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Chainer, Dementia Master: Reanimator
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 Reanimator decks.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+18% Synergy $3.39
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+3% Synergy $3.83
Wander Off Wander Off
+2% Synergy $0.13
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
-1% Synergy $10.49
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-3% Synergy $23.13

High Synergy Cards

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

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+67% Synergy $0.76
Soldevi Adnate Soldevi Adnate
+54% Synergy $1.49
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+53% Synergy $16.99
Entomb Entomb
+51% Synergy $16.75
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+48% Synergy $0.26
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+48% Synergy $4.74
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+48% Synergy $25.24
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+47% Synergy $0.36
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+45% Synergy $0.37
Bog Witch Bog Witch
+43% Synergy $5.35

Top Cards

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

Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+40% Synergy $4.94
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+40% Synergy $9.30
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+39% Synergy $0.63
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+36% Synergy $4.18
Reanimate Reanimate
+32% Synergy $8.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.26
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+26% Synergy $17.79
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.33
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $10.47
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+2% Synergy $4.19

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+15% Synergy $37.03
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+9% Synergy $62.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $125.34
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $70.03
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+6% Synergy $17.35
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $23.76
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy $156.62
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $105.77
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $158.66
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-5% Synergy $48.48

Creatures

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

Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+39% Synergy $0.30
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+36% Synergy $37.59
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+33% Synergy $4.18
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+31% Synergy $7.97
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+30% Synergy $0.35
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+30% Synergy $0.53
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+28% Synergy $3.09
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+27% Synergy $22.85
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+27% Synergy $13.31
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+25% Synergy $0.32
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+25% Synergy $0.25
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+24% Synergy $6.56
Disciple of Griselbrand Disciple of Griselbrand
+24% Synergy $0.27
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+23% Synergy $2.90
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+22% Synergy $10.73
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+22% Synergy $10.19
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+21% Synergy $0.35
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+20% Synergy $0.31
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+19% Synergy $26.95
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+19% Synergy $0.35
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+19% Synergy $6.24
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+18% Synergy $0.56
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+18% Synergy $0.35
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
+17% Synergy $184.99
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+15% Synergy $0.45
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+15% Synergy $0.42
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+14% Synergy $3.85
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+13% Synergy $0.66
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+13% Synergy $0.29
Balthor the Defiled Balthor the Defiled
+13% Synergy $12.29
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+13% Synergy $5.34
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
+12% Synergy $6.38
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+11% Synergy $16.74
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+9% Synergy $0.74
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+9% Synergy $0.94
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+9% Synergy $0.36
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+8% Synergy $13.89
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+8% Synergy $2.54
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
+8% Synergy $0.28
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+6% Synergy $2.21
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.32
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+4% Synergy $3.13
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+3% Synergy $1.47
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+3% Synergy $0.16
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+2% Synergy $9.63
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+2% Synergy $5.36
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+1% Synergy $0.79
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-1% Synergy $3.13
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-2% Synergy $89.91
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-10% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Sacrifice Sacrifice
+13% Synergy $16.75
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $12.67
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+10% Synergy $9.76
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+8% Synergy $15.78
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+8% Synergy $1.28
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+8% Synergy $2.89
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+7% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.00
Defile Defile
+5% Synergy $1.37
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+4% Synergy $18.31
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.09
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $6.49
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+3% Synergy $4.44
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+3% Synergy $1.08
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $20.88
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $3.27
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+2% Synergy $14.73
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+2% Synergy $7.76
Force of Despair Force of Despair
-1% Synergy $6.33
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-2% Synergy $1.70
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-3% Synergy $4.03
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-4% Synergy $0.30
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy $4.01
Darkness Darkness
-4% Synergy $23.67
Village Rites Village Rites
-5% Synergy $0.74
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-5% Synergy $0.32
Dismember Dismember
-5% Synergy $5.37
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $26.21
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-7% Synergy $1.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy $0.38
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-9% Synergy $0.28
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-10% Synergy $0.61
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-13% Synergy $0.28

Sorceries

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

Living Death Living Death
+31% Synergy $2.19
Victimize Victimize
+21% Synergy $2.02
Mutilate Mutilate
+19% Synergy $1.97
Persist Persist
+18% Synergy $1.04
Dread Return Dread Return
+13% Synergy $0.47
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+13% Synergy $2.97
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $4.98
Damnation Damnation
+12% Synergy $21.38
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+11% Synergy $28.02
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+11% Synergy $1.81
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+10% Synergy $9.77
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+9% Synergy $0.31
Diresight Diresight
+9% Synergy $0.31
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+9% Synergy $10.26
Exhume Exhume
+8% Synergy $4.82
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+6% Synergy $2.59
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+6% Synergy $0.31
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+6% Synergy $230.81
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.31
Final Parting Final Parting
+5% Synergy $0.35
Life's Finale Life's Finale
+5% Synergy $1.29
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+4% Synergy $0.38
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.27
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $1.18
Zombify Zombify
+4% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.85
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+3% Synergy $0.38
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+2% Synergy $0.40
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $39.44
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $7.08
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
0% Synergy $5.85
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.22
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-2% Synergy $16.10
Unearth Unearth
-3% Synergy $0.48
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-4% Synergy $5.63
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-5% Synergy $23.87
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-7% Synergy $2.09

Utility Artifacts

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

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+28% Synergy $54.11
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+25% Synergy $15.31
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+19% Synergy $0.74
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+17% Synergy $18.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $3.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+8% Synergy $2.73
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy $6.79
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+6% Synergy $0.26
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $22.53
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+2% Synergy $10.64
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $47.01
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-3% Synergy $23.88
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $6.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.99
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-14% Synergy $4.97
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-22% Synergy $5.36

Enchantments

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

Necromancy Necromancy
+32% Synergy $17.23
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+21% Synergy $5.82
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+16% Synergy $17.01
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+12% Synergy $0.23
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+11% Synergy $4.76
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+9% Synergy $14.23
Oubliette Oubliette
+8% Synergy $2.86
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $25.85
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $4.02
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+3% Synergy $0.61
Contamination Contamination
+2% Synergy $16.28
Black Market Black Market
0% Synergy $5.25
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy $29.50
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
0% Synergy $7.23
Greed Greed
-1% Synergy $0.37
Oppression Oppression
-2% Synergy $4.11
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-3% Synergy $18.56
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-3% Synergy $2.52
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $18.31
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-9% Synergy $24.87

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
0% Synergy $11.60

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+31% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+28% Synergy $26.16
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+22% Synergy $29.69
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+17% Synergy $49.84
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+16% Synergy $57.13
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+15% Synergy $1.85
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+15% Synergy $0.44
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+14% Synergy $11.57
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+12% Synergy $0.59
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+8% Synergy $106.22
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+8% Synergy $20.51
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+7% Synergy $4.00
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+6% Synergy $119.49
Vesuva Vesuva
+6% Synergy $3.47
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.94
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+4% Synergy $13.47
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $1.99
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $1.71
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.37
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.77
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+4% Synergy $4.85
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+2% Synergy $0.26
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $6.42
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.63
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $39.67
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-5% Synergy $0.35
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-6% Synergy $1.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-22% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $0.60
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.32
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+11% Synergy $84.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.46
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+7% Synergy $11.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.40
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.83
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $1.37
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.54
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.34
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $19.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.03
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $6.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.25
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $2.60

Lands

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+11% Synergy $12.67
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+11% Synergy $28.02
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+9% Synergy $0.94
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+8% Synergy $0.54
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+6% Synergy $3.00
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $0.93
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.24
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.52
Swamp Swamp
-7% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

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

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