Shilgengar, Sire of Famine (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eventide's Shadow
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Diviner
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Ninja Teen
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Winnowing
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
87%inclusion54 decks62 decks
84%synergy
Angel of Suffering
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
77%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
76%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
75%synergy
Drana and Linvala
81%inclusion50 decks62 decks
73%synergy
Buried Alive
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
71%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
70%synergy
Thief of Blood
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
68%synergy
Solemnity
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
62%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
66%inclusion41 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
57%synergy
Bishop of Wings
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Renegade Reaper
60%inclusion37 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
51%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Serra Paragon
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Serra's Emissary
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
48%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
46%synergy
Resplendent Angel
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Angel of Despair
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Firemane Commando
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Archangel of Thune
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Herald of the Host
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
28%synergy
Karmic Guide
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Exemplar of Light
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Wojek Investigator
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Hex Parasite
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Serenity
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Priest of Gix
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Angel of Vitality
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Angel
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Entomb
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Ghostway
23%inclusion14 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Eerie Interlude
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Final Showdown
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Damn
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Aether Snap
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Pointed Discussion
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Incarnation Technique
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Diresight
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Monumental Corruption
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Risky Research
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Incubator
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Pearl Medallion
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
8%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-14%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
58%inclusion36 decks62 decks
52%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Animate Dead
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Land Tax
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Court of Grace
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Necromancy
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Firja's Retribution
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Visitation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Out of the Tombs
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Necropotence
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
76%inclusion47 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
58%synergy
Nesting Grounds
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
51%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
47%inclusion29 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Tomb Fortress
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
War Room
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-15%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion58 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
74%inclusion46 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
25%synergy
The Soul Stone
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion60 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
42%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
-6%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion56 decks62 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Champions
89%inclusion55 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Scrubland
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
74%synergy
Marsh Flats
85%inclusion53 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
56%synergy
Cavern of Souls
71%inclusion44 decks62 decks
66%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion43 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion38 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Silent Clearing
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion19 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
-26%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
-28%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Emeria's Call
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Voldaren Estate
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-11%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-31%synergy
Temple of Silence
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of Starnheim
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-17%synergy