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
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Merchant of Many Hats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Portal to Phyrexia
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Inventors' Fair
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Urza's Saga
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Bloodghast
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Withering Torment
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Cranial Plating
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Razorlash Transmogrant
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Myr Retriever
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Hangarback Walker
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Bog Initiate
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Persistent Specimen
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Clay Revenant
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Scrap Trawler
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Grim Haruspex
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Retrofitted Transmogrant
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Myr Sire
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Triplicate Titan
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Meteor Golem
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Nested Shambler
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Wreck Hunter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Ophiomancer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Nether Traitor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Karn, Legacy Reforged
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Steel Hellkite
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Thran Spider
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Chronomancer
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Shambling Ghast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Reaper
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Marketback Walker
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Gravecrawler
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Fleshgorger
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Marionette Master
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Timeline Culler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Necron Deathmark
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Clattering Augur
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Cult Conscript
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Larva
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Junk Diver
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Dispute
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Malice
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tragic Slip
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Defile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Terisiare's Devastation
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Corruption
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Their Name Is Death
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
All Is Dust
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Emergency Weld
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-7%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Make an Example
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Eldrazi
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Forge
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Trading Post
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Mind's Eye
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Forsaken Monument
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Forge
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Junker
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-41%synergy
Tome of Legends
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Planar Bridge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Lotus
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorworks
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
The Regalia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
World Map
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Vorpal Sword
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mimic Vat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Viridian Longbow
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lost Jitte
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Biotransference
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Bitterblossom
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Grave Pact
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Call of the Ring
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Teval's Judgment
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Contamination
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blight Mound
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Karn, Scion of Urza
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
War Room
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Fomori Vault
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
The Black Gate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Barad-dûr
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Secluded Starforge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lake of the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ugin's Labyrinth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Workshop
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Eye of Ugin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sanctum of Ugin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Temple
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Cave
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Mirrex
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy