Average Deck for Erebos, God of the Dead - Lifedrain
Erebos, God of the Dead
Rank #1,158
25decks

Dec 22, 2025
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.

Feb 5, 2025
Commander Unoptimized - It's A Deck, Not An Engine
Commander doesn't need to be a fully optimized game every time. Sometimes, it's helpful to simply play the game as it unfolds before you.
Average Decklist
- 1 Erebos, God of the DeadErebos, God of the Dead
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Ayara, First of LocthwainAyara, First of Locthwain
- 1 Blood ArtistBlood Artist
- 1 Bloodchief AscensionBloodchief Ascension
- 1 Bloodletter of AclazotzBloodletter of Aclazotz
- 1 Bloodthirsty ConquerorBloodthirsty Conqueror
- 1 Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1 Bolas's CitadelBolas's Citadel
- 1 Bubbling MuckBubbling Muck
- 1 Cabal CoffersCabal Coffers
- 1 Cabal StrongholdCabal Stronghold
- 1 Caged SunCaged Sun
- 1 Castle LocthwainCastle Locthwain
- 1 Consuming CorruptionConsuming Corruption
- 1 Creeping BloodsuckerCreeping Bloodsucker
- 1 Crypt GhastCrypt Ghast
- 1 DamnationDamnation
- 1 Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1 Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1 DefileDefile
- 1 Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1 Dread PresenceDread Presence
- 1 Enduring TenacityEnduring Tenacity
- 1 Expedition MapExpedition Map
- 1 Exquisite BloodExquisite Blood
- 1 ExsanguinateExsanguinate
- 1 Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1 Fell the ProfaneFell the Profane
- 1 Gifted AetherbornGifted Aetherborn
- 1 Gray Merchant of AsphodelGray Merchant of Asphodel
- 1 Insatiable AvariceInsatiable Avarice
- 1 Jet MedallionJet Medallion
- 1 K'rrik, Son of YawgmothK'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
- 1 Liliana of the Dark RealmsLiliana of the Dark Realms
- 1 Massacre WurmMassacre Wurm
- 1 MutilateMutilate
- 1 NecropotenceNecropotence
- 1 Nighthawk ScavengerNighthawk Scavenger
- 1 Nirkana RevenantNirkana Revenant
- 1 No MercyNo Mercy
- 1 Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1 Painful QuandaryPainful Quandary
- 1 PestilencePestilence
- 1 Phyrexian ArenaPhyrexian Arena
- 1 Phyrexian ObliteratorPhyrexian Obliterator
- 1 ReanimateReanimate
- 1 Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1 SangromancerSangromancer
- 1 Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1 Sign in BloodSign in Blood
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Solemn SimulacrumSolemn Simulacrum
- 1 Sudden SpoilingSudden Spoiling
- 28 SwampSwamp
- 1 Takenuma, Abandoned MireTakenuma, Abandoned Mire
- 1 The Meathook MassacreThe Meathook Massacre
- 1 The Soul StoneThe Soul Stone
- 1 Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1 Torment of HailfireTorment of Hailfire
- 1 Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1 Twilight ProphetTwilight Prophet
- 1 Tymaret, Chosen from DeathTymaret, Chosen from Death
- 1 Underworld DreamsUnderworld Dreams
- 1 Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1 Vampire NighthawkVampire Nighthawk
- 1 Vilis, Broker of BloodVilis, Broker of Blood
- 1 Vito, Thorn of the Dusk RoseVito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
- 1 Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
- 1 Whip of ErebosWhip of Erebos
- 1 Witch's CottageWitch's Cottage
- 1 Withering TormentWithering Torment
- 1 Wound ReflectionWound Reflection
Ayara, First of Locthwain
Ayara, First of Locthwain
Blood Artist
Blood Artist
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
Creeping Bloodsucker
Creeping Bloodsucker
Crypt Ghast
Crypt Ghast
Dread Presence
Dread Presence
Enduring Tenacity
Enduring Tenacity
Gifted Aetherborn
Gifted Aetherborn
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
Massacre Wurm
Massacre Wurm
Nighthawk Scavenger
Nighthawk Scavenger
Nirkana Revenant
Nirkana Revenant
Phyrexian Obliterator
Phyrexian Obliterator
Sangromancer
Sangromancer
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Solemn Simulacrum
Solemn Simulacrum
Twilight Prophet
Twilight Prophet
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
Vampire Nighthawk
Vampire Nighthawk
Vilis, Broker of Blood
Vilis, Broker of Blood
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
Instants (7)
Consuming Corruption
Consuming Corruption
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Defile
Defile
Fell the Profane
Fell the Profane
Sudden Spoiling
Sudden Spoiling
Withering Torment
Withering Torment
Sorceries (11)
Bubbling Muck
Bubbling Muck
Damnation
Damnation
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Exsanguinate
Exsanguinate
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Insatiable Avarice
Insatiable Avarice
Mutilate
Mutilate
Reanimate
Reanimate
Sign in Blood
Sign in Blood
Torment of Hailfire
Torment of Hailfire
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Artifacts (10)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bolas's Citadel
Bolas's Citadel
Caged Sun
Caged Sun
Expedition Map
Expedition Map
Jet Medallion
Jet Medallion
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The Soul Stone
The Soul Stone
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Whip of Erebos
Whip of Erebos
Enchantments (10)
Bloodchief Ascension
Bloodchief Ascension
Exquisite Blood
Exquisite Blood
Necropotence
Necropotence
No Mercy
No Mercy
Painful Quandary
Painful Quandary
Pestilence
Pestilence
Phyrexian Arena
Phyrexian Arena
The Meathook Massacre
The Meathook Massacre
Underworld Dreams
Underworld Dreams
Wound Reflection
Wound Reflection
Planeswalkers (1)
Liliana of the Dark Realms
Liliana of the Dark Realms
Lands (9)
Bojuka Bog
Bojuka Bog
Cabal Coffers
Cabal Coffers
Cabal Stronghold
Cabal Stronghold
Castle Locthwain
Castle Locthwain
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Witch's Cottage
Witch's Cottage
Basics (1)
Swamp
28 Swamps