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Entomb
Entomb is a black instant that counts as tutor. It appears in the recommended lists of 132 commanders, and 7% of black decks run it.
Type: Instant
Cost: B
Color identity: Black
Reference price: €7.57
Oldest printing: Odyssey
Role in the deck: tutor
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trazyn the Infinite | Black | 64% | +51% |
| The Beamtown Bullies | Black · Green · Red | 61% | +51% |
| Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed | Black | 58% | +46% |
| Chainer, Dementia Master | Black | 58% | +45% |
| Mairsil, the Pretender | Black · Red · Blue | 49% | +44% |
| Lazav, the Multifarious | Black · Blue | 51% | +43% |
| Superior Spider-Man | Black · Blue | 51% | +42% |
| Baron Helmut Zemo | Black | 55% | +42% |
| Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic | Black · Blue | 49% | +41% |
| Venom, Deadly Devourer | Black · Green | 47% | +40% |
| Songbird, Sonic Screamer | Black | 52% | +39% |
| Greasefang, Okiba Boss | Black · White | 44% | +39% |
| Magar of the Magic Strings | Black · Red | 46% | +39% |
| Balthor the Defiled | Black | 50% | +37% |
| Karai, Future of the Foot | Black · White | 42% | +37% |
| The Master of Keys | Black · Blue · White | 43% | +36% |
| Celes, Rune Knight | Black · Red · White | 43% | +36% |
| Bladewing the Risen | Black · Red | 42% | +35% |
| Meren of Clan Nel Toth | Black · Green | 42% | +34% |
| Coram, the Undertaker | Black · Green · Red | 44% | +34% |
| Thranduil, the Elvenking | Black · Green · Blue | 43% | +34% |
| Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad | Black · Red · White | 40% | +33% |
| Kathril, Aspect Warper | Black · Green · White | 41% | +32% |
| Emet-Selch, Unsundered // Hades, Sorcerer of Eld | Black · Blue | 40% | +32% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Reanimator · 124 Graveyard · 91 Combo · 69 Mill · 49 Self-Mill · 46 Aristocrats · 42 Discard · 25 Sacrifice · 24
Known combos with Entomb
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Muldrotha, the Gravetide + Timestream Navigator + Isochron Scepter + Entomb → Infinite turns, Lock
- Karador, Ghost Chieftain + Timestream Navigator + Isochron Scepter + Entomb → Infinite turns, Lock
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Entomb?
It is in the recommended lists of 132 commanders, with an average inclusion of 32% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Trazyn the Infinite · The Beamtown Bullies · Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed. Overall, 7% of black decks run it.
How much does Entomb cost?
Its reference price is €7.57 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Entomb have combos?
Yes: 2 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Muldrotha, the Gravetide + Timestream Navigator + Isochron Scepter + Entomb. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Entomb in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is black, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.