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Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Price tag $66.11

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Oppressive Often makes games feel one-sided.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#233 Current Rank
#252 Last Week
#124 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sheoldred, the Apocalypse.

New Cards

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

The Endstone The Endstone
+2% Synergy $33.91
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
-3% Synergy $33.96
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
-3% Synergy $1.30
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-10% Synergy $2.58
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-11% Synergy $2.07

High Synergy Cards

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

Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+71% Synergy $1.79
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+70% Synergy $2.39
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+69% Synergy $1.94
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+68% Synergy $4.56
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+66% Synergy $8.77
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+62% Synergy $1.01
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+59% Synergy $6.76
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+57% Synergy $1.35
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+56% Synergy $3.40
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+56% Synergy $3.45

Top Cards

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

Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+52% Synergy $0.37
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+51% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+37% Synergy $1.62
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+36% Synergy $0.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+25% Synergy $4.49
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+17% Synergy $12.02
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+15% Synergy $2.96
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+9% Synergy $7.67
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+8% Synergy $0.90
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.25

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+37% Synergy $27.51
The One Ring The One Ring
+28% Synergy $64.49
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+20% Synergy $57.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+19% Synergy $52.94
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+18% Synergy $11.22
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+9% Synergy $19.28
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $111.35
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+6% Synergy $110.81
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $68.59
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $97.23

Creatures

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

Master of the Feast Master of the Feast
+54% Synergy $2.97
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+50% Synergy $3.69
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+35% Synergy $10.75
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+35% Synergy $0.38
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+34% Synergy $0.79
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+32% Synergy $0.62
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+32% Synergy $7.86
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+31% Synergy $3.66
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+31% Synergy $0.58
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+27% Synergy $23.65
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+27% Synergy $29.45
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+24% Synergy $1.12
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+23% Synergy $1.80
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+22% Synergy $0.76
Howling Golem Howling Golem
+21% Synergy $0.08
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+16% Synergy $7.04
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+15% Synergy $16.32
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.59
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+15% Synergy $0.34
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+14% Synergy $2.57
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+14% Synergy $0.14
Clockwork Fox Clockwork Fox
+13% Synergy $0.11
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+12% Synergy $15.85
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+11% Synergy $0.32
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+10% Synergy $5.53
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+10% Synergy $0.40
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+9% Synergy $0.58
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $30.38
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+6% Synergy $0.45
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+6% Synergy $0.13
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+5% Synergy $0.23
Knight of Dusk's Shadow Knight of Dusk's Shadow
+5% Synergy $0.17
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+4% Synergy $6.25
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+4% Synergy $2.38
The Speed Demon The Speed Demon
+4% Synergy $1.83
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
+4% Synergy $0.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.25
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+2% Synergy $4.16
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+1% Synergy $14.54
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+1% Synergy $4.19
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
0% Synergy $5.00
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-1% Synergy $0.10
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.10
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
-1% Synergy $4.55
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-2% Synergy $1.35
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
-2% Synergy $0.54
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-12% Synergy $0.18
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-13% Synergy $0.31
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-15% Synergy $3.74
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-18% Synergy $1.25

Instants

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

Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+43% Synergy $1.30
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+40% Synergy $0.15
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+18% Synergy $16.79
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.38
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+13% Synergy $1.07
Feign Death Feign Death
+12% Synergy $0.87
Necrologia Necrologia
+12% Synergy $1.05
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+10% Synergy $16.01
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+10% Synergy $0.57
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+9% Synergy $2.55
Dismember Dismember
+7% Synergy $6.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.99
Succumb to Temptation Succumb to Temptation
+6% Synergy $0.08
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.11
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.09
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+4% Synergy $0.65
Darkness Darkness
+4% Synergy $21.73
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+3% Synergy $13.07
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.05
Cut Down Cut Down
+3% Synergy $1.36
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+3% Synergy $6.41
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.79
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+2% Synergy $6.45
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+1% Synergy $2.53
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+1% Synergy $0.12
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+1% Synergy $0.24
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
0% Synergy $0.65
Doom Blade Doom Blade
0% Synergy $0.21
Defile Defile
-1% Synergy $0.61
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-3% Synergy $2.43
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-3% Synergy $4.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $4.45
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $2.64
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-5% Synergy $0.18
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.41
Village Rites Village Rites
-17% Synergy $0.21

Sorceries

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

Eldritch Pact Eldritch Pact
+26% Synergy $0.13
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+25% Synergy $0.91
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+23% Synergy $2.58
Damnation Damnation
+22% Synergy $18.62
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+19% Synergy $0.26
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+17% Synergy $5.17
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+15% Synergy $0.08
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+12% Synergy $0.07
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+11% Synergy $17.95
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+11% Synergy $0.23
Foreboding Fruit Foreboding Fruit
+9% Synergy $0.07
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+8% Synergy $0.26
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+8% Synergy $20.11
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+7% Synergy $0.24
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+7% Synergy $8.07
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+5% Synergy $0.70
Cut of the Profits Cut of the Profits
+5% Synergy $0.11
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+4% Synergy $0.27
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+3% Synergy $11.83
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.72
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+2% Synergy $1.32
Reanimate Reanimate
+1% Synergy $7.32
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $4.19
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.80
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+1% Synergy $0.30
Fell Fell
+1% Synergy $0.31
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
0% Synergy $2.67
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
0% Synergy $0.27
Mutilate Mutilate
-3% Synergy $1.54
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-3% Synergy $0.50
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-6% Synergy $10.00
Victimize Victimize
-18% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+50% Synergy $15.98
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+46% Synergy $4.54
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+39% Synergy $16.91
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+25% Synergy $16.21
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+20% Synergy $2.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.38
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+17% Synergy $15.79
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+14% Synergy $28.33
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+13% Synergy $28.35
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+12% Synergy $12.95
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $15.98
Otherworld Atlas Otherworld Atlas
+12% Synergy $1.27
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+10% Synergy $8.58
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+8% Synergy $41.03
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+7% Synergy $33.77
Spellbook Spellbook
+7% Synergy $2.17
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+4% Synergy $7.65
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-1% Synergy $0.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.21
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-13% Synergy $4.79

Enchantments

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

Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+41% Synergy $25.71
Greed Greed
+39% Synergy $0.24
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+23% Synergy $15.83
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+23% Synergy $1.71
Lich's Mastery Lich's Mastery
+23% Synergy $0.45
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+20% Synergy $15.25
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+17% Synergy $6.04
No Mercy No Mercy
+15% Synergy $14.56
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+12% Synergy $1.07
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+7% Synergy $0.54
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+6% Synergy $4.91
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+5% Synergy $0.33
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+5% Synergy $2.50
Oubliette Oubliette
+4% Synergy $1.53
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+4% Synergy $1.15
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+3% Synergy $1.57
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+3% Synergy $0.29
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+2% Synergy $2.24
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+1% Synergy $18.69
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
0% Synergy $3.20
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
-1% Synergy $5.41
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
-1% Synergy $5.74
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-2% Synergy $2.91
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
-2% Synergy $1.85
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-3% Synergy $17.67
Waste Not Waste Not
-5% Synergy $3.47
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-6% Synergy $6.91
Necropotence Necropotence
-8% Synergy $17.10
Black Market Black Market
-13% Synergy $3.48
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-13% Synergy $16.64

Planeswalkers

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

Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+47% Synergy $0.33
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+21% Synergy $0.34
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+5% Synergy $13.03
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
0% Synergy $6.74
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
-1% Synergy $5.66

Utility Lands

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

Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+46% Synergy $4.75
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+44% Synergy $1.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+41% Synergy $2.23
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+13% Synergy $22.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $48.60
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $1.00
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $36.66
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+4% Synergy $10.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $39.08
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+4% Synergy $0.09
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.52
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $6.60
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $30.65
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.74
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $6.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.16
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy $0.89
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
0% Synergy $85.50
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.18
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-3% Synergy $21.24
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-4% Synergy $0.31
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-10% Synergy $0.71
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-13% Synergy $17.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+36% Synergy $1.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+23% Synergy $1.97
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+9% Synergy $15.40
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.21
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+6% Synergy $30.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $2.00
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.25
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $58.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $2.00
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $7.05
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $23.54
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.02
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-1% Synergy $1.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.01
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.25
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $14.54
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-6% Synergy $3.60

Lands

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.99
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $1.00
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $6.53
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.56
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-1% Synergy $1.79
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.10
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $4.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.17

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