Athreos, God of Passage
$14.52
$14.52Legendary Enchantment Creature — God
Orzhov recursion that makes dying creatures come back to hand unless an opponent pays 3 life, often built around Shadowborn Apostles.
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Athreos is indestructible and only becomes a creature with seven devotion to white and black. Whenever another creature you own dies, it returns to your hand unless a target opponent pays 3 life. Either result helps you: you get the card back, or someone loses life. The deck plays sacrifice outlets and creatures with death or enter effects, turning trades and sweepers into repeat value or a life tax on the table.
In the recorded games, many lists were Shadowborn Apostle decks. They flooded the board with Apostles and sacrificed six of them to fetch a Demon, while Athreos kept returning creatures that died. Grave Pact and Dictate of Erebos punished opponents for every sacrifice, and Necropotence kept the cards flowing. Soulmender and Elixir of Immortality helped the deck survive aggressive starts. It won slowly through attrition and drained life. Fast, explosive decks with lots of mana and burn often got there before the engine mattered. Enchantment removal on Athreos or the Dictate effects was the clean answer, and a board wipe like The Meathook Massacre could hurt the Apostle plan.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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#487
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9,138
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Athreos, God of Passage decks.
Winter, Tormented Loner+1% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.23
Avacyn, Angel of Horror+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$12.46
Edgar, Ancient Bloodlord0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.18
Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel-2% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$3.22
Liliana the Faultless-5% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$4.61
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Athreos, God of Passage's abilities and overall game plan.
Shadowborn Apostle+47% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.89
Edgewalker+43% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.78
Immortal Servitude+42% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.40
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+41% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$15.83
Harvester of Souls+38% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$2.58
Zulaport Cutthroat+35% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$1.42
Taborax, Hope's Demise+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.24
Skullclamp+33% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$4.86
Dictate of Erebos+33% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$16.76
Grave Pact+33% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$34.14
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Athreos, God of Passage decks.
Shadowborn Apostle+47% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.89
Edgewalker+43% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.78
Immortal Servitude+42% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.40
Zulaport Cutthroat+35% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$1.42
Skullclamp+33% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$4.86
Blood Artist+31% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$3.08
Cruel Celebrant+22% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.65
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim+22% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$3.09
Anguished Unmaking+3% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.76
Swords to Plowshares-7% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$1.41
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Demonic Tutor+13% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$64.43
Bolas's Citadel+7% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$15.17
Enlightened Tutor+6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$38.05
Vampiric Tutor+5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$51.77
Necropotence+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$38.71
Teferi's Protection-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$47.72
Farewell-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.09
Smothering Tithe-2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$58.63
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Athreos, God of Passage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Razaketh, the Foulblooded+41% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$15.83
Harvester of Souls+38% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$2.58
Taborax, Hope's Demise+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.24
Grim Haruspex+22% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$2.93
Vilis, Broker of Blood+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$9.93
Archfiend of Despair+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$3.98
Teysa Karlov+19% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.47
Pitiless Plunderer+18% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$3.76
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$22.66
Luminous Broodmoth+16% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.75
Archfiend of Depravity+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.25
Bloodletter of Aclazotz+15% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$35.22
Priest of Forgotten Gods+14% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.63
Shadow-Rite Priest+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.24
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+13% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$5.19
Ayara, First of Locthwain+13% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$6.05
Xathrid Necromancer+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.29
Midnight Reaper+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.18
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus+9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$6.10
Viscera Seer+9% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.59
Plaguecrafter+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.44
Accursed Marauder+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.32
Crypt Ghast+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$17.69
Syr Konrad, the Grim+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.69
Cathar Commando+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.27
Greedy Freebooter+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.77
Fleshbag Marauder+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.27
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.44
Pawn of Ulamog+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.61
Carrion Feeder+5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.20
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.25
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$27.12
Corpse Knight+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.64
Solemn Simulacrum+4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.55
Warren Soultrader+3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$21.59
Suture Priest+3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.68
Reassembling Skeleton+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.26
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.72
Doomed Traveler+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.09
Sun Titan+2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.26
Lurrus of the Dream-Den+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.76
Grand Abolisher+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$17.33
Morbid Opportunist0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.25
Marionette Apprentice-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.85
Bartolomé del Presidio-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.29
Esper Sentinel-3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$54.82
Elenda, the Dusk Rose-3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$6.67
Soul Warden-3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.52
Kambal, Consul of Allocation-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$9.10
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose-8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$10.88
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Athreos, God of Passage safe.
Faith's Reward+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.21
Utter End+9% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.27
Village Rites+8% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.54
Enlightened Tutor+6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$38.05
Rally the Ancestors+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Corrupted Conviction+6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.33
Vampiric Tutor+5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$51.77
Dark Ritual+5% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$8.15
Culling the Weak+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$8.54
Tragic Slip+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Plumb the Forbidden0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.38
Deadly Rollick0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$27.21
Mortify0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.20
Deadly Dispute0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.30
Teferi's Protection-1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$47.72
Fell the Profane-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.48
Fracture-4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.23
Path to Exile-5% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.14
Stroke of Midnight-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Malakir Rebirth-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$12.09
Despark-7% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.25
Generous Gift-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.97
Inkshield-12% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$5.21
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Athreos, God of Passage's game plan and control the board.
Raise the Past+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.99
Demonic Tutor+13% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$64.43
Tendrils of Agony+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.47
Ascend from Avernus+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.26
Diabolic Intent+8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$16.69
Damnation+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$21.70
Wrath of God+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.48
Kaya's Wrath+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.48
Victimize+6% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.50
Merciless Eviction+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.58
Unburial Rites+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
Dusk // Dawn+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Living Death+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.49
Vindicate+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.33
Damn+3% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.83
Fix What's Broken+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Idyllic Tutor+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$11.56
Diabolic Tutor+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.34
Blasphemous Edict+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.69
Grim Tutor+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$25.28
Reanimate+0% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$10.65
Vanquish the Horde+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.27
Fumigate0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Rite of Oblivion0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Farewell-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.09
Debt to the Deathless-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.40
Read the Bones-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
Toxic Deluge-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.31
Austere Command-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.33
Sign in Blood-4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.67
Exsanguinate-6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.42
Night's Whisper-9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.24
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Phyrexian Altar+28% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$56.42
Bontu's Monument+18% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$4.47
Ashnod's Altar+11% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$16.06
Bolas's Citadel+7% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$15.17
Expedition Map+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.86
Oketra's Monument+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.63
Jet Medallion+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$15.00
Aetherflux Reservoir0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$21.36
Lightning Greaves-10% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.97
Swiftfoot Boots-17% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Athreos, God of Passage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Dictate of Erebos+33% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$16.76
Grave Pact+33% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$34.14
Black Market+22% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$5.95
Bastion of Remembrance+13% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.36
Liliana's Contract+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$5.70
The Meathook Massacre+10% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$26.28
Phyrexian Arena+7% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.84
Phyrexian Reclamation+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.95
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.84
Dark Prophecy+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.33
Feast of the Victorious Dead+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Necropotence+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$38.71
Life Insurance+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Vampiric Rites+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.14
Exquisite Blood+0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$41.94
Smothering Tithe-2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$58.63
Land Tax-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$16.74
Sanguine Bond-4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$6.18
Blind Obedience-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.86
Animate Dead-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$7.28
Ghostly Prison-7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.14
Black Market Connections-8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$12.85
Authority of the Consuls-8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.54
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Athreos, God of Passage to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$11.00
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cabal Coffers+23% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$27.76
Reliquary Tower+20% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$4.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+20% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$51.64
Westvale Abbey+16% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.64
Phyrexian Tower+13% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$31.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$44.48
Crypt of Agadeem+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.56
Witch's Cottage+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.71
Cabal Stronghold+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$13.76
Mortuary Mire+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.39
Three Tree City+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$27.44
High Market+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.50
Castle Locthwain+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.19
Shambling Vent+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.38
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$11.30
Bojuka Bog-7% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.36
Vault of the Archangel-11% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.34
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thought Vessel+3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.87
The Soul Stone+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$76.20
Commander's Sphere-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.21
Sol Ring-6% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$1.21
Fellwar Stone-11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$11.39
Mind Stone-12% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.33
Orzhov Signet-13% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.39
Arcane Signet-14% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.39
Talisman of Hierarchy-20% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.41
Lands
The mana base foundation for Athreos, God of Passage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Godless Shrine+8% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$8.05
Scrubland+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
Vault of Champions+3% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$9.95
Marsh Flats+3% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$31.41
Orzhov Guildgate+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.18
Brightclimb Pathway+1% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$4.45
Concealed Courtyard+1% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.65
Orzhov Basilica+0% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.32
Prismatic Vista+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$29.53
Scoured Barrens+0% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.23
Swamp+0% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.11
Snowfield Sinkhole0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Silent Clearing0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.06
Isolated Chapel0% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.27
Plains-1% Synergy
in 96% of decks
$0.08
Sunlit Marsh-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.30
Shattered Sanctum-1% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$2.24
Evolving Wilds-2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.10
Shadowy Backstreet-2% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$11.42
Bleachbone Verge-2% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$9.14
Fetid Heath-3% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.32
Tainted Field-3% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.39
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.93
Temple of Silence-4% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.33
Fell the Profane-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.48
Myriad Landscape-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.30
Terramorphic Expanse-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.17
Witch Enchanter-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.11
Command Tower-6% Synergy
in 80% of decks
$0.24
Malakir Rebirth-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$12.09
Desolate Mire-7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.31
Eclipsed Steppe-8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.97
Caves of Koilos-8% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.38
Turbulent Moor-9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$7.55
Exotic Orchard-11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.25
Shineshadow Snarl-11% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.28
Athreos, God of Passage Deck Stats
Based on 9,138 Athreos, God of Passage decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 2 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 37
- Instant 6
- Sorcery 7
- Artifact 7
- Enchantment 6
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 37 |
| Instant | 6 |
| Sorcery | 7 |
| Artifact | 7 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 22 basic, 14 nonbasic
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| 2024-12 | 238 |
| 2025-01 | 228 |
| 2025-02 | 216 |
| 2025-03 | 227 |
| 2025-04 | 260 |
| 2025-05 | 256 |
| 2025-06 | 291 |
| 2025-07 | 286 |
| 2025-08 | 233 |
| 2025-09 | 212 |
| 2025-10 | 306 |
| 2025-11 | 290 |
| 2025-12 | 305 |
| 2026-01 | 281 |
| 2026-02 | 259 |
| 2026-03 | 262 |
| 2026-04 | 273 |
| 2026-05 | 299 |
| 2026-06 | 306 |
| 2026-07 | 325 |
| 2026-08 | 344 |
| 2026-09 | 424 |
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