Shilgengar, Sire of Famine (Commander) - Core Lifegain

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Julia Maddalena
Nov 21, 2025
Fire and Ice: Which Cards are Hot and Cold for Shilgengar?
This week on Fire and Ice, we're seeing which cards are heating up or cooling down for the Elder Demon Shilgengar.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Misty Palms Oasis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giada, Font of Hope
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Thief of Blood
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Angel of Suffering
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Nesting Grounds
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Resplendent Angel
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Sephara, Sky's Blade
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Renegade Reaper
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Bishop of Wings
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Angel of Indemnity
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Dazzling Angel
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Firemane Commando
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Wojek Investigator
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Angel of Despair
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Serra Paragon
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Exemplar of Light
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Herald of the Host
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Karmic Guide
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Angel of Vitality
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Drana and Linvala
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Archangel of Thune
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Angel of Finality
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Merchant of Truth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Angel of Serenity
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Serra's Emissary
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Seraph of the Scales
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Breathkeeper Seraph
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Field Marshal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Destiny
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fain, the Broker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Sleuth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sunblast Angel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Wispweaver Angel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ghostway
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Semester's End
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Fracture
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Brought Back
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Entomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fanatical Offering
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Faith's Reward
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Pointed Discussion
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Buried Alive
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Damn
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Stargaze
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Diresight
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Aether Snap
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Emeria's Call
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Funeral Rites
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fated Clash
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Fumigate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Another Round
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Entreat the Angels
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Incubator
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blood Fountain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Seraphic Greatsword
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Power Conduit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Solemnity
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Firja's Retribution
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Court of Grace
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Accord
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Convocation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Out of the Tombs
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cleric Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Dawn of Hope
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Three Tree City
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Depths
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Marble Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Emeria's Call
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Great Hall of Starnheim
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Voldaren Estate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Moor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy