Spooky Szn | Our Top 10 Halloween Themed Magic: The Gathering Cards!

Magic has always had a flair for the spooky, but some cards go above and beyond when it comes to Halloween vibes. From art, to mechanics and lore, these ten cards feel like they crawled straight out of a slasher flick and into your deck box.

If you’re brewing a seasonal Commander deck or just want to add a little horror to your next game night, these are the cards to reach for.

Cyclopean Mummy

Art by Edward P. Beard, Jr.

This old-school zombie from Legends is pure Halloween nostalgia. A 2/1 for two mana that gets exiled when it dies, it’s not flashy, but the flavor is on point. The art is grimy and unsettling, and the flavor text hints at ancient rituals and dark foresight. It’s the kind of card that feels like it belongs in a dusty sarcophagus.

Frankenstein’s Monster

Art by Anson Maddocks 

Straight out of The Dark, this card is a love letter to classic horror. You build your own monster by exiling creatures from your graveyard, choosing how to stitch together its stats. The art is raw and chaotic, perfectly capturing the stitched-together horror of its namesake. It’s not just thematic, it’s interactive and weird in the best way.

Sengir Vampire

Art by Anson Maddocks

One of Magic’s original creatures of the night. Sengir Vampire is a 4/4 flyer that gets stronger every time it kills. The art is pure gothic horror, and the name “Sengir” has become synonymous with vampires in Magic lore. It’s a classic for a reason, and no Halloween list would be complete without it.

Reaper King

Art by Jim Murray

The scarecrow God with the rotting pumpkin head. Reaper King is a five-color 6/6 that buffs your scarecrows and blows up permanents when they enter. The art is pure nightmare fuel, and the card screams “Halloween Commander.” If you want to build a deck that feels like a haunted cornfield come to life, this is your king.

All Hallow’s Eve

Art by Christopher Rush

This card is Halloween in cardboard form. It exiles itself with two scream counters, then brings back all creatures from all graveyards after two turns. The suspense, the payoff, the ghostly art, it’s all here. It’s not just thematic, it’s a powerful reanimation spell that feels like a horror movie climax.

Werewolf Pack Leader

Art by Miranda Meeks

This green 3/3 from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms is a modern take on the werewolf trope. It draws cards when you attack with enough power and can transform into a 5/3 trampler. The art is moody and atmospheric, and the mechanics reward aggressive pack tactics. It’s a great fit for any Halloween deck with a beastly theme.

Arabella, Abandoned Doll

Art by J.P. Targete

From Duskmourn: House of Horror, Arabella is a creepy little artifact creature that drains life and gains it back based on your smallest creatures. The flavor text including, “...Every morning, it was back on the shelf…”, is straight out of a haunted toy story. She’s eerie, thematic, and surprisingly effective in the right shell.

The Meathook Massacre

Art by Chris Seaman

This legendary enchantment is as brutal as it sounds. It wipes the board and turns every death into a life drain. The art is gruesome, the name is unforgettable, and the effect is devastating. It’s a staple in black decks for a reason, and it fits Halloween like a bloodstained glove.

Jack-o'-Lantern

Art by Josu Hernaiz

A one-mana artifact that exiles cards from graveyards and adds mana. It’s simple, but the flavor is perfect. The glowing pumpkin, the flickering menace, the flavor text (“By the end of the festival, it was the only thing still grinning”). It’s a Halloween decoration with utility.

Nine-Lives Familiar

Art by Bram Sels

This black cat from Foundations enters with eight revival counters and keeps coming back until it’s truly out of lives. It’s adorable, eerie, and mechanically clever. The art gives it a spectral glow, and the flavor is a perfect nod to the old superstition. It’s the kind of card that makes you smile and shiver at the same time.

Halloween Magic Cards: Embrace the Spooky

Magic has no shortage of creepy creatures and haunted spells, but these ten stand out for their perfect blend of flavor, art, and gameplay. So light a candle, shuffle your deck, and prepare for a night of spooky spells and sinister swings.