Meren of Clan Nel Toth (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

Nick Price
Apr 13, 2026
Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards from Strixhaven: School of Mages
With Secrets of Strixhaven on the way, let's take a moment to look at the most played cards from the first set, Strixhaven: School of Mages.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
-2%synergy
Dina's Guidance
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Fen
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Spore Frog
79%inclusion181 decks230 decks
73%synergy
Protean Hulk
72%inclusion166 decks230 decks
68%synergy
Entomb
74%inclusion170 decks230 decks
66%synergy
Eternal Witness
88%inclusion202 decks230 decks
65%synergy
Buried Alive
72%inclusion165 decks230 decks
64%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
66%inclusion151 decks230 decks
63%synergy
Reanimate
81%inclusion187 decks230 decks
62%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion173 decks230 decks
59%synergy
Plaguecrafter
67%inclusion155 decks230 decks
59%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
85%inclusion196 decks230 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
73%inclusion169 decks230 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion153 decks230 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
62%inclusion142 decks230 decks
41%synergy
Animate Dead
62%inclusion142 decks230 decks
54%synergy
Birds of Paradise
61%inclusion141 decks230 decks
40%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
61%inclusion140 decks230 decks
42%synergy
Victimize
60%inclusion138 decks230 decks
41%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
60%inclusion138 decks230 decks
53%synergy
Haywire Mite
60%inclusion137 decks230 decks
41%synergy
Carrion Feeder
59%inclusion136 decks230 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion129 decks230 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion104 decks230 decks
35%synergy
Worldly Tutor
37%inclusion85 decks230 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion74 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
23%inclusion53 decks230 decks
21%synergy
Natural Order
23%inclusion52 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion51 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
19%inclusion43 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
19%inclusion43 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Crop Rotation
17%inclusion38 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Marauder
59%inclusion136 decks230 decks
51%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
57%inclusion132 decks230 decks
36%synergy
Llanowar Elves
56%inclusion129 decks230 decks
21%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
56%inclusion129 decks230 decks
44%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
55%inclusion127 decks230 decks
50%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
51%inclusion117 decks230 decks
37%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
50%inclusion115 decks230 decks
31%synergy
Elvish Mystic
48%inclusion111 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Grim Haruspex
48%inclusion111 decks230 decks
44%synergy
Warren Soultrader
47%inclusion108 decks230 decks
36%synergy
Cankerbloom
40%inclusion91 decks230 decks
28%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion87 decks230 decks
35%synergy
Fiend Artisan
35%inclusion81 decks230 decks
31%synergy
Reclamation Sage
35%inclusion80 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
35%inclusion80 decks230 decks
30%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
33%inclusion77 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Diviner
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
33%inclusion75 decks230 decks
22%synergy
Walking Ballista
32%inclusion73 decks230 decks
30%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
31%inclusion72 decks230 decks
26%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
31%inclusion72 decks230 decks
28%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
30%inclusion70 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Fauna Shaman
30%inclusion70 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Wood Elves
29%inclusion67 decks230 decks
21%synergy
Massacre Wurm
28%inclusion64 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
27%inclusion62 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
27%inclusion62 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
27%inclusion61 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Caustic Caterpillar
23%inclusion53 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Gravecrawler
23%inclusion52 decks230 decks
21%synergy
Shriekmaw
23%inclusion52 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
21%inclusion48 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Insidious Fungus
21%inclusion47 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
20%inclusion47 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion47 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
20%inclusion46 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Endurance
20%inclusion46 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion43 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Demon's Disciple
19%inclusion43 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Merciless Executioner
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
16%inclusion37 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Triskelion
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Reaper
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion107 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Abrupt Decay
32%inclusion74 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion73 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion58 decks230 decks
21%synergy
Noxious Revival
22%inclusion50 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion49 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion48 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
17%inclusion39 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion39 decks230 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Grisly Salvage
15%inclusion34 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Putrefy
14%inclusion33 decks230 decks
-19%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Vigor
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion26 decks230 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
-10%synergy
Chord of Calling
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Tear Asunder
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
-10%synergy
Golgari Charm
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion122 decks230 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Intent
51%inclusion118 decks230 decks
41%synergy
Living Death
40%inclusion92 decks230 decks
33%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
38%inclusion88 decks230 decks
34%synergy
Culling Ritual
36%inclusion83 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Unmarked Grave
27%inclusion61 decks230 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion52 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Life // Death
23%inclusion52 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion51 decks230 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion44 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion44 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion42 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion39 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
-26%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Jarad's Orders
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
-22%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Life from the Loam
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Primal Growth
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
-14%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.1%inclusion14 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Exhume
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
51%inclusion118 decks230 decks
42%synergy
Birthing Pod
48%inclusion110 decks230 decks
45%synergy
Altar of Dementia
45%inclusion103 decks230 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion65 decks230 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
-15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
40%inclusion91 decks230 decks
32%synergy
Sylvan Library
34%inclusion79 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Necromancy
32%inclusion74 decks230 decks
30%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
25%inclusion57 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Guardian Project
16%inclusion37 decks230 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion36 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
14%inclusion32 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Birthing Ritual
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Greater Good
12%inclusion27 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Journey to Eternity
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Roots
11%inclusion25 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Dance of the Dead
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
-14%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
8.7%inclusion20 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Attrition
6.5%inclusion15 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Pernicious Deed
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Awakening Zone
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
-6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
70%inclusion162 decks230 decks
55%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion129 decks230 decks
33%synergy
High Market
48%inclusion110 decks230 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion98 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion90 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
39%inclusion89 decks230 decks
21%synergy
Dryad Arbor
37%inclusion86 decks230 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
34%inclusion78 decks230 decks
23%synergy
Shifting Woodland
30%inclusion70 decks230 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion59 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Grim Backwoods
17%inclusion38 decks230 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion23 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion22 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion21 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
-16%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.0%inclusion16 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.1%inclusion14 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion212 decks230 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion115 decks230 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
16%inclusion37 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
-12%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion28 decks230 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion26 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion228 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion226 decks230 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion215 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
85%inclusion195 decks230 decks
37%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
71%inclusion163 decks230 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
68%inclusion157 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion154 decks230 decks
38%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
66%inclusion152 decks230 decks
27%synergy
Deathcap Glade
47%inclusion107 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Underground Mortuary
46%inclusion106 decks230 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Mire
45%inclusion103 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
42%inclusion97 decks230 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Wood
42%inclusion96 decks230 decks
-2%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
40%inclusion93 decks230 decks
28%synergy
Wastewood Verge
34%inclusion77 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Bayou
30%inclusion70 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Blooming Marsh
29%inclusion67 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion62 decks230 decks
21%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
26%inclusion60 decks230 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion57 decks230 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion57 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion57 decks230 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion55 decks230 decks
18%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
23%inclusion54 decks230 decks
-13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion49 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion49 decks230 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
20%inclusion46 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion46 decks230 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Malady
20%inclusion45 decks230 decks
-14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
19%inclusion44 decks230 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion41 decks230 decks
14%synergy
Vernal Fen
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion35 decks230 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion33 decks230 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion33 decks230 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion31 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Mire
13%inclusion30 decks230 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion29 decks230 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion26 decks230 decks
-9%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion26 decks230 decks
-9%synergy
Jungle Hollow
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion24 decks230 decks
-16%synergy
Viridescent Bog
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
-15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.8%inclusion18 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion17 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Chasm
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
5.7%inclusion13 decks230 decks
-3%synergy