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Erebos, God of the Dead
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Paul Palmer
Dec 22, 2025
Paul Palmer
Technically Playable - Erebos, God of the Dead
Let's revisit one of the original Gods of Magic, Erebos, God of the Dead. We're draining our life for profit then swapping life totals.
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Mai, Scornful Striker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Desperate Plea
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Massacre Wurm
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Whip of Erebos
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Painful Quandary
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Crypt Ghast
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
26%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
36%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Damnation
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Opposition Agent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
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Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Dread Presence
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Sangromancer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Rider
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ophiomancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Tree of Perdition
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mindslicer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fate Unraveler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Starscape Cleric
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Dream Devourer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Thrull Parasite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Defile
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Consuming Corruption
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Darkness
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Force of Despair
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dash Hopes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Snuff Out
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Village Rites
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Crypt Incursion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Bubbling Muck
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Mutilate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Tempest
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Consume Spirit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Syphon Mind
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Drain Life
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Counsel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Blood on the Snow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Killing Wave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Profane Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Expedition Map
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Bontu's Monument
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Cube
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ward of Bones
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Demon's Horn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
World Map
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Dreams
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
No Mercy
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Black Market
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Pestilence
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Bonds
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Aether
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Font of Agonies
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Words of Waste
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Palace Siege
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bottomless Pit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Vapors
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Oubliette
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Necrogen Mists
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Court of Ambition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Marchesa's Decree
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Parker Luck
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Cottage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Temple
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Memorial to Folly
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Nyx Lotus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
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