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Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
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Zask, Skittering Swarmlord

{3}{G}{G}

Legendary Creature — Insect

You may play lands and cast Insect spells from your graveyard.

Whenever another Insect you control dies, put it on the bottom of its owner's library, then mill two cards. (Put the top two cards of your library into your graveyard.)

{1}{B/G}: Target Insect gets +1/+0 and gains deathtouch until end of turn. ({B/G} can be paid with either {B} or {G}.)

5 / 5

Mill
Set
Jumpstart 2022 (J22 #47)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
5
Released
2022-12-02
Artist
Alexander Ostrowski
EDHREC rank
#7,169
Colour identity
{B}{G}
Finishes
Nonfoil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.27
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander
Recursion

Combos 58

Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite colorless manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
640 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Altar of Dementia
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite mill
553 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Azusa, Lost but Seeking+Glacial Chasm
{B}{G}
LockPrevent all damage that would be dealt to you
496 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Glacial Chasm+Zuran Orb
{B}{G}
LockPrevent all damage that would be dealt to you
428 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
401 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Dross Hopper
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
242 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Aluren+Ashnod's Altar
{B}{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
164 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Aluren+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{G}
Infinite colored manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
155 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Aluren+Altar of Dementia
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite millInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
142 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Viscera Seer
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite scry 1
35 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Blasting Station
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite death triggers
24 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Aluren+Blasting Station
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
16 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Rhonas's Monument+Skylasher+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm countInfinitely large creatures you control until end of turn
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Aluren+Viscera Seer
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite self-millInfinite storm count
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Ashnod's Altar+Winding Canyons
{B}{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Winding Canyons+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Carrion Feeder
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
11 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Woe Strider
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite scry 1
8 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Aluren+Umbral Collar Zealot
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm countInfinite surveil
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Aluren+Carrion Feeder
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Yahenni, Undying Partisan
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Winding Canyons
{B}{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Spawning Pit
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite charge counters on a permanentNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Ashnod's Altar+Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
{B}{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Aluren+Goblin Bombardment
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Goblin Bombardment
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite death triggers
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Aluren+Bloodflow Connoisseur
{B}{G}
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+Ashnod's Altar+Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Vivien, Champion of the Wilds+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Ashnod's Altar+Vernal Equinox
{B}{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Phyrexian Altar+Sally Sparrow
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Thermopod
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite red mana
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Bartolomé del Presidio
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Aluren+Yahenni, Undying Partisan
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir+Phyrexian Altar
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Winding Canyons+Thermopod
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Vivien, Champion of the Wilds+Thermopod
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Bloodthrone Vampire
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinitely large creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Hammerhead, Maggia Boss
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Bloodflow Connoisseur
{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Ashnod's Altar+Sally Sparrow
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Krark-Clan Ironworks+Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
{B}{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Universal Automaton+Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir+Thermopod
{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite artifact tokensNear-infinite Blood tokensNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Aluren+Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
{W}{B}{G}
Infinite artifact tokensInfinite Blood tokensInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Verdant Succession+Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite self-millNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Aluren+Woe Strider
{B}{G}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite scry 1Infinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+Mana Echoes+Needlebug+Goblin Bombardment
{B}{R}{G}
Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite damageInfinite death triggersInfinite self-millInfinite storm count
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Showing the 50 most played of 58.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Grist, the Hunger Tide 89 %+80.3 %
  2. Caustic Caterpillar 84 %+77.7 %
  3. Grist, Voracious Larva 80 %+75.8 %
  4. Scute Swarm 89 %+74.5 %
  5. Aatchik, Emerald Radian 72 %+69.1 %
  6. Amzu, Swarm's Hunger 72 %+69.1 %
  7. Hornet Queen 73 %+67.1 %
  8. Crawling Sensation 72 %+66.6 %
  9. Crawling Infestation 69 %+64.7 %
  10. Haywire Mite 83 %+63.7 %
  11. Giant Adephage 67 %+63.3 %
  12. Icetill Explorer 70 %+62.6 %
  13. Fumulus, the Infestation 66 %+62.5 %
  14. Hornet Nest 64 %+60.1 %
  15. Scute Mob 62 %+59.9 %
  16. Springheart Nantuko 66 %+59.2 %
  17. Swarmyard 69 %+55.5 %
  18. Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest 64 %+54.8 %
  19. Blightbeetle 56 %+53.6 %
  20. Harrow 58 %+49.7 %
  21. Giant Ankheg 50 %+48.5 %
  22. Ant Queen 49 %+46.5 %
  23. Canoptek Scarab Swarm 46 %+44.5 %
  24. Spring-Leaf Avenger 46 %+44.2 %
  25. Circuit Mender 46 %+43.9 %
  26. Crash of Rhino Beetles 45 %+43.5 %
  27. Horizon Explorer 43 %+41.3 %
  28. The Swarmweaver 45 %+41.0 %
  29. Moldgraf Millipede 43 %+40.7 %
  30. Seedship Broodtender 44 %+40.4 %
  31. Broodhatch Nantuko 42 %+40.2 %
  32. Canoptek Tomb Sentinel 40 %+39.4 %
  33. Nantuko Elder 40 %+38.0 %
  34. Izoni, Thousand-Eyed 42 %+37.5 %
  35. Huskburster Swarm 39 %+36.5 %
  36. Living Hive 37 %+35.9 %
  37. Insidious Roots 46 %+35.9 %
  38. Molt Tender 38 %+35.6 %
  39. Swarmyard Massacre 44 %+34.6 %
  40. Exploration 38 %+34.3 %
  41. Entish Restoration 38 %+33.5 %
  42. Nantuko Husk 33 %+31.6 %
  43. Mortician Beetle 32 %+30.1 %
  44. Old Rutstein 34 %+29.6 %
  45. Hedge Shredder 34 %+28.9 %
  46. Grisly Salvage 37 %+27.5 %
  47. Devouring Swarm 28 %+27.2 %
  48. Nameless Inversion 28 %+26.8 %
  49. The Hunger Tide Rises 28 %+26.8 %
  50. Altanak, the Thrice-Called 28 %+26.0 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Forest 99 %+0.7 %
  2. Swamp 97 %-0.2 %
  3. Grist, the Hunger Tide 89 %+80.3 %
  4. Scute Swarm 89 %+74.5 %
  5. Caustic Caterpillar 84 %+77.7 %
  6. Haywire Mite 83 %+63.7 %
  7. Command Tower 81 %-4.8 %
  8. Grist, Voracious Larva 80 %+75.8 %
  9. Sol Ring 77 %-2.3 %
  10. Hornet Queen 73 %+67.1 %
  11. Aatchik, Emerald Radian 72 %+69.1 %
  12. Amzu, Swarm's Hunger 72 %+69.1 %
  13. Crawling Sensation 72 %+66.6 %
  14. Icetill Explorer 70 %+62.6 %
  15. Swarmyard 69 %+55.5 %
  16. Crawling Infestation 69 %+64.7 %
  17. Giant Adephage 67 %+63.3 %
  18. Fumulus, the Infestation 66 %+62.5 %
  19. Springheart Nantuko 66 %+59.2 %
  20. Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest 64 %+54.8 %
  21. Hornet Nest 64 %+60.1 %
  22. Scute Mob 62 %+59.9 %
  23. Arcane Signet 58 %-3.7 %
  24. Harrow 58 %+49.7 %
  25. Woodland Cemetery 57 %-7.6 %
  26. Blightbeetle 56 %+53.6 %
  27. Evolving Wilds 50 %+25.5 %
  28. Giant Ankheg 50 %+48.5 %
  29. Overgrown Tomb 49 %+0.5 %
  30. Assassin's Trophy 49 %+0.6 %
  31. Ant Queen 49 %+46.5 %
  32. Skullclamp 48 %+16.9 %
  33. Path of Ancestry 47 %+22.4 %
  34. Canoptek Scarab Swarm 46 %+44.5 %
  35. Spring-Leaf Avenger 46 %+44.2 %
  36. Insidious Roots 46 %+35.9 %
  37. Circuit Mender 46 %+43.9 %
  38. Crash of Rhino Beetles 45 %+43.5 %
  39. The Swarmweaver 45 %+41.0 %
  40. Swarmyard Massacre 44 %+34.6 %
  41. Bojuka Bog 44 %+1.8 %
  42. Seedship Broodtender 44 %+40.4 %
  43. Horizon Explorer 43 %+41.3 %
  44. Moldgraf Millipede 43 %+40.7 %
  45. Terramorphic Expanse 43 %+22.5 %
  46. Cultivate 43 %+3.9 %
  47. Golgari Rot Farm 42 %+5.4 %
  48. Broodhatch Nantuko 42 %+40.2 %
  49. Izoni, Thousand-Eyed 42 %+37.5 %
  50. Fabled Passage 41 %+24.6 %

Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Not legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Not legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Not legal
Timeless Not legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Not legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Not legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Gatherer ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2022-12-02

    You must pay all costs and follow all timing rules for cards played from your graveyard this way. For example, you may play a land this way only while the stack is empty during one of your own main phases, and only if you haven't played a land yet this turn.

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