Shilgengar, Sire of Famine (Commander) - Expensive Core Reanimator

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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
Lyra Dawnbringer
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
96%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
96%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
94%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
89%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Firemane Commando
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Renegade Reaper
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Resplendent Angel
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
79%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Archangel of Thune
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Drana and Linvala
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Angel of Suffering
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Starnheim Aspirant
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Serra Paragon
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Herald of the Host
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Thief of Blood
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Karmic Guide
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Twilight Diviner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Serra's Emissary
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Wojek Investigator
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Exemplar of Light
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Bishop of Wings
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Angel of Vitality
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Angel of Despair
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Destiny
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Seraph of the Scales
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Sell-Sword
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Merchant of Truth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sunblast Angel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Angel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Magister of Worth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Herald of War
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fallen Angel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reveillark
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Grim Servant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Resplendent Marshal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Angel of Invention
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Gluttonous Guest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fain, the Broker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Undead Butler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Angel of Finality
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Eerie Interlude
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Profane
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Entomb
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Ghostway
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Akroma's Will
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Despark
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Semester's End
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Truths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Parting Gust
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Cauldron Haze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Brought Back
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Damn
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Pointed Discussion
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Starfall Invocation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Living Death
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Will of the Abzan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Aether Snap
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Emeria's Call
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Diresight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Unburial Rites
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Stargaze
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Resentful Revelation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commune with Evil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Requisition Raid
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Haunting Voyage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Persist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Doomskar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Rites
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Another Round
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtseize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Pearl Medallion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Altar of Dementia
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pyre of Heroes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Collector's Vault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Solemnity
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Firja's Retribution
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Out of the Tombs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Accord
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Court of Grace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of New Capenna
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Arch of Orazca
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Vent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Barad-dûr
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Tomb Fortress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cryptic Caves
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Depths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Orzhov Signet
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Pristine Talisman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Caves of Koilos
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Scrubland
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Fell the Profane
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Fetid Heath
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Fabled Passage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Field
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-24%synergy
Emeria's Call
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Conduit Pylons
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy