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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Giada, Font of Hope
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
86%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
84%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
83%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
83%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
80%synergy
Bishop of Wings
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
76%synergy
Resplendent Angel
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
76%synergy
Angel of Suffering
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
75%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
72%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Reanimate
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Drana and Linvala
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Path to Exile
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
70%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Solemnity
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
68%synergy
Exemplar of Light
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Protection
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
49%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Thief of Blood
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Archangel of Thune
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
58%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Serra's Emissary
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Renegade Reaper
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Firemane Commando
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Serra Paragon
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Dazzling Angel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Angel of Despair
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Angel of Destiny
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Herald of the Host
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Hex Parasite
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Wojek Investigator
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Fain, the Broker
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Vitality
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Breathkeeper Seraph
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Entomb
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Akroma's Will
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Eerie Interlude
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-23%synergy
Fracture
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Buried Alive
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Damn
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Aether Snap
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Pointed Discussion
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Stargaze
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
32%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Pearl Medallion
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Power Conduit
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
61%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Animate Dead
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Court of Grace
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Anointed Procession
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Firja's Retribution
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Divine Visitation
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Angelic Accord
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Bleeding Effect
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Archangel Elspeth
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Nesting Grounds
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Tomb Fortress
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Dark Depths
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Plains
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Vault of Champions
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Scrubland
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
69%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Caves of Koilos
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-36%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-29%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-28%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-14%synergy