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Erebos, God of the Dead
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Paul Palmer
Dec 22, 2025
Paul Palmer
Technically Playable - Erebos, God of the Dead
Let's revisit one of the original Gods of Magic, Erebos, God of the Dead. We're draining our life for profit then swapping life totals.
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Exsanguinate
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Whip of Erebos
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Underworld Dreams
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Font of Agonies
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
35%synergy
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Dark Ritual
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Jet Medallion
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Defile
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Damnation
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Nirkana Revenant
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
34%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Dread Presence
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Twilight Prophet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Murderous Rider
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
The Speed Demon
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Plaguecrafter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Doom Whisperer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sangromancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Marauder
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Pestilence Demon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Harvester of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Witch of the Moors
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Demon's Disciple
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
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Withering Torment
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Consuming Corruption
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dismember
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Crypt Incursion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Malicious Affliction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Slaughter Pact
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-8%synergy
Breathe Your Last
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Bubbling Muck
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Mutilate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Tempest
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Rush of Dread
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Make an Example
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Consume Spirit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Corrupt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blood Tithe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Languish
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Come Back Wrong
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Rankle's Prank
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Extortion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dead of Winter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Profane Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Smallpox
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Final Parting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mire in Misery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Season of Loss
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Final Act
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Fell
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Diresight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Expedition Map
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Demon's Horn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Tithing Blade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Winter Moon
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Profane Memento
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
World Map
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Last Ride
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Drossclaw
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Painful Quandary
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
No Mercy
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Wound Reflection
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Bonds
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Black Market
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Necromancy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Aether
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Pestilence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Connections
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Words of Waste
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Remedy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Spreading Plague
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Night of Souls' Betrayal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lethal Vapors
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Necrogen Mists
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Summoning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Covenant
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sporogenic Infection
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Mindless Conscription
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sorin Markov
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Liliana Vess
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Cottage
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Vesuva
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Lens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Séance Board
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
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