The Shadow Lord (Commander) - Lifegain

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Gix, Yawgmoth PraetorGix, Yawgmoth Praetor

The Shadow Lord
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Nick Benstead
Dec 2, 2025
Nick Benstead
Sisters of Stone Death: A Hidden Commander Gem?
Sisters of Stone Death may be a very high-cost commander, but that doesn't mean you can't build a fun Commander deck around it.
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26%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
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13%synergy
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8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
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4%synergy
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85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
80%synergy
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81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
77%synergy
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72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
71%synergy
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61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
59%synergy
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61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
59%synergy
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63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
57%synergy
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53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
51%synergy
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51%synergy
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49%synergy
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48%synergy
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Gray Merchant of Asphodel
86%inclusion62 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Crypt Ghast
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
45%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
48%synergy
Defile
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
26%synergy
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58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Nether Traitor
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Whip of Erebos
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
42%synergy
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42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
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21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
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3%synergy
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50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
48%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
44%synergy
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49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
47%synergy
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44%synergy
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45%synergy
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38%synergy
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28%synergy
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39%synergy
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15%synergy
Deep-Cavern Bat
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
37%synergy
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36%synergy
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37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
32%synergy
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23%synergy
Pilfering Imp
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35%synergy
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33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
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29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
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29%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Dread Presence
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Stirge
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Daggerdrome Imp
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Eyetwitch
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Eye Collector
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Blight Keeper
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Vashta Nerada
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Starscape Cleric
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Bone Miser
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Nightshade Stinger
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
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12%synergy
Etherium Pteramander
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Dauthi Warlord
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Foulmire Knight
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Shadow Alley Denizen
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Ghoul
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12%synergy
Gurgling Anointer
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
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Infernal Grasp
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Consuming Corruption
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Go for the Throat
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Dismember
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Force of Despair
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Darkness
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
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-3%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
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-11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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-12%synergy
Shadow of the Grave
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12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
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-3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
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1%synergy
Undying Malice
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1%synergy
Tragic Slip
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-10%synergy
Slaughter Pact
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6%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
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7%synergy
Songs of the Damned
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3%synergy
Undying Evil
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5%synergy
Doom Blade
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1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
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3%synergy
Crypt Incursion
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4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
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-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
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-6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
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-3%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
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2%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Bubbling Muck
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Unearth
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Gix's Command
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Call of the Death-Dweller
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Corrupt
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Living Death
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Villainous Wrath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
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3%synergy
Syphon Mind
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-5%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Stitch Together
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
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Jet Medallion
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Vorpal Sword
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Venser's Journal
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Library of Leng
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Demon's Horn
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Lashwrithe
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Bag of Holding
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Ivory Tower
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Font of Agonies
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Dreams
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Feast of Sanity
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Grave Venerations
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Wound Reflection
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Call of the Ring
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Ninja Teen
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Necrodominance
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Bad Moon
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Oubliette
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Coffers
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Realm of Koh
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
8%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion57 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Caged Sun
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Heraldic Banner
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion67 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion16 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
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