Shilgengar, Sire of Famine (Commander) - Optimized 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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giada, Font of Hope
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Buried Alive
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Solemnity
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Angel of Suffering
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Nesting Grounds
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Black Market Connections
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Drana and Linvala
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Thief of Blood
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Bishop of Wings
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Renegade Reaper
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Archangel of Tithes
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Serra's Emissary
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Serra Paragon
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Angel of Despair
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Herald of the Host
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Resplendent Angel
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Archangel of Thune
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Exemplar of Light
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Karmic Guide
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Firemane Commando
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Shepherd
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sunblast Angel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Priest of Gix
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Serenity
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Felidar Guardian
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Glorious Protector
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Entomb
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Eerie Interlude
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Songs of the Damned
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Wake the Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Thraben Charm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Damn
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Living Death
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Aether Snap
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Diresight
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Persist
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Vindicate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Another Round
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Pointed Discussion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Stargaze
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Animate Dead
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Court of Grace
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Into the Pit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Firja's Retribution
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Seraph Sanctuary
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
High Market
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Tomb Fortress
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Fetid Heath
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Field
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Scrubland
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Voldaren Estate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy