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Gray Merchant of Asphodel
Gray Merchant of Asphodel is a black creature. It appears in the recommended lists of 147 commanders, and 8% of black decks run it.
Type: Creature — Zombie
Cost: 3BB
Color identity: Black
Reference price: €1.09
Oldest printing: Theros
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Araumi of the Dead Tide | Black · Blue | 84% | +71% |
| Gisa and Geralf | Black · Blue | 77% | +64% |
| Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver | Black · Blue | 72% | +59% |
| Meren of Clan Nel Toth | Black · Green | 59% | +54% |
| The Scarab God | Black · Blue | 65% | +52% |
| Triad of Fates | Black · White | 61% | +51% |
| Titanium Man | Black | 100% | +50% |
| Varina, Lich Queen | Black · Blue · White | 52% | +47% |
| Athreos, Shroud-Veiled | Black · White | 56% | +46% |
| Sol'kanar the Swamp King | Black · Red · Blue | 46% | +44% |
| Grimgrin, Corpse-Born | Black · Blue | 54% | +42% |
| Gollum, Obsessed Stalker | Black | 90% | +39% |
| Enkira, Hostile Scavenger | Black · Green | 44% | +39% |
| Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls | Black · Red | 49% | +39% |
| K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth | Black | 89% | +38% |
| Verrak, Warped Sengir | Black · White | 48% | +38% |
| The Spot, Living Portal | Black · White | 48% | +37% |
| Chainer, Nightmare Adept | Black · Red | 48% | +37% |
| Ketramose, the New Dawn | Black · White | 48% | +37% |
| Narfi, Betrayer King | Black · Blue | 50% | +37% |
| Chainer, Dementia Master | Black | 86% | +36% |
| Moseo, Vein's New Dean | Black | 85% | +35% |
| Mister Negative | Black · White | 45% | +35% |
| Obzedat, Ghost Council | Black · White | 45% | +34% |
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 · 94 Aristocrats · 75 Combo · 65 Lifegain · 55 Graveyard · 46 Sacrifice · 43 Tokens · 36 Control · 35
Known combos with Gray Merchant of Asphodel
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Gray Merchant of Asphodel → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite death triggers
- Chainer, Dementia Master + K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth + Gray Merchant of Asphodel + Dimir House Guard → Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite lifegain
- Chainer, Dementia Master + K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth + Gray Merchant of Asphodel + Viscera Seer → Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite lifegain
- Gray Merchant of Asphodel + Rite of Replication → Near-infinite lifegain, Near-infinite lifeloss
- Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink + Gray Merchant of Asphodel → Near-infinite lifegain, Near-infinite lifeloss
- Chainer, Dementia Master + K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth + Gray Merchant of Asphodel + Carrion Feeder → Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature, Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB
- Chainer, Dementia Master + K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth + Gray Merchant of Asphodel + Ashnod's Altar → Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite lifegain
- Liliana, Untouched by Death + Gray Merchant of Asphodel + Rooftop Storm + Warren Soultrader → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite artifact sacrifice triggers
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Gray Merchant of Asphodel?
It is in the recommended lists of 147 commanders, with an average inclusion of 54% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Araumi of the Dead Tide · Gisa and Geralf · Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver. Overall, 8% of black decks run it.
How much does Gray Merchant of Asphodel cost?
Its reference price is €1.09 (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 Gray Merchant of Asphodel have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Mikaeus, the Unhallowed + Yawgmoth, Thran Physician + Gray Merchant of Asphodel. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Gray Merchant of Asphodel 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.