Art by Alexander Mokhov
Commander deckBU
Uldaros Theorix
Fill the graveyard with mathematically optimal, low-mana value cards across diverse permanent and non-permanent card types, then resolve Uldaros Theorix to solve the equation and cast a game-winning flurry of complimentary spells.
Asked for“a grixis mathematics-flavored/mathematics-themed deck with uldaros theorix”
Deck anatomy
What this list actually runs on: how cheaply it casts things, and whether it has enough ramp, card draw and interaction to keep up at the table. Each block is one card — hover for its name.
Mana curve · 59 nonland cards
The working parts
Counted from Scryfall’s community card tags, not from the builder’s own labels. A card that does two jobs counts twice, so these add up to more than the deck. The hatched band is a common rule of thumb, not a law — combo decks run leaner, battlecruiser decks heavier.
Colored mana symbols
Commander
1Uldaros Theorix
3UBBLegendary Creature — Elder Sphinx
Chosen commander for the requested strategy.
Ramp
10
Wayfarer's Bauble
1Artifact
Low-cost artifact that puts lands into play and enters graveyard easily
Nightscape Familiar
1BCreature — Zombie
Reduces casting costs of blue and black spells
Card Draw
10
Brainstorm
UInstant
One-mana card selection to manipulate probability and deck order
Frantic Search
2UInstant
Mana-neutral loot effect stocking multiple card types into the graveyard
Tainted Indulgence
UBInstant
Two-mana draw spell rewarding mana value diversity in graveyard
Thirst for Discovery
2UInstant
Efficient card drawing that pitches key card types into the bin
Windfall
2USorcery
Equalizes all players' hands to the highest count while filling graveyards
Brainstone
1Artifact
Artifact that provides card selection and an artifact in the yard for Uldaros
Removal
11
Feed the Swarm
1BSorcery
Flexible black removal targeting creatures or problem enchantments
Counterspell
UUInstant
The quintessential two-mana calculation against opposing threats
An Offer You Can't Refuse
UInstant
One-mana counter calculating the treasure trade-off
Drown in the Loch
UBInstant
Scales removal and countermagic with opponent graveyard count
Toxic Deluge
2BSorcery
Precise mathematical life-payment board wipe to clear any board state
Threats/Wincons
20
Ledger Shredder
1UCreature — Bird Advisor
Looting flyer that tracks spell counts mathematically
Snapcaster Mage
1UCreature — Human Wizard
Two-mana recursive flash creature providing spell versatility
Baleful Strix
UBArtifact Creature — Bird
Two-mana artifact creature providing card replacement and deathtouch
Faerie Mastermind
1UCreature — Faerie Rogue
Punishes opponents' extra draw math while providing evasion
Archfiend of Ifnir
3BBCreature — Demon
Synergizes with card discarding to systematically wipe opposing boards
Sphinx of the Second Sun
6UUCreature — Sphinx
High-impact Sphinx providing extra beginning phases and untapped mana
Hullbreaker Horror
5UUCreature — Kraken Horror
Flash finisher that converts every free Uldaros copy into bounce triggers
Talrand, Sky Summoner
2UULegendary Creature — Merfolk Wizard
Multiplies every cast spell into aerial drakes
Murmuring Mystic
3UCreature — Human Wizard
Generates bird illusions off instant and sorcery casts
Sedgemoor Witch
2BCreature — Human Warlock
Magecraft engine producing pest tokens and life point balance
Poppet Stitcher // Poppet Factory
2UCreature — Human Wizard // Artifact
Transforms tokens into 3/3 threats once spell threshold is achieved
Ashiok, Dream Render
1UBUBLegendary Planeswalker — Ashiok
Low-mana planeswalker that self-mills while policing enemy libraries
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy // Jace, Telepath Unbound
1ULegendary Creature — Human Wizard // Legendary Planeswalker — Jace
Two-mana looter creature that flips into a recursive planeswalker
Bitterblossom
1BKindred Enchantment — Faerie
Low-cost enchantment that computes incremental token advantage
Invasion of Amonkhet // Lazotep Convert
1UBBattle — Siege // Creature — Zombie
Battle card type for Uldaros that mills both players and copies threats
Shark Typhoon
5UEnchantment
Enchantment that converts spell mana values directly into flying tokens
Mindsplice Apparatus
3UArtifact
Mathematically increments cost reductions for all instants and sorceries
Spellseeker
2UCreature — Human Wizard
Tutors optimal low-mana value instants or sorceries to sequence graveyard piles
Solemn Simulacrum
4Artifact Creature — Golem
Classic value artifact creature covering ramp and card draw types
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
UBLegendary Creature — Phyrexian Merfolk Wizard
Two-mana looter creature capable of recasting spells directly
Utility
8
Animate Dead
1BEnchantment — Aura
Two-mana enchantment reanimator that works as a prime Uldaros copy
Reanimate
BSorcery
One-mana sorcery reanimation for efficient graveyard recycling
Muddle the Mixture
UUInstant
Transmutes for exactly mana value two pieces or counters spells
Lightning Greaves
2Artifact — Equipment
Zero-cost equip protection for Uldaros Theorix
Swiftfoot Boots
2Artifact — Equipment
Provides hexproof and haste to our commander
Spellskite
2Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Horror
Calculates redirect math to shield commander from removal
Unmarked Grave
1BSorcery
Precision tutor to deposit nonlegendary cards into the graveyard
Buried Alive
2BSorcery
Deposits up to three specific creature types to engineer graveyard synergies
