Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist (Commander) - Expensive Core

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloodsoaked Champion
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Bloodghast
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Morbid Opportunist
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Bog Initiate
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Dispute
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Cranial Plating
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Cult Conscript
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Persistent Specimen
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Grim Haruspex
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Razorlash Transmogrant
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Hangarback Walker
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Clay Revenant
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Midnight Reaper
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Nether Traitor
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Myr Retriever
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Myr Sire
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Ophiomancer
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Master
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Retrofitted Transmogrant
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Scrap Trawler
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Chronomancer
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Meteor Golem
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Wriggling Grub
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Crypt Ghast
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Steel Hellkite
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Clattering Augur
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Timeline Culler
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Gravecrawler
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Triplicate Titan
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Nested Shambler
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Junk Diver
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-33%synergy
Herald of Anguish
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Ghast
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Thran Spider
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Marketback Walker
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Super Shredder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Initiates of the Ebon Hand
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Wreck Hunter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Doomed Dissenter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Workshop Assistant
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-37%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Defile
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Flare of Malice
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Tainted Strike
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Slip
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Entomb
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Costly Plunder
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Hatred
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Saw in Half
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Feign Death
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Corruption
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Shredder's Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Their Name Is Death
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Mutilate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Emergency Weld
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Damnation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reprocess
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Make an Example
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Living Death
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Sword of the Animist
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Expedition Map
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Junker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Jet Medallion
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-38%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Eye
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Sculpting Steel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Key to the City
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Tome of Legends
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Forsaken Monument
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Lashwrithe
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Trading Post
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Vorpal Sword
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Thieves' Tools
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Biotransference
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Call of the Ring
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Prophecy
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Blight Mound
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tortured Existence
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Into the Pit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chorale of the Void
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
6%synergy
War Room
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Fountainport
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Barad-dûr
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Fomori Vault
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
The Black Gate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Secluded Starforge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Temple
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Barren Moor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
High Market
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Blast Zone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Realm of Koh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Echoing Deeps
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Mire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Tomb Fortress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Dark Depths
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-26%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Prophetic Prism
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Crowded Crypt
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Lands
Swamp
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Cave
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Hagra Mauling
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Demolition Field
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy