Mind Flayer, the Shadow
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How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Mind Flayer, the Shadow.
Secret Lair Commander Showdown - UB Edition - Episode 128
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 Matchup | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Necrobloom | Zaxara | EDH
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mind Flayer, the Shadow decks.
Jhoira, Weatherlight Corsair+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.24
Kuroki, Thief of Talents+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.13
Queen's Diamond+2% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$2.81
Lich's Relic+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.51
Avacyn, Angel of Horror-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$12.31
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Mind Flayer, the Shadow's abilities and overall game plan.
Brainstealer Dragon+74% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$11.63
Elder Brain+68% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.75
Gonti, Lord of Luxury+67% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.37
Cunning Rhetoric+66% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$2.90
Intellect Devourer+62% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.36
Thieving Amalgam+56% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$1.10
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector+48% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$3.13
Court of Locthwain+46% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$5.74
Geth, Lord of the Vault+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.73
Nirkana Revenant+43% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$7.06
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mind Flayer, the Shadow decks.
Brainstealer Dragon+74% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$11.63
Elder Brain+68% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.75
Gonti, Lord of Luxury+67% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.37
Cunning Rhetoric+66% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$2.90
Intellect Devourer+62% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.36
Crypt Ghast+26% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$20.10
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+12% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$4.45
Feed the Swarm+8% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.23
Dark Ritual+7% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$9.26
Jet Medallion+6% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$16.71
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Opposition Agent+20% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$18.88
Tergrid, God of Fright+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$19.92
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$125.97
Bolas's Citadel-1% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$15.81
Necropotence-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$36.23
Demonic Tutor-5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$66.53
Vampiric Tutor-6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$52.35
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Mind Flayer, the Shadow's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Thieving Amalgam+56% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$1.10
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector+48% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$3.13
Geth, Lord of the Vault+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.73
Nirkana Revenant+43% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$7.06
Gonti, Night Minister+39% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.05
Sepulchral Primordial+38% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.39
Thieving Varmint+38% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$3.71
Dauthi Voidwalker+37% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$6.02
Crabomination+33% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.33
Magus of the Coffers+32% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$4.64
Burnished Hart+31% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.31
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion+30% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.68
Solemn Simulacrum+29% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.50
Dread Presence+28% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$2.82
Valgavoth, Terror Eater+27% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$23.47
Bismuth Mindrender+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.42
Black Cat, Cunning Thief+24% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.36
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor+22% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.95
Opposition Agent+20% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$18.88
Author of Shadows+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.58
Tinybones, the Pickpocket+19% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$7.04
Rakshasa Debaser+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.38
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+18% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.26
Leaden Myr+15% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.64
Lord of the Void+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$14.16
Herald of Leshrac+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.46
Draugr Necromancer+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.32
Rev, Tithe Extractor+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$22.26
Phyrexian Obliterator+11% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$9.82
Ancient Cellarspawn+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.30
Hoarding Broodlord+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.13
Lorcan, Warlock Collector+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.50
Sheoldred, Whispering One+10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$23.03
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.30
Defiler of Flesh+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.38
Klaw, Master of Sound+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.22
Tergrid, God of Fright+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$19.92
Wandering Archaic+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$8.44
Ancient Brass Dragon+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$40.87
Sheoldred+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$19.61
Chainer, Dementia Master+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Abyssal Harvester+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.32
Junji, the Midnight Sky+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.79
Plaguecrafter-1% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.40
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$100.64
Massacre Wurm-5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.79
Fleshbag Marauder-9% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.27
Morbid Opportunist-9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.64
Accursed Marauder-11% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.36
Braids, Arisen Nightmare-11% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.24
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mind Flayer, the Shadow safe.
Outrageous Robbery+42% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.47
Stinging Study+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$9.02
Defile+21% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$1.32
Soul Shatter+19% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$3.69
Grim Return+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.48
Infernal Grasp+16% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.36
Consuming Corruption+14% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.31
Darkness+10% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$23.82
Go for the Throat+9% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.44
Thrilling Encore+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.46
The Spot's Portal+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.24
Nurgle's Conscription+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.36
Withering Torment+6% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.57
Baleful Mastery+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.09
Sudden Spoiling+5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.13
Doom Blade+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.27
Cabal Ritual+2% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$16.83
Withering Boon+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$11.58
Hero's Downfall+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.33
Force of Despair+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$6.72
Hagra Mauling+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.05
Murder+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.35
Imp's Mischief0% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$9.81
Deadly Rollick-2% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$28.34
Bitter Triumph-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.32
Snuff Out-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$13.41
Fell the Profane-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.73
Vampiric Tutor-6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$52.35
Sheoldred's Edict-6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.61
Malakir Rebirth-8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$11.12
Tragic Slip-11% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Culling the Weak-12% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.98
Village Rites-16% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.73
Deadly Dispute-20% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Mind Flayer, the Shadow's game plan and control the board.
Breach the Multiverse+41% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$9.84
Heartless Conscription+36% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$2.15
Praetor's Grasp+24% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$11.03
Rise of the Dark Realms+24% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$6.29
Cruelclaw's Heist+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.37
Bubbling Muck+19% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$6.05
Inside Information+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.19
Damnation+16% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$21.05
Sign in Blood+14% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$4.22
Shadow of the Enemy+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$8.70
Reanimate+13% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$10.26
Predators' Hour+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.37
Mutilate+12% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.01
Night's Whisper+10% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.31
Beacon of Unrest+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.29
Necromantic Selection+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.67
Read the Bones+10% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.34
Exsanguinate+6% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.50
Extinguish All Hope+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.34
Come Back Wrong+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.41
Blood Money+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.53
Torment of Hailfire+5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$34.63
In Garruk's Wake+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.03
Xander's Pact+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.27
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.41
Worst Fears+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.15
Ghouls' Night Out+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.43
Syphon Mind+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.34
Decree of Pain+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.34
Decorum Dissertation+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.49
Blasphemous Edict-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.18
Insatiable Avarice-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.23
Diabolic Tutor-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.35
Grim Tutor-4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$26.32
Demonic Tutor-5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$66.53
Toxic Deluge-8% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.26
Victimize-13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.46
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key+34% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$2.55
The Darkness Crystal+25% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$5.11
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree+22% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.79
Wayfarer's Bauble+19% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.30
Strionic Resonator+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$6.81
Expedition Map+12% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.96
Chaos Wand+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.40
Portal to Phyrexia+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$49.74
The Cauldron of Eternity+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.71
Bontu's Monument+6% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$4.43
Lithoform Engine+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.99
Whip of Erebos+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$9.64
Manascape Refractor+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.96
Mindcrank+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$12.90
Mask of Griselbrand+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.75
Bolas's Citadel-1% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$15.81
Lightning Greaves-5% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.58
Swiftfoot Boots-8% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.26
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Mind Flayer, the Shadow's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Court of Locthwain+46% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$5.74
Grave Betrayal+35% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$3.60
The Eldest Reborn+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.35
Black Market+16% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$6.13
Animate Dead+15% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$7.42
Minion's Return+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.29
Virtue of Persistence+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$7.26
Changing Loyalty+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.72
Meathook Massacre II+10% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.87
Hedonist's Trove+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.29
No Mercy+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$25.21
Phyrexian Arena+6% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$3.06
Protection Racket+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.28
The Cruelty of Gix+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.29
Sothera, the Supervoid+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.84
Heartless Summoning+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.24
Oubliette+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.49
Necromancy+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$17.31
Kaya's Ghostform-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.56
Black Market Connections-3% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$13.66
Necropotence-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$36.23
The Meathook Massacre-8% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$25.77
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Mind Flayer, the Shadow to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana of the Dark Realms+27% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$9.69
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.71
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cabal Stronghold+23% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$13.84
Temple of the False God+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+16% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$48.04
Cabal Coffers+12% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$31.61
Thespian's Stage+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.45
Havengul Laboratory+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.54
War Room+7% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$4.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+7% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$55.93
Vesuva+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.48
Witch's Cottage+6% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.87
Castle Locthwain+5% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$3.27
Reliquary Tower+5% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$1.64
Deserted Temple+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.77
Maze of Ith+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.11
Rogue's Passage+1% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.32
Command Beacon+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.51
Barren Moor+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$12.27
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$125.97
Mortuary Mire-1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
Urza's Saga-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$39.55
Bojuka Bog-2% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.75
Crypt of Agadeem-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.02
Shizo, Death's Storehouse-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$32.13
Phyrexian Tower-14% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$32.45
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thran Dynamo+35% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$4.18
Nyx Lotus+26% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$5.14
Caged Sun+24% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$3.97
Charcoal Diamond+21% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.36
Mind Stone+17% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.25
Vessel of Endless Rest+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.31
Gilded Lotus+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.83
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+13% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$11.89
Throne of Eldraine+13% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$29.46
Thought Vessel+13% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$1.37
Worn Powerstone+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.38
Fellwar Stone+12% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$2.72
Extraplanar Lens+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$12.18
Gauntlet of Power+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.39
Hedron Archive+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.31
Everflowing Chalice+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.33
Commander's Sphere+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.35
Arcane Signet+6% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.25
Sol Ring+4% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.91
Coldsteel Heart+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.71
The Soul Stone+1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$79.30
Lands
The mana base foundation for Mind Flayer, the Shadow decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+24% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.32
Snow-Covered Swamp+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.71
Exotic Orchard+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Urza's Cave+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.92
Hagra Mauling+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.05
Demolition Field+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.56
Command Tower+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.28
Fell the Profane-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.73
Swamp-7% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$0.11
Malakir Rebirth-8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$11.12
Mind Flayer, the Shadow Deck Stats
Based on 1,232 Mind Flayer, the Shadow decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 15 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 6 | 4 |
| 7 | 6 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 23
- Instant 8
- Sorcery 11
- Artifact 14
- Enchantment 7
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 23 |
| Instant | 8 |
| Sorcery | 11 |
| Artifact | 14 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 27 basic, 8 nonbasic
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