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The Shadow Lord
Price tag $0.95

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor

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Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Shadow Lord.

Svenja ist zurück! | Herumkommandiert #24 | EDH [Deutsch]

Svenja ist zurück! | Herumkommandiert #24 | EDH [Deutsch]

We Play Our Most Diabolical Decks! | Midnight Mana Episode 27

We Play Our Most Diabolical Decks! | Midnight Mana Episode 27

Everyone Plays Group Hug | Commander Clash

Everyone Plays Group Hug | Commander Clash

Mono Color Madness | Herumkommandiert #21 | EDH [Deutsch]

Mono Color Madness | Herumkommandiert #21 | EDH [Deutsch]

Fire Lord Azula VS Teval, the Balanced Scale VS Toph, the First Metalbender VS Gix cmdr gameplay

Fire Lord Azula VS Teval, the Balanced Scale VS Toph, the First Metalbender VS Gix cmdr gameplay

Mia’s Deck Makes Us Rage Quit | Shadow vs Gix vs Svella vs Hojo | Magic the Gathering Commander

Mia’s Deck Makes Us Rage Quit | Shadow vs Gix vs Svella vs Hojo | Magic the Gathering Commander

Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor VS Orvar, the All-Form VS Loot, the Pathfinder VS Brenard commander game play

Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor VS Orvar, the All-Form VS Loot, the Pathfinder VS Brenard commander game play

Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor vs Preston, the Vanisher vs Elenda, the Dusk Rose vs Shroofus Sproutsire

Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor vs Preston, the Vanisher vs Elenda, the Dusk Rose vs Shroofus Sproutsire

We play SCARY Commanders for Duskmourn! | Korvold, Umbris, Toxrill, Gix | MTG Commander Gameplay

We play SCARY Commanders for Duskmourn! | Korvold, Umbris, Toxrill, Gix | MTG Commander Gameplay

I WILL DEFEAT YOU... BROTHER!! Urza, Mishra, Tawnos, Gix | The Worst Possible Commander Show #36 EDH

I WILL DEFEAT YOU... BROTHER!! Urza, Mishra, Tawnos, Gix | The Worst Possible Commander Show #36 EDH

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Shadow Lord decks.

Mabel, Bitter Recluse Mabel, Bitter Recluse
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.28
Lich's Relic Lich's Relic
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.51
Multiply by Zero Multiply by Zero
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.37
The Unicomplex The Unicomplex
+1% Synergy in 3% of decks $1.01
Avacyn, Angel of Horror Avacyn, Angel of Horror
-3% Synergy in 4% of decks $12.31

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Shadow Lord's abilities and overall game plan.

Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+71% Synergy in 77% of decks $2.46
Tormented Soul Tormented Soul
+69% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.56
Vault Skirge Vault Skirge
+59% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.30
Battlefly Swarm Battlefly Swarm
+56% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.29
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+50% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.93
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+48% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.42
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+46% Synergy in 62% of decks $6.02
Faerie Dreamthief Faerie Dreamthief
+46% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.36
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+44% Synergy in 48% of decks $11.67
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+40% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.38

Top Cards

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

Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+71% Synergy in 77% of decks $2.46
Tormented Soul Tormented Soul
+69% Synergy in 73% of decks $0.56
Vault Skirge Vault Skirge
+59% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.30
Battlefly Swarm Battlefly Swarm
+56% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.29
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+50% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.93
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+46% Synergy in 62% of decks $6.02
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+21% Synergy in 72% of decks $4.45
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+17% Synergy in 64% of decks $20.10
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+13% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy in 76% of decks $9.26

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+6% Synergy in 20% of decks $36.23
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+6% Synergy in 19% of decks $36.87
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $9.24
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy in 29% of decks $15.81
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy in 7% of decks $106.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $125.97
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy in 15% of decks $52.35
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy in 18% of decks $66.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Shadow Lord's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+48% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.42
Faerie Dreamthief Faerie Dreamthief
+46% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.36
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+44% Synergy in 48% of decks $11.67
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+40% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.38
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+39% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.26
Dauthi Horror Dauthi Horror
+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.37
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.35
Vampire of the Dire Moon Vampire of the Dire Moon
+34% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.42
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+34% Synergy in 39% of decks $2.65
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+29% Synergy in 49% of decks $1.26
Basilica Screecher Basilica Screecher
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.25
Gifted Aetherborn Gifted Aetherborn
+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.45
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+25% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.05
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+24% Synergy in 39% of decks $100.64
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+23% Synergy in 28% of decks $2.34
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+23% Synergy in 34% of decks $9.82
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+22% Synergy in 28% of decks $7.04
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+22% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.28
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+20% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.38
Eye Collector Eye Collector
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.34
Deep-Cavern Bat Deep-Cavern Bat
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.36
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.19
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.20
Dauthi Ghoul Dauthi Ghoul
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.98
Dauthi Warlord Dauthi Warlord
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.69
Dream Beavers Dream Beavers
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.34
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+15% Synergy in 23% of decks $13.30
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.40
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+14% Synergy in 27% of decks $9.99
Foulmire Knight Foulmire Knight
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.34
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.15
Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.32
Etherium Pteramander Etherium Pteramander
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.20
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.45
Rev, Tithe Extractor Rev, Tithe Extractor
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $22.26
Shadow Alley Denizen Shadow Alley Denizen
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.28
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $32.86
Stensian Sanguinist Stensian Sanguinist
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $7.17
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+10% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.89
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.50
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+9% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.71
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $37.88
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+6% Synergy in 19% of decks $36.87
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.82
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+5% Synergy in 16% of decks $7.06
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.01
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+3% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.39
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-4% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.57
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-5% Synergy in 15% of decks $4.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.50

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Shadow Lord safe.

Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+19% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.31
Defile Defile
+14% Synergy in 49% of decks $1.32
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+14% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.36
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+14% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.09
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+10% Synergy in 18% of decks $6.72
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+8% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.44
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy in 41% of decks $1.57
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy in 31% of decks $11.12
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+6% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.10
Dismember Dismember
+6% Synergy in 16% of decks $4.21
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+5% Synergy in 20% of decks $13.41
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy in 26% of decks $5.73
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+5% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.73
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+5% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.57
March of Wretched Sorrow March of Wretched Sorrow
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.31
Darkness Darkness
+4% Synergy in 16% of decks $23.82
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+4% Synergy in 30% of decks $9.81
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy in 30% of decks $28.34
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.32
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.34
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.05
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $5.13
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+2% Synergy in 22% of decks $10.98
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $9.24
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+1% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.69
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.12
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
0% Synergy in 19% of decks $16.83
Undying Malice Undying Malice
0% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.40
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.33
Doom Blade Doom Blade
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-1% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.66
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-2% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.61
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-5% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.11
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy in 15% of decks $52.35
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-6% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.35
Village Rites Village Rites
-11% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.73
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Shadow Lord's game plan and control the board.

Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+26% Synergy in 43% of decks $6.05
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+24% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.50
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+21% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.35
Unearth Unearth
+19% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.43
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.49
Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.32
Predators' Hour Predators' Hour
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.37
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.34
Mutilate Mutilate
+5% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.01
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $25.11
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $8.63
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+4% Synergy in 19% of decks $34.63
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy in 41% of decks $2.26
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $9.84
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy in 22% of decks $21.05
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.23
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.49
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+0% Synergy in 16% of decks $16.25
Living Death Living Death
0% Synergy in 10% of decks $6.31
Reanimate Reanimate
-2% Synergy in 39% of decks $10.26
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy in 10% of decks $6.29
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.34
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-3% Synergy in 12% of decks $5.18
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Dread Return Dread Return
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.45
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-5% Synergy in 6% of decks $26.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.22
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-5% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.34
Victimize Victimize
-6% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.46
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-6% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.35
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy in 18% of decks $66.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+27% Synergy in 39% of decks $9.64
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+20% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.41
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $4.68
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+10% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.96
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.62
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.12
Spellbook Spellbook
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.88
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $7.06
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $7.90
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+6% Synergy in 15% of decks $22.12
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31
Throne of the God-Pharaoh Throne of the God-Pharaoh
+6% Synergy in 6% of decks $6.90
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $40.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy in 38% of decks $2.58
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.38
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.38
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.66
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.22
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy in 29% of decks $15.81
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.30
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.98
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+0% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.43
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $38.52
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy in 7% of decks $106.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.16
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-5% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.11
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-7% Synergy in 55% of decks $16.71

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Shadow Lord's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+34% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.77
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+18% Synergy in 31% of decks $33.00
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+12% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.29
No Mercy No Mercy
+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $25.21
The Cruelty of Gix The Cruelty of Gix
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.29
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Necropotence Necropotence
+6% Synergy in 20% of decks $36.23
Oubliette Oubliette
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.49
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+4% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.86
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.44
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.01
Necrodominance Necrodominance
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.44
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+2% Synergy in 16% of decks $42.04
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+1% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.56
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.82
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $22.47
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $7.42
Oppression Oppression
-1% Synergy in 5% of decks $5.05
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy in 36% of decks $3.06
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy in 22% of decks $13.66
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy in 12% of decks $25.77
Black Market Black Market
-11% Synergy in 8% of decks $6.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Shadow Lord to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-4% Synergy in 9% of decks $9.69

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+37% Synergy in 66% of decks $1.64
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.97
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy in 37% of decks $48.04
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.39
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+6% Synergy in 40% of decks $13.84
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy in 60% of decks $31.61
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+5% Synergy in 16% of decks $32.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy in 41% of decks $55.93
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.77
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.45
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $10.57
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+0% Synergy in 49% of decks $1.75
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $124.95
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+0% Synergy in 16% of decks $12.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.36
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-1% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.49
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-1% Synergy in 10% of decks $4.02
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.27
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-1% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.87
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.53
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $39.55
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $125.97
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.39
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-7% Synergy in 20% of decks $32.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+35% Synergy in 59% of decks $1.37
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.93
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.35
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.40
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.97
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $12.18
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.39
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.14
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $11.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.72
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $4.18
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $37.58
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy in 7% of decks $29.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-4% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.91
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-5% Synergy in 10% of decks $79.30

Lands

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy in 31% of decks $11.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy in 26% of decks $5.73
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $25.11
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.92
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.56
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.01
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.05
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.71
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy in 94% of decks $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.32

The Shadow Lord Deck Stats

Based on 3,782 The Shadow Lord decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 31
  • Instant 9
  • Sorcery 9
  • Artifact 11
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 34

Lands: 27 basic, 7 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 948 decks with a bracket
1 · Exhibition
1%
2 · Core
37%
3 · Upgraded
48%
4 · Optimized
13%
5 · cEDH
1%
Popularity Rank monthly, #1 at the top
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