The Emperor, Hell Tyrant (Commander) - Expensive Optimized -1/-1 Counters

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Yawgmoth, Thran PhysicianYawgmoth, Thran Physician

The Emperor, Hell Tyrant
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Benjamin Levin
Mar 24, 2026
Benjamin Levin
Golgari Legends and +1/+1 Counters With Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh
Ben revisits his Cleopatra, Exiled Pharaoh Commander deck to add some new toys from recent sets. +1/+1 counters are always getting new cards!
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Emeritus of Woe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nest of Scarabs
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
96%synergy
Forsaken Miner
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
83%synergy
Ornithopter
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
79%synergy
Deathgreeter
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Lake of the Dead
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Culling the Weak
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Ophiomancer
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Nether Traitor
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Reanimate
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Blood Artist
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Dark Ritual
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Ritual
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Entomb
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Memnite
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Jet Medallion
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Chrome Mox
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Mox Diamond
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Imperial Seal
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Mana Vault
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Opposition Agent
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Shambling Ghast
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
67%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Sightless Ghoul
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Evernight Shade
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Warren Soultrader
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Shield Sphere
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Gravecrawler
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Nested Shambler
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Infestation Sage
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Priest of Gix
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Grief
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Myr Moonvessel
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Treacherous Pit-Dweller
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Popular Egotist
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Dross Harvester
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Nezumi Linkbreaker
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Wriggling Grub
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Ozox, the Clattering King
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-24%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Thug
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Markov Baron
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
South Wind Avatar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Putrid Goblin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Necroskitter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-29%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Bloodghast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Halo Hopper
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Timeline Culler
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Dawnhand Dissident
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Songs of the Damned
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Imp's Mischief
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Cut Down
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Slaughter Pact
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Withering Boon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Rain of Filth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Tragic Slip
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Sacrifice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Fatal Push
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Grasp of Darkness
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Victim of Night
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Unearth
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Bubbling Muck
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtseize
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Duress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Buried Alive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Postmortem Lunge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ritual of the Machine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tribute
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-26%synergy
Cruel Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Minions' Murmurs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Genesis Chamber
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Clown Car
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Relic Vial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
The Endstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Blight Mound
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Bridge from Below
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Bitterblossom
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Contamination
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Carnival of Souls
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Animate Dead
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Dead
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Vigil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Strands of Night
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-30%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
56%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Blast Zone
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Cabal Coffers
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
11%synergy
City of Traitors
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-29%synergy
Wasteland
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Peat Bog
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Whispers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Detection Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Homeward Path
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Mox Amber
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Mox Opal
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Gemstone Caverns
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Swamp
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-41%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
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