Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (Commander) - Expensive Shadowborn Apostles

Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
Rank #295
29decks
As CommanderAs CardAverage DeckDecks
Bracket
All12345
Budget
Any$$$$
Background image for The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
With 2025 drawing to a close, let's take a look back at this quarter century and pick out the best commanders from each year.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
High Synergy Cards
Top Cards
Game Changers
Creatures
Instants
Sorceries
Utility Artifacts
Enchantments
Planeswalkers
Utility Lands
Mana Artifacts
Lands
Back to Top
Shadowborn Apostle
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
99%synergy
Thrumming Stone
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
86%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Grave Pact
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Harvester of Souls
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Skullclamp
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Culling the Weak
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Liliana's Contract
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Despair
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Lord of the Void
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Grim Haruspex
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Rotlung Reanimator
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Sower of Discord
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Xathrid Necromancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Viscera Seer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Demon of Loathing
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Species Specialist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Crabomination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth's Faithful
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dreadhound
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Coretapper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Dreadfeast Demon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Venomcrawler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Darkstar Augur
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Songs of the Damned
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Snuff Out
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Doom Blade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Body Count
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Echoing Return
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Diabolic Intent
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Secret Salvage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Damnation
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Cruel Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Fell
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Prism Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Relic Vial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Contamination
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dark Prophecy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Covenant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Into the Pit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Attrition
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Animate Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Westvale Abbey
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Three Tree City
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Thespian's Stage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lake of the Dead
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Séance Board
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
About UsContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service
Space Cow MediaArchidektCardsphereCommander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
Space Cow MediaArchidektCommander's Herald
Commander SpellbookFABRECSpellvoid
EDHREC is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.
next@15 test