Erebos, God of the Dead (Commander) - Upgraded

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Paul Palmer
Dec 22, 2025
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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Day of Black Sun
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Raven Eagle
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
4.5%inclusion2 decks44 decks
2%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
2.9%inclusion2 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exsanguinate
77%inclusion94 decks122 decks
53%synergy
Whip of Erebos
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
47%synergy
Damnation
59%inclusion72 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Expedition Map
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
38%synergy
Twilight Prophet
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
86%inclusion105 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Massacre Wurm
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
34%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Crypt Ghast
81%inclusion99 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion91 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
59%inclusion72 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
30%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion55 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
44%inclusion54 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion52 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Chasm
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Vilis, Broker of Blood
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Dread Presence
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Murderous Rider
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Sangromancer
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Ophiomancer
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Massacre Girl
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Grave Titan
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Plaguecrafter
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Grim Servant
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Marauder
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-11%synergy
Blood Seeker
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Defile
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Darkness
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Dismember
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Withering Boon
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Crypt Incursion
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-11%synergy
Dash Hopes
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Mutilate
39%inclusion47 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Decree of Pain
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Profane Command
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Repay in Kind
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Killing Wave
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Tempest
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Corrupt
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Profane Tutor
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Consume Spirit
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Drain Life
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
5%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Dead of Winter
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-8%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Final Act
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-24%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Manascape Refractor
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-15%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-26%synergy
Lashwrithe
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
World Map
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Underworld Dreams
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Black Market
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Font of Agonies
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Oubliette
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Wound Reflection
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Pestilence
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Bonds
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Aether
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Oppression
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Waste Not
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Words of Waste
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Lethal Vapors
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Necrogen Mists
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Hissing Miasma
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Connections
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Grave Betrayal
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana Vess
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
84%inclusion102 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion77 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion75 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
60%inclusion73 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Witch's Cottage
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Temple
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Memorial to Folly
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion110 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
-15%synergy
Caged Sun
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
85%inclusion104 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
2%synergy