Shilgengar, Sire of Famine (Commander) - Optimized Reanimator

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Rhys, the Evermore
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Aberrant Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
77%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Buried Alive
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Angel of Suffering
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Solemnity
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Drana and Linvala
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Entomb
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Thief of Blood
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Reanimate
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Bishop of Wings
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Renegade Reaper
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Serra's Emissary
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Serra Paragon
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Angel of Despair
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Resplendent Angel
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Herald of the Host
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Archangel of Thune
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Exemplar of Light
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Firemane Commando
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Karmic Guide
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Priest of Gix
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Shepherd
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Serenity
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Guardian
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Glorious Protector
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Eerie Interlude
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Despark
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Wake the Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Mortify
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Victimize
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Living Death
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Aether Snap
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Diresight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Another Round
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Pointed Discussion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Entreat the Angels
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Stargaze
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Plea
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Pearl Medallion
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Incubator
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Animate Dead
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Court of Grace
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Into the Pit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Divine Visitation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Firja's Retribution
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Seraph Sanctuary
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Nesting Grounds
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
High Market
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Godless Shrine
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Fetid Heath
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Scrubland
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Silence
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Voldaren Estate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy