Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Bitterbloom Bearer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Splinter's Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Diviner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloodghast
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Hangarback Walker
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Rollick
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Flare of Malice
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Persistent Specimen
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Necropotence
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Noxious Gearhulk
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Grim Haruspex
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Razorlash Transmogrant
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Retrofitted Transmogrant
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Gravecrawler
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Reaper
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Timeline Culler
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Nested Shambler
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Clay Revenant
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Myr Retriever
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Marketback Walker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Meteor Golem
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Nether Traitor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bog Initiate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Myr Sire
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Carrier Thrall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Forsaken Miner
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Master
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Clattering Augur
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Thran Spider
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-35%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Chronomancer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Triplicate Titan
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Homicide Investigator
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Triniform
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Agent Venom
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Circuit Mender
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Workshop Assistant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Slip
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Culling the Weak
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Costly Plunder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Defile
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-29%synergy
Dismember
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fight On!
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Unearth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Doomsday
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
All Is Dust
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Corruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Blood on the Snow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Mutilate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Beseech the Queen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Portal to Phyrexia
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Trading Post
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Forsaken Monument
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Cranial Plating
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Expedition Map
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Manifold Key
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Forge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Lashwrithe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mind's Eye
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The Masamune
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Junker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Oubliette
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Contamination
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Biotransference
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Necrodominance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Call of the Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Tortured Existence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, Living Legacy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Realm of Koh
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Whispers
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Barad-dûr
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fomori Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Barren Moor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tectonic Edge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Mire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
10%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy