Emet-Selch, Ascian (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Lifegain

Original Name:

K'rrik, Son of YawgmothK'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth

Nick Price
Apr 27, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played MDFCs in Commander
MDFCs are among the most popular cards in Commander due to their versatility. But which ones are the most played? Let's look at the top 10.
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Scheming Silvertongue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Leech Collector
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Baron Helmut Zemo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Blood Celebrant
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
96%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
84%synergy
Grim Tutor
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
82%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
75%synergy
Cabal Ritual
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Opposition Agent
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Exquisite Blood
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
64%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
88%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
79%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
65%synergy
Mana Vault
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
87%synergy
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
66%synergy
Necropotence
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
73%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Chrome Mox
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
82%synergy
Imperial Seal
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Grim Monolith
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Asmodeus the Archfiend
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Blood Pet
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
55%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Skirge Familiar
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Dimir House Guard
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
47%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Crypt Ghast
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Fleshwrither
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Vile Entomber
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Thrull Parasite
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Gravecrawler
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Starscape Cleric
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
South Wind Avatar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Viscera Seer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Grief
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Dread Presence
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Pestilence Demon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Putrid Goblin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-17%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Bile Urchin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Entomb
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Culling the Weak
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Dismember
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Sacrifice
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Saw in Half
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Cut Down
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Rain of Filth
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Darkness
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Defile
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-18%synergy
Shallow Grave
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Bitter Triumph
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Bile Blight
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Ulcerate
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Corpse Dance
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Victim of Night
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Edict
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Fatal Push
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-19%synergy
Death Denied
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Strike
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Death
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Null Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
50%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Beseech the Queen
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Dark Petition
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
Final Parting
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Exsanguinate
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Unmarked Grave
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Persist
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Exhume
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Splinter's Technique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Consumption
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Villainous Wrath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Dread
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lost Legacy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Collusion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Repay in Kind
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Come Back Wrong
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Duress
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Infinite Obliteration
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Contract
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Brainspoil
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Memoricide
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Stitch Together
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Defense Grid
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lashwrithe
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Nightmare Lash
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-22%synergy
Demon's Horn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Dance of the Dead
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
53%synergy
Necromancy
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Sanguine Bond
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
32%synergy
Heartless Summoning
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Leshrac's Sigil
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Pestilence
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Font of Agonies
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-21%synergy
Necrodominance
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Vigor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Strands of Night
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Contamination
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Grievous Wound
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Shade's Form
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Skeletal Grimace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Darkness
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Covenant
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
56%synergy
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Lake of the Dead
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
39%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Crystal Vein
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-16%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Whispers
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Scorched Ruins
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Urborg
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Vesuva
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Factory
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
High Market
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Peat Bog
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-24%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
86%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
59%synergy
Mox Amber
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
52%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-16%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
58%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tarnation Vista
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy