Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
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Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor

Mono-black drain and control where opponents lose 2 life for every card they draw while you gain 2 for yours.
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Sheoldred is a 4/5 deathtouch for four. Each time you draw a card you gain 2 life, and each time an opponent draws, they lose 2. Normal draw steps drain the table slowly, and anything that makes opponents draw extra cards turns into damage. Necropotence and other black card draw also pay for themselves. The deck surrounds her with removal, tutors and recursion, and uses symmetrical draw effects or forced draws to speed up the drain.
In the recorded games, Sheoldred played as a grinding control deck. Howling Mine and Temple Bell kept the draws coming, and every extra card cost opponents life. Necropotence and The One Ring refilled the hand, and Bloodchief Ascension, Mindcrank and Aetherflux Reservoir gave ways to close. Recursion brought Sheoldred back after removal, and Lightning Greaves protected her. Opponents usually targeted her right away, and exile on entry stopped the plan cold. Fast aggressive decks were the toughest matchup, along with combo decks that won before the drain added up.
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Sheoldred v Rograkh/Silas v Lumra v Omnath | CEDH Gameplay 046
Dargo/Tymna v Zhulodok | Lumra v Sheoldred | CEDH Gameplay 045
Marneus v Malcolm/Bruse v Sheoldred v Kefka | CEDH Gameplay 041
Kefka v Sisay v Yuriko v Sheoldred | CEDH Gameplay 037
Tivit v Thrasios/Tymna v Rograkh/Silas v Vivi | CEDH Gameplay 030
Dargo/Tymna v Zurgo v Etali v Sheoldred | CEDH Gameplay 028
Sheoldred v Kalamax v Narset v Atraxa | CEDH Gameplay 021
Malcolm/Vial vs Najeela vs Dargo/Tymna, vs Sheoldred | CEDH Gameplay 006
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Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sheoldred, the Apocalypse decks.
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Sheoldred, the Apocalypse's abilities and overall game plan.
Underworld Dreams
Peer into the Abyss
Howling Mine
Dark Deal
Damnable Pact
Scrawling Crawler
Sanguine Bond
Psychosis CrawlerTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sheoldred, the Apocalypse decks.
Underworld Dreams
Peer into the Abyss
Howling Mine
Dark Deal
Phyrexian Arena
Sign in Blood
Dark Ritual
Jet MedallionGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Orcish Bowmasters
The One Ring
Demonic Tutor
Bolas's Citadel
Vampiric Tutor
Opposition Agent
Ancient Tomb
Imperial Seal
Mana Vault
Chrome Mox
Ad Nauseam
NecropotenceCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Sheoldred, the Apocalypse's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Scrawling Crawler
Psychosis Crawler
Marauding Blight-Priest
Enduring Tenacity
Orcish Bowmasters
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
Witch of the Moors
Elder Brain
Scheming Silvertongue
Dread Presence
Bloodgift Demon
Gixian Puppeteer
Crypt Ghast
Starscape Cleric
Phyrexian Obliterator
Zenith Chronicler
Dauthi Voidwalker
Epicure of Blood
Opposition Agent
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
Defiant Bloodlord
Veinwitch Coven
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
Roaming Throne
Unstoppable Slasher
Skirge Familiar
Nirkana Revenant
Archfiend of Despair
Defiler of Flesh
Magus of the Coffers
Solemn Simulacrum
Emeritus of Woe
Dark Confidant
Massacre Wurm
Boggart Trawler
Morbid Opportunist
Blood ArtistInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sheoldred, the Apocalypse safe.
Baleful Mastery
Blood Pact
Deadly Rollick
Vampiric Tutor
Infernal Grasp
Sheoldred's Edict
Snuff Out
Feign Death
Imp's Mischief
Necrologia
Undying Malice
Dismember
Malakir Rebirth
Cabal Ritual
Hero's Downfall
Darkness
Not Dead After All
Offer Immortality
Succumb to Temptation
Withering Boon
Cut Down
Defile
Murder
Go for the Throat
Ad Nauseam
Force of Despair
Bitter Triumph
Supernatural Stamina
Sudden Spoiling
Doom Blade
Soul Shatter
Archenemy's Charm
Fell the Profane
Withering Torment
Consuming Corruption
Entomb
Culling the Weak
Village Rites
Deadly DisputeSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Sheoldred, the Apocalypse's game plan and control the board.
Damnable Pact
Damnation
Insatiable Avarice
Night's Whisper
Demonic Tutor
Read the Bones
Decorum Dissertation
Toxic Deluge
Grim Tutor
Exsanguinate
Painful Lesson
Ambition's Cost
Atrocious Experiment
Feed the Swarm
Torment of Hailfire
Foreboding Fruit
Imperial Seal
Ancient Craving
Pain's Reward
Deadly Tempest
Diabolic Tutor
Beseech the Mirror
Profane Tutor
Reanimate
Bubbling Muck
Thoughtseize
Mutilate
Decree of Pain
Blasphemous Edict
Syphon Mind
Diabolic Intent
Rise of the Dark Realms
VictimizeUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Alhammarret's Archive
The One Ring
Lightning Greaves
Swiftfoot Boots
Bolas's Citadel
Aetherflux Reservoir
Well of Lost Dreams
Sensei's Divining Top
Mindcrank
Memory Jar
Mithril Coat
Venser's Journal
Anvil of Bogardan
Commander's Plate
Spellbook
Darksteel Plate
Expedition Map
Wishclaw Talisman
The Darkness Crystal
Wayfarer's Bauble
Bontu's MonumentEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Sheoldred, the Apocalypse's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sanguine Bond
Exquisite Blood
Greed
Bloodchief Ascension
Necrodominance
Black Market Connections
Lich's Mastery
No Mercy
Kaya's Ghostform
Wound Reflection
Painful Quandary
Polluted Bonds
Grievous Wound
Underworld Connections
Oubliette
The Meathook Massacre
Phyrexian Reclamation
Necropotence
Waste Not
Animate Dead
Bitterblossom
Black Market
Grave PactPlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Sheoldred, the Apocalypse to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
Ob Nixilis Reignited
Sorin Markov
Liliana of the Dark RealmsUtility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Reliquary Tower
Geier Reach Sanitarium
Cabal Coffers
Ancient Tomb
Cabal Stronghold
Command Beacon
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Bojuka Bog
Urza's Saga
Strip Mine
Maze of Ith
Lake of the Dead
War Room
Castle Locthwain
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Thespian's Stage
Temple of the False God
Barren Moor
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
Mortuary Mire
Witch's Cottage
Phyrexian Tower
Rogue's PassageMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thought Vessel
Decanter of Endless Water
Mind Stone
Sol Ring
Throne of Eldraine
Coveted Jewel
Commander's Sphere
Mana Vault
Arcane Signet
Lotus Petal
Chrome Mox
Extraplanar Lens
Nyx Lotus
The Soul Stone
Thran Dynamo
Charcoal Diamond
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
Fellwar Stone
Caged SunLands
The mana base foundation for Sheoldred, the Apocalypse decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Malakir Rebirth
Command Tower
Snow-Covered Swamp
Demolition Field
Swamp
Cavern of Souls
Urza's Cave
Boggart Trawler
Myriad Landscape
Fell the ProfaneSheoldred, the Apocalypse Deck Stats
Based on 12,272 Sheoldred, the Apocalypse decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 3 |
| 8 | 1 |
- Creature 20
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 12
- Artifact 14
- Enchantment 8
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 20 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 12 |
| Artifact | 14 |
| Enchantment | 8 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 27 basic, 8 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 128 |
| 2024-11 | 154 |
| 2024-12 | 111 |
| 2025-01 | 136 |
| 2025-02 | 123 |
| 2025-03 | 150 |
| 2025-04 | 168 |
| 2025-05 | 175 |
| 2025-06 | 197 |
| 2025-07 | 231 |
| 2025-08 | 208 |
| 2025-09 | 210 |
| 2025-10 | 217 |
| 2025-11 | 183 |
| 2025-12 | 227 |
| 2026-01 | 226 |
| 2026-02 | 185 |
| 2026-03 | 226 |
| 2026-04 | 204 |
| 2026-05 | 187 |
| 2026-06 | 219 |
| 2026-07 | 187 |
| 2026-08 | 227 |
| 2026-09 | 242 |
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