EDH Optimizer
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
Legendary Creature — Insect
Color identity: Black · Green
Average lands in decks for Zask, Skittering Swarmlord: 35
InsectsReanimatorTokensMillGraveyardSelf-MillLands Matter+1/+1 Counters
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The highest-synergy cards in decks for Zask, Skittering Swarmlord, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Grist, the Hunger Tide | 89% | +80% |
| Caustic Caterpillar | 84% | +78% |
| Grist, Voracious Larva | 79% | +75% |
| Scute Swarm | 89% | +74% |
| Amzu, Swarm's Hunger | 71% | +68% |
| Aatchik, Emerald Radian | 72% | +68% |
| Hornet Queen | 74% | +68% |
| Crawling Sensation | 72% | +67% |
| Crawling Infestation | 69% | +65% |
| Giant Adephage | 68% | +64% |
| Haywire Mite | 83% | +64% |
| Icetill Explorer | 70% | +63% |
| Fumulus, the Infestation | 66% | +62% |
| Scute Mob | 63% | +61% |
| Hornet Nest | 65% | +61% |
| Springheart Nantuko | 66% | +59% |
| Swarmyard | 69% | +55% |
| Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest | 64% | +54% |
| Blightbeetle | 56% | +54% |
| Harrow | 58% | +50% |
| Giant Ankheg | 51% | +49% |
| Ant Queen | 49% | +47% |
| Circuit Mender | 48% | +46% |
| Spring-Leaf Avenger | 48% | +46% |
💰 The best cards for your Zask, Skittering Swarmlord deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Grist, the Hunger Tide
- Caustic Caterpillar
- Aatchik, Emerald Radian
- Hornet Queen
- Crawling Sensation
- Crawling Infestation
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Scute Swarm
- Fumulus, the Infestation
- Springheart Nantuko
- Swarmyard
- Horizon Explorer
- Swarmyard Massacre
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
- Icetill Explorer
- Canoptek Scarab Swarm
- Exploration
- Altar of Dementia
- Three Tree City
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
- Springheart Nantuko + Tireless Provisioner → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Springheart Nantuko + Tireless Provisioner → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Springheart Nantuko + Lotus Cobra → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- Springheart Nantuko + Lotus Cobra → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
- The Gitrog Monster + Dakmor Salvage → Infinite self-mill, Near-infinite self-discard triggers
- Springheart Nantuko + Nissa, Resurgent Animist → Infinite landfall triggers, Infinite tapped land tokens
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Frequently asked questions
How many lands should a Zask, Skittering Swarmlord deck run?
Real Zask, Skittering Swarmlord decks run 35 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Zask, Skittering Swarmlord?
The three highest-synergy cards are Grist, the Hunger Tide, Caustic Caterpillar, Grist, Voracious Larva. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Zask, Skittering Swarmlord decks.
What combos does Zask, Skittering Swarmlord have?
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Springheart Nantuko + Tireless Provisioner. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Zask, Skittering Swarmlord deck cost?
You can start cheap: Grist, the Hunger Tide, Caustic Caterpillar, Aatchik, Emerald Radian are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.