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Sheoldred
Price tag $14.09

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Praetor

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1264 Current Rank
#1184 Last Week
#1173 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sheoldred.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sheoldred decks.

Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+2% Synergy $0.70
Zuko's Conviction Zuko's Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.10
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
0% Synergy $0.32
Koh, the Face Stealer Koh, the Face Stealer
0% Synergy $0.69
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
-1% Synergy $45.68

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sheoldred's abilities and overall game plan.

Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+63% Synergy $5.74
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+52% Synergy $16.24
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+49% Synergy $0.83
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+46% Synergy $6.05
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+44% Synergy $11.23
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+38% Synergy $0.36
Unseal the Necropolis Unseal the Necropolis
+37% Synergy $0.09
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+36% Synergy $0.42
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+35% Synergy $1.62
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+35% Synergy $0.38

Top Cards

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

Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+33% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+24% Synergy $3.36
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $5.32
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+12% Synergy $15.04
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+10% Synergy $1.72
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+10% Synergy $6.57
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+9% Synergy $0.46
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $9.86
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $3.45

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+30% Synergy $15.68
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $48.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $89.88
Necropotence Necropotence
-1% Synergy $20.52
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $17.00
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $57.97
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $91.84
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-4% Synergy $30.39
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-7% Synergy $12.34

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sheoldred's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+31% Synergy $0.33
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+27% Synergy $0.22
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+23% Synergy $0.20
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+23% Synergy $0.22
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+23% Synergy $73.33
Nezumi Informant Nezumi Informant
+23% Synergy $0.23
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+23% Synergy $4.98
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+22% Synergy $0.21
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+21% Synergy $0.12
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+19% Synergy $1.98
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+19% Synergy $5.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.20
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+18% Synergy $0.79
Virus Beetle Virus Beetle
+18% Synergy $0.03
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+17% Synergy $0.89
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+16% Synergy $0.17
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+15% Synergy $1.88
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+15% Synergy $0.61
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+13% Synergy $0.06
Eye Collector Eye Collector
+13% Synergy $0.11
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+11% Synergy $0.31
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.29
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+10% Synergy $16.05
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+10% Synergy $0.34
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+10% Synergy $0.22
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+10% Synergy $0.75
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+9% Synergy $5.38
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+9% Synergy $5.36
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $0.97
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+8% Synergy $5.01
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+8% Synergy $0.36
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+7% Synergy $5.30
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+7% Synergy $0.20
The Raven Man The Raven Man
+6% Synergy $0.45
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+6% Synergy $0.50
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.08
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+5% Synergy $5.79
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+5% Synergy $13.05
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+5% Synergy $0.18
Hecteyes Hecteyes
+5% Synergy $0.10
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+4% Synergy $0.19
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+3% Synergy $4.83
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+2% Synergy $0.49
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
0% Synergy $4.92
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-1% Synergy $3.74
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
-1% Synergy $24.42
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-3% Synergy $6.54
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-5% Synergy $0.58
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-10% Synergy $1.23
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-13% Synergy $2.04

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sheoldred safe.

Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+31% Synergy $2.96
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+24% Synergy $0.24
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+12% Synergy $0.15
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+10% Synergy $0.53
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $8.43
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+9% Synergy $1.79
Grisly Spectacle Grisly Spectacle
+8% Synergy $0.07
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.20
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+6% Synergy $2.31
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+6% Synergy $4.34
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+6% Synergy $0.19
Entomb Entomb
+5% Synergy $13.68
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+4% Synergy $0.20
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.08
Defile Defile
+2% Synergy $0.91
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $0.94
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.63
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.24
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.07
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
0% Synergy $10.97
Force of Despair Force of Despair
0% Synergy $3.99
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-1% Synergy $0.47
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-1% Synergy $0.21
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
-1% Synergy $0.11
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
-1% Synergy $0.16
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $3.23
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.69
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-2% Synergy $0.79
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-3% Synergy $14.91
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-3% Synergy $4.70
Dismember Dismember
-4% Synergy $5.54
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-5% Synergy $1.28
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.26
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-7% Synergy $2.93
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-7% Synergy $0.24
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-9% Synergy $10.28
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.22
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-13% Synergy $0.13
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Dark Deal Dark Deal
+27% Synergy $2.86
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+25% Synergy $0.26
Damnation Damnation
+19% Synergy $16.94
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+19% Synergy $0.55
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+18% Synergy $3.80
Life's Finale Life's Finale
+14% Synergy $1.32
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+13% Synergy $4.93
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+12% Synergy $0.24
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+11% Synergy $0.28
Rankle's Prank Rankle's Prank
+10% Synergy $0.32
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+9% Synergy $0.10
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+8% Synergy $23.14
Mutilate Mutilate
+7% Synergy $1.78
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+7% Synergy $7.81
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+6% Synergy $2.97
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $0.35
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $0.99
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $19.27
Persist Persist
+5% Synergy $1.97
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+5% Synergy $1.00
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+5% Synergy $0.46
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+4% Synergy $0.42
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+4% Synergy $0.26
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.13
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $0.31
Smallpox Smallpox
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+3% Synergy $0.56
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.10
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+3% Synergy $1.60
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+3% Synergy $0.31
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+3% Synergy $0.16
Dread Return Dread Return
+2% Synergy $0.28
Duress Duress
+2% Synergy $0.18
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.21
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+1% Synergy $0.32
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
0% Synergy $2.40
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-1% Synergy $4.38
Living Death Living Death
-2% Synergy $1.17
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-3% Synergy $23.02
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $10.32
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-5% Synergy $2.12
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-6% Synergy $1.81
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-10% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+31% Synergy $24.10
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+30% Synergy $7.12
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+13% Synergy $10.45
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+13% Synergy $0.17
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+11% Synergy $24.74
Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $9.65
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.18
Entropic Battlecruiser Entropic Battlecruiser
+5% Synergy $0.24
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+5% Synergy $1.04
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.96
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $15.90
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+4% Synergy $5.92
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+4% Synergy $4.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.19
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+3% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-6% Synergy $51.84
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-6% Synergy $5.73
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-9% Synergy $7.87
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-11% Synergy $6.31
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-12% Synergy $2.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $3.86
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-16% Synergy $3.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sheoldred's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+24% Synergy $1.14
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+22% Synergy $0.13
Waste Not Waste Not
+20% Synergy $7.51
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+17% Synergy $7.75
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+14% Synergy $6.17
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+11% Synergy $11.44
No Mercy No Mercy
+11% Synergy $20.14
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+10% Synergy $0.95
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+9% Synergy $1.63
Black Market Black Market
+6% Synergy $3.65
Oppression Oppression
+6% Synergy $4.52
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+6% Synergy $0.51
Necromancy Necromancy
+5% Synergy $10.57
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+5% Synergy $3.54
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+4% Synergy $1.66
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+3% Synergy $22.82
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $21.33
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+3% Synergy $0.38
Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+2% Synergy $4.18
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+2% Synergy $6.61
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+2% Synergy $8.02
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+2% Synergy $0.38
Megrim Megrim
0% Synergy $0.87
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
0% Synergy $6.67
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
0% Synergy $1.09
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $11.71
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.95
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-1% Synergy $14.18
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-6% Synergy $23.46
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-8% Synergy $18.07

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sheoldred to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+15% Synergy $5.66
Liliana, Waker of the Dead Liliana, Waker of the Dead
+12% Synergy $1.85
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+10% Synergy $4.19
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+3% Synergy $6.65
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+3% Synergy $4.84
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+3% Synergy $5.34

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+20% Synergy $1.18
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+16% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+8% Synergy $11.91
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+8% Synergy $2.83
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $7.14
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+8% Synergy $0.08
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $38.24
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+7% Synergy $1.45
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $25.66
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+6% Synergy $3.84
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $46.26
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $4.92
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $1.61
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $3.51
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $18.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.11
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $34.91
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-5% Synergy $0.28
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-5% Synergy $30.56
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-6% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-20% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+16% Synergy $1.42
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $25.64
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.17
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.92
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+4% Synergy $60.19
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.48
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $9.68
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $18.57
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.83
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.15
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.96
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.21
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sheoldred decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+10% Synergy $8.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.17
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $19.27
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $0.94
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+1% Synergy $5.63
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $2.46
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.10
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.48
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.20

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