Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist (Commander) - Expensive Artifacts

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Arnaud Gompertz
Nov 19, 2025
Diminishing Returns? Not with this Scorpion God Budget Deck!
The least popular of the three Amonkhet gods gets the trim treatment this week, as Arnaud sifts through the rough for some budget diamonds.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Portal to Phyrexia
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Inventors' Fair
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Urza's Saga
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Bloodghast
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Withering Torment
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Myr Retriever
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Triniform
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Bog Initiate
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Razorlash Transmogrant
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Hangarback Walker
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Persistent Specimen
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Grim Haruspex
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Clay Revenant
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Retrofitted Transmogrant
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Myr Sire
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Scrap Trawler
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Triplicate Titan
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Nested Shambler
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Nether Traitor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Meteor Golem
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Ophiomancer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Marionette Master
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Gravecrawler
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wreck Hunter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Steel Hellkite
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Clattering Augur
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Thran Spider
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Reaper
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Marketback Walker
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Junk Diver
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Undead Augur
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Fleshgorger
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Cult Conscript
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Wurmcoil Larva
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-38%synergy
Necron Deathmark
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Guildsworn Prowler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Herald of Anguish
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Chronomancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Malice
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Tragic Slip
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Slaughter Pact
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cut Down
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Defile
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Wail of War
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Terisiare's Devastation
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Monumental Corruption
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Their Name Is Death
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Emergency Weld
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
All Is Dust
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Make an Example
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Cranial Plating
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Forge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Mind's Eye
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Forsaken Monument
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Forge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Junker
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Trading Post
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Tome of Legends
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Unwinding Clock
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-40%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Planar Bridge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mimic Vat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorworks
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Immortal Sun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Vorpal Sword
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Viridian Longbow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Biotransference
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Bitterblossom
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Open the Graves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Contamination
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Necromancy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Blight Mound
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
45%synergy
War Room
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Fomori Vault
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
The Black Gate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Barad-dûr
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Realm of Koh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lake of the Dead
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Blast Zone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Ugin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Mox Opal
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mirrex
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy