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
Realm of Koh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merchant of Many Hats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Portal to Phyrexia
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Inventors' Fair
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Urza's Saga
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Bloodghast
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Withering Torment
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Deadly Rollick
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Razorlash Transmogrant
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Myr Retriever
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Hangarback Walker
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Bog Initiate
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Persistent Specimen
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Grim Haruspex
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Clay Revenant
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Retrofitted Transmogrant
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Scrap Trawler
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Myr Sire
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Nested Shambler
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Meteor Golem
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Nether Traitor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Triplicate Titan
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ophiomancer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Thran Spider
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Midnight Reaper
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Wreck Hunter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Steel Hellkite
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Marionette Master
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Marketback Walker
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Gravecrawler
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Anrakyr the Traveller
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Necron Deathmark
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Chronomancer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Fleshgorger
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Clattering Augur
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Carrier Thrall
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Larva
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Junk Diver
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Slip
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Corruption
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Their Name Is Death
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
All Is Dust
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Emergency Weld
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Make an Example
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cranial Plating
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Forge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Trading Post
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Mind's Eye
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Plate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Forge
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Junker
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Unwinding Clock
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-36%synergy
Forsaken Monument
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Tome of Legends
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%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
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorworks
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Lost Jitte
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Vorpal Sword
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mimic Vat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%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 the Animist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Masamune
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
The Regalia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
World Map
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Biotransference
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Bitterblossom
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%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
Dreadhorde Invasion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Contamination
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blight Mound
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Call of the Ring
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
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%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
45%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
5%synergy
War Room
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Whispers
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Fomori Vault
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
17%synergy
The Black Gate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Barad-dûr
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Fountainport
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%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
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Workshop
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Ugin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Arcane Signet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
0%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy