Emet-Selch, Ascian (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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

Emet-Selch, Ascian
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Josh Nelson
Jan 9, 2026
Josh Nelson
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Now the Top Mono-Black Commander
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, a remarkable commander from Final Fantasy, has taken the top-ranked mono-black commander spot on EDHREC!
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89%inclusion70 decks79 decks
75%synergy
Blood Celebrant
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
74%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
73%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
77%inclusion61 decks79 decks
73%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
77%inclusion61 decks79 decks
73%synergy
Buried Alive
84%inclusion66 decks79 decks
72%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
69%synergy
Entomb
81%inclusion64 decks79 decks
69%synergy
Skirge Familiar
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
67%synergy
Beseech the Queen
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
65%synergy
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Dark Ritual
97%inclusion77 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Reanimate
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Jet Medallion
92%inclusion73 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Animate Dead
81%inclusion64 decks79 decks
63%synergy
Cabal Ritual
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Vile Entomber
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Dimir House Guard
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
47%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
67%synergy
Necropotence
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
65%synergy
Demonic Tutor
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Mana Vault
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Opposition Agent
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Seal
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
27%synergy
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Dauthi Voidwalker
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Blood Pet
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
53%synergy
Fleshwrither
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
53%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Crypt Ghast
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Viscera Seer
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Grim Servant
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Dread Presence
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Carrion Feeder
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Putrid Imp
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Massacre Wurm
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Twilight Prophet
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Warren Soultrader
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Priest of Gix
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-18%synergy
Thrull Parasite
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Reiver Demon
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Saw in Half
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Culling the Weak
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Imp's Mischief
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Sacrifice
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Dismember
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Rain of Filth
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Cut Down
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Not Dead After All
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Defile
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Bitter Triumph
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Shallow Grave
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Corpse Dance
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Consuming Corruption
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Darkness
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Feign Death
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Victim of Night
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Bile Blight
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Stinging Study
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-20%synergy
Ulcerate
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Tutor
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Final Parting
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
56%synergy
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Sign in Blood
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Petition
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Unmarked Grave
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Exhume
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Chain of Smog
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Persist
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Duress
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtseize
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Extortion
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Mutilate
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Promise of Power
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Stitch Together
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Doomsday
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Diresight
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Defense Grid
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-19%synergy
Demon's Horn
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Heartless Summoning
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
55%synergy
Necromancy
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Dance of the Dead
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Font of Agonies
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Sanguine Bond
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Pestilence
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Leshrac's Sigil
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Necrodominance
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Grave Pact
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
No Mercy
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Darkness
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Tortured Existence
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Cottage
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Peat Bog
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Blast Zone
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Barren Moor
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
The Black Gate
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion59 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion77 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
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