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

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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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77%inclusion94 decks122 decks
64%synergy
Blood Celebrant
62%inclusion76 decks122 decks
58%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
52%synergy
Font of Agonies
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
51%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
61%inclusion74 decks122 decks
51%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
53%inclusion65 decks122 decks
49%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
59%inclusion72 decks122 decks
48%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion114 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
56%inclusion68 decks122 decks
41%synergy
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Dark Ritual
97%inclusion118 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion107 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion81 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Exsanguinate
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
40%synergy
Crypt Ghast
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
57%inclusion69 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
41%synergy
Exquisite Blood
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
48%inclusion58 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
83%inclusion101 decks122 decks
54%synergy
Demonic Tutor
59%inclusion72 decks122 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
57%inclusion70 decks122 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion63 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
11%synergy
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Necrotic Ooze
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
39%synergy
Skirge Familiar
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
37%synergy
Blood Pet
38%inclusion46 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
38%inclusion45 decks120 decks
28%synergy
Dimir House Guard
35%inclusion43 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
24%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
27%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Vile Entomber
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Dread Presence
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
25%inclusion31 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Fleshwrither
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Thrull Parasite
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Prophet
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Basilica Screecher
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Sangromancer
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Reiver Demon
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Massacre Wurm
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Viscera Seer
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Grim Servant
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Carrion Feeder
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Gravecrawler
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-15%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Entomb
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Defile
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
30%inclusion37 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Sacrifice
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Consuming Corruption
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Cut Down
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Rain of Filth
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
15%inclusion18 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-11%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Grasp of Darkness
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Shallow Grave
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Victim of Night
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Stinging Study
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Armor of Shadows
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Bile Blight
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-19%synergy
Doom Blade
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-2%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-19%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Breathe Your Last
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Withering Boon
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion57 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Buried Alive
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Beseech the Queen
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
33%synergy
Dark Petition
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
30%synergy
Final Parting
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Repay in Kind
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Extortion
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
-4%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Exhume
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Profane Transfusion
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Doomsday
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-3%synergy
Invoke Despair
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Power
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Duress
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion50 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
37%inclusion45 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Bontu's Monument
31%inclusion38 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
-4%synergy
Demon's Horn
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Whip of Erebos
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion26 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
15%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
-3%synergy
Defense Grid
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Pact Weapon
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Prism Ring
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-11%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-10%synergy
Manifold Key
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
39%inclusion48 decks122 decks
22%synergy
Heartless Summoning
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
28%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion30 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
22%inclusion27 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion20 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Pestilence
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Link
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Leshrac's Sigil
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Oubliette
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
66%inclusion81 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion64 decks122 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
51%inclusion62 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion61 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion53 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
40%inclusion49 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion35 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion28 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion25 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Cottage
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
-6%synergy
Barren Moor
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion21 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Fountain
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
11%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Memorial to Folly
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Peat Bog
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion119 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion82 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion36 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion34 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion16 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
-14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion9 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Plume
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion119 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion44 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion33 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion24 decks122 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion7 decks122 decks
-1%synergy
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