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
Buried Alive
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Angel of Suffering
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Solemnity
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Bishop of Wings
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Thief of Blood
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Renegade Reaper
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Drana and Linvala
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Angel of Indemnity
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Serra's Emissary
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Serra Paragon
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Angel of Despair
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Herald of the Host
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Resplendent Angel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Archangel of Thune
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Exemplar of Light
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Twilight Shepherd
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Karmic Guide
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Firemane Commando
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Sunblast Angel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Angel of Serenity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Wojek Investigator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Corpse Knight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Entomb
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Eerie Interlude
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ghostway
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Songs of the Damned
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Damn
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Aether Snap
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Living Death
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Emeria's Call
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Incarnation Technique
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Diresight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Persist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Vindicate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Another Round
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Pointed Discussion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Stargaze
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Pearl Medallion
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Expedition Map
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Animate Dead
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Court of Grace
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Into the Pit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Firja's Retribution
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Nesting Grounds
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Command Beacon
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
High Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Tomb Fortress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Fetid Heath
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Scrubland
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Silent Clearing
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Emeria's Call
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-27%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-17%synergy