Erebos, God of the Dead (Commander) - Optimized

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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Scheming Silvertongue
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Pox Plague
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
70%inclusion58 decks83 decks
57%synergy
Exsanguinate
81%inclusion67 decks83 decks
56%synergy
Damnation
71%inclusion59 decks83 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
47%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
60%inclusion50 decks83 decks
45%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Sanguine Bond
55%inclusion46 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Whip of Erebos
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
72%inclusion60 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion77 decks83 decks
42%synergy
Jet Medallion
89%inclusion74 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
86%inclusion71 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion59 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion56 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
61%inclusion51 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion59 decks83 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Necropotence
52%inclusion43 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
34%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
30%synergy
Massacre Wurm
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
23%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Dread Presence
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-10%synergy
Twilight Prophet
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Sangromancer
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Grave Titan
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Grim Servant
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Harvester of Souls
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Defile
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Corruption
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Withering Boon
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Downfall
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Doom Blade
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Bubbling Muck
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Mutilate
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Pain
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Profane Command
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Consume Spirit
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Queen
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Harvest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Withering Curse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Damnable Pact
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Pull from the Grave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Duress
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupt
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Expedition Map
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
35%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-19%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
World Map
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sinister Monolith
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Demon's Horn
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Painful Quandary
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Underworld Dreams
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
31%synergy
No Mercy
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Animate Dead
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Oubliette
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Bonds
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Font of Agonies
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Pestilence
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Court of Ambition
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Lethal Vapors
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Aether
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Oppression
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Words of Waste
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Subversion
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Palace Siege
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Spreading Plague
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Infernal Darkness
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Necrogen Mists
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Waste Not
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Contamination
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Hissing Miasma
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
32%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
94%inclusion78 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion66 decks83 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion49 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
58%inclusion48 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Witch's Cottage
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Chasm
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Lake of the Dead
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion77 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion53 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Caged Sun
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
89%inclusion74 decks83 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
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