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Abaddon the Despoiler
Price tag $4.19

Legendary Creature — Astartes Warrior

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Grixis

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#396 Current Rank
#346 Last Week
#350 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.

Black Waltz No. 3 Black Waltz No. 3
+8% Synergy $0.23
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy $1.80
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+3% Synergy $43.03
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+2% Synergy $0.20
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer Trance Kuja, Fate Defied Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
0% Synergy $1.22

High Synergy Cards

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

Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+65% Synergy $6.92
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+52% Synergy $1.45
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
+51% Synergy $6.59
The Lost and the Damned The Lost and the Damned
+50% Synergy $2.32
Noise Marine Noise Marine
+48% Synergy $0.53
Loyal Subordinate Loyal Subordinate
+48% Synergy $0.28
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+47% Synergy $23.51
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+47% Synergy $2.72
The Ruinous Powers The Ruinous Powers
+45% Synergy $1.01
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+44% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+44% Synergy $0.56
Kill! Maim! Burn! Kill! Maim! Burn!
+43% Synergy $0.38
Bituminous Blast Bituminous Blast
+43% Synergy $0.05
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+41% Synergy $4.34
Heralds of Tzeentch Heralds of Tzeentch
+39% Synergy $0.34
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+38% Synergy $0.44
Bloodthirster Bloodthirster
+38% Synergy $16.71
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+32% Synergy $2.96
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+30% Synergy $1.00
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+23% Synergy $1.00

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+12% Synergy $26.47
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $11.22
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-4% Synergy $8.13
Gamble Gamble
-4% Synergy $8.12
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $52.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $11.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $111.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $49.57
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $44.64
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $57.72

Creatures

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

Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+40% Synergy $0.18
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+39% Synergy $4.80
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+38% Synergy $0.89
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+37% Synergy $4.64
Dark Apostle Dark Apostle
+36% Synergy $0.22
Pink Horror Pink Horror
+35% Synergy $0.74
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+34% Synergy $8.84
Poxwalkers Poxwalkers
+34% Synergy $8.18
Plague Drone Plague Drone
+32% Synergy $1.78
Lord of Change Lord of Change
+31% Synergy $2.80
Rakdos, Lord of Riots Rakdos, Lord of Riots
+31% Synergy $0.59
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+30% Synergy $4.16
Chaos Defiler Chaos Defiler
+30% Synergy $3.92
Mutalith Vortex Beast Mutalith Vortex Beast
+30% Synergy $0.43
Chaos Terminator Lord Chaos Terminator Lord
+28% Synergy $0.58
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
+27% Synergy $4.36
Great Unclean One Great Unclean One
+26% Synergy $3.70
Tzaangor Shaman Tzaangor Shaman
+26% Synergy $0.16
Bloodcrusher of Khorne Bloodcrusher of Khorne
+25% Synergy $2.11
Florian, Voldaren Scion Florian, Voldaren Scion
+24% Synergy $0.25
Be'lakor, the Dark Master Be'lakor, the Dark Master
+24% Synergy $15.96
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+23% Synergy $0.18
Aspiring Champion Aspiring Champion
+22% Synergy $0.32
Sloppity Bilepiper Sloppity Bilepiper
+22% Synergy $0.24
Keen Duelist Keen Duelist
+22% Synergy $1.60
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+21% Synergy $0.19
Herald of Slaanesh Herald of Slaanesh
+19% Synergy $6.53
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+19% Synergy $0.26
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+18% Synergy $0.90
Spear Spewer Spear Spewer
+18% Synergy $0.12
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+17% Synergy $23.65
Lucius the Eternal Lucius the Eternal
+17% Synergy $0.21
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+16% Synergy $0.21
Spawn of Mayhem Spawn of Mayhem
+16% Synergy $0.35
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+16% Synergy $5.04
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+15% Synergy $3.00
Tallyman of Nurgle Tallyman of Nurgle
+15% Synergy $0.31
Knight Rampager Knight Rampager
+15% Synergy $0.23
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+14% Synergy $14.54
Nightscape Familiar Nightscape Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.25
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
+13% Synergy $0.42
Helbrute Helbrute
+12% Synergy $0.22
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+11% Synergy $7.00
Seeker of Slaanesh Seeker of Slaanesh
+11% Synergy $0.19
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+11% Synergy $0.18
Venomcrawler Venomcrawler
+10% Synergy $0.55
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+9% Synergy $0.33
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+8% Synergy $17.59
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+6% Synergy $0.87
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+5% Synergy $3.69

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+36% Synergy $8.91
Chaos Mutation Chaos Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.43
Nurgle's Conscription Nurgle's Conscription
+27% Synergy $0.30
Reverberate Reverberate
+26% Synergy $1.80
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+24% Synergy $0.72
Maestros Charm Maestros Charm
+15% Synergy $0.13
Bile Blight Bile Blight
+15% Synergy $0.09
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+12% Synergy $0.92
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+10% Synergy $0.46
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+10% Synergy $0.34
Seething Song Seething Song
+8% Synergy $6.34
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+7% Synergy $5.11
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $11.46
Snap Snap
+4% Synergy $1.51
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+4% Synergy $0.43
Bedevil Bedevil
+3% Synergy $0.59
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.15
Big Score Big Score
0% Synergy $0.62
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.45
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-1% Synergy $13.07
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-2% Synergy $16.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.24
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $2.64
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.13
Terminate Terminate
-7% Synergy $0.32
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $40.56
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $41.85
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $50.27
Negate Negate
-16% Synergy $0.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-24% Synergy $1.87
Counterspell Counterspell
-27% Synergy $2.01

Sorceries

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

Deny Reality Deny Reality
+38% Synergy $0.40
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+34% Synergy $0.41
Blight Grenade Blight Grenade
+28% Synergy $0.42
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+27% Synergy $0.27
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+26% Synergy $3.24
Boltwave Boltwave
+24% Synergy $2.69
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+23% Synergy $6.95
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+20% Synergy $2.70
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+18% Synergy $0.21
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+14% Synergy $0.22
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+12% Synergy $0.15
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+10% Synergy $0.20
Ponder Ponder
+9% Synergy $1.52
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+9% Synergy $1.77
See the Truth See the Truth
+9% Synergy $0.57
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.39
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+7% Synergy $0.19
Risky Shortcut Risky Shortcut
+7% Synergy $0.13
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+7% Synergy $0.20
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+6% Synergy $0.22
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.07
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.77
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+5% Synergy $0.42
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+4% Synergy $0.71
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+4% Synergy $1.85
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+4% Synergy $0.21
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $4.02
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+2% Synergy $0.49
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+2% Synergy $1.67
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+1% Synergy $4.84
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.91
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
0% Synergy $0.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.68
Windfall Windfall
-8% Synergy $3.75
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.25
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.17
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-12% Synergy $0.25
Reanimate Reanimate
-16% Synergy $7.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Drach'Nyen Drach'Nyen
+25% Synergy $0.32
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+23% Synergy $0.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+17% Synergy $0.21
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+10% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.49
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+7% Synergy $12.25
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+6% Synergy $20.63
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $28.33
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+5% Synergy $15.79
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+5% Synergy $0.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.38
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $15.98

Enchantments

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

Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+36% Synergy $5.41
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+35% Synergy $0.74
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+28% Synergy $14.63
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+26% Synergy $3.20
Protection Racket Protection Racket
+17% Synergy $2.85
The Horus Heresy The Horus Heresy
+16% Synergy $1.74
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+13% Synergy $0.97
Nurgle's Rot Nurgle's Rot
+10% Synergy $1.29
Sanctum of Stone Fangs Sanctum of Stone Fangs
+9% Synergy $0.63
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+8% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+7% Synergy $0.26
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+7% Synergy $0.15
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+6% Synergy $8.17
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+5% Synergy $6.04
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+5% Synergy $0.28
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+4% Synergy $0.48
City on Fire City on Fire
+4% Synergy $5.50
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+2% Synergy $0.31
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+1% Synergy $2.04
Curiosity Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.52
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $1.62
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $8.38
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $15.25

Planeswalkers

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

Geyadrone Dihada Geyadrone Dihada
+27% Synergy $0.53
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+18% Synergy $1.93
Angrath, the Flame-Chained Angrath, the Flame-Chained
+7% Synergy $4.01

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+25% Synergy $0.16
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+22% Synergy $0.13
Molten Slagheap Molten Slagheap
+22% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+21% Synergy $0.18
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+10% Synergy $0.36
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $0.44
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.20
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $10.84
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.00
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $48.60
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $17.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $2.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+38% Synergy $2.53
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+34% Synergy $1.90
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+31% Synergy $1.29
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+26% Synergy $0.80
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+22% Synergy $0.22
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+21% Synergy $0.82
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.21
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+12% Synergy $3.18
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+11% Synergy $9.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $2.00
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $23.54
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-6% Synergy $0.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.01
Relic of Sauron Relic of Sauron
-8% Synergy $4.74
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-10% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.25
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-13% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $2.00

Lands

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

Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+30% Synergy $0.24
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+21% Synergy $0.07
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+20% Synergy $0.28
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+20% Synergy $0.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+19% Synergy $1.00
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+19% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.05
Crumbling Necropolis Crumbling Necropolis
+14% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+14% Synergy $0.16
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
+10% Synergy $0.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+6% Synergy $11.46
Mountain Mountain
+5% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $1.00
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.53
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $1.00
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+1% Synergy $6.79
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.72
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+1% Synergy $3.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $5.09
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $13.15
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-1% Synergy $1.50
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $4.04
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
-2% Synergy $8.02
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $10.06
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $2.32
Seething Landscape Seething Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.13
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-3% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.17
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-4% Synergy $0.20
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $17.02
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-5% Synergy $1.04
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-5% Synergy $15.02
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $15.35
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $23.09
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-5% Synergy $3.14
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.13
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $15.16
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-6% Synergy $11.77
Underground River Underground River
-6% Synergy $1.45
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-8% Synergy $13.09
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-8% Synergy $0.28
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $14.44
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-9% Synergy $0.35
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-9% Synergy $0.23
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-13% Synergy $1.67

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