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Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Price tag $98.55

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 24% Lifegain 14% Card Draw 8% Group Slug 8% Combo 6%
View Average Decklist All Lifegain Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Sheoldred, the Apocalypse players are trying out in Lifegain decks.

Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+30% Synergy $1.71
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+27% Synergy $5.43
Withering Curse Withering Curse
+5% Synergy $1.01
Pox Plague Pox Plague
+3% Synergy $0.25
Defiling Daemogoth Defiling Daemogoth
+3% Synergy $0.59

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Sheoldred, the Apocalypse's Lifegain builds — cards that lean hardest into the Lifegain theme.

Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+69% Synergy $3.59
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+67% Synergy $2.19
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+65% Synergy $10.36
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+61% Synergy $5.49
Seizan, Perverter of Truth Seizan, Perverter of Truth
+61% Synergy $1.89
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+59% Synergy $7.95
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+59% Synergy $17.98
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+56% Synergy $0.30
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+54% Synergy $6.39
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+54% Synergy $40.36

Top Cards

The staple cards most Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Lifegain decks run as their core.

Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+53% Synergy $0.96
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+52% Synergy $3.40
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+51% Synergy $2.21
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+35% Synergy $3.14
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+34% Synergy $4.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+25% Synergy $4.10
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+20% Synergy $17.44
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $7.28
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+12% Synergy $14.67
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+9% Synergy $4.20

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Lifegain game on their own.

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+39% Synergy $43.37
The One Ring The One Ring
+31% Synergy $115.41
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+25% Synergy $69.17
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+23% Synergy $15.83
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+23% Synergy $54.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $119.25
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+9% Synergy $166.33
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+8% Synergy $20.71
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $167.03
Necropotence Necropotence
-2% Synergy $38.23

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Lifegain plan in Sheoldred, the Apocalypse decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Master of the Feast Master of the Feast
+46% Synergy $4.74
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+44% Synergy $2.54
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+39% Synergy $14.54
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+38% Synergy $36.82
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+36% Synergy $11.11
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+35% Synergy $1.05
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+33% Synergy $9.93
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+33% Synergy $36.69
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+31% Synergy $0.40
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+24% Synergy $1.29
Elder Brain Elder Brain
+24% Synergy $0.89
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+23% Synergy $2.72
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+20% Synergy $0.86
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+19% Synergy $3.39
Bloodgift Demon Bloodgift Demon
+18% Synergy $0.78
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+16% Synergy $9.46
Epicure of Blood Epicure of Blood
+15% Synergy $0.33
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+14% Synergy $20.76
Veinwitch Coven Veinwitch Coven
+13% Synergy $0.33
Defiant Bloodlord Defiant Bloodlord
+13% Synergy $0.36
Howling Golem Howling Golem
+12% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+11% Synergy $18.38
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+10% Synergy $0.65
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+9% Synergy $0.40
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+9% Synergy $0.57
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+8% Synergy $5.72
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+8% Synergy $5.75
Creeping Bloodsucker Creeping Bloodsucker
+8% Synergy $4.95
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $52.83
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+7% Synergy $0.31
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+6% Synergy $3.15
Knight of Dusk's Shadow Knight of Dusk's Shadow
+6% Synergy $0.29
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+5% Synergy $0.41
Sanguine Syphoner Sanguine Syphoner
+5% Synergy $0.23
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+3% Synergy $6.94
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+3% Synergy $5.26
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+2% Synergy $4.93
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+2% Synergy $0.20
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+2% Synergy $21.26
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+1% Synergy $1.69
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
-1% Synergy $19.11
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
-1% Synergy $3.59
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-2% Synergy $2.44
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-2% Synergy $2.10
Sangromancer Sangromancer
-3% Synergy $1.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.31
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-4% Synergy $4.23
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-12% Synergy $8.44
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-14% Synergy $3.83
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-15% Synergy $0.38

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Sheoldred, the Apocalypse's Lifegain deck ahead.

Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+36% Synergy $2.53
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+32% Synergy $0.32
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+18% Synergy $28.68
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.32
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+11% Synergy $1.44
Feign Death Feign Death
+11% Synergy $0.78
Necrologia Necrologia
+11% Synergy $0.67
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+10% Synergy $9.18
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+10% Synergy $0.38
Dismember Dismember
+10% Synergy $4.78
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $13.30
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+9% Synergy $12.98
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+6% Synergy $1.65
Darkness Darkness
+5% Synergy $23.83
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.23
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+4% Synergy $10.67
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $9.71
Succumb to Temptation Succumb to Temptation
+4% Synergy $0.10
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+3% Synergy $14.55
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.29
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+3% Synergy $11.17
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.20
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+2% Synergy $7.17
Cut Down Cut Down
+2% Synergy $2.86
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.32
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+1% Synergy $0.21
Doom Blade Doom Blade
0% Synergy $0.23
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-2% Synergy $0.62
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-2% Synergy $6.95
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-2% Synergy $1.02
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
-2% Synergy $0.24
Defile Defile
-3% Synergy $1.43
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $1.60
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-3% Synergy $0.26
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-3% Synergy $3.62
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.74
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-7% Synergy $8.03
Village Rites Village Rites
-19% Synergy $0.93
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-20% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Lifegain game plan forward for Sheoldred, the Apocalypse.

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+22% Synergy $6.25
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+21% Synergy $6.03
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+19% Synergy $23.87
Eldritch Pact Eldritch Pact
+18% Synergy $0.37
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+17% Synergy $5.02
Damnation Damnation
+17% Synergy $21.01
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+16% Synergy $0.41
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+16% Synergy $0.30
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+12% Synergy $0.35
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+11% Synergy $0.18
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+10% Synergy $36.04
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+8% Synergy $2.21
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+7% Synergy $0.28
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+5% Synergy $4.02
Foreboding Fruit Foreboding Fruit
+5% Synergy $0.13
Pain's Reward Pain's Reward
+5% Synergy $11.00
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.24
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+4% Synergy $21.21
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+4% Synergy $0.35
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+3% Synergy $0.39
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+3% Synergy $1.04
Fell Fell
+2% Synergy $0.36
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+1% Synergy $4.87
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+1% Synergy $0.37
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+1% Synergy $7.78
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy $10.10
Mutilate Mutilate
0% Synergy $2.19
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-2% Synergy $29.93
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-3% Synergy $0.31
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $4.24
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-7% Synergy $17.44
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-8% Synergy $6.73
Victimize Victimize
-21% Synergy $1.25

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Lifegain decks.

Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+45% Synergy $14.74
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+42% Synergy $10.49
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+37% Synergy $6.69
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+23% Synergy $21.72
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+21% Synergy $16.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+20% Synergy $1.98
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+19% Synergy $40.31
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+19% Synergy $5.72
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+15% Synergy $29.06
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+14% Synergy $13.37
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+14% Synergy $8.96
Memory Jar Memory Jar
+11% Synergy $37.79
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+10% Synergy $38.90
Otherworld Atlas Otherworld Atlas
+10% Synergy $1.70
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+7% Synergy $47.42
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $4.51
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $1.43
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-1% Synergy $2.47
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-6% Synergy $4.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-9% Synergy $5.61
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-10% Synergy $4.60

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Lifegain strategy in Sheoldred, the Apocalypse decks.

Greed Greed
+28% Synergy $0.33
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+28% Synergy $21.34
Lich's Mastery Lich's Mastery
+20% Synergy $0.98
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+19% Synergy $2.87
No Mercy No Mercy
+18% Synergy $24.64
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+17% Synergy $10.53
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+17% Synergy $14.39
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+14% Synergy $1.71
Polluted Bonds Polluted Bonds
+11% Synergy $10.28
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+7% Synergy $1.79
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+7% Synergy $0.77
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+5% Synergy $0.38
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $24.81
Oubliette Oubliette
+3% Synergy $2.87
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+2% Synergy $2.18
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+1% Synergy $6.00
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy $2.84
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-4% Synergy $32.66
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $7.45
Black Market Black Market
-13% Synergy $6.30
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-14% Synergy $30.52

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Sheoldred, the Apocalypse's Lifegain game plan.

Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
+36% Synergy $0.47
Ob Nixilis Reignited Ob Nixilis Reignited
+19% Synergy $0.40
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+6% Synergy $9.55
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $9.67

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Lifegain decks.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+42% Synergy $4.23
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+41% Synergy $4.48
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+40% Synergy $2.39
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+16% Synergy $28.81
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $9.86
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $55.48
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+8% Synergy $12.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $45.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $1.40
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $5.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $38.48
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+4% Synergy $123.79
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.00
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+4% Synergy $0.29
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $10.64
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $9.44
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+3% Synergy $1.12
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $4.31
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+1% Synergy $34.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.32
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+1% Synergy $0.45
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+1% Synergy $0.83
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy $0.44
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.66
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-7% Synergy $0.82
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.77
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-13% Synergy $30.16

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Sheoldred, the Apocalypse's Lifegain strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+37% Synergy $2.35
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+21% Synergy $5.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $29.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $37.42
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $115.65
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.76
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $229.58
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $13.30
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $86.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.49
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.59
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $60.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.04
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-2% Synergy $20.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.35
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.87

Lands

The mana base behind Sheoldred, the Apocalypse's Lifegain decks.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $13.30
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+6% Synergy $3.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.31
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $19.87
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $18.38
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $32.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $51.06
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.10
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
0% Synergy $2.58
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.66
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-2% Synergy $2.10
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-2% Synergy $29.93
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.74
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Sheoldred, the Apocalypse: Lifegain.

Edgar Markov Edgar Markov
Nekusar, the Mindrazer Nekusar, the Mindrazer
Braids, Cabal Minion Braids, Cabal Minion
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Vial Smasher the Fierce Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Tymna the Weaver Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Tymna the Weaver
Emrakul, the Promised End Emrakul, the Promised End
Sen Triplets Sen Triplets
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
The Ur-Dragon The Ur-Dragon
Jodah, the Unifier Jodah, the Unifier
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
Emrakul, the World Anew Emrakul, the World Anew
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
Ulamog, the Defiler Ulamog, the Defiler
Winter, Misanthropic Guide Winter, Misanthropic Guide
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
Cao Ren, Wei Commander Cao Ren, Wei Commander
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Power Hungry
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
Elenda and Azor Elenda and Azor
The First Sliver The First Sliver
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
The Eleventh Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eleventh Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid, God of Fright
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
Atraxa, Grand Unifier Atraxa, Grand Unifier
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren