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Scute Swarm
Scute Swarm is a green creature. It appears in the recommended lists of 139 commanders, and 9% of green decks run it.
Type: Creature — Insect
Cost: 2G
Color identity: Green
Reference price: €6.13
Oldest printing: Zendikar Rising
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| She-Hulk, Jade Defender | Green | 100% | +84% |
| Zask, Skittering Swarmlord | Black · Green | 89% | +74% |
| Vrestin, Menoptra Leader | Green · White | 73% | +65% |
| Yuma, Proud Protector | Green · Red · White | 75% | +64% |
| Sméagol, Helpful Guide | Black · Green | 71% | +57% |
| The Necrobloom | Black · Green · White | 66% | +55% |
| Thromok the Insatiable | Green · Red | 62% | +55% |
| Zimone and Dina | Black · Green · Blue | 66% | +55% |
| Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer | Green | 68% | +52% |
| White Tiger, Amulet Keeper | Green | 67% | +51% |
| Zimone, Mystery Unraveler | Green · Blue | 69% | +51% |
| Mole Man, Moloid Master | Green | 66% | +50% |
| The Swarmweaver | Black · Green | 63% | +49% |
| Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait | Green · Blue | 67% | +49% |
| Bess, Soul Nourisher | Green · White | 56% | +48% |
| Omnath, Locus of Rage | Green · Red | 55% | +48% |
| Karametra, God of Harvests | Green · White | 56% | +48% |
| Azusa, Lost but Seeking | Green | 64% | +48% |
| Lord Windgrace | Black · Green · Red | 60% | +48% |
| Omnath, Locus of Creation | Green · Red · Blue · White | 67% | +48% |
| Thalia and The Gitrog Monster | Black · Green · White | 57% | +47% |
| Aatchik, Emerald Radian | Black · Green | 61% | +46% |
| Ashaya, Soul of the Wild | Green | 62% | +46% |
| Tannuk, Memorial Ensign | Green · Red | 52% | +45% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Ramp · 100 Lands Matter · 92 Landfall · 78 Tokens · 73 +1/+1 Counters · 69 Combo · 40 Aggro · 38 Mill · 18
Known combos with Scute Swarm
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Kodama of the East Tree + Simic Growth Chamber + Scute Swarm → Infinite creature tokens, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite creature ETB
- Kodama of the East Tree + Gruul Turf + Scute Swarm → Infinite creature tokens, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite creature ETB
- Kodama of the East Tree + Golgari Rot Farm + Scute Swarm → Infinite creature tokens, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite creature ETB
- Kodama of the East Tree + Guildless Commons + Scute Swarm → Infinite creature tokens, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite creature ETB
- Kodama of the East Tree + Selesnya Sanctuary + Scute Swarm → Infinite creature tokens, Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite creature ETB
- Kodama of the East Tree + Scute Swarm + Arid Archway → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite landfall triggers
- Perilous Forays + Scute Swarm + Lotus Cobra → Near-infinite creature tokens, Near-infinite creature ETB, Put all lands with a basic land type from your library onto the battlefield tapped
- Kodama of the East Tree + Oboro, Palace in the Clouds + Scute Swarm → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature tokens, Infinite landfall triggers
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Scute Swarm?
It is in the recommended lists of 139 commanders, with an average inclusion of 43% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are She-Hulk, Jade Defender · Zask, Skittering Swarmlord · Vrestin, Menoptra Leader. Overall, 9% of green decks run it.
How much does Scute Swarm cost?
Its reference price is €6.13 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Scute Swarm have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Kodama of the East Tree + Simic Growth Chamber + Scute Swarm. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Scute Swarm in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is green, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.