The Emperor, Hell Tyrant (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

Original Name:

Yawgmoth, Thran PhysicianYawgmoth, Thran Physician

Benjamin Levin
Mar 24, 2026
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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Grave Researcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
My Precious
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nest of Scarabs
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
81%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Ophiomancer
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Jet Medallion
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Crypt Ghast
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Nether Traitor
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
52%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Gravecrawler
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Necroskitter
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Warren Soultrader
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Forsaken Miner
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Deathgreeter
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Bloodghast
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Dark Confidant
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Gisa, the Hellraiser
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Grim Haruspex
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sightless Ghoul
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Nested Shambler
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Shambling Ghast
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Infestation Sage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Plague Stinger
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Dross Harvester
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Treacherous Pit-Dweller
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Entomb
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Culling the Weak
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Withering Torment
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Defile
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Snuff Out
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Songs of the Damned
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Slip
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Consuming Corruption
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Filth
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sacrifice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Fatal Push
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Undying Evil
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Hatred
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Corpse Dance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wake the Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Withering Boon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Lethal Scheme
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Dread Return
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Living Death
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Bubbling Muck
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Persist
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Dead of Winter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Duress
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mutilate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Gix's Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Stitch Together
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Genesis Chamber
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Expedition Map
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Relic Vial
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Winter Moon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Animate Dead
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Blight Mound
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Bitterblossom
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
35%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Contamination
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Necromancy
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Oubliette
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-24%synergy
Grave Venerations
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Bridge from Below
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Carnival of Souls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Attrition
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Lake of the Dead
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Cottage
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Blast Zone
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Peat Bog
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Barren Moor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy