Erebos, God of the Dead (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

Erebos, God of the Dead
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Arnaud Gompertz
Apr 22, 2026
Arnaud Gompertz
Three Esper-cially Spicy Brews
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud digs into some underplayed Commander brews for the Esper color combination.
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Bloodletter of Aclazotz
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
83%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
76%synergy
Exquisite Blood
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
73%synergy
Whip of Erebos
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
69%synergy
Exsanguinate
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
69%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
65%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
64%synergy
Damnation
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
60%synergy
No Mercy
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Bubbling Muck
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
58%synergy
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Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Jet Medallion
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Rollick
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
33%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
48%synergy
Opposition Agent
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Necropotence
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
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Vilis, Broker of Blood
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Massacre Wurm
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
43%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Murderous Rider
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Dread Presence
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Sangromancer
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tree of Perdition
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Ophiomancer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Royal Assassin
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Sower of Discord
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Fleshgorger
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Rug of Smothering
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Grave Titan
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Darkstar Augur
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Starscape Cleric
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Imp's Mischief
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Darkness
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Infernal Grasp
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Consuming Corruption
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Saw in Half
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Hagra Mauling
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Defile
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Force of Despair
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Make Obsolete
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Incursion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
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Grim Tutor
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Night's Whisper
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Shredder's Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Drain Life
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Will of the Abzan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Counsel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Villainous Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-14%synergy
Blood on the Snow
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Dead of Winter
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Killing Wave
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Consume Spirit
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Diresight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Ambition
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Come Back Wrong
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Persist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Crux of Fate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Introduction to Annihilation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Profane Command
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Agony
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Corrupt
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Worst Fears
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
56%synergy
Expedition Map
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
World Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Endstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Doubling Cube
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Trading Post
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Eternity Vessel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-27%synergy
Ivory Tower
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Sanguine Bond
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
48%synergy
Underworld Dreams
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
54%synergy
Animate Dead
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Wound Reflection
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Painful Quandary
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Necrodominance
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Pestilence
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Oubliette
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Parker Luck
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Bonds
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Link
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Illness in the Ranks
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Warlock Class
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Baneful Omen
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Sorin Markov
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Liliana Vess
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Deserted Temple
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Maze of Ith
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Vesuva
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Thespian's Stage
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Witch's Cottage
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Dark Depths
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Everglades
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Echoing Deeps
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Urborg
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Nyx Lotus
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-15%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
-22%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Demolition Field
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
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