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Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cultist of the Absolute
Price tag $0.48

Legendary Creature — Halfling Ranger Enchantment Background

Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Lands Matter 29% Mill 14%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4151 Current Rank
#3419 Last Week
#4802 Past 2 Years

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High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cultist of the Absolute's abilities and overall game plan.

Titania, Protector of Argoth Titania, Protector of Argoth
+47% Synergy $0.32
The Gitrog Monster The Gitrog Monster
+47% Synergy $0.56
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+41% Synergy $3.24
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
+40% Synergy $1.98
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+38% Synergy $0.31
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+35% Synergy $0.42
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+33% Synergy $3.21
Harrow Harrow
+33% Synergy $0.35
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+31% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+31% Synergy $6.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Ramunap Excavator Ramunap Excavator
+28% Synergy $5.84
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+27% Synergy $0.77
Scapeshift Scapeshift
+27% Synergy $46.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.89
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+21% Synergy $8.93
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $3.99
Beast Within Beast Within
+19% Synergy $0.46
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+16% Synergy $4.21
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $2.08
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+9% Synergy $2.02

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+48% Synergy $3.51
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+45% Synergy $28.82
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+15% Synergy $134.69

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Six Six
+35% Synergy $4.95
Blossoming Tortoise Blossoming Tortoise
+27% Synergy $5.30
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
+25% Synergy $1.31
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+25% Synergy $5.72
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+24% Synergy $3.28
World Shaper World Shaper
+22% Synergy $9.25
Deeproot Wayfinder Deeproot Wayfinder
+21% Synergy $0.27
Turntimber Sower Turntimber Sower
+21% Synergy $0.38
Titania, Nature's Force Titania, Nature's Force
+20% Synergy $0.92
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+18% Synergy $0.77
Savra, Queen of the Golgari Savra, Queen of the Golgari
+18% Synergy $7.16
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+17% Synergy $0.27
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+16% Synergy $4.11
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+16% Synergy $0.36
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+14% Synergy $7.94
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+14% Synergy $0.45
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+12% Synergy $0.41
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+2% Synergy $3.43
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+1% Synergy $8.64
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cultist of the Absolute safe.

Roiling Regrowth Roiling Regrowth
+26% Synergy $0.30
Windgrace's Judgment Windgrace's Judgment
+25% Synergy $0.22
Realms Uncharted Realms Uncharted
+21% Synergy $11.18
Constant Mists Constant Mists
+20% Synergy $19.82
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+15% Synergy $3.64
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+14% Synergy $0.34
Entomb Entomb
+13% Synergy $16.89
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+11% Synergy $0.32
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+9% Synergy $0.96
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
+7% Synergy $0.27
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+6% Synergy $2.40
Putrefy Putrefy
-6% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cultist of the Absolute's game plan and control the board.

Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+21% Synergy $5.16
Life // Death Life // Death
+18% Synergy $0.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $6.34
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+15% Synergy $30.14
Dread Return Dread Return
+11% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
+21% Synergy $1.17
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+19% Synergy $32.49
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $4.63

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+20% Synergy $0.27
Retreat to Kazandu Retreat to Kazandu
+20% Synergy $0.50
Druid Class Druid Class
+19% Synergy $1.93
Golgari Germination Golgari Germination
+19% Synergy $0.56
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $27.61

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cultist of the Absolute to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+20% Synergy $4.46

Utility Lands

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

Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+27% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+27% Synergy $2.24
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+26% Synergy $21.02
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+21% Synergy $0.31
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+21% Synergy $0.32
Spawning Pool Spawning Pool
+21% Synergy $0.43
Treetop Village Treetop Village
+21% Synergy $0.39
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+20% Synergy $1.98
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
+19% Synergy $1.43
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+17% Synergy $43.18
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+13% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+12% Synergy $0.40
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+4% Synergy $49.78
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+1% Synergy $14.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $63.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-18% Synergy $1.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-34% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cultist of the Absolute decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+26% Synergy $0.13
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+24% Synergy $12.64
Riveteers Overlook Riveteers Overlook
+24% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+23% Synergy $1.00
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+19% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+16% Synergy $0.32
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+15% Synergy $17.14
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+14% Synergy $38.01
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+14% Synergy $11.76
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.30
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+8% Synergy $6.19
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+6% Synergy $27.74
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+1% Synergy $6.46
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $1.11
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-1% Synergy $2.19
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-2% Synergy $8.89
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.15
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-4% Synergy $6.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.27
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-7% Synergy $0.37
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-11% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-14% Synergy $0.36
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-31% Synergy $0.54
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-31% Synergy $0.53
Command Tower Command Tower
-36% Synergy $0.31

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cultist of the Absolute.

Sarevok, Deathbringer Raised by Giants Sarevok, Deathbringer // Raised by Giants
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Shadow Thieves Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Faceless One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Faceless One
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Agent of the Iron Throne Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Agent of the Iron Throne
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Agent of the Shadow Thieves Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cloakwood Hermit Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Scion of Halaster Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Scion of Halaster
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Scion of Halaster Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Scion of Halaster
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cultist of the Absolute Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cultist of the Absolute
Sarevok, Deathbringer Master Chef Sarevok, Deathbringer // Master Chef
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Haunted One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Haunted One
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Halana, Kessig Ranger Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Kodama of the East Tree Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Kodama of the East Tree
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Iron Throne Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Iron Throne
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Hardy Outlander Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Hardy Outlander
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Master Chef Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Master Chef
Korvold, Gleeful Glutton Korvold, Gleeful Glutton
The Fourth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fourth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tymna the Weaver Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tymna the Weaver
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Hardy Outlander Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Hardy Outlander
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Tormod, the Desecrator Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Tana, the Bloodsower Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tana, the Bloodsower // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Agent of the Iron Throne Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Agent of the Iron Throne
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Tana, the Bloodsower Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Tana, the Bloodsower // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne

Other Available Backgrounds

Erinis, Gloom Stalker can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Street Urchin Street Urchin
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Haunted One Haunted One
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier