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Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
Price tag $24.99

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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

#570 Current Rank
#592 Last Week
#456 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zask, Skittering Swarmlord.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zask, Skittering Swarmlord decks.

Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
+2% Synergy $0.19
Mutable Explorer Mutable Explorer
+2% Synergy $14.99
Elemental Teachings Elemental Teachings
+1% Synergy $0.28
Buzzard-Wasp Colony Buzzard-Wasp Colony
+1% Synergy $0.05
Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
-1% Synergy $3.32

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zask, Skittering Swarmlord's abilities and overall game plan.

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+80% Synergy $0.26
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+79% Synergy $0.19
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+75% Synergy $3.20
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+72% Synergy $1.96
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+71% Synergy $0.16
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+67% Synergy $0.07
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+66% Synergy $0.46
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+66% Synergy $0.24
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
+66% Synergy $16.51
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+65% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zask, Skittering Swarmlord decks.

Aatchik, Emerald Radian Aatchik, Emerald Radian
+65% Synergy $0.15
Scute Mob Scute Mob
+65% Synergy $0.68
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+63% Synergy $0.22
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+60% Synergy $13.75
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
+60% Synergy $3.05
Springheart Nantuko Springheart Nantuko
+56% Synergy $5.29
Blightbeetle Blightbeetle
+56% Synergy $0.39
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+54% Synergy $0.22
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+52% Synergy $0.16
Harrow Harrow
+50% Synergy $0.19

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+30% Synergy $2.69
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $34.05
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1009.05
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $58.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $48.48

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zask, Skittering Swarmlord's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+51% Synergy $0.21
Spring-Leaf Avenger Spring-Leaf Avenger
+50% Synergy $0.15
Crash of Rhino Beetles Crash of Rhino Beetles
+50% Synergy $0.10
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+49% Synergy $0.81
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+47% Synergy $9.14
Moldgraf Millipede Moldgraf Millipede
+46% Synergy $0.01
Broodhatch Nantuko Broodhatch Nantuko
+44% Synergy $0.06
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
+43% Synergy $1.25
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+41% Synergy $0.24
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+41% Synergy $0.07
Nantuko Elder Nantuko Elder
+41% Synergy $0.92
Living Hive Living Hive
+40% Synergy $1.05
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+38% Synergy $0.21
Huskburster Swarm Huskburster Swarm
+38% Synergy $0.13
Horizon Explorer Horizon Explorer
+37% Synergy $2.59
Mortician Beetle Mortician Beetle
+36% Synergy $1.05
Nantuko Husk Nantuko Husk
+36% Synergy $0.05
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+34% Synergy $0.50
Molt Tender Molt Tender
+34% Synergy $0.30
Nantuko Cultivator Nantuko Cultivator
+34% Synergy $0.06
Stinging Cave Crawler Stinging Cave Crawler
+30% Synergy $0.06
Devouring Swarm Devouring Swarm
+28% Synergy $0.11
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
+28% Synergy $0.09
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+27% Synergy $9.12
Blex, Vexing Pest Search for Blex Blex, Vexing Pest
+26% Synergy $1.10
Carrion Grub Carrion Grub
+26% Synergy $0.07
Kraul Harpooner Kraul Harpooner
+26% Synergy $0.23
Virus Beetle Virus Beetle
+26% Synergy $0.03
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+25% Synergy $0.75
Mightform Harmonizer Mightform Harmonizer
+25% Synergy $0.86
Scouring Swarm Scouring Swarm
+25% Synergy $0.11
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+24% Synergy $1.54
Kazandu Nectarpot Kazandu Nectarpot
+23% Synergy $0.05
Vorapede Vorapede
+23% Synergy $0.35
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+20% Synergy $0.22
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+19% Synergy $0.41
Webstrike Elite Webstrike Elite
+19% Synergy $0.15
Giant Ladybug Giant Ladybug
+19% Synergy $0.10
Moldgraf Monstrosity Moldgraf Monstrosity
+18% Synergy $0.13
Saber Ants Saber Ants
+17% Synergy $0.38
Bane of the Living Bane of the Living
+17% Synergy $0.24
Xantid Swarm Xantid Swarm
+17% Synergy $1.14
Swarm of Bloodflies Swarm of Bloodflies
+17% Synergy $0.10
Battlefly Swarm Battlefly Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.07
Kraul Whipcracker Kraul Whipcracker
+17% Synergy $0.04
Caustic Wasps Caustic Wasps
+16% Synergy $0.87
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+15% Synergy $8.51
Eumidian Wastewaker Eumidian Wastewaker
+15% Synergy $0.09
Gene Pollinator Gene Pollinator
+14% Synergy $0.13
Necrosquito Necrosquito
+14% Synergy $0.04

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zask, Skittering Swarmlord safe.

Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+36% Synergy $2.94
Nameless Inversion Nameless Inversion
+27% Synergy $0.16
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+26% Synergy $0.11
Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+24% Synergy $0.22
Village Rites Village Rites
+18% Synergy $0.22
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+12% Synergy $0.18
Entomb Entomb
+10% Synergy $14.07
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+9% Synergy $0.10
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+8% Synergy $2.25
Grapple with the Past Grapple with the Past
+6% Synergy $0.08
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+6% Synergy $13.41
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+5% Synergy $0.11
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.51
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy $3.11
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+2% Synergy $5.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.27
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+1% Synergy $0.41
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
0% Synergy $0.46
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.86
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-2% Synergy $0.80
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-2% Synergy $0.10
Putrefy Putrefy
-3% Synergy $0.10
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.88
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-3% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.45
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $1.82
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $1.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $9.77
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $3.42

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zask, Skittering Swarmlord's game plan and control the board.

Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+28% Synergy $1.27
Formless Genesis Formless Genesis
+20% Synergy $0.08
Beacon of Creation Beacon of Creation
+20% Synergy $6.33
Squirming Emergence Squirming Emergence
+18% Synergy $0.17
Dread Return Dread Return
+17% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $5.27
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+13% Synergy $0.56
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+13% Synergy $2.59
Explore Explore
+10% Synergy $0.34
Summer Bloom Summer Bloom
+10% Synergy $1.57
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+8% Synergy $0.89
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+8% Synergy $1.03
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+8% Synergy $2.63
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+7% Synergy $8.09
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dryad's Revival Dryad's Revival
+7% Synergy $0.18
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+6% Synergy $1.79
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+6% Synergy $3.29
Cultivate Cultivate
+5% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+5% Synergy $1.09
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $0.34
Living Death Living Death
+5% Synergy $1.13
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+4% Synergy $0.25
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+4% Synergy $1.03
Mulch Mulch
+4% Synergy $0.08
Far Wanderings Far Wanderings
+4% Synergy $0.57
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+3% Synergy $0.43
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+3% Synergy $10.10
Regrowth Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $5.20
Dig Up Dig Up
+2% Synergy $0.28
Three Visits Three Visits
+1% Synergy $7.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.25
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+1% Synergy $1.25
Damnation Damnation
-1% Synergy $16.91
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $10.42
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.40
Casualties of War Casualties of War
-5% Synergy $0.16
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $6.30
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+26% Synergy $1.81
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+21% Synergy $10.47
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $6.37
Exploration Broodship Exploration Broodship
+17% Synergy $3.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+16% Synergy $3.28
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+16% Synergy $0.57
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+13% Synergy $3.37
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+10% Synergy $2.76
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $51.84
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+9% Synergy $13.60
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+8% Synergy $3.52
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+7% Synergy $9.45
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+6% Synergy $1.77
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $24.44
Ashes of the Fallen Ashes of the Fallen
+6% Synergy $7.47
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+5% Synergy $1.07
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $6.43
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+4% Synergy $1.54
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+1% Synergy $15.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zask, Skittering Swarmlord's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Exploration Exploration
+34% Synergy $27.23
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+33% Synergy $1.18
The Hunger Tide Rises The Hunger Tide Rises
+25% Synergy $0.06
Verdant Succession Verdant Succession
+22% Synergy $0.98
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+21% Synergy $6.28
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+19% Synergy $10.45
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+16% Synergy $0.17
Druid Class Druid Class
+11% Synergy $1.45
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+9% Synergy $4.38
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.48
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+8% Synergy $2.74
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mortal Combat Mortal Combat
+6% Synergy $5.04
Dredger's Insight Dredger's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.53
Mortuary Mortuary
+5% Synergy $30.99
Undergrowth Recon Undergrowth Recon
+4% Synergy $1.79
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $3.54
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
0% Synergy $14.18
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-1% Synergy $0.17
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $21.33
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-2% Synergy $3.82
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-2% Synergy $22.82
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-6% Synergy $28.37
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-7% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-9% Synergy $3.28

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zask, Skittering Swarmlord to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+2% Synergy $3.18
Wrenn and Seven Wrenn and Seven
+2% Synergy $2.85

Utility Lands

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

Swarmyard Swarmyard
+51% Synergy $3.45
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+22% Synergy $7.68
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+19% Synergy $1.37
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+16% Synergy $20.88
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+15% Synergy $4.91
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+14% Synergy $21.31
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+13% Synergy $0.06
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.22
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+12% Synergy $0.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+11% Synergy $7.35
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+8% Synergy $6.78
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+8% Synergy $0.11
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $3.71
Wasteland Wasteland
+7% Synergy $20.48
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $8.17
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.78
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+5% Synergy $19.04
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+5% Synergy $13.75
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+5% Synergy $0.04
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+5% Synergy $0.05
Cryptic Caves Cryptic Caves
+5% Synergy $0.14
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+4% Synergy $32.70
The Hunter Maze The Hunter Maze
+4% Synergy $0.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.64
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $46.63
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $25.92
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.28
High Market High Market
-2% Synergy $1.16
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
-3% Synergy $0.10
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-3% Synergy $3.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+14% Synergy $5.64
Golgari Keyrune Golgari Keyrune
+7% Synergy $0.09
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.27
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
-1% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-9% Synergy $0.20

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zask, Skittering Swarmlord decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+28% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+24% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+24% Synergy $4.63
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+23% Synergy $0.11
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+15% Synergy $0.23
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+13% Synergy $12.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+13% Synergy $5.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.15
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $20.18
Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+7% Synergy $0.71
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+6% Synergy $5.25
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+6% Synergy $2.31
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $2.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.43
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $35.60
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+5% Synergy $0.37
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+5% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $31.41
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+3% Synergy $0.19
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+2% Synergy $0.15
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.57
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.09
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.27
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $24.71
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $20.18
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $13.22
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $13.73
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
0% Synergy $15.00
Bayou Bayou
0% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.51
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
-1% Synergy $0.51
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-2% Synergy $6.88
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-2% Synergy $6.06
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-3% Synergy $0.88
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
-3% Synergy $0.08
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-3% Synergy $5.69
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.19
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-6% Synergy $0.43
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-7% Synergy $1.03
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.77
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-10% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-12% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.13
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-12% Synergy $0.04
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-14% Synergy $0.15
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-14% Synergy $0.22
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-14% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-17% Synergy $0.26

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