Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

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{2}{B}{B} · Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Praetor
Mythic · Stardates · Art by Nicky Barkla
Deathtouch Whenever you draw a card, you gain 2 life. Whenever an opponent draws a card, they lose 2 life.
Predicted power
Standard Eng.NLUsr.
Pioneer Eng.NLUsr.
Modern 48 Eng.C-Usr.

Four mana and no immediate ETB effect are major costs, but an unanswered 4/5 that stabilizes life and punishes draw steps is a credible black threat.

Best home Black midrangeBand fringeConfidence 66%

Could be wrong if Modern's speed and efficient removal may leave too little room for a four-mana creature.

Legacy 43 Eng.D+Usr.

It severely punishes Brainstorm and Ponder chains, but four mana, Karakas, Swords to Plowshares, and free interaction make it a narrow test card.

Best home Dimir TempoBand speculativeConfidence 63%

Could be wrong if Heavy cantrip density could make the draw trigger more decisive than its mana cost suggests.

Pauper Eng.NLUsr.
Commander 72 Eng.B+Usr.

Each opponent's draw becomes multiplayer drain while your own draws gain life; it is a powerful engine and removal magnet in black strategies.

Best home Black draw-punisher decksBand competitiveConfidence 77%

Could be wrong if Four-mana creatures without immediate protection can be too vulnerable in optimized pods.

Limited 87 Eng.AUsr.

A four-mana 4/5 deathtoucher dominates combat, gains life every turn, and creates a relentless two-life draw-step clock.

Best home Black decksBand bombConfidence 58%

Could be wrong if Unknown removal density, speed, and evasive threats could make its lack of immediate value matter more.

Draw-punishing lifegain threat

“A resilient four-mana threat that turns routine card draw into a fast life swing if opponents cannot remove it promptly.”

AI prediction made before release — not a measured result. Real performance data replaces this once the set is legal and tournament results come in.

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