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

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Mike Carrozza
Jan 14, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - Fetching a King
Is it really kingmaking if you take yourself out of the game when you're at one life? And if so, should you feel bad about it?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
77%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
77%synergy
Exquisite Blood
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
73%synergy
Whip of Erebos
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
71%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
70%synergy
Exsanguinate
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Underworld Dreams
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
62%synergy
No Mercy
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Damnation
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Crypt Ghast
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Jet Medallion
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Rollick
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
36%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Necropotence
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Opposition Agent
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Vilis, Broker of Blood
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
55%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Massacre Wurm
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Dread Presence
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Murderous Rider
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Sangromancer
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Tree of Perdition
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Keen Duelist
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Fleshgorger
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Rug of Smothering
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Grave Titan
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Infestation Sage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Darkstar Augur
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Infernal Grasp
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Consuming Corruption
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Defile
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Darkness
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Saw in Half
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Hagra Mauling
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Crypt Incursion
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Make Obsolete
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Withering Boon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Bubbling Muck
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Grim Tutor
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Abzan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Villainous Wrath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Killing Wave
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Consume Spirit
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Come Back Wrong
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Increasing Ambition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Blood on the Snow
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Dead of Winter
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Crux of Fate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mutilate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Profane Command
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Bond of Agony
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Swallowing Plague
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Corrupt
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Drain Life
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Invoke Despair
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Expedition Map
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Bontu's Monument
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
World Map
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Endstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Trading Post
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-25%synergy
Eternity Vessel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ivory Tower
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Animate Dead
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Sanguine Bond
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Painful Quandary
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Wound Reflection
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Pestilence
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Bonds
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Parker Luck
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bitterblossom
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Necrodominance
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Oubliette
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grievous Wound
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Link
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Illness in the Ranks
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Warlock Class
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Font of Agonies
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Baneful Omen
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Sorin Markov
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Liliana Vess
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Thespian's Stage
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Deserted Temple
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Vesuva
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Maze of Ith
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Castle Locthwain
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Cottage
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Strip Mine
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Everglades
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
The Black Gate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Urborg
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Dark Depths
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Guildless Commons
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
51%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Hagra Mauling
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy