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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bloodline Bidding
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Aberrant Return
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Giada, Font of Hope
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
81%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Solemnity
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Buried Alive
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
73%synergy
Drana and Linvala
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Angel of Suffering
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Bishop of Wings
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Thief of Blood
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Renegade Reaper
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Serra's Emissary
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Angel of Despair
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Serra Paragon
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Resplendent Angel
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Herald of the Host
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Firemane Commando
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Archangel of Thune
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Exemplar of Light
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Sunblast Angel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Karmic Guide
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Priest of Gix
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Shepherd
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Dazzling Angel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Hex Parasite
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Guardian
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Ghostway
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Songs of the Damned
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Wake the Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Fracture
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Living Death
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Aether Snap
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Diresight
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Pointed Discussion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Stargaze
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Another Round
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Entreat the Angels
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Armageddon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Pearl Medallion
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Grace
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Firja's Retribution
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Divine Visitation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Into the Pit
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Seraph Sanctuary
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Nesting Grounds
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Kor Haven
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
High Market
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Caves of Koilos
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Scrubland
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy