The Shadow Lord (Commander) - Expensive Core

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The Shadow Lord
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Nick Benstead
Dec 2, 2025
Nick Benstead
Sisters of Stone Death: A Hidden Commander Gem?
Sisters of Stone Death may be a very high-cost commander, but that doesn't mean you can't build a fun Commander deck around it.
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
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Tormented Soul
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Grim Hireling
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Changeling Outcast
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Battlefly Swarm
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
63%synergy
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78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Whip of Erebos
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Nether Traitor
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
59%synergy
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57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
55%synergy
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89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
52%synergy
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86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
38%synergy
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78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
27%synergy
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76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
9%synergy
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68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Bitterblossom
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
49%synergy
Withering Torment
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Jet Medallion
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Vault Skirge
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Necropotence
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
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Drana, Liberator of Malakir
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Gingerbrute
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Dauthi Slayer
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Stirge
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Ophiomancer
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Horror
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Bone Miser
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Prickly Boggart
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Dauthi Ghoul
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Basilica Screecher
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Vashta Nerada
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Warlord
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Eye Collector
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Pilfering Imp
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Deep-Cavern Bat
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Nullpriest of Oblivion
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Gurgling Anointer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Eyetwitch
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Starscream, Power Hungry
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
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Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Defile
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Baleful Mastery
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Darkness
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Soul Shatter
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Shadow of the Grave
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Corruption
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Overkill
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Hatred
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Withering Boon
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Songs of the Damned
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Scheme
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Undying Evil
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Undying Malice
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
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Exsanguinate
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Unearth
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Living Death
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Mutilate
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Decree of Pain
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Predators' Hour
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Gix's Command
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-28%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Finale of Eternity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Make an Example
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Offering
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Blood Money
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Exhume
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Expedition Map
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Bontu's Monument
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Vorpal Sword
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bag of Holding
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Spellbook
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Requiem Monolith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
World Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Font of Mythos
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Currency Converter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Orcus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Pact Weapon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Quietus Spike
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Dolmen Gate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Lashwrithe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Scytheclaw
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Font of Agonies
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
No Mercy
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Dreams
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Chorale of the Void
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Bad Moon
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Grievous Wound
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Doom
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Court of Locthwain
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Intimidation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Greed
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Call of the Ring
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Koskun Falls
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Feast of Sanity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Castle Locthwain
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
8%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Vesuva
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
The Black Gate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Cave
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
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