Chainer, Dementia Master (Commander) - Expensive 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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
M.O.D.O.K.
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ultimo, Civilization's End
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Victor Mancha, Runaway
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Grave Researcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Entomb
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Animate Dead
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Altar of Dementia
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Bog Witch
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Lake of the Dead
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
24%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Plaguecrafter
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Massacre Wurm
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Carrion Feeder
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Vile Entomber
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Mindslicer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Accursed Marauder
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Twilight Diviner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Putrid Imp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Triskelion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Skirge Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Meteor Golem
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Gravecrawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dimir House Guard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Doom Whisperer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Sacrifice
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Snuff Out
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Ritual
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Defile
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Malice
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bitter Triumph
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Despair
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Songs of the Damned
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Withering Boon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Overkill
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Damnation
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bubbling Muck
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
All Hallow's Eve
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Incarnation Technique
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Dead of Winter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Corrupt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Zombify
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Expedition Map
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Memory Jar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Dance of the Dead
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
No Mercy
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Oubliette
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Oppression
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tortured Existence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Koskun Falls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana Vess
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
45%synergy
High Market
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Deserted Temple
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Vesuva
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Diamond Valley
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
The Soul Stone
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy