Sheoldred, the Apocalypse (Commander) - Control

Zoe Ley
Apr 14, 2026
The 10 Best Prepared Cards in Secrets of Strixhaven
The new prepared mechanic from Secrets of Strixhaven looks like it'll have some very strong cards for Commander. But which ones are the best?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Researcher
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Pox Plague
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
80%inclusion90 decks112 decks
70%synergy
Underworld Dreams
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Dark Deal
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
51%synergy
Howling Mine
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Fate Unraveler
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion98 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
76%inclusion85 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
70%inclusion78 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
42%inclusion41 decks97 decks
33%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
36%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Master of the Feast
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Dread Presence
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Witch of the Moors
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Elder Brain
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Starscape Cleric
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Massacre Wurm
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Skirge Familiar
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Howling Golem
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Blood Artist
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-24%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-16%synergy
Ophiomancer
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Nazgûl
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Epicure of Blood
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Imp's Mischief
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Mastery
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Withering Torment
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Infernal Grasp
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Blood Pact
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Ritual
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Defile
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Withering Boon
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Hero's Downfall
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Necrologia
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Slaughter Pact
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Undying Evil
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Murder
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Saw in Half
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-20%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Damnable Pact
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Grim Tutor
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Read the Bones
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Bubbling Muck
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Duress
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Eldritch Pact
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Mind Twist
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-21%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Dark Petition
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Fell
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Painful Lesson
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Font of Mythos
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Temple Bell
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Mindcrank
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Memory Jar
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Horn of Greed
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Obedience
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Defense Grid
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Black Vise
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Sanguine Bond
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
32%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Greed
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Necrodominance
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Wound Reflection
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Painful Quandary
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Waste Not
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Lich's Mastery
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Court of Ambition
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Grievous Wound
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana's Caress
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Heartless Summoning
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Contamination
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Oppression
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Pact
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Bottomless Pit
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Oubliette
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Pestilence
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-0%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
84%inclusion94 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion78 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
19%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Chasm
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion100 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion104 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy