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
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
76%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Angel of Suffering
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Solemnity
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Drana and Linvala
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Entomb
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Thief of Blood
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Reanimate
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Bishop of Wings
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Renegade Reaper
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Serra's Emissary
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Serra Paragon
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Angel of Despair
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Resplendent Angel
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Herald of the Host
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Archangel of Thune
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Exemplar of Light
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Firemane Commando
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Karmic Guide
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%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
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Priest of Gix
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Shepherd
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Angel of Serenity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Felidar Guardian
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Glorious Protector
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sunblast Angel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Eerie Interlude
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%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
Generous Gift
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Wake the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Mortify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Damn
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Living Death
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Aether Snap
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%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
Desperate Plea
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%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
Entreat the Angels
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Stargaze
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspiring Statuary
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%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
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%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
Quicksilver Amulet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Animate Dead
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Grace
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Into the Pit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
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
Cemetery Tampering
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Firja's Retribution
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seraph Sanctuary
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Nesting Grounds
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
High Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Orzhov Signet
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
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
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Caves of Koilos
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Fetid Heath
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Field
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Scrubland
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Silent Clearing
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-21%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Voldaren Estate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy