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
Endless Foot Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Aberrant Return
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
78%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
77%synergy
Solemnity
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
72%synergy
Buried Alive
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
72%synergy
Angel of Suffering
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
69%synergy
Drana and Linvala
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Entomb
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Reanimate
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Thief of Blood
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Bishop of Wings
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Renegade Reaper
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Serra's Emissary
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Serra Paragon
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Angel of Despair
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Resplendent Angel
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Blood Artist
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Herald of the Host
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Firemane Commando
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Archangel of Thune
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Exemplar of Light
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Karmic Guide
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Priest of Gix
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Twilight Shepherd
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Hex Parasite
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Guardian
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Glorious Protector
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Angel
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Parting Gust
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Wake the Dead
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Fracture
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Mortify
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Victimize
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Living Death
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Aether Snap
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Another Round
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Diresight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Pointed Discussion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Entreat the Angels
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Armageddon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Stargaze
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Pearl Medallion
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Expedition Map
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Animate Dead
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Court of Grace
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Divine Visitation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Into the Pit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Firja's Retribution
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
March of the Canonized
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Seraph Sanctuary
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
56%synergy
Nesting Grounds
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Command Beacon
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
High Market
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Caves of Koilos
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Isolated Chapel
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Fetid Heath
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Scrubland
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Silent Clearing
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-25%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Emeria's Call
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy