Emet-Selch, Ascian (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

Original Name:

K'rrik, Son of YawgmothK'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth

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Josh Nelson
Jan 9, 2026
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Now the Top Mono-Black Commander
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, a remarkable commander from Final Fantasy, has taken the top-ranked mono-black commander spot on EDHREC!
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Researcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Splinter's Technique
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Baron Helmut Zemo
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Super Shredder
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
92%inclusion194 decks210 decks
78%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
90%inclusion188 decks210 decks
76%synergy
Blood Celebrant
80%inclusion169 decks210 decks
76%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
78%inclusion163 decks210 decks
67%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
70%inclusion146 decks210 decks
64%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
72%inclusion152 decks210 decks
63%synergy
Cabal Ritual
80%inclusion168 decks210 decks
62%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
91%inclusion191 decks210 decks
61%synergy
Grim Tutor
72%inclusion151 decks210 decks
60%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
64%inclusion134 decks210 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
97%inclusion203 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion196 decks210 decks
42%synergy
Jet Medallion
92%inclusion194 decks210 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
85%inclusion179 decks210 decks
46%synergy
Deadly Rollick
79%inclusion165 decks210 decks
54%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
68%inclusion143 decks210 decks
52%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
67%inclusion140 decks210 decks
59%synergy
Animate Dead
62%inclusion130 decks210 decks
45%synergy
Crypt Ghast
57%inclusion120 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
56%inclusion118 decks210 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion198 decks210 decks
67%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
93%inclusion196 decks210 decks
72%synergy
Ancient Tomb
90%inclusion189 decks210 decks
78%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
87%inclusion183 decks210 decks
58%synergy
Necropotence
81%inclusion170 decks210 decks
66%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
71%inclusion149 decks210 decks
58%synergy
Mana Vault
70%inclusion147 decks210 decks
63%synergy
Imperial Seal
63%inclusion132 decks210 decks
56%synergy
Opposition Agent
63%inclusion132 decks210 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
59%inclusion124 decks210 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Necrotic Ooze
53%inclusion112 decks210 decks
49%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
51%inclusion107 decks210 decks
40%synergy
Skirge Familiar
50%inclusion104 decks210 decks
44%synergy
Blood Pet
46%inclusion97 decks210 decks
38%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
43%inclusion58 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
41%inclusion87 decks210 decks
36%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
41%inclusion86 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
40%inclusion84 decks210 decks
36%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
39%inclusion81 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Vile Entomber
35%inclusion73 decks210 decks
29%synergy
Dimir House Guard
33%inclusion70 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Fleshwrither
33%inclusion69 decks210 decks
31%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
31%inclusion66 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
30%inclusion63 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
19%inclusion32 decks167 decks
14%synergy
Dread Presence
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Vein Ripper
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Sangromancer
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Thrull Parasite
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Twilight Prophet
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Reiver Demon
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Massacre Wurm
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Servant
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-16%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Carrion Feeder
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Starscape Cleric
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Basilica Screecher
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion106 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Culling the Weak
48%inclusion100 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Saw in Half
45%inclusion94 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Sacrifice
43%inclusion91 decks210 decks
38%synergy
Dismember
40%inclusion85 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion69 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Cut Down
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Bitter Triumph
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Filth
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Shallow Grave
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Defile
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
-17%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Grasp of Darkness
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Consuming Corruption
17%inclusion34 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Corpse Dance
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Victim of Night
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Bile Blight
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Force of Despair
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Feign Death
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Boon
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Stinging Study
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-17%synergy
Long Goodbye
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Ulcerate
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
52%inclusion109 decks210 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion109 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Buried Alive
50%inclusion106 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Exsanguinate
50%inclusion105 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Beseech the Queen
49%inclusion102 decks210 decks
42%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
44%inclusion93 decks210 decks
41%synergy
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
41%inclusion87 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
40%inclusion83 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
38%inclusion79 decks210 decks
34%synergy
Dark Petition
37%inclusion78 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion76 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
34%inclusion72 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
30%inclusion63 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion54 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Bubbling Muck
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtseize
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Exhume
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Victimize
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
-18%synergy
Duress
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Profane Transfusion
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Repay in Kind
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-11%synergy
Persist
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion78 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
32%inclusion68 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
32%inclusion67 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Whip of Erebos
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Demon's Horn
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Defense Grid
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
18%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
-18%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Key
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Prism Ring
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
-12%synergy
Expedition Map
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
56%inclusion118 decks210 decks
43%synergy
Sanguine Bond
49%inclusion102 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Dance of the Dead
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
39%synergy
Necromancy
42%inclusion89 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Font of Agonies
41%inclusion86 decks210 decks
36%synergy
Heartless Summoning
40%inclusion83 decks210 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion73 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
34%inclusion72 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion67 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Pestilence
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Necrodominance
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Leshrac's Sigil
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
-13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Bonds
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of the Void
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Sorin Markov
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
84%inclusion177 decks210 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
67%inclusion141 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
62%inclusion131 decks210 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion127 decks210 decks
35%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Lake of the Dead
40%inclusion85 decks210 decks
35%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
37%inclusion78 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
37%inclusion78 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Vein
35%inclusion73 decks210 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion69 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
City of Traitors
29%inclusion61 decks210 decks
27%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion60 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Homeward Path
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion29 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
-13%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Peat Bog
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Fountain
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
5%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-10%synergy
Blast Zone
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
4%synergy
The Black Gate
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion207 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
61%inclusion128 decks210 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion126 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
57%inclusion119 decks210 decks
51%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion101 decks210 decks
44%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
41%inclusion87 decks210 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
21%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion35 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
-17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion201 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
49%inclusion103 decks210 decks
45%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion74 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion69 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
22%inclusion43 decks195 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-21%synergy