Emet-Selch, Ascian (Commander) - Optimized Self-Damage

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

Emet-Selch, Ascian
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Jan 9, 2026
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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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Obsessive Pursuit
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Fire Nation Salvagers
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vilis, Broker of Blood
75%inclusion89 decks118 decks
62%synergy
Blood Celebrant
60%inclusion71 decks118 decks
56%synergy
Font of Agonies
57%inclusion67 decks118 decks
52%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
56%inclusion66 decks118 decks
50%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
60%inclusion71 decks118 decks
50%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
48%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
45%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
54%inclusion64 decks118 decks
43%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion110 decks118 decks
42%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion63 decks118 decks
41%synergy
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Dark Ritual
97%inclusion114 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
89%inclusion105 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion77 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
64%inclusion76 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Crypt Ghast
64%inclusion76 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
58%inclusion68 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
56%inclusion66 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Exquisite Blood
54%inclusion64 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Toxic Deluge
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion56 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
84%inclusion99 decks118 decks
55%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion69 decks118 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
55%inclusion65 decks118 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Necrotic Ooze
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Skirge Familiar
39%inclusion46 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Blood Pet
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Dimir House Guard
35%inclusion41 decks118 decks
31%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Dread Presence
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Vile Entomber
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Thrull Parasite
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Fleshwrither
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Twilight Prophet
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Basilica Screecher
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Sangromancer
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Reiver Demon
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Viscera Seer
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Carrion Feeder
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Gravecrawler
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Confidant
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-15%synergy
Grim Servant
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
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Imp's Mischief
45%inclusion53 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Entomb
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Defile
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Sacrifice
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Not Dead After All
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Cut Down
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Consuming Corruption
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Rain of Filth
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Undying Malice
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Grasp of Darkness
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Victim of Night
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Stinging Study
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-18%synergy
Armor of Shadows
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Shallow Grave
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Bile Blight
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-19%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Doom Blade
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Withering Boon
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Breathe Your Last
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Grim Tutor
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
39%inclusion46 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Buried Alive
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Beseech the Queen
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
30%synergy
Dark Petition
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
33%inclusion39 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Final Parting
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Bubbling Muck
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Extortion
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Profane Transfusion
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Doomsday
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Invoke Despair
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Duress
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Power
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Blood Tithe
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Diresight
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
27%synergy
Bontu's Monument
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Demon's Horn
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Whip of Erebos
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Defense Grid
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
16%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Pact Weapon
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Prism Ring
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion56 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
36%inclusion43 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Heartless Summoning
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Pestilence
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Bonds
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Link
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Leshrac's Sigil
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Oubliette
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
67%inclusion79 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
51%inclusion60 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Vein
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Barren Moor
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Memorial to Folly
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Peat Bog
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion115 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion75 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Plume
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion115 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
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