Shilgengar, Sire of Famine (Commander) - Expensive 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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33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
South Wind Avatar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Battle Angels of Tyr
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
84%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
84%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
83%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
83%synergy
Bishop of Wings
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
78%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
76%synergy
Angel of Suffering
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
76%synergy
Resplendent Angel
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
76%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Reanimate
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Drana and Linvala
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Solemnity
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
69%synergy
Toxic Deluge
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Thief of Blood
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Teferi's Protection
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Archangel of Thune
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Exemplar of Light
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Serra's Emissary
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Renegade Reaper
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Firemane Commando
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Serra Paragon
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Angel of Despair
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Dazzling Angel
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Angel of Destiny
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Wojek Investigator
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Hex Parasite
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Herald of the Host
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Diviner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Fain, the Broker
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Vitality
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Breathkeeper Seraph
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Entomb
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Akroma's Will
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Eerie Interlude
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Ghostway
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-21%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Withering Torment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
55%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Damn
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Aether Snap
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Persist
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Pointed Discussion
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Stargaze
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Incubator
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Pearl Medallion
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
22%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Power Conduit
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Animate Dead
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Court of Grace
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Anointed Procession
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Firja's Retribution
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Grave Pact
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Bleeding Effect
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Angelic Accord
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Nesting Grounds
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Three Tree City
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Coffers
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Minas Tirith
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Tomb Fortress
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Dark Depths
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Mutavault
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Mana Crypt
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Vault of Champions
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Scrubland
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Cavern of Souls
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Fetid Heath
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-38%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-28%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-28%synergy
Voldaren Estate
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-31%synergy
Emeria's Call
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Great Hall of Starnheim
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy