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Chainer, Dementia Master: Combo
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Human Minion

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 38% Aristocrats 12% Combo 7% Sacrifice 6% Graveyard 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Chainer, Dementia Master players are trying out in Combo decks.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+21% Synergy $3.39

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Chainer, Dementia Master's Combo builds — cards that lean hardest into the Combo theme.

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+77% Synergy $0.76
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+68% Synergy $0.63
Entomb Entomb
+67% Synergy $16.75
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+62% Synergy $25.24
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+61% Synergy $0.37
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+56% Synergy $9.30
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+54% Synergy $37.59
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+53% Synergy $4.74
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+52% Synergy $16.99
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+49% Synergy $10.73

Top Cards

The staple cards most Chainer, Dementia Master Combo decks run as their core.

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+46% Synergy $54.11
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+45% Synergy $4.18
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+42% Synergy $17.79
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+42% Synergy $0.35
Reanimate Reanimate
+41% Synergy $8.59
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+38% Synergy $15.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+28% Synergy $4.98
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+25% Synergy $10.47
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $4.19
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+9% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Chainer, Dementia Master Combo game on their own.

Necropotence Necropotence
+45% Synergy $37.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+39% Synergy $125.34
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+32% Synergy $70.03
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+30% Synergy $62.01
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+23% Synergy $17.35
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+17% Synergy $156.62
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+7% Synergy $158.66
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $105.77
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+3% Synergy $23.76
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
0% Synergy $48.48

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Combo plan in Chainer, Dementia Master decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Soldevi Adnate Soldevi Adnate
+49% Synergy $1.49
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+43% Synergy $4.18
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+43% Synergy $0.26
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+41% Synergy $26.95
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+40% Synergy $13.31
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+38% Synergy $5.35
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+36% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.26
Balthor the Defiled Balthor the Defiled
+28% Synergy $12.29
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+27% Synergy $0.35
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+26% Synergy $0.53
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+26% Synergy $0.25
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+25% Synergy $9.63
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+25% Synergy $4.94
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+25% Synergy $0.66
Necrotic Ooze Necrotic Ooze
+23% Synergy $2.16
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+23% Synergy $3.09
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+23% Synergy $0.36
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+23% Synergy $10.19
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
+23% Synergy $184.99
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+20% Synergy $22.85
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+20% Synergy $0.32
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+19% Synergy $6.56
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+19% Synergy $0.56
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+18% Synergy $0.29
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+17% Synergy $0.31
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+16% Synergy $13.89
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+16% Synergy $0.30
Triskelion Triskelion
+16% Synergy $0.36
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+15% Synergy $1.47
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+15% Synergy $0.79
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+15% Synergy $2.54
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
+15% Synergy $6.38
Priest of Gix Priest of Gix
+15% Synergy $0.50
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+14% Synergy $0.94
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+14% Synergy $0.45
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+14% Synergy $7.97
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+14% Synergy $6.24
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+13% Synergy $5.32
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+11% Synergy $89.91
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+10% Synergy $5.36
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+10% Synergy $0.35
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+10% Synergy $5.54
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+8% Synergy $0.21
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+6% Synergy $2.21
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+2% Synergy $0.90
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+1% Synergy $0.16
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-1% Synergy $0.74
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-3% Synergy $5.19
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-5% Synergy $3.13

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Chainer, Dementia Master's Combo deck ahead.

Snuff Out Snuff Out
+23% Synergy $9.76
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+16% Synergy $6.49
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+14% Synergy $16.75
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+13% Synergy $3.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+13% Synergy $12.67
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+12% Synergy $15.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $3.00
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+9% Synergy $14.73
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+9% Synergy $1.28
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $7.76
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+7% Synergy $6.33
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+5% Synergy $26.21
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+5% Synergy $2.89
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+5% Synergy $0.33
Defile Defile
+4% Synergy $1.37
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+4% Synergy $4.03
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+4% Synergy $18.31
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+4% Synergy $12.34
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+2% Synergy $1.70
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+2% Synergy $4.44
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Dismember Dismember
0% Synergy $5.37
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-3% Synergy $0.32
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.30
Darkness Darkness
-4% Synergy $23.67
Village Rites Village Rites
-8% Synergy $0.74
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.28
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-8% Synergy $1.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy $0.38
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-12% Synergy $0.61
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-13% Synergy $0.28

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Combo game plan forward for Chainer, Dementia Master.

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+26% Synergy $0.31
Damnation Damnation
+26% Synergy $21.38
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+26% Synergy $2.97
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+25% Synergy $28.02
Living Death Living Death
+22% Synergy $2.19
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+18% Synergy $230.81
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+17% Synergy $16.10
Persist Persist
+15% Synergy $1.04
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $2.85
Mutilate Mutilate
+13% Synergy $1.97
Final Parting Final Parting
+13% Synergy $0.35
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+12% Synergy $2.59
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+11% Synergy $5.85
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+10% Synergy $23.87
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.38
Diresight Diresight
+8% Synergy $0.31
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+8% Synergy $1.81
Victimize Victimize
+7% Synergy $2.02
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+7% Synergy $0.31
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+7% Synergy $9.77
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+6% Synergy $39.44
Mastermind's Acquisition Mastermind's Acquisition
+5% Synergy $1.26
Exhume Exhume
+4% Synergy $4.82
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $12.35
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+3% Synergy $0.31
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+3% Synergy $4.07
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+2% Synergy $3.68
Dread Return Dread Return
-3% Synergy $0.47
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-4% Synergy $2.09
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-4% Synergy $3.51
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-6% Synergy $0.38
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-11% Synergy $4.22

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Chainer, Dementia Master Combo decks.

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+31% Synergy $0.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $3.93
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+16% Synergy $18.53
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+14% Synergy $23.88
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+13% Synergy $47.01
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $6.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.32
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+6% Synergy $4.85
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+5% Synergy $2.73
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+5% Synergy $0.26
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+5% Synergy $32.63
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $6.09
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $1.86
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $101.75
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $6.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $2.99
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-18% Synergy $5.36

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Combo strategy in Chainer, Dementia Master decks.

Necromancy Necromancy
+37% Synergy $17.23
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+22% Synergy $5.82
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+20% Synergy $17.01
Oubliette Oubliette
+14% Synergy $2.86
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+13% Synergy $0.23
Contamination Contamination
+12% Synergy $16.28
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+12% Synergy $14.23
No Mercy No Mercy
+10% Synergy $25.85
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+6% Synergy $4.76
Koskun Falls Koskun Falls
+6% Synergy $15.76
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+4% Synergy $0.61
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $18.31
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.02
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
0% Synergy $35.19
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
0% Synergy $18.56
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $2.52
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-5% Synergy $29.50
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-7% Synergy $36.84
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-11% Synergy $24.87
Black Market Black Market
-12% Synergy $5.25

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Chainer, Dementia Master's Combo game plan.

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+4% Synergy $9.40
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $11.60
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-7% Synergy $7.05

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Chainer, Dementia Master Combo decks.

High Market High Market
+48% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+43% Synergy $26.16
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+40% Synergy $49.84
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+37% Synergy $57.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+32% Synergy $29.69
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+32% Synergy $0.44
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+23% Synergy $119.49
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+22% Synergy $0.59
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+18% Synergy $20.51
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $11.57
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+16% Synergy $1.85
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+15% Synergy $4.00
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+13% Synergy $0.63
Vesuva Vesuva
+12% Synergy $3.47
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy $6.42
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+9% Synergy $106.22
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $1.99
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+7% Synergy $4.85
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.94
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+5% Synergy $10.35
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+5% Synergy $16.90
Cabal Pit Cabal Pit
+5% Synergy $1.25
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+5% Synergy $0.33
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+4% Synergy $13.47
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $1.71
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+4% Synergy $0.33
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $7.92
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $39.67
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-1% Synergy $0.77
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.37
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-12% Synergy $1.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-24% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Chainer, Dementia Master's Combo strategy.

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+24% Synergy $0.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+19% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+10% Synergy $11.33
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+9% Synergy $84.04
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+7% Synergy $1.37
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $459.66
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+5% Synergy $761.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.34
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $38.08
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $1076.87
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $19.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.32
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.83
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $6.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $36.37

Lands

The mana base behind Chainer, Dementia Master's Combo decks.

Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+25% Synergy $28.02
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+15% Synergy $0.54
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+14% Synergy $0.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+13% Synergy $12.67
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+11% Synergy $0.93
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $3.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $18.92
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
-16% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Chainer, Dementia Master: Combo.

Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
Isareth the Awakener Isareth the Awakener
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
Neyam Shai Murad Neyam Shai Murad
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
Kroxa and Kunoros Kroxa and Kunoros
Terra, Herald of Hope Terra, Herald of Hope
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Sauron, Lord of the Rings Sauron, Lord of the Rings
Geth, Thane of Contracts Geth, Thane of Contracts
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Volrath the Fallen Volrath the Fallen
Sedris, the Traitor King Sedris, the Traitor King
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sauron, the Necromancer Sauron, the Necromancer
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
Viconia, Drow Apostate Noble Heritage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Noble Heritage
Bortuk Bonerattle Bortuk Bonerattle
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Gríma Wormtongue Gríma Wormtongue
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
Sefris of the Hidden Ways Sefris of the Hidden Ways
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Taigam, Sidisi's Hand Taigam, Sidisi's Hand
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
Teneb, the Harvester Teneb, the Harvester
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
Cloud of Darkness Cloud of Darkness
The Meep The Meep
Witch-king of Angmar Witch-king of Angmar