Budget Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (Commander) - Shadowborn Apostle Theme

Joshua Clough
Aug 1, 2023
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High Synergy Cards (10)
Shadowborn Apostle
100% of 48 decks +99% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (100%)
- usage in b (1%)
Taborax, Hope's Demise
83% of 48 decks +82% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (83%)
- usage in b (1%)
Harvester of Souls
81% of 48 decks +74% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (81%)
- usage in b (7%)
Echoing Return
73% of 45 decks +68% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (73%)
- usage in b (5%)
Corrupted Conviction
76% of 17 decks +62% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (76%)
- usage in b (14%)
Dreadfeast Demon
53% of 43 decks +52% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (53%)
- usage in b (1%)
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
50% of 48 decks +46% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (50%)
- usage in b (4%)
Reaper from the Abyss
48% of 48 decks +46% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (48%)
- usage in b (2%)
Liliana's Contract
48% of 48 decks +45% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (48%)
- usage in b (3%)
Shadow-Rite Priest
43% of 30 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (43%)
- usage in b (1%)
Top Cards (10)
Thrumming Stone
58% of 48 decks +53% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (58%)
- usage in b (5%)
Dark Ritual
52% of 48 decks -12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (52%)
- usage in b (64%)
Zulaport Cutthroat
50% of 48 decks +25% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (50%)
- usage in b (25%)
Secret Salvage
44% of 48 decks +42% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (44%)
- usage in b (2%)
Rune-Scarred Demon
44% of 48 decks +39% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (44%)
- usage in b (5%)
Village Rites
42% of 48 decks +17% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (42%)
- usage in b (25%)
Feed the Swarm
40% of 48 decks -17% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (40%)
- usage in b (57%)
Charcoal Diamond
38% of 48 decks +11% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (38%)
- usage in b (27%)
Blood Artist
38% of 48 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (38%)
- usage in b (29%)
Indulgent Tormentor
35% of 48 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (35%)
- usage in b (2%)
Creatures (45)
Grim Haruspex
35% of 48 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (35%)
- usage in b (12%)
Demon of Loathing
33% of 48 decks +32% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (33%)
- usage in b (1%)
Abhorrent Overlord
27% of 48 decks +21% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (27%)
- usage in b (6%)
Archfiend of Depravity
27% of 48 decks +21% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (27%)
- usage in b (6%)
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25% of 48 decks -29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (25%)
- usage in b (54%)
Demon of Death's Gate
23% of 48 decks +22% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (23%)
- usage in b (1%)
Xathrid Necromancer
23% of 48 decks +22% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (23%)
- usage in b (1%)
Nightmare Shepherd
21% of 48 decks +19% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (21%)
- usage in b (2%)
Overseer of the Damned
21% of 48 decks +18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (21%)
- usage in b (3%)
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
21% of 48 decks +15% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (21%)
- usage in b (6%)
Viscera Seer
21% of 48 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (21%)
- usage in b (18%)
Dreadhound
20% of 44 decks +18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (20%)
- usage in b (2%)
Great Unclean One
19% of 26 decks +17% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (19%)
- usage in b (2%)
Pestilence Demon
17% of 48 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (17%)
- usage in b (3%)
Infernal Sovereign
17% of 18 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (17%)
- usage in b (3%)
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17% of 48 decks -0% synergy
Eater of Hope
15% of 48 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (15%)
- usage in b (1%)
Sower of Discord
12% of 48 decks +11% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (13%)
- usage in b (2%)
Bloodgift Demon
12% of 48 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (13%)
- usage in b (5%)
Venomcrawler
12% of 26 decks +10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (12%)
- usage in b (2%)
Shadowborn Demon
10% of 48 decks +10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (10%)
- usage in b (0%)
Falkenrath Noble
10% of 48 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (10%)
- usage in b (7%)
Burning-Rune Demon
9% of 45 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (9%)
- usage in b (2%)
Xathrid Demon
8% of 48 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (0%)
Goremand
8% of 48 decks +8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (0%)
Lord of the Void
8% of 48 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (1%)
Fume Spitter
8% of 48 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (2%)
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
8% of 48 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (2%)
Blood Pet
8% of 48 decks -0% synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8% of 48 decks -12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (20%)
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8% of 48 decks -19% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (27%)
Shadowgrange Archfiend
8% of 40 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (3%)
Novice Occultist
7% of 43 decks +4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (7%)
- usage in b (3%)
Rakshasa Debaser
7% of 46 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (7%)
- usage in b (2%)
Archdemon of Unx
6% of 48 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (0%)
Hollowborn Barghest
6% of 48 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (0%)
Demon of Catastrophes
6% of 48 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (0%)
Banehound
6% of 48 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (0%)
Bottle Gnomes
6% of 48 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (1%)
Pilgrim's Eye
6% of 48 decks +4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (2%)
Abyssal Gatekeeper
6% of 48 decks +4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (2%)
Bone Shredder
6% of 48 decks +4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (2%)
Leaden Myr
6% of 48 decks -2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (8%)
Butcher of Malakir
6% of 48 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (9%)
Pawn of Ulamog
6% of 48 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (9%)
Instants (19)
Body Count
35% of 37 decks +33% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (35%)
- usage in b (2%)
Go for the Throat
33% of 48 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (33%)
- usage in b (24%)
Songs of the Damned
31% of 48 decks +26% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (31%)
- usage in b (5%)
Tragic Slip
29% of 48 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (29%)
- usage in b (20%)
Doom Blade
27% of 48 decks +18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (27%)
- usage in b (9%)
Defile
27% of 48 decks -15% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (27%)
- usage in b (42%)
Murder
23% of 48 decks +13% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (23%)
- usage in b (10%)
Hero's Downfall
23% of 48 decks +13% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (23%)
- usage in b (10%)
Deadly Dispute
23% of 44 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (23%)
- usage in b (21%)
Infernal Grasp
21% of 43 decks -9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (21%)
- usage in b (30%)
Armor of Shadows
21% of 34 decks +18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (21%)
- usage in b (3%)
Undying Malice
18% of 40 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (18%)
- usage in b (9%)
Overwhelming Remorse
17% of 23 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (17%)
- usage in b (3%)
Altar's Reap
12% of 48 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (13%)
- usage in b (4%)
Plumb the Forbidden
9% of 45 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (9%)
- usage in b (6%)
Hagra Mauling
8% of 48 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (6%)
Reckoner's Bargain
8% of 38 decks +2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (6%)
Rise of the Dread Marn
7% of 46 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (7%)
- usage in b (4%)
Costly Plunder
6% of 48 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (3%)
Sorceries (14)
Sign in Blood
31% of 48 decks -10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (31%)
- usage in b (41%)
Diabolic Tutor
29% of 48 decks +12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (29%)
- usage in b (17%)
Read the Bones
25% of 48 decks +1% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (25%)
- usage in b (24%)
Patriarch's Bidding
21% of 48 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (21%)
- usage in b (7%)
Victimize
17% of 48 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (17%)
- usage in b (22%)
Mutilate
17% of 48 decks -9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (17%)
- usage in b (26%)
Night's Whisper
15% of 48 decks -10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (15%)
- usage in b (25%)
Bone Shards
11% of 45 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (11%)
- usage in b (5%)
Bankrupt in Blood
10% of 48 decks +10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (10%)
- usage in b (0%)
Bubbling Muck
10% of 48 decks -6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (10%)
- usage in b (16%)
Tendrils of Agony
8% of 48 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (3%)
Necromantic Selection
6% of 48 decks +4% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (2%)
Decree of Pain
6% of 48 decks -0% synergy
Dread Return
6% of 48 decks -7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (13%)
Utility Artifacts (14)
Swiftfoot Boots
35% of 48 decks +3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (35%)
- usage in b (32%)
Relic Vial
21% of 48 decks +20% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (21%)
- usage in b (1%)
Wayfarer's Bauble
17% of 48 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (17%)
- usage in b (22%)
Vat of Rebirth
16% of 19 decks +9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (16%)
- usage in b (7%)
Mirror Box
15% of 39 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (15%)
- usage in b (1%)
Mask of Avacyn
15% of 48 decks +14% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (15%)
- usage in b (1%)
Skullclamp
15% of 48 decks -7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (15%)
- usage in b (22%)
Mirror Shield
12% of 48 decks +12% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (13%)
- usage in b (1%)
Desecrated Tomb
10% of 48 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (10%)
- usage in b (3%)
Lightning Greaves
10% of 48 decks -23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (10%)
- usage in b (33%)
Bolas's Citadel
10% of 48 decks -25% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (10%)
- usage in b (35%)
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
8% of 48 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (1%)
Elixir of Immortality
8% of 48 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (3%)
Lightning Coils
6% of 48 decks +6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (0%)
Enchantments (11)
Dark Privilege
25% of 48 decks +23% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (25%)
- usage in b (2%)
Open the Graves
23% of 48 decks +19% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (23%)
- usage in b (4%)
Vampiric Rites
23% of 48 decks +18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (23%)
- usage in b (5%)
Agent of the Iron Throne
19% of 36 decks +13% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (19%)
- usage in b (6%)
Phyrexian Arena
15% of 48 decks -22% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (15%)
- usage in b (37%)
Bastion of Remembrance
12% of 48 decks -3% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (13%)
- usage in b (16%)
Black Market
12% of 48 decks -9% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (13%)
- usage in b (22%)
No Rest for the Wicked
10% of 48 decks +10% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (10%)
- usage in b (0%)
Kaya's Ghostform
8% of 48 decks -2% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (8%)
- usage in b (10%)
Gift of Doom
6% of 48 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (1%)
Blessing of Leeches
6% of 48 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (1%)
Utility Lands (5)
Bojuka Bog
23% of 48 decks -25% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (23%)
- usage in b (48%)
Mortuary Mire
21% of 48 decks +7% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (21%)
- usage in b (14%)
Witch's Cottage
19% of 48 decks -6% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (19%)
- usage in b (25%)
Westvale Abbey
10% of 48 decks +5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (10%)
- usage in b (5%)
Reliquary Tower
10% of 48 decks -22% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (10%)
- usage in b (32%)
Mana Artifacts (8)
Sol Ring
58% of 48 decks -29% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (58%)
- usage in b (87%)
Arcane Signet
54% of 48 decks -8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (54%)
- usage in b (62%)
Commander's Sphere
31% of 48 decks +18% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (31%)
- usage in b (13%)
Thought Vessel
23% of 48 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (23%)
- usage in b (28%)
Mind Stone
19% of 48 decks -19% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (19%)
- usage in b (38%)
Crowded Crypt
16% of 43 decks +11% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (16%)
- usage in b (5%)
Fellwar Stone
10% of 48 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (10%)
- usage in b (15%)
Nyx Lotus
6% of 48 decks -5% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (6%)
- usage in b (11%)
Lands (1)
Myriad Landscape
23% of 48 decks -8% synergy
synergy =
usage in Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (23%)
- usage in b (31%)