Szarekh, the Silent King (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

Owain Roberts
Jun 12, 2026
The Case for Why We Need More Monocolored Commander Decks
More monocolor precons, fewer five-color piles. Owain is hot on the case to see why we don't (but should) see more monocolor Commander precons.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Emeritus of Woe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Imotekh the Stormlord
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Anrakyr the Traveller
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Necron Deathmark
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Living Death
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Skorpekh Lord
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Biotransference
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Their Name Is Death
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Foundry Inspector
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Defile
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Technomancer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Buried Alive
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Chronomancer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Forge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Necropotence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Myr Retriever
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Cryptothrall
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Royal Warden
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Junk Diver
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Scrap Trawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Cryptek
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Psychomancer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Flayed One
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Plasmancer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Trazyn the Infinite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Necron Overlord
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Workshop Assistant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Triarch Praetorian
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Canoptek Wraith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Steel Hellkite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Palladium Myr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Steel Overseer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Hexmark Destroyer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Shard of the Void Dragon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lychguard
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mycosynth Golem
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Leaden Myr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Lokhust Heavy Destroyer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Super Shredder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
The Warring Triad
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Grief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Paladin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Triarch Stalker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir House Guard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Go for the Throat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Darkness
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Songs of the Damned
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Dread Return
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Resurrection Orb
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Jet Medallion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Sculpting Steel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Cranial Plating
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Endless Atlas
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Necron Monolith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cloud Key
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whip of Erebos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Convergence of Dominion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Expedition Map
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-0%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Moonsilver Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Mind's Eye
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Planar Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cybership
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Gateway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Ark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Night Scythe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Codex Shredder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Tortured Existence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Dance of the Dead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Out of the Tombs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Vault of Whispers
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Tomb Fortress
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Wasteland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Strip Mine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lake of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dark Depths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Caged Sun
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Hedron Archive
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Thran Dynamo
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Lotus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy