Average Deck for Erebos, God of the Dead - Expensive Control
Erebos, God of the Dead
Rank #1,181
4decks

Jan 14, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - Fetching a King
Is it really kingmaking if you take yourself out of the game when you're at one life? And if so, should you feel bad about it?

Dec 22, 2025
Technically Playable - Erebos, God of the Dead
Let's revisit one of the original Gods of Magic, Erebos, God of the Dead. We're draining our life for profit then swapping life totals.
Average Decklist
- 1 Erebos, God of the DeadErebos, God of the Dead
- 1 All Is DustAll Is Dust
- 1 Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1 Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1 Archon of CrueltyArchon of Cruelty
- 1 Black Market ConnectionsBlack Market Connections
- 1 Bloodthirsty ConquerorBloodthirsty Conqueror
- 1 Bojuka BogBojuka Bog
- 1 Bolas's CitadelBolas's Citadel
- 1 Bubbling MuckBubbling Muck
- 1 Cabal CoffersCabal Coffers
- 1 Cabal StrongholdCabal Stronghold
- 1 Caged SunCaged Sun
- 1 Castle LocthwainCastle Locthwain
- 1 Charcoal DiamondCharcoal Diamond
- 1 Consuming CorruptionConsuming Corruption
- 1 Crypt GhastCrypt Ghast
- 1 DamnationDamnation
- 1 Dark RitualDark Ritual
- 1 Dauthi VoidwalkerDauthi Voidwalker
- 1 Deadly RollickDeadly Rollick
- 1 Decree of PainDecree of Pain
- 1 Demonic TutorDemonic Tutor
- 1 Deserted TempleDeserted Temple
- 1 Dread PresenceDread Presence
- 1 Erebos's InterventionErebos's Intervention
- 1 Everflowing ChaliceEverflowing Chalice
- 1 Expedition MapExpedition Map
- 1 Exquisite BloodExquisite Blood
- 1 ExsanguinateExsanguinate
- 1 Feed the SwarmFeed the Swarm
- 1 Grave TitanGrave Titan
- 1 Gray Merchant of AsphodelGray Merchant of Asphodel
- 1 Imp's MischiefImp's Mischief
- 1 Imperial SealImperial Seal
- 1 Infernal GraspInfernal Grasp
- 1 Jet MedallionJet Medallion
- 1 K'rrik, Son of YawgmothK'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
- 1 Kozilek, Butcher of TruthKozilek, Butcher of Truth
- 1 Liliana of the Dark RealmsLiliana of the Dark Realms
- 1 Liliana of the VeilLiliana of the Veil
- 1 Massacre WurmMassacre Wurm
- 1 Maze of IthMaze of Ith
- 1 Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1 MindslicerMindslicer
- 1 Myojin of Night's ReachMyojin of Night's Reach
- 1 NecropotenceNecropotence
- 1 Nirkana RevenantNirkana Revenant
- 1 No MercyNo Mercy
- 1 Nykthos, Shrine to NyxNykthos, Shrine to Nyx
- 1 Nyx LotusNyx Lotus
- 1 OppressionOppression
- 1 OublietteOubliette
- 1 Painful QuandaryPainful Quandary
- 1 Phyrexian ArenaPhyrexian Arena
- 1 ReanimateReanimate
- 1 Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1 Sheoldred, the ApocalypseSheoldred, the Apocalypse
- 1 Sol RingSol Ring
- 1 Solemn SimulacrumSolemn Simulacrum
- 1 Strip MineStrip Mine
- 1 Sudden SpoilingSudden Spoiling
- 22 SwampSwamp
- 1 The Meathook MassacreThe Meathook Massacre
- 1 The One RingThe One Ring
- 1 Thespian's StageThespian's Stage
- 1 Thought VesselThought Vessel
- 1 Torment of HailfireTorment of Hailfire
- 1 Toxic DelugeToxic Deluge
- 1 Underworld DreamsUnderworld Dreams
- 1 Urborg, Tomb of YawgmothUrborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
- 1 Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
- 1 Vampiric TutorVampiric Tutor
- 1 Volrath's StrongholdVolrath's Stronghold
- 1 Wayfarer's BaubleWayfarer's Bauble
- 1 Whip of ErebosWhip of Erebos
- 1 Words of WasteWords of Waste
- 1 Wurmcoil EngineWurmcoil Engine
- 1 Yawgmoth's WillYawgmoth's Will
Archon of Cruelty
Archon of Cruelty
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
Crypt Ghast
Crypt Ghast
Dauthi Voidwalker
Dauthi Voidwalker
Dread Presence
Dread Presence
Grave Titan
Grave Titan
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
Massacre Wurm
Massacre Wurm
Mindslicer
Mindslicer
Myojin of Night's Reach
Myojin of Night's Reach
Nirkana Revenant
Nirkana Revenant
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Solemn Simulacrum
Solemn Simulacrum
Wurmcoil Engine
Wurmcoil Engine
Instants (8)
Consuming Corruption
Consuming Corruption
Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
Deadly Rollick
Deadly Rollick
Erebos's Intervention
Erebos's Intervention
Imp's Mischief
Imp's Mischief
Infernal Grasp
Infernal Grasp
Sudden Spoiling
Sudden Spoiling
Vampiric Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Sorceries (12)
All Is Dust
All Is Dust
Bubbling Muck
Bubbling Muck
Damnation
Damnation
Decree of Pain
Decree of Pain
Demonic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Exsanguinate
Exsanguinate
Feed the Swarm
Feed the Swarm
Imperial Seal
Imperial Seal
Reanimate
Reanimate
Torment of Hailfire
Torment of Hailfire
Toxic Deluge
Toxic Deluge
Yawgmoth's Will
Yawgmoth's Will
Artifacts (14)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Bolas's Citadel
Bolas's Citadel
Caged Sun
Caged Sun
Charcoal Diamond
Charcoal Diamond
Everflowing Chalice
Everflowing Chalice
Expedition Map
Expedition Map
Jet Medallion
Jet Medallion
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Nyx Lotus
Nyx Lotus
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The One Ring
The One Ring
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Wayfarer's Bauble
Wayfarer's Bauble
Whip of Erebos
Whip of Erebos
Enchantments (11)
Black Market Connections
Black Market Connections
Exquisite Blood
Exquisite Blood
Necropotence
Necropotence
No Mercy
No Mercy
Oppression
Oppression
Oubliette
Oubliette
Painful Quandary
Painful Quandary
Phyrexian Arena
Phyrexian Arena
The Meathook Massacre
The Meathook Massacre
Underworld Dreams
Underworld Dreams
Words of Waste
Words of Waste
Planeswalkers (2)
Liliana of the Dark Realms
Liliana of the Dark Realms
Liliana of the Veil
Liliana of the Veil
Lands (14)
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Bojuka Bog
Bojuka Bog
Cabal Coffers
Cabal Coffers
Cabal Stronghold
Cabal Stronghold
Castle Locthwain
Castle Locthwain
Deserted Temple
Deserted Temple
Maze of Ith
Maze of Ith
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Strip Mine
Strip Mine
Thespian's Stage
Thespian's Stage
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Volrath's Stronghold
Volrath's Stronghold
Basics (1)
Swamp
22 Swamps