Chainer, Dementia Master (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

Owain Roberts
Jun 12, 2026
The Case for Why We Need More Monocolored Commander Decks
More monocolor precons, fewer five-color piles. Owain is hot on the case to see why we don't (but should) see more monocolor Commander precons.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
88%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Entomb
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
73%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Animate Dead
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
68%synergy
Viscera Seer
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
65%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Altar of Dementia
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Reanimate
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Crypt Ghast
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Jet Medallion
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Massacre Wurm
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Plaguecrafter
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Necropotence
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Vile Entomber
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Carrion Feeder
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Bog Witch
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Accursed Marauder
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Warren Soultrader
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Doom Whisperer
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Skirge Familiar
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Grave Titan
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Meteor Golem
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Mindslicer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Dimir House Guard
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Grim Haruspex
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Gravecrawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-0%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Triskelion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Defile
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Saw in Half
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Withering Boon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Songs of the Damned
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Despair
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Corpse Dance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Rain of Filth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Damnation
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Living Death
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Sign in Blood
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mutilate
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Unmarked Grave
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Persist
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Final Parting
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Life's Finale
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dark Petition
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Dread Return
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Dance of the Dead
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Out of the Tombs
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Contamination
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Tortured Existence
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Oubliette
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Tribute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
6%synergy
High Market
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Lake of the Dead
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Blast Zone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Pit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Tomb Fortress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Petrified Field
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
30%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Caged Sun
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Cave
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy