Emet-Selch, Ascian (Commander) - Optimized Self-Damage

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Jan 9, 2026
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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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Baron Helmut Zemo
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vilis, Broker of Blood
77%inclusion102 decks133 decks
64%synergy
Blood Celebrant
63%inclusion84 decks133 decks
59%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
65%inclusion86 decks133 decks
55%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
57%inclusion76 decks133 decks
52%synergy
Font of Agonies
56%inclusion75 decks133 decks
52%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
50%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
60%inclusion80 decks133 decks
50%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion89 decks133 decks
42%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion124 decks133 decks
42%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
45%inclusion60 decks133 decks
41%synergy
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Dark Ritual
96%inclusion128 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
87%inclusion116 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion91 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Crypt Ghast
65%inclusion86 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
59%inclusion78 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
54%inclusion72 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Exquisite Blood
53%inclusion71 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Sanguine Bond
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion66 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
50%inclusion66 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
84%inclusion112 decks133 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion84 decks133 decks
36%synergy
Necropotence
62%inclusion83 decks133 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
55%inclusion73 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Skirge Familiar
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Blood Pet
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Dimir House Guard
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Pontiff of Blight
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Dread Presence
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Vile Entomber
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Fleshwrither
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Thrull Parasite
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Shard of the Nightbringer
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Viscera Seer
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Sangromancer
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Massacre Wurm
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Twilight Prophet
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Reiver Demon
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Basilica Screecher
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Gifted Aetherborn
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Gravecrawler
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Carrion Feeder
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-13%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Grim Servant
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
4%synergy
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Imp's Mischief
49%inclusion65 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion62 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Entomb
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Culling the Weak
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Defile
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Sacrifice
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Corruption
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Filth
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Cut Down
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion13 decks101 decks
4%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Grasp of Darkness
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Withering Boon
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Stinging Study
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Armor of Shadows
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Bile Blight
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Doom Blade
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Murder
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Shallow Grave
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-20%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Victim of Night
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion66 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Queen
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
37%synergy
Grim Tutor
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Buried Alive
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Dark Petition
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Bubbling Muck
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Extortion
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Repay in Kind
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Exhume
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Profane Transfusion
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Mutilate
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Invoke Despair
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Duress
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Stitch Together
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Power
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion44 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Demon's Horn
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Defense Grid
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Pact Weapon
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Prism Ring
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Manifold Key
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Heartless Summoning
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Greed
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Pestilence
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Leshrac's Sigil
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Link
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Necrodominance
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Oubliette
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Sorin Markov
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Wicked Manipulator
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
68%inclusion90 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion71 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion67 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion64 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Vein
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Barren Moor
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
6%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Fountain
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Blast Zone
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Peat Bog
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion131 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion87 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion130 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
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