Shilgengar, Sire of Famine (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Rhys, the Evermore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Eventide's Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Diviner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
85%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
76%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
75%synergy
Angel of Suffering
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
73%synergy
Buried Alive
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
72%synergy
Drana and Linvala
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
71%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
70%synergy
Thief of Blood
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
67%synergy
Renegade Reaper
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Bishop of Wings
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Solemnity
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Archangel of Tithes
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Serra Paragon
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Serra's Emissary
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Resplendent Angel
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Angel of Despair
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Firemane Commando
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Archangel of Thune
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Karmic Guide
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Wojek Investigator
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Exemplar of Light
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Herald of the Host
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Hex Parasite
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Angel of Serenity
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Priest of Gix
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Angel of Vitality
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Merchant of Truth
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Ghostway
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Eerie Interlude
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Ephemerate
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Withering Torment
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Disenchant
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Damn
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Aether Snap
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Emeria's Call
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Pointed Discussion
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Diresight
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Corruption
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Incubator
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Pearl Medallion
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
8%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Power Conduit
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Animate Dead
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Court of Grace
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Necromancy
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Firja's Retribution
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Out of the Tombs
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Divine Visitation
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Necropotence
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
55%synergy
Nesting Grounds
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Tomb Fortress
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
War Room
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
High Market
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Strip Mine
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Faceless Haven
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
26%synergy
The Soul Stone
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
77%synergy
Vault of Champions
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
66%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Silent Clearing
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Emeria's Call
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-29%synergy
Voldaren Estate
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-31%synergy
Temple of Silence
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-30%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Demolition Field
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-18%synergy