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The Scorpion God
Price tag $0.98

Legendary CreatureGod

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

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

#845 Current Rank
#864 Last Week
#762 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Scorpion God.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Scorpion God decks.

Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
0% Synergy $2.72
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.20
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
0% Synergy $0.05
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $62.47
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy $17.36

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Scorpion God's abilities and overall game plan.

Nest of Scarabs Nest of Scarabs
+93% Synergy $0.52
Blowfly Infestation Blowfly Infestation
+89% Synergy $3.83
Kulrath Knight Kulrath Knight
+87% Synergy $0.89
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+84% Synergy $0.27
Everlasting Torment Everlasting Torment
+83% Synergy $2.64
Crumbling Ashes Crumbling Ashes
+80% Synergy $4.55
Necroskitter Necroskitter
+79% Synergy $15.20
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+76% Synergy $0.34
Carnifex Demon Carnifex Demon
+72% Synergy $0.72
Soul Snuffers Soul Snuffers
+71% Synergy $1.45

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Scorpion God decks.

Midnight Banshee Midnight Banshee
+71% Synergy $4.09
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+70% Synergy $5.38
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+70% Synergy $0.20
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+65% Synergy $5.86
Corrosive Mentor Corrosive Mentor
+65% Synergy $3.01
Banewhip Punisher Banewhip Punisher
+63% Synergy $0.18
Skinrender Skinrender
+62% Synergy $0.16
Stigma Lasher Stigma Lasher
+60% Synergy $2.74
Incremental Blight Incremental Blight
+60% Synergy $0.58
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+53% Synergy $1.43

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $54.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.95
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-5% Synergy $30.57
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-6% Synergy $14.25
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $28.63

Creatures

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

Spitting Dilophosaurus Spitting Dilophosaurus
+56% Synergy $15.04
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+56% Synergy $16.10
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+50% Synergy $8.60
Dusk Urchins Dusk Urchins
+50% Synergy $3.61
Festering Mummy Festering Mummy
+50% Synergy $0.10
Fume Spitter Fume Spitter
+48% Synergy $0.15
Harbinger of Night Harbinger of Night
+42% Synergy $2.94
Necropede Necropede
+38% Synergy $0.35
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+38% Synergy $1.29
Lockjaw Snapper Lockjaw Snapper
+37% Synergy $0.41
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+34% Synergy $0.47
Hateflayer Hateflayer
+33% Synergy $1.28
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+28% Synergy $10.47
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+26% Synergy $2.76
Soul-Scar Mage Soul-Scar Mage
+26% Synergy $0.42
Core Prowler Core Prowler
+26% Synergy $0.45
Soulstinger Soulstinger
+26% Synergy $0.07
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+25% Synergy $0.26
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+24% Synergy $10.59
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+23% Synergy $5.36
Sickle Ripper Sickle Ripper
+21% Synergy $0.06
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+19% Synergy $2.09
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+19% Synergy $0.12
Ashenmoor Liege Ashenmoor Liege
+18% Synergy $0.34
Serrated Biskelion Serrated Biskelion
+17% Synergy $0.20
Fallen Ferromancer Fallen Ferromancer
+17% Synergy $0.21
Grief Tyrant Grief Tyrant
+16% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.26
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+13% Synergy $0.85
Merciless Javelineer Merciless Javelineer
+13% Synergy $0.06
Grim Poppet Grim Poppet
+13% Synergy $1.69
Phyrexian Crusader Phyrexian Crusader
+12% Synergy $3.90
Reaper of Sheoldred Reaper of Sheoldred
+12% Synergy $0.42
Razor Swine Razor Swine
+12% Synergy $0.10
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+12% Synergy $0.27
Flesh-Eater Imp Flesh-Eater Imp
+12% Synergy $0.24
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+11% Synergy $2.05
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+11% Synergy $1.67
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+11% Synergy $0.65
Magda, the Hoardmaster Magda, the Hoardmaster
+10% Synergy $0.49
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+10% Synergy $0.41
Murderous Redcap Murderous Redcap
+9% Synergy $0.78
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+9% Synergy $0.70
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+9% Synergy $1.96
Hand of the Praetors Hand of the Praetors
+9% Synergy $4.14
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+8% Synergy $0.06
Furystoke Giant Furystoke Giant
+8% Synergy $2.99
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+6% Synergy $0.76
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.09
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+2% Synergy $2.55

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Scorpion God safe.

Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+51% Synergy $4.90
Puncture Blast Puncture Blast
+45% Synergy $0.28
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+43% Synergy $0.12
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+37% Synergy $0.08
Scar Scar
+34% Synergy $0.21
Torment of Venom Torment of Venom
+32% Synergy $0.08
Splendid Agony Splendid Agony
+28% Synergy $0.04
Puncture Bolt Puncture Bolt
+17% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+15% Synergy $1.50
Virulent Wound Virulent Wound
+15% Synergy $0.14
Blur of Blades Blur of Blades
+14% Synergy $0.07
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+9% Synergy $0.12
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+9% Synergy $0.17
Bedevil Bedevil
+7% Synergy $0.34
Terminate Terminate
+5% Synergy $0.59
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+5% Synergy $0.78
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.27
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+2% Synergy $0.37
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-1% Synergy $0.37
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $2.52
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
-1% Synergy $7.15
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.36
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-2% Synergy $0.74
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.42
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.12
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.78
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $52.81
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.50
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-7% Synergy $4.14
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-7% Synergy $9.52
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-8% Synergy $0.12
Village Rites Village Rites
-8% Synergy $0.31
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.43
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $19.11
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-9% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $1.01
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy $0.69
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-16% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Scorpion God's game plan and control the board.

Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+41% Synergy $0.32
Persist Persist
+39% Synergy $2.48
Liliana's Influence Liliana's Influence
+36% Synergy $0.36
Lethal Sting Lethal Sting
+20% Synergy $0.06
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+18% Synergy $0.14
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+17% Synergy $0.17
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+15% Synergy $2.51
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+14% Synergy $0.17
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+9% Synergy $7.28
Retribution Retribution
+7% Synergy $0.19
Attempted Murder Attempted Murder
+6% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $4.78
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.94
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+5% Synergy $0.50
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $18.91
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.77
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.59
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $24.46
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.97
Victimize Victimize
-1% Synergy $0.49
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $11.31
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $5.15
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-6% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-7% Synergy $1.83
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-7% Synergy $0.43
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+32% Synergy $4.90
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+21% Synergy $43.91
Serrated Arrows Serrated Arrows
+16% Synergy $0.78
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+13% Synergy $5.44
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+13% Synergy $29.61
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+12% Synergy $3.92
Blight Sickle Blight Sickle
+12% Synergy $0.20
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+6% Synergy $1.06
Trigon of Corruption Trigon of Corruption
+6% Synergy $0.07
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.21
Heartstone Heartstone
+5% Synergy $2.96
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $7.91
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy $59.53
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-3% Synergy $9.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Scorpion God's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

All Will Be One All Will Be One
+49% Synergy $15.96
Fists of the Demigod Fists of the Demigod
+39% Synergy $0.30
Black Market Black Market
+32% Synergy $3.41
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+32% Synergy $5.65
Cartouche of Ambition Cartouche of Ambition
+15% Synergy $0.04
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+10% Synergy $21.80
Phyresis Phyresis
+10% Synergy $1.28
Sadistic Obsession Sadistic Obsession
+10% Synergy $0.06
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+6% Synergy $16.54
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $3.20
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+6% Synergy $4.09
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $3.04
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $6.76
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+2% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $2.32
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $7.45
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $11.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Scorpion God to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death Wielder Liliana, Death Wielder
+40% Synergy $6.26
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+26% Synergy $5.94

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+63% Synergy $1.55
Grasping Dunes Grasping Dunes
+36% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+33% Synergy $1.99
Ifnir Deadlands Ifnir Deadlands
+24% Synergy $0.32
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+21% Synergy $0.14
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy $22.81
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+10% Synergy $0.07
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+10% Synergy $0.10
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+8% Synergy $0.93
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $9.33
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+8% Synergy $8.10
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $48.20
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+7% Synergy $0.13
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+6% Synergy $0.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.39
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+5% Synergy $0.10
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+3% Synergy $1.04
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $1.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $7.03
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.60
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-2% Synergy $18.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $1.04
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+21% Synergy $11.33
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+18% Synergy $2.73
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+9% Synergy $0.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $3.47
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+8% Synergy $0.77
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+5% Synergy $0.73
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.21
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+3% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.63
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
0% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.13
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-3% Synergy $1.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.05

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Scorpion God decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+13% Synergy $0.33
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+10% Synergy $7.10
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+7% Synergy $4.64
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+7% Synergy $0.18
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+5% Synergy $0.71
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+5% Synergy $2.30
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+4% Synergy $0.20
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.41
Rocky Tar Pit Rocky Tar Pit
+3% Synergy $0.99
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+2% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+2% Synergy $0.30
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.67
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.16
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.09
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+1% Synergy $17.58
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.18
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+1% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.81
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.07
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-1% Synergy $19.55
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.27
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-2% Synergy $0.07
Badlands Badlands
-2% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.36
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.49
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.42
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-3% Synergy $0.19
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-3% Synergy $9.48
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-3% Synergy $0.14
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $12.90
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-4% Synergy $6.92
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-5% Synergy $0.83
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-5% Synergy $8.78
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-10% Synergy $0.18
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-10% Synergy $4.67
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-13% Synergy $0.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.21

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Xira, the Golden Sting Xira, the Golden Sting
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