App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
Price tag $0.25

Legendary CreatureDog

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4009 Current Rank
#3620 Past 2 Years

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Interceptor, Shadow's Hound decks.

Rabid Attack Rabid Attack
+14% Synergy $0.28

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Interceptor, Shadow's Hound's abilities and overall game plan.

Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+82% Synergy $0.31
Desmond Miles Desmond Miles
+69% Synergy $0.34
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+61% Synergy $4.73
Reno and Rude Reno and Rude
+61% Synergy $0.23
Jacob Frye Jacob Frye
+50% Synergy $0.32
Roshan, Hidden Magister Roshan, Hidden Magister
+48% Synergy $0.21
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+47% Synergy $0.40
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+45% Synergy $0.21
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+41% Synergy $1.37
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+40% Synergy $0.89

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Interceptor, Shadow's Hound decks.

Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+38% Synergy $4.44
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+37% Synergy $0.41
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+32% Synergy $0.37
Village Rites Village Rites
+31% Synergy $0.51
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+26% Synergy $5.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+19% Synergy $0.57
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+16% Synergy $10.39
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+14% Synergy $3.47
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-7% Synergy $0.21
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-16% Synergy $11.34

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Interceptor, Shadow's Hound's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Iridescent Vinelasher Iridescent Vinelasher
+35% Synergy $0.77
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+35% Synergy $10.52
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+34% Synergy $0.27
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
+32% Synergy $6.23
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+31% Synergy $0.98
Merciless Harlequin Merciless Harlequin
+31% Synergy $0.13
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+27% Synergy $0.38
Gollum, Scheming Guide Gollum, Scheming Guide
+27% Synergy $1.10
Poison-Blade Mentor Poison-Blade Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.32
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+26% Synergy $1.07
Agent Venom Agent Venom
+25% Synergy $0.39
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+25% Synergy $1.85
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+24% Synergy $3.60
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+24% Synergy $0.47
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+24% Synergy $31.59
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+24% Synergy $0.56
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+24% Synergy $3.47
Gixian Skullflayer Gixian Skullflayer
+23% Synergy $0.07
Kiku, Night's Flower Kiku, Night's Flower
+23% Synergy $6.05
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+22% Synergy $2.20
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+22% Synergy $0.26
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+20% Synergy $2.89
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+20% Synergy $0.44
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+18% Synergy $0.53
Agate-Blade Assassin Agate-Blade Assassin
+18% Synergy $0.20
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
+18% Synergy $0.24
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+17% Synergy $0.91
Brotherhood Patriarch Brotherhood Patriarch
+17% Synergy $0.16
Scarblade Elite Scarblade Elite
+17% Synergy $2.96
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+16% Synergy $3.88
Vein Ripper Vein Ripper
+16% Synergy $7.44
Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
+16% Synergy $0.29
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+14% Synergy $4.07
Nightshade Assassin Nightshade Assassin
+14% Synergy $0.17
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+13% Synergy $36.57
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+12% Synergy $6.93
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+12% Synergy $0.87
Soldevi Adnate Soldevi Adnate
+12% Synergy $1.69
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
+12% Synergy $0.30
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
+12% Synergy $0.33
Hired Poisoner Hired Poisoner
+12% Synergy $0.24
Brotherhood Ambushers Brotherhood Ambushers
+12% Synergy $0.13
Bontu the Glorified Bontu the Glorified
+12% Synergy $2.76
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+10% Synergy $25.93
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+9% Synergy $9.00
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+7% Synergy $4.88
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+4% Synergy $4.77
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-9% Synergy $0.21
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-9% Synergy $0.92
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-38% Synergy $4.12

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Interceptor, Shadow's Hound safe.

Nasty End Nasty End
+38% Synergy $0.12
Overkill Overkill
+34% Synergy $0.36
Murder Murder
+30% Synergy $0.22
Shoot the Sheriff Shoot the Sheriff
+19% Synergy $0.49
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+16% Synergy $14.14
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+16% Synergy $1.09
Assassin's Ink Assassin's Ink
+14% Synergy $0.16
Slice from the Shadows Slice from the Shadows
+13% Synergy $0.25
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+10% Synergy $0.22
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+10% Synergy $0.34
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+10% Synergy $0.29
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+9% Synergy $1.43
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+8% Synergy $0.25
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.79
Poison the Cup Poison the Cup
+6% Synergy $0.24
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+5% Synergy $0.58
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.25
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+4% Synergy $4.00
Mausoleum Secrets Mausoleum Secrets
+4% Synergy $0.87
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+4% Synergy $0.24
Breathe Your Last Breathe Your Last
+4% Synergy $0.19
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+4% Synergy $0.41
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+3% Synergy $3.33
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $1.13
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+2% Synergy $0.29
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+1% Synergy $0.18
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy $28.12
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-1% Synergy $7.82
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-3% Synergy $10.06
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-4% Synergy $11.57
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-5% Synergy $1.73
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-5% Synergy $2.01
Entomb Entomb
-6% Synergy $17.25
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-7% Synergy $1.39
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-10% Synergy $14.52
Defile Defile
-11% Synergy $1.41
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-36% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Interceptor, Shadow's Hound's game plan and control the board.

Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+37% Synergy $0.30
Back in Town Back in Town
+28% Synergy $4.56
Assassinate Assassinate
+16% Synergy $0.04
Desperate Plea Desperate Plea
+14% Synergy $0.40
Petty Larceny Petty Larceny
+12% Synergy $0.23
Victimize Victimize
+10% Synergy $1.70
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
+10% Synergy $0.39
Final Act Final Act
+9% Synergy $0.39
Bontu's Last Reckoning Bontu's Last Reckoning
+8% Synergy $0.48
Blood Money Blood Money
+7% Synergy $0.96
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+7% Synergy $0.23
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+7% Synergy $0.47
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mutilate Mutilate
+6% Synergy $1.95
Deadly Precision Deadly Precision
+6% Synergy $0.18
Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+6% Synergy $1.33
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+6% Synergy $0.38
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+6% Synergy $0.18
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $29.38
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $1.99
Annihilating Glare Annihilating Glare
+5% Synergy $0.24
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.21
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+5% Synergy $0.71
Living Death Living Death
+4% Synergy $2.17
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $8.19
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+2% Synergy $16.55
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-1% Synergy $5.26
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $3.67
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $7.39
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $16.86
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-6% Synergy $5.16
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-8% Synergy $2.11
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $5.05
Damnation Damnation
-10% Synergy $20.99

Utility Artifacts

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

Adrestia Adrestia
+31% Synergy $0.31
Hidden Blade Hidden Blade
+27% Synergy $0.25
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+25% Synergy $7.90
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+22% Synergy $2.32
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+22% Synergy $0.27
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+21% Synergy $2.36
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+19% Synergy $0.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.30
The Falcon, Airship Restored The Falcon, Airship Restored
+18% Synergy $0.23
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+15% Synergy $0.28
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+14% Synergy $0.36
Whispersteel Dagger Whispersteel Dagger
+14% Synergy $0.30
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+12% Synergy $0.25
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+11% Synergy $5.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+9% Synergy $5.78
Ronin Warclub Ronin Warclub
+8% Synergy $0.36
Quick-Draw Dagger Quick-Draw Dagger
+6% Synergy $0.09
Cloak of the Bat Cloak of the Bat
+6% Synergy $0.28
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+6% Synergy $0.41
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+6% Synergy $12.01
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+5% Synergy $0.62
World Map World Map
+5% Synergy $0.22
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.27
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $26.88
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+3% Synergy $0.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.44
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+2% Synergy $4.20
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
0% Synergy $45.61
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $7.41
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-3% Synergy $0.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.95
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-12% Synergy $15.74
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-16% Synergy $6.25

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Interceptor, Shadow's Hound's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+35% Synergy $6.73
The Revelations of Ezio The Revelations of Ezio
+27% Synergy $0.22
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+26% Synergy $19.55
Discreet Retreat Discreet Retreat
+25% Synergy $0.31
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
+20% Synergy $0.37
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+17% Synergy $0.65
Conspiracy Conspiracy
+16% Synergy $2.17
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+14% Synergy $0.18
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+13% Synergy $0.28
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+9% Synergy $2.97
Grasping Shadows Shadows' Lair Grasping Shadows
+8% Synergy $0.21
Rakish Crew Rakish Crew
+8% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $19.62
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark Yiazmat, Ultimate Mark Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
+6% Synergy $0.18
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+5% Synergy $0.32
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+5% Synergy $0.19
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+5% Synergy $2.89
Case of the Stashed Skeleton Case of the Stashed Skeleton
+4% Synergy $0.38
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $5.91
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+2% Synergy $5.99
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+1% Synergy $6.19
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-3% Synergy $0.31
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-9% Synergy $25.11
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-9% Synergy $5.00
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-19% Synergy $4.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Interceptor, Shadow's Hound to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+11% Synergy $8.01
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-1% Synergy $7.24

Utility Lands

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

Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+24% Synergy $0.91
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+21% Synergy $2.62
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.38
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+18% Synergy $4.50
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $2.52
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+17% Synergy $7.26
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+17% Synergy $0.30
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+17% Synergy $0.26
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+14% Synergy $18.78
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+13% Synergy $39.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+11% Synergy $0.70
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+11% Synergy $1.62
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $26.74
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $10.74
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+9% Synergy $0.32
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+9% Synergy $0.26
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+9% Synergy $13.56
Everglades Everglades
+9% Synergy $1.16
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+8% Synergy $0.21
Diamond City Diamond City
+8% Synergy $4.05
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $24.17
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.21
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+5% Synergy $2.19
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+5% Synergy $0.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+3% Synergy $113.53
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+3% Synergy $8.92
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.36
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $1.50
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $40.73
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.46
High Market High Market
-1% Synergy $0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $51.37
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $63.55
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-8% Synergy $3.70
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-12% Synergy $0.87
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-15% Synergy $33.04
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-16% Synergy $13.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+18% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.21
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.36
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+9% Synergy $35.66
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+9% Synergy $1.65
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+8% Synergy $0.43
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+8% Synergy $1.09
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.20
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+5% Synergy $1.39
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
+5% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $1.10
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+1% Synergy $0.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.51
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-6% Synergy $86.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Interceptor, Shadow's Hound decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+16% Synergy $14.14
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+16% Synergy $1.09
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+14% Synergy $2.18
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+12% Synergy $0.87
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+10% Synergy $8.76
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+8% Synergy $49.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.79
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.16
Brotherhood Headquarters Brotherhood Headquarters
+6% Synergy $0.26
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+6% Synergy $0.26
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $29.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.33
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.54

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Interceptor, Shadow's Hound.