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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Pox Plague
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Grave Researcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
82%inclusion84 decks102 decks
72%synergy
Underworld Dreams
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
52%synergy
Dark Deal
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Howling Mine
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
46%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion80 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Exquisite Blood
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion92 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Jet Medallion
76%inclusion78 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
70%inclusion71 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
70%inclusion71 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Crypt Ghast
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion53 decks102 decks
12%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion57 decks102 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Fate Unraveler
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Master of the Feast
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Witch of the Moors
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Dread Presence
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Elder Brain
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Starscape Cleric
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Skirge Familiar
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Howling Golem
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Plaguecrafter
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Blood Artist
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-24%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-16%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Nazgûl
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Ophiomancer
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Mastery
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Blood Pact
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Ritual
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Defile
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Withering Boon
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Hero's Downfall
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Corruption
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Necrologia
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Undying Evil
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Murder
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Damnable Pact
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Grim Tutor
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
29%synergy
Read the Bones
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Bubbling Muck
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Duress
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Mind Twist
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Eldritch Pact
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Fell
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-21%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Craving
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Game Over
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Font of Mythos
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Temple Bell
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Mindcrank
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Memory Jar
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Horn of Greed
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Obedience
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Defense Grid
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-19%synergy
Black Vise
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion51 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
31%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
18%synergy
No Mercy
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Necrodominance
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Wound Reflection
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Lich's Mastery
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Void
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Grievous Wound
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Caress
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Court of Ambition
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Summoning
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Contamination
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Bottomless Pit
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Pestilence
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Oppression
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
36%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
82%inclusion84 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion70 decks102 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion58 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
46%inclusion47 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Cottage
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion92 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Mox Tantalite
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion95 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy