Fain, the Broker (Commander)

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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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Dawnhand Dissident
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Moonshadow
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gnarlbark Elm
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Retched Wretch
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ichor Wellspring
64%inclusion243 decks382 decks
61%synergy
Marionette Master
60%inclusion231 decks382 decks
58%synergy
Trading Post
57%inclusion219 decks382 decks
56%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
51%inclusion194 decks382 decks
49%synergy
Animation Module
47%inclusion180 decks382 decks
47%synergy
Academy Manufactor
48%inclusion184 decks382 decks
47%synergy
Prized Statue
47%inclusion180 decks382 decks
46%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
63%inclusion239 decks382 decks
44%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
53%inclusion187 decks350 decks
43%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
44%inclusion167 decks382 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion230 decks382 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion215 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
56%inclusion213 decks382 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion191 decks382 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
47%inclusion179 decks382 decks
38%synergy
Myr Retriever
41%inclusion158 decks382 decks
38%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
41%inclusion158 decks382 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
41%inclusion156 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
41%inclusion155 decks382 decks
39%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
39%inclusion149 decks382 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion53 decks382 decks
-14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion50 decks382 decks
-16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion40 decks382 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
38%inclusion146 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Scrap Trawler
37%inclusion143 decks382 decks
34%synergy
Crypt Ghast
37%inclusion140 decks382 decks
-12%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
36%inclusion137 decks382 decks
35%synergy
Mindless Automaton
35%inclusion132 decks382 decks
34%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
34%inclusion129 decks382 decks
31%synergy
Bloodtracker
33%inclusion127 decks382 decks
33%synergy
Hangarback Walker
32%inclusion122 decks382 decks
31%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
31%inclusion118 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
30%inclusion115 decks382 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion109 decks382 decks
-23%synergy
Dockside Chef
26%inclusion99 decks382 decks
24%synergy
Putrid Goblin
25%inclusion97 decks382 decks
24%synergy
Junk Diver
24%inclusion92 decks382 decks
22%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
24%inclusion92 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Emperor of Bones
24%inclusion83 decks350 decks
23%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
23%inclusion89 decks382 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Knave
23%inclusion89 decks382 decks
23%synergy
Marketback Walker
23%inclusion57 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
22%inclusion83 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
19%inclusion73 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion66 decks350 decks
6%synergy
Sly Requisitioner
19%inclusion72 decks382 decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
18%inclusion70 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
18%inclusion70 decks382 decks
11%synergy
Workshop Assistant
18%inclusion69 decks382 decks
16%synergy
Skullport Merchant
18%inclusion68 decks382 decks
16%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
17%inclusion65 decks382 decks
16%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
17%inclusion65 decks382 decks
15%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
17%inclusion64 decks382 decks
16%synergy
Shambling Ghast
17%inclusion64 decks382 decks
11%synergy
Dross Scorpion
16%inclusion62 decks382 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion60 decks382 decks
14%synergy
Leaden Myr
15%inclusion59 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion57 decks382 decks
-4%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion56 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
15%inclusion56 decks382 decks
14%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion54 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
13%inclusion49 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
12%inclusion17 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Grim Haruspex
12%inclusion46 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Carrion Feeder
12%inclusion46 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion45 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
12%inclusion45 decks382 decks
-14%synergy
Steel Overseer
12%inclusion45 decks382 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
12%inclusion45 decks382 decks
12%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
11%inclusion41 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion37 decks350 decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion39 decks382 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion142 decks382 decks
-29%synergy
Tragic Slip
35%inclusion135 decks382 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion103 decks313 decks
1%synergy
Defile
32%inclusion124 decks382 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
29%inclusion110 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion104 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
24%inclusion93 decks382 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion70 decks350 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion72 decks382 decks
-4%synergy
Costly Plunder
19%inclusion71 decks382 decks
16%synergy
Fanatical Offering
18%inclusion68 decks382 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion65 decks382 decks
-6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion57 decks382 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion54 decks382 decks
-10%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
11%inclusion43 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion42 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Undying Evil
10%inclusion39 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Doom Blade
10%inclusion38 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion38 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.9%inclusion31 decks350 decks
-7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.4%inclusion32 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.4%inclusion32 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.4%inclusion32 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.1%inclusion31 decks382 decks
-7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.1%inclusion31 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
7.3%inclusion28 decks382 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Derision
6.3%inclusion24 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.0%inclusion23 decks382 decks
-12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.5%inclusion21 decks382 decks
-7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.2%inclusion20 decks382 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion117 decks382 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion104 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Blood Money
24%inclusion92 decks382 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion88 decks382 decks
-14%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
23%inclusion87 decks382 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion87 decks382 decks
-2%synergy
Mutilate
19%inclusion74 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion69 decks382 decks
-21%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion49 decks290 decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion62 decks382 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion60 decks382 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion53 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion48 decks382 decks
-8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion47 decks382 decks
-3%synergy
Emergency Weld
11%inclusion41 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion39 decks382 decks
-5%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion37 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
Unearth
7.6%inclusion29 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Fortuitous Find
7.6%inclusion29 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
7.1%inclusion27 decks382 decks
-5%synergy
Charnel Serenade
6.5%inclusion25 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.5%inclusion21 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion142 decks382 decks
18%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
35%inclusion135 decks382 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion133 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Mephitic Draught
35%inclusion132 decks382 decks
34%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
32%inclusion122 decks382 decks
30%synergy
Servo Schematic
32%inclusion121 decks382 decks
31%synergy
Magewright's Stone
31%inclusion120 decks382 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion117 decks382 decks
-3%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
29%inclusion112 decks382 decks
28%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
28%inclusion108 decks382 decks
28%synergy
Jet Medallion
28%inclusion106 decks382 decks
-33%synergy
Thornbite Staff
24%inclusion93 decks382 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion92 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
23%inclusion89 decks382 decks
22%synergy
Staff of Domination
18%inclusion68 decks382 decks
16%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
16%inclusion60 decks382 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Geth
14%inclusion54 decks382 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion50 decks382 decks
0%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion49 decks382 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion49 decks382 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion45 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
12%inclusion44 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
12%inclusion44 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion43 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion43 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Puppet Strings
10%inclusion39 decks382 decks
10%synergy
The Ozolith
8.9%inclusion34 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.4%inclusion32 decks382 decks
-20%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.1%inclusion31 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.9%inclusion30 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.3%inclusion28 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Map
7.3%inclusion28 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Skeleton Shard
6.8%inclusion26 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Plating
6.8%inclusion26 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.8%inclusion26 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Junker
6.7%inclusion17 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.5%inclusion25 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.0%inclusion23 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Forge
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
2%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.5%inclusion21 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Blood Fountain
5.5%inclusion21 decks382 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.2%inclusion9 decks174 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Agent of the Iron Throne
39%inclusion148 decks382 decks
35%synergy
Black Market
37%inclusion142 decks382 decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion117 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
27%inclusion105 decks382 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
27%inclusion91 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
26%inclusion99 decks382 decks
17%synergy
Revel in Riches
24%inclusion90 decks382 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion83 decks382 decks
-18%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
21%inclusion65 decks315 decks
14%synergy
Biotransference
20%inclusion76 decks382 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion61 decks382 decks
-3%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion51 decks382 decks
0%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion42 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
10%inclusion38 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.2%inclusion35 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Underhanded Designs
7.9%inclusion30 decks382 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.6%inclusion29 decks382 decks
-10%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.5%inclusion25 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Necrosynthesis
6.3%inclusion24 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
-12%synergy
Greed
5.5%inclusion21 decks382 decks
-2%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
5.2%inclusion20 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion38 decks382 decks
-4%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
7.6%inclusion29 decks382 decks
-7%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.8%inclusion22 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion200 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
45%inclusion172 decks382 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Ruin
45%inclusion170 decks382 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
34%inclusion130 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion116 decks382 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
30%inclusion115 decks382 decks
25%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion110 decks382 decks
4%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion103 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion90 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion88 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion77 decks382 decks
-11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion73 decks382 decks
17%synergy
Fountainport
19%inclusion63 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion70 decks382 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion69 decks382 decks
-12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion56 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion54 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion49 decks382 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion48 decks382 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion48 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion43 decks350 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion42 decks382 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion41 decks382 decks
-8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion40 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
9.4%inclusion36 decks382 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion34 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.4%inclusion32 decks382 decks
8%synergy
High Market
7.9%inclusion30 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.1%inclusion27 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.8%inclusion26 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion308 decks382 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion221 decks382 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
47%inclusion179 decks382 decks
44%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion147 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
34%inclusion129 decks382 decks
31%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
28%inclusion107 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion52 decks382 decks
-13%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion41 decks382 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion38 decks382 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion38 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion33 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.6%inclusion33 decks382 decks
0%synergy
Crowded Crypt
8.1%inclusion31 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
7.6%inclusion29 decks382 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.3%inclusion28 decks382 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.3%inclusion24 decks382 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.2%inclusion20 decks382 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion365 decks382 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion138 decks382 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion70 decks350 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion65 decks382 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion39 decks353 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion37 decks350 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion38 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion38 decks382 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
8.1%inclusion31 decks382 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.0%inclusion23 decks382 decks
-1%synergy