Sheoldred, the Apocalypse (Commander) - Self-Damage

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
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Grave Researcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shredder's Technique
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
68%synergy
Underworld Dreams
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
61%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
66%inclusion57 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Howling Mine
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
50%synergy
Sanguine Bond
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Exquisite Blood
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion70 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
74%inclusion64 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Jet Medallion
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
70%inclusion60 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Crypt Ghast
66%inclusion57 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
8%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Dark Deal
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Marauding Blight-Priest
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
38%synergy
Master of the Feast
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Fate Unraveler
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Dread Presence
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Witch of the Moors
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Massacre Wurm
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Elder Brain
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Starscape Cleric
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Skirge Familiar
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Dark Confidant
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Ophiomancer
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Howling Golem
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
The Speed Demon
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Tree of Perdition
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Baleful Mastery
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Defile
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pact
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Necrologia
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Withering Boon
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Stinging Study
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Cut Down
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-20%synergy
Undying Evil
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Damnable Pact
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Damnation
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Grim Tutor
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Eldritch Pact
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Painful Lesson
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Profane Tutor
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Ambition's Cost
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Rush of Dread
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Duress
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Atrocious Experiment
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Dark Petition
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Font of Mythos
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Temple Bell
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Mindcrank
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Horn of Greed
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Memory Jar
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Plate
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Venser's Journal
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Requiem Monolith
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Spellbook
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Skullclamp
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Black Vise
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Greed
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Necrodominance
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
26%synergy
No Mercy
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Lich's Mastery
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Wound Reflection
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Call of the Ring
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Bonds
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana's Caress
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of the Void
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Grievous Wound
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Black Market
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Oubliette
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
13%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Temple
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Chasm
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Barren Moor
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion78 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Nyx Lotus
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion86 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy