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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Decorum Dissertation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Masterful Flourish
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Grave Researcher
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
70%synergy
Underworld Dreams
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Dark Deal
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Howling Mine
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Exquisite Blood
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion80 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Fate Unraveler
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Master of the Feast
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Witch of the Moors
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Dread Presence
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Elder Brain
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Starscape Cleric
18%inclusion19 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Skirge Familiar
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
12%inclusion12 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Howling Golem
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-15%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-24%synergy
Nazgûl
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Ophiomancer
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Marauder
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Mastery
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Blood Pact
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Snuff Out
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Defile
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Dismember
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Withering Boon
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Undying Malice
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Necrologia
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Undying Evil
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Murder
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Saw in Half
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Fatal Push
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damnation
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Night's Whisper
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Damnable Pact
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Thoughtseize
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Duress
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mind Twist
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Alive
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Eldritch Pact
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-21%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Day of Black Sun
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Fell
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Font of Mythos
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Temple Bell
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Mindcrank
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Memory Jar
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Horn of Greed
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Obedience
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Defense Grid
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Black Vise
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
30%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Greed
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Necrodominance
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Wound Reflection
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Lich's Mastery
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Grievous Wound
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Caress
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ambition
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Summoning
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Bottomless Pit
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Contamination
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Pestilence
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Oppression
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
83%inclusion89 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
12%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Temple
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Lake of the Dead
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion96 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy