The Shadow Lord (Commander) - Optimized

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Gix, Yawgmoth PraetorGix, Yawgmoth Praetor

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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Emeritus of Woe
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Burrog Banemaker
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Masterful Flourish
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Grave Researcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
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Changeling Outcast
79%inclusion76 decks96 decks
74%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
88%inclusion84 decks96 decks
72%synergy
Tormented Soul
74%inclusion71 decks96 decks
71%synergy
Nether Traitor
70%inclusion67 decks96 decks
61%synergy
Vault Skirge
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
56%synergy
Battlefly Swarm
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
66%inclusion63 decks96 decks
51%synergy
Grim Hireling
55%inclusion53 decks96 decks
51%synergy
Dauthi Slayer
49%inclusion47 decks96 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion74 decks96 decks
47%synergy
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Dark Ritual
90%inclusion86 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
82%inclusion79 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Crypt Ghast
74%inclusion71 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Jet Medallion
69%inclusion66 decks96 decks
7%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion62 decks96 decks
45%synergy
Reanimate
60%inclusion58 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
35%synergy
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Bubbling Muck
54%inclusion52 decks96 decks
39%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
70%inclusion67 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Tutor
66%inclusion63 decks96 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion59 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Necropotence
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Opposition Agent
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Seal
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
15%synergy
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Vilis, Broker of Blood
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Faerie Dreamthief
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
43%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
42%synergy
Vampire Cutthroat
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
40%synergy
Gingerbrute
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
40%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
37%synergy
Stirge
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Pilfering Imp
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Prickly Boggart
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Ophiomancer
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Dream Beavers
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Blight Keeper
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Eyetwitch
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Skirge Familiar
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Horror
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Eye Collector
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Basilica Screecher
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Nightshade Stinger
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Deep-Cavern Bat
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Etherium Pteramander
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Vashta Nerada
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Bone Miser
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Dauthi Ghoul
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Warlord
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Culling the Weak
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Defile
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Saw in Half
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Malice
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Dismember
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Force of Despair
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Darkness
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Corruption
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Rain of Filth
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Songs of the Damned
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
-12%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
-12%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Shadow of the Grave
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Cut Down
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Boon
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Exsanguinate
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Unearth
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
-17%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-9%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
-13%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Extortion
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-8%synergy
Doomsday
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Gix's Command
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Whip of Erebos
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Skullclamp
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Expedition Map
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Vorpal Sword
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Defense Grid
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Meekstone
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Howling Mine
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Torpor Orb
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Animate Dead
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Font of Agonies
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Contamination
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Grave Pact
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Waste Not
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Feast of Sanity
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Oppression
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-16%synergy
Necrodominance
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Oubliette
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-8%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
79%inclusion76 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
72%inclusion69 decks96 decks
34%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion64 decks96 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Temple
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Barren Moor
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
The Black Gate
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion91 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion62 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
28%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Nyx Lotus
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
91%inclusion87 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
-9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
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