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
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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76%inclusion99 decks130 decks
63%synergy
Blood Celebrant
63%inclusion82 decks130 decks
59%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
65%inclusion84 decks130 decks
55%synergy
Font of Agonies
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
52%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
51%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
55%inclusion71 decks130 decks
51%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
60%inclusion78 decks130 decks
49%synergy
Exsanguinate
68%inclusion88 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
94%inclusion122 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
41%synergy
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Dark Ritual
97%inclusion126 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion115 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion88 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
58%inclusion76 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Exquisite Blood
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Sanguine Bond
52%inclusion68 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion65 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
85%inclusion110 decks130 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion81 decks130 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
62%inclusion80 decks130 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion70 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
12%synergy
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Skirge Familiar
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
41%inclusion52 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Blood Pet
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion49 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Dimir House Guard
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Vile Entomber
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Dread Presence
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Fleshwrither
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Thrull Parasite
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Massacre Wurm
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Sangromancer
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Reiver Demon
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Twilight Prophet
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Viscera Seer
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Basilica Screecher
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Carrion Feeder
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-13%synergy
Gravecrawler
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Grim Servant
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
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Imp's Mischief
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Defile
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Sacrifice
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Consuming Corruption
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Filth
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Cut Down
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Grasp of Darkness
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Boon
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Armor of Shadows
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Bile Blight
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Stinging Study
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Shallow Grave
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-20%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Doom Blade
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Murder
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Victim of Night
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Grim Tutor
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Buried Alive
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
30%synergy
Dark Petition
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Bubbling Muck
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Repay in Kind
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Exhume
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Doomsday
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Profane Transfusion
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Mutilate
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Invoke Despair
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Duress
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Promise of Power
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion52 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Bontu's Monument
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Demon's Horn
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Pact Weapon
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Prism Ring
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Manifold Key
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Heartless Summoning
32%inclusion42 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Pestilence
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Leshrac's Sigil
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Link
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Grave Pact
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-14%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Oubliette
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion33 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
68%inclusion89 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion69 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion59 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Barren Moor
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Lake of the Dead
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
9%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Fountain
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Blast Zone
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Peat Bog
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion128 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Paradise Plume
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion127 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion47 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
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