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Abaddon the Despoiler
Price tag $10.83

Legendary CreatureAstartes Warrior

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Grixis

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

#420 Current Rank
#502 Last Week
#399 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Abaddon the Despoiler.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Abaddon the Despoiler decks.

Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+2% Synergy $10.93
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+2% Synergy $9.44
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+1% Synergy $6.99
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
+1% Synergy $0.13
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-1% Synergy $4.54

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Abaddon the Despoiler's abilities and overall game plan.

Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+63% Synergy $13.36
Loyal Subordinate Loyal Subordinate
+51% Synergy $0.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+49% Synergy $1.37
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+48% Synergy $9.82
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+48% Synergy $4.63
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+47% Synergy $1.91
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+46% Synergy $22.10
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+46% Synergy $0.26
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+45% Synergy $4.73
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+44% Synergy $6.70

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Abaddon the Despoiler decks.

The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+43% Synergy $1.39
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+42% Synergy $0.83
Bituminous Blast Bituminous Blast
+42% Synergy $0.10
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+41% Synergy $0.87
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+40% Synergy $10.83
Kill! Maim! Burn! Kill! Maim! Burn!
+40% Synergy $0.41
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+30% Synergy $0.36
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+27% Synergy $6.80
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+22% Synergy $0.66
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+16% Synergy $0.39

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+11% Synergy $41.65
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $17.61
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $67.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $64.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $17.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $68.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $56.28
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-12% Synergy $47.70

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Abaddon the Despoiler's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+39% Synergy $10.01
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+39% Synergy $0.37
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+38% Synergy $35.81
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+38% Synergy $0.68
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+38% Synergy $0.52
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+37% Synergy $8.15
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+36% Synergy $13.82
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+33% Synergy $4.38
Dark Apostle Dark Apostle
+32% Synergy $0.44
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+31% Synergy $3.13
Pink Horror Pink Horror
+31% Synergy $0.93
Poxwalkers Poxwalkers
+31% Synergy $12.83
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+30% Synergy $2.10
Mutalith Vortex Beast Mutalith Vortex Beast
+28% Synergy $0.59
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+26% Synergy $7.16
Chaos Terminator Lord Chaos Terminator Lord
+26% Synergy $1.25
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+25% Synergy $5.61
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+25% Synergy $20.42
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+25% Synergy $0.35
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+24% Synergy $1.40
Tzaangor Shaman Tzaangor Shaman
+24% Synergy $0.38
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+23% Synergy $0.39
Be'lakor, the Dark Master Be'lakor, the Dark Master
+23% Synergy $23.52
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+22% Synergy $3.79
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+22% Synergy $0.25
Aspiring Champion Aspiring Champion
+21% Synergy $0.40
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+19% Synergy $5.44
Sloppity Bilepiper Sloppity Bilepiper
+19% Synergy $0.35
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+19% Synergy $0.22
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+18% Synergy $36.58
Spear Spewer Spear Spewer
+17% Synergy $0.22
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+17% Synergy $0.30
Spawn of Mayhem Spawn of Mayhem
+17% Synergy $0.53
Lucius the Eternal Lucius the Eternal
+16% Synergy $0.42
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+15% Synergy $0.26
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+15% Synergy $8.47
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+14% Synergy $6.49
Knight Rampager Knight Rampager
+14% Synergy $0.40
Tallyman of Nurgle Tallyman of Nurgle
+14% Synergy $0.44
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+13% Synergy $25.84
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
+13% Synergy $0.71
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+12% Synergy $0.32
Helbrute Helbrute
+12% Synergy $0.37
Black Waltz No. 3 Black Waltz No. 3
+11% Synergy $0.29
Seeker of Slaanesh Seeker of Slaanesh
+10% Synergy $0.44
Venomcrawler Venomcrawler
+10% Synergy $0.78
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+7% Synergy $5.49
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+6% Synergy $0.41
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy $31.43
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+3% Synergy $1.22

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Abaddon the Despoiler safe.

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+36% Synergy $18.12
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+26% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+25% Synergy $0.55
Reverberate Reverberate
+23% Synergy $3.60
Nurgle's Conscription Nurgle's Conscription
+23% Synergy $0.42
Maestros Charm Maestros Charm
+15% Synergy $0.32
Bile Blight Bile Blight
+12% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $2.89
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+9% Synergy $0.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+6% Synergy $0.46
Bedevil Bedevil
+6% Synergy $0.26
Seething Song Seething Song
+6% Synergy $12.87
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $14.92
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+6% Synergy $0.32
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+6% Synergy $8.23
Snap Snap
+1% Synergy $3.64
Opt Opt
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.11
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $26.08
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $3.31
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-2% Synergy $14.13
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $5.52
Terminate Terminate
-4% Synergy $0.38
Abrade Abrade
-4% Synergy $0.35
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $52.04
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-9% Synergy $68.07
Swan Song Swan Song
-14% Synergy $7.01
Negate Negate
-15% Synergy $0.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $2.04
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-21% Synergy $1.30
Counterspell Counterspell
-24% Synergy $2.52

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Abaddon the Despoiler's game plan and control the board.

Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+39% Synergy $5.04
Deny Reality Deny Reality
+37% Synergy $0.29
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+31% Synergy $0.67
Boltwave Boltwave
+28% Synergy $1.35
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+26% Synergy $26.82
Blight Grenade Blight Grenade
+25% Synergy $0.40
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+23% Synergy $0.23
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+22% Synergy $4.40
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+19% Synergy $2.97
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+19% Synergy $0.27
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+13% Synergy $0.36
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+12% Synergy $0.28
Ponder Ponder
+10% Synergy $1.53
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+9% Synergy $1.23
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+9% Synergy $0.30
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.38
See the Truth See the Truth
+9% Synergy $0.55
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+7% Synergy $0.32
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+7% Synergy $0.32
Preordain Preordain
+6% Synergy $0.64
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+6% Synergy $0.25
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+6% Synergy $0.35
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.29
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+4% Synergy $0.42
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $7.29
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.27
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+2% Synergy $0.28
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $3.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-6% Synergy $2.39
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
-9% Synergy $4.79
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $4.71
Reanimate Reanimate
-16% Synergy $9.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Drach'Nyen Drach'Nyen
+24% Synergy $0.41
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+23% Synergy $0.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.32
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+9% Synergy $0.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $3.56
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+7% Synergy $4.13
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $44.91
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+6% Synergy $25.98
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $23.94
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+4% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.85
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.45

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Abaddon the Despoiler's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+34% Synergy $1.05
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+28% Synergy $14.79
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+25% Synergy $5.03
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+17% Synergy $3.75
The Horus Heresy The Horus Heresy
+15% Synergy $1.28
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+12% Synergy $1.01
Nurgle's Rot Nurgle's Rot
+9% Synergy $20.99
Sanctum of Stone Fangs Sanctum of Stone Fangs
+8% Synergy $1.79
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+7% Synergy $0.39
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+7% Synergy $0.12
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+6% Synergy $0.39
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+6% Synergy $13.37
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+6% Synergy $16.84
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+4% Synergy $32.58
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+3% Synergy $0.55
Curiosity Curiosity
+2% Synergy $1.12
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+2% Synergy $0.39
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+1% Synergy $0.71
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+1% Synergy $1.97
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $3.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.56
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $17.30
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $12.70

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Abaddon the Despoiler to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+25% Synergy $0.85
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+16% Synergy $2.80
Angrath, the Flame-Chained Angrath, the Flame-Chained
+5% Synergy $3.98

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+23% Synergy $1.11
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+19% Synergy $0.11
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+18% Synergy $0.29
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+17% Synergy $0.31
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+11% Synergy $0.47
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+7% Synergy $1.15
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.86
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.88
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
0% Synergy $10.99
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $58.63
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $28.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+35% Synergy $1.81
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+28% Synergy $3.52
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+27% Synergy $1.29
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+22% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+21% Synergy $2.69
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+20% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+12% Synergy $4.00
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+11% Synergy $11.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.17
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-1% Synergy $2.32
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-5% Synergy $7.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.35
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $38.55
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-7% Synergy $0.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.65
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-9% Synergy $1.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Abaddon the Despoiler decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+27% Synergy $0.35
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+19% Synergy $0.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+18% Synergy $0.26
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+18% Synergy $0.13
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+17% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.30
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+16% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+13% Synergy $0.29
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+9% Synergy $0.30
Mountain Mountain
+6% Synergy $0.16
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $14.92
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.11
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.31
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+2% Synergy $29.92
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.32
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+1% Synergy $13.35
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+1% Synergy $1.04
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+1% Synergy $7.52
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+1% Synergy $8.81
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.03
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $13.96
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
0% Synergy $0.44
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $1.33
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-1% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.27
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-3% Synergy $0.53
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-3% Synergy $30.66
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-3% Synergy $6.74
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-3% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-3% Synergy $0.21
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-3% Synergy $0.37
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $8.87
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-5% Synergy $11.10
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-5% Synergy $16.13
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $35.34
Badlands Badlands
-5% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-5% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
-5% Synergy $9.04
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-6% Synergy $0.37
Underground River Underground River
-6% Synergy $1.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-7% Synergy $0.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $18.43
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-7% Synergy $0.33
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-8% Synergy $11.90
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $3.13

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