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Chainer, Dementia Master
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureHuman Minion

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1000 Current Rank
#939 Last Week
#976 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Chainer, Dementia Master.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Chainer, Dementia Master decks.

The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+5% Synergy $62.47
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+1% Synergy $0.77
Black Cat, Cunning Thief Black Cat, Cunning Thief
0% Synergy $0.55
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
-1% Synergy $9.01
Agent Venom Agent Venom
-2% Synergy $0.64

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Chainer, Dementia Master's abilities and overall game plan.

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+59% Synergy $0.93
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+53% Synergy $11.90
Soldevi Adnate Soldevi Adnate
+53% Synergy $0.86
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+51% Synergy $0.56
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+50% Synergy $0.39
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+48% Synergy $19.55
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+46% Synergy $1.67
Entomb Entomb
+46% Synergy $18.03
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+42% Synergy $0.35
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+42% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Chainer, Dementia Master decks.

K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+40% Synergy $0.73
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+38% Synergy $7.45
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+36% Synergy $1.02
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+36% Synergy $0.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+31% Synergy $0.26
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+26% Synergy $13.60
Reanimate Reanimate
+26% Synergy $5.15
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $3.43
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $7.91

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Necropotence Necropotence
+15% Synergy $17.41
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $48.71
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $14.25
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $54.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.95
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-2% Synergy $19.90
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $78.29
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
-2% Synergy $19.75
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-2% Synergy $125.49
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $78.39

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Chainer, Dementia Master's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Bog Witch Bog Witch
+38% Synergy $3.17
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+34% Synergy $8.99
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+32% Synergy $2.65
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+32% Synergy $6.30
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+31% Synergy $0.38
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+31% Synergy $0.12
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+30% Synergy $0.22
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+28% Synergy $5.53
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+28% Synergy $15.65
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+27% Synergy $16.10
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+26% Synergy $6.05
Disciple of Griselbrand Disciple of Griselbrand
+25% Synergy $0.24
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+24% Synergy $0.28
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+24% Synergy $0.30
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+22% Synergy $0.17
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+22% Synergy $10.82
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+21% Synergy $0.47
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+21% Synergy $9.73
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+20% Synergy $10.47
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+20% Synergy $0.50
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+20% Synergy $0.61
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+19% Synergy $0.58
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+16% Synergy $0.18
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+15% Synergy $0.50
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+15% Synergy $1.28
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+14% Synergy $0.10
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
+13% Synergy $3.88
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
+13% Synergy $124.95
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+12% Synergy $1.87
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+12% Synergy $4.19
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+12% Synergy $2.47
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+11% Synergy $0.40
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.09
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+10% Synergy $2.05
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+10% Synergy $2.55
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+10% Synergy $11.57
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+10% Synergy $2.37
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+10% Synergy $14.11
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+9% Synergy $0.29
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+9% Synergy $0.85
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+8% Synergy $5.39
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+6% Synergy $2.31
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+5% Synergy $12.25
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.03
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+4% Synergy $4.38
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+3% Synergy $0.21
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+2% Synergy $2.06
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+1% Synergy $5.78
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-2% Synergy $68.66

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Chainer, Dementia Master safe.

Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+11% Synergy $0.17
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+9% Synergy $2.28
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+8% Synergy $2.17
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+8% Synergy $9.68
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+7% Synergy $3.76
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+7% Synergy $16.95
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.78
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+5% Synergy $13.78
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+4% Synergy $4.12
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+3% Synergy $0.59
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $4.36
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+2% Synergy $8.14
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+1% Synergy $4.90
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+1% Synergy $0.94
Defile Defile
0% Synergy $0.59
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy $13.91
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $2.52
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-1% Synergy $3.98
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
-1% Synergy $0.09
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-2% Synergy $2.34
Doom Blade Doom Blade
-2% Synergy $0.19
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-3% Synergy $0.17
Dismember Dismember
-3% Synergy $5.85
Village Rites Village Rites
-4% Synergy $0.31
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.17
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-4% Synergy $2.46
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-6% Synergy $3.12
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-7% Synergy $0.26
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.74
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $19.11
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-7% Synergy $0.12
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-8% Synergy $0.68
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Chainer, Dementia Master's game plan and control the board.

Living Death Living Death
+32% Synergy $2.40
Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy $0.49
Mutilate Mutilate
+18% Synergy $1.70
Damnation Damnation
+14% Synergy $18.91
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+14% Synergy $2.30
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+10% Synergy $5.92
Persist Persist
+10% Synergy $2.48
Diresight Diresight
+10% Synergy $0.09
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+10% Synergy $7.41
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+9% Synergy $5.94
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+9% Synergy $0.42
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.31
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+8% Synergy $0.32
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+8% Synergy $3.00
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+7% Synergy $0.43
Final Parting Final Parting
+6% Synergy $0.32
Life's Finale Life's Finale
+6% Synergy $1.37
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.21
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.59
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+5% Synergy $0.11
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+4% Synergy $0.16
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $0.44
Exhume Exhume
+4% Synergy $3.35
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+3% Synergy $4.61
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $24.15
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+3% Synergy $172.72
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+2% Synergy $24.46
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+2% Synergy $0.49
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $11.31
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $3.45
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+1% Synergy $0.31
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
-1% Synergy $3.49
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.97
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-4% Synergy $2.19
Dark Deal Dark Deal
-4% Synergy $5.84
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-4% Synergy $21.95
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-7% Synergy $1.77

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+30% Synergy $59.53
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+26% Synergy $9.12
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+19% Synergy $1.06
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+13% Synergy $22.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.12
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+8% Synergy $6.23
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+7% Synergy $0.48
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $1.38
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+5% Synergy $15.12
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+5% Synergy $2.26
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $28.62
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+4% Synergy $0.88
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+1% Synergy $15.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.14
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-2% Synergy $32.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $3.92
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-5% Synergy $19.62
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-14% Synergy $4.02
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-18% Synergy $5.69

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Chainer, Dementia Master's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Necromancy Necromancy
+25% Synergy $8.21
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+20% Synergy $5.38
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+10% Synergy $14.69
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+10% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $2.32
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $11.14
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+5% Synergy $20.68
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+5% Synergy $5.91
Oubliette Oubliette
+4% Synergy $1.31
Contamination Contamination
+3% Synergy $11.52
Attrition Attrition
+3% Synergy $20.37
Black Market Black Market
+2% Synergy $3.41
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+2% Synergy $0.64
No Mercy No Mercy
+1% Synergy $19.12
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
0% Synergy $17.40
Oppression Oppression
0% Synergy $4.18
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
0% Synergy $0.22
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
0% Synergy $6.76
Greed Greed
-1% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $3.20
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-4% Synergy $20.04
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $11.69
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-7% Synergy $21.80
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-8% Synergy $17.82

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Chainer, Dementia Master to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $5.27
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
-1% Synergy $4.70
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-7% Synergy $6.42

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

High Market High Market
+24% Synergy $1.15
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+23% Synergy $18.46
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+17% Synergy $22.81
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+14% Synergy $0.51
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+13% Synergy $48.20
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+13% Synergy $39.21
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+13% Synergy $2.82
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+13% Synergy $1.24
Vesuva Vesuva
+7% Synergy $3.90
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $7.03
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+6% Synergy $94.10
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $18.47
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+5% Synergy $11.96
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+5% Synergy $89.54
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.68
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.65
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $3.03
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.13
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.60
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $1.16
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+1% Synergy $3.87
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+1% Synergy $0.11
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.93
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.29
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-1% Synergy $4.92
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-4% Synergy $25.21
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-8% Synergy $0.27
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-10% Synergy $1.04
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $1.05
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.55
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $8.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.49
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.06
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $1.06
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.13
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-1% Synergy $16.72
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $23.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Chainer, Dementia Master decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.78
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $2.02
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.03
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $24.15
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $4.36
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.52
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+1% Synergy $0.94
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $0.06

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