anger
-1% Synergy $0.45
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-2% Synergy $0.50
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Fling Fling
+33% Synergy $0.27
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+24% Synergy $5.42
Shock Shock
+23% Synergy $0.12
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+21% Synergy $0.28
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+19% Synergy $0.23
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+18% Synergy $0.74
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+12% Synergy $0.62
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+11% Synergy $7.34
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+10% Synergy $0.21
Electrickery Electrickery
+9% Synergy $0.25
Volcanic Fallout Volcanic Fallout
+7% Synergy $0.25
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+7% Synergy $0.65
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $70.06
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+6% Synergy $0.40
Fire Prophecy Fire Prophecy
+6% Synergy $0.21
Starstorm Starstorm
+6% Synergy $0.31
The Last Agni Kai The Last Agni Kai
+5% Synergy $1.35
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+4% Synergy $11.70
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+4% Synergy $0.51
Arcbond Arcbond
+4% Synergy $2.51
Big Score Big Score
+3% Synergy $0.50
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+3% Synergy $3.10
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+3% Synergy $17.11
Cathartic Pyre Cathartic Pyre
+2% Synergy $0.35
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+2% Synergy $4.41
Twinferno Twinferno
+2% Synergy $0.41
Seething Song Seething Song
+1% Synergy $13.22
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $7.10
Reverberate Reverberate
+1% Synergy $2.97
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-1% Synergy $0.72
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-1% Synergy $12.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $16.68
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-2% Synergy $1.54
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-3% Synergy $5.95
Expedite Expedite
-3% Synergy $1.32
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $11.27
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-5% Synergy $0.45
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-6% Synergy $6.19
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-8% Synergy $11.30

Sorceries

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

Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+27% Synergy $0.30
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+26% Synergy $0.57
Hazardous Blast Hazardous Blast
+20% Synergy $0.16
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+18% Synergy $1.16
Rile Rile
+18% Synergy $0.38
Boltwave Boltwave
+17% Synergy $3.24
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+16% Synergy $0.38
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+15% Synergy $0.32
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+12% Synergy $0.30
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+8% Synergy $0.28
Burn Down the House Burn Down the House
+8% Synergy $0.40
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+8% Synergy $2.87
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+7% Synergy $0.49
Crash Through Crash Through
+7% Synergy $0.15
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+6% Synergy $0.38
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+5% Synergy $4.40
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+5% Synergy $0.34
Snort Snort
+5% Synergy $0.35
Thud Thud
+5% Synergy $0.47
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+4% Synergy $2.45
Brotherhood's End Brotherhood's End
+4% Synergy $1.33
Cosmotronic Wave Cosmotronic Wave
+4% Synergy $0.17
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.29
Suplex Suplex
+3% Synergy $0.22
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $1.54
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+2% Synergy $1.66
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+1% Synergy $0.25
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
0% Synergy $6.82
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $2063.83
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-2% Synergy $0.26
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $9.02
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-3% Synergy $1.15
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-3% Synergy $0.31
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
-3% Synergy $7.76

Utility Artifacts

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

Fiendlash Fiendlash
+25% Synergy $0.36
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+24% Synergy $4.16
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+23% Synergy $70.05
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+21% Synergy $44.72
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+20% Synergy $31.18
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+16% Synergy $13.56
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+11% Synergy $2.31
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+11% Synergy $2.74
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $26.43
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+8% Synergy $7.97
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+8% Synergy $0.57
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+7% Synergy $2.81
Embercleave Embercleave
+7% Synergy $9.49
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+7% Synergy $1.09
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+6% Synergy $2.58
Ring of Valkas Ring of Valkas
+6% Synergy $0.45
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+6% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.41
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+5% Synergy $1.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+4% Synergy $14.98
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+2% Synergy $5.47
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+2% Synergy $3.57
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-3% Synergy $5.77

Enchantments

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

Burning Earth Burning Earth
+36% Synergy $2.35
Lasting Tarfire Lasting Tarfire
+36% Synergy $0.21
Pain for All Pain for All
+28% Synergy $0.44
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
+22% Synergy $14.57
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+20% Synergy $0.56
Spellshock Spellshock
+19% Synergy $3.22
Circle of Flame Circle of Flame
+15% Synergy $0.19
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+13% Synergy $16.92
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+13% Synergy $12.97
Elemental Mastery Elemental Mastery
+10% Synergy $0.64
Quest for Pure Flame Quest for Pure Flame
+9% Synergy $0.83
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+9% Synergy $0.42
Burning Anger Burning Anger
+9% Synergy $0.26
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+8% Synergy $18.97
Aether Flash Aether Flash
+8% Synergy $0.80
Battle Strain Battle Strain
+8% Synergy $0.31
Repercussion Repercussion
+7% Synergy $9.52
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+7% Synergy $3.00
Heat of Battle Heat of Battle
+7% Synergy $0.27
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+6% Synergy $4.50
Ion Storm Ion Storm
+6% Synergy $0.25
Aether Sting Aether Sting
+6% Synergy $0.42
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+5% Synergy $2.26
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+5% Synergy $4.61
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+5% Synergy $0.39
Enchanter's Bane Enchanter's Bane
+5% Synergy $0.32
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+5% Synergy $5.56
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+3% Synergy $0.54
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+3% Synergy $2.11
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+2% Synergy $0.40
City on Fire City on Fire
+1% Synergy $11.83
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+1% Synergy $6.52
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+1% Synergy $7.84
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
0% Synergy $5.73
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-1% Synergy $6.96
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-1% Synergy $0.30
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
-1% Synergy $3.42
Powerbalance Powerbalance
-1% Synergy $0.29
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
-3% Synergy $0.99
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-4% Synergy $2.27

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 $0.41
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+9% Synergy $3.05
Chandra, Dressed to Kill Chandra, Dressed to Kill
+7% Synergy $1.48
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+5% Synergy $9.53

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.40
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+16% Synergy $13.56
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+14% Synergy $16.17
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+11% Synergy $0.77
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+8% Synergy $1.36
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+8% Synergy $18.98
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+7% Synergy $0.80
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $2.87
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.44
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $50.07
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+4% Synergy $2.21
Barbarian Ring Barbarian Ring
+3% Synergy $0.25
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+1% Synergy $7.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.93
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.25
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $7.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
-2% Synergy $2.49
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $40.55
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-7% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.37
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+6% Synergy $0.41
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $20.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $35.66
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+5% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $0.98
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.20
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.48
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-6% Synergy $3.06

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
+12% Synergy $0.62
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+6% Synergy $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $2.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.28
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.71
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $16.68
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-2% Synergy $9.02

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