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Sheoldred
Price tag $16.83

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

#1142 Current Rank
#1076 Last Week
#1212 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sheoldred.

New Cards

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

Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+11% Synergy $23.45
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+9% Synergy $3.89
Pox Plague Pox Plague
+8% Synergy $0.29
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+8% Synergy $6.99
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
0% Synergy $0.35

High Synergy Cards

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

Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+62% Synergy $8.31
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+53% Synergy $19.89
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+50% Synergy $1.59
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+46% Synergy $8.60
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+44% Synergy $13.66
Unseal the Necropolis Unseal the Necropolis
+37% Synergy $0.11
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+37% Synergy $4.55
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+36% Synergy $0.37
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+36% Synergy $0.35
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+35% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

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

Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+31% Synergy $0.57
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+25% Synergy $3.70
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+24% Synergy $0.34
Reanimate Reanimate
+17% Synergy $9.18
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+13% Synergy $16.99
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $4.71
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+10% Synergy $3.53
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+7% Synergy $10.58
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $6.80

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
+28% Synergy $18.16
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $68.04
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $24.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-2% Synergy $24.23
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $99.03
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $64.98
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-5% Synergy $47.70
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-6% Synergy $17.61

Creatures

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

Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+30% Synergy $0.38
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+27% Synergy $0.32
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+25% Synergy $94.97
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+25% Synergy $7.96
Nezumi Informant Nezumi Informant
+22% Synergy $0.29
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+21% Synergy $0.16
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+21% Synergy $0.35
Elderfang Disciple Elderfang Disciple
+21% Synergy $0.17
Sangromancer Sangromancer
+19% Synergy $0.97
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+18% Synergy $2.79
Virus Beetle Virus Beetle
+18% Synergy $0.18
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal Temple of the Dead Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
+18% Synergy $8.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.31
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+16% Synergy $0.80
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+15% Synergy $0.34
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+15% Synergy $3.43
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+13% Synergy $0.16
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+13% Synergy $0.66
Eye Collector Eye Collector
+13% Synergy $0.15
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $0.64
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+10% Synergy $38.24
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+10% Synergy $4.56
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+10% Synergy $0.66
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+10% Synergy $2.58
Necrogoyf Necrogoyf
+10% Synergy $0.30
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+10% Synergy $0.36
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+9% Synergy $0.32
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+9% Synergy $0.44
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+8% Synergy $5.85
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+8% Synergy $6.26
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+7% Synergy $5.51
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+7% Synergy $0.36
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+6% Synergy $14.60
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+6% Synergy $0.54
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+6% Synergy $2.53
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+6% Synergy $0.36
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+5% Synergy $6.12
The Raven Man The Raven Man
+5% Synergy $0.44
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.28
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+4% Synergy $0.37
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+4% Synergy $25.75
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+3% Synergy $5.25
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+2% Synergy $0.76
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+1% Synergy $2.43
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-2% Synergy $8.70
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-2% Synergy $9.90
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
-3% Synergy $36.58
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-6% Synergy $0.62
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-10% Synergy $1.48
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-12% Synergy $0.67

Instants

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

Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+30% Synergy $4.23
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+24% Synergy $0.38
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+12% Synergy $0.37
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.59
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+9% Synergy $1.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $13.71
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+7% Synergy $0.32
Grisly Spectacle Grisly Spectacle
+7% Synergy $0.08
Entomb Entomb
+6% Synergy $16.82
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.38
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+6% Synergy $3.06
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+5% Synergy $5.09
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+4% Synergy $0.48
Defile Defile
+3% Synergy $1.30
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.12
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.11
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+1% Synergy $14.13
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+1% Synergy $5.29
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $3.31
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.30
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
0% Synergy $0.35
Murder Murder
0% Synergy $0.15
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-1% Synergy $1.62
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-1% Synergy $0.28
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
-1% Synergy $0.27
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-2% Synergy $0.38
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-2% Synergy $8.60
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
-2% Synergy $0.26
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-3% Synergy $9.20
Dismember Dismember
-3% Synergy $5.35
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
-3% Synergy $1.02
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy $1.85
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $26.08
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-6% Synergy $0.22
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-7% Synergy $6.76
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-9% Synergy $17.70
Village Rites Village Rites
-11% Synergy $0.82
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-12% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-15% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Dark Deal Dark Deal
+28% Synergy $3.34
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+23% Synergy $0.23
Damnation Damnation
+20% Synergy $20.74
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+19% Synergy $4.88
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+18% Synergy $0.92
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+14% Synergy $3.47
Life's Finale Life's Finale
+14% Synergy $1.49
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+12% Synergy $0.27
Vicious Rumors Vicious Rumors
+12% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+10% Synergy $2.79
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+9% Synergy $32.22
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+9% Synergy $0.31
Mutilate Mutilate
+8% Synergy $1.86
Rankle's Prank Rankle's Prank
+8% Synergy $0.44
Victimize Victimize
+6% Synergy $1.20
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $10.31
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $0.76
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $25.35
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $1.76
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+5% Synergy $4.56
Invoke Despair Invoke Despair
+5% Synergy $0.33
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.37
Persist Persist
+4% Synergy $0.75
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+4% Synergy $0.95
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+4% Synergy $0.50
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.27
Smallpox Smallpox
+3% Synergy $0.36
Diresight Diresight
+3% Synergy $0.23
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+3% Synergy $0.65
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+3% Synergy $0.36
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+3% Synergy $0.36
Duress Duress
+2% Synergy $0.13
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.23
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+2% Synergy $3.99
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+1% Synergy $3.53
Dread Return Dread Return
+1% Synergy $0.47
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+1% Synergy $0.35
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
0% Synergy $5.31
Living Death Living Death
-1% Synergy $1.89
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-2% Synergy $26.21
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-4% Synergy $2.53
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-5% Synergy $16.12
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-5% Synergy $2.07
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-8% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+31% Synergy $21.06
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+30% Synergy $8.97
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+12% Synergy $0.26
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+11% Synergy $16.70
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+10% Synergy $29.49
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.65
Geth's Grimoire Geth's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $8.42
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+5% Synergy $21.09
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+5% Synergy $2.18
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.30
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+4% Synergy $17.44
Entropic Battlecruiser Entropic Battlecruiser
+3% Synergy $0.31
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+3% Synergy $0.35
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+3% Synergy $4.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.32
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $6.52
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-7% Synergy $54.75
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-10% Synergy $5.97
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-11% Synergy $4.40
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-11% Synergy $15.42
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $3.56
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-17% Synergy $5.59
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+22% Synergy $1.00
Waste Not Waste Not
+21% Synergy $7.73
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+21% Synergy $0.33
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+18% Synergy $3.92
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+13% Synergy $21.02
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+13% Synergy $7.47
No Mercy No Mercy
+11% Synergy $25.35
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+9% Synergy $1.17
Oppression Oppression
+8% Synergy $4.04
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+7% Synergy $2.89
Black Market Black Market
+6% Synergy $5.00
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+6% Synergy $0.43
Necromancy Necromancy
+5% Synergy $16.30
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+4% Synergy $2.32
Bandit's Talent Bandit's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.36
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+4% Synergy $5.03
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+3% Synergy $30.17
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $25.95
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+2% Synergy $5.83
Bottomless Pit Bottomless Pit
+2% Synergy $6.27
Necrogen Mists Necrogen Mists
+2% Synergy $11.90
Hopeless Nightmare Hopeless Nightmare
+2% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy $2.02
Liliana's Caress Liliana's Caress
0% Synergy $11.53
Megrim Megrim
0% Synergy $1.89
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
0% Synergy $1.97
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $17.30
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-1% Synergy $21.17
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-6% Synergy $33.38
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-7% Synergy $32.58

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+16% Synergy $1.05
Liliana, Waker of the Dead Liliana, Waker of the Dead
+11% Synergy $2.36
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+10% Synergy $6.42
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $11.12
Liliana Vess Liliana Vess
+3% Synergy $7.05
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+2% Synergy $8.05

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy $1.85
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+15% Synergy $1.08
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+10% Synergy $13.24
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+8% Synergy $4.00
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $11.06
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+8% Synergy $0.22
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $29.74
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $51.56
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+7% Synergy $1.13
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+5% Synergy $4.75
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $58.63
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.31
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $0.71
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $23.84
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $4.61
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $39.52
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-4% Synergy $29.75
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-5% Synergy $0.75
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-5% Synergy $0.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-19% Synergy $0.53

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+16% Synergy $5.03
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $36.86
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.65
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $10.73
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.39
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+3% Synergy $68.33
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.50
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $20.51
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.40
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.35
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $5.58
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.90

Lands

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $13.71
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $25.35
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.11
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $1.04
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.64
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.31

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