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Chainer, Nightmare Adept
Price tag $1.01

Legendary Creature — Human Minion

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Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 31% Graveyard 11% Discard 11% Wheels 2% Sacrifice 2%
View Average Decklist All Reanimator Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Chainer, Nightmare Adept players are trying out in Reanimator decks.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+28% Synergy $1.93
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+5% Synergy $1.39
Relic Retriever Relic Retriever
+3% Synergy $0.26
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+2% Synergy $0.30
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-2% Synergy $12.25

High Synergy Cards

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

Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+71% Synergy $0.39
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+60% Synergy $3.55
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+56% Synergy $1.39
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+54% Synergy $1.26
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+53% Synergy $0.46
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+49% Synergy $7.45
Living Death Living Death
+49% Synergy $6.29
Squee, Goblin Nabob Squee, Goblin Nabob
+48% Synergy $0.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+46% Synergy $10.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+44% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

The staple cards most Chainer, Nightmare Adept Reanimator decks run as their core.

Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+43% Synergy $1.27
Victimize Victimize
+42% Synergy $1.25
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+42% Synergy $2.40
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+40% Synergy $4.20
Entomb Entomb
+37% Synergy $18.32
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+36% Synergy $0.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.31
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+13% Synergy $0.36
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $16.92
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+3% Synergy $10.93
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+2% Synergy $43.37
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $119.25
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+1% Synergy $20.71
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $69.17
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $54.03
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-3% Synergy $15.83
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $41.27

Creatures

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

Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+40% Synergy $0.35
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+37% Synergy $1.69
Ingot Chewer Ingot Chewer
+34% Synergy $0.23
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+33% Synergy $0.31
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+33% Synergy $0.37
Flayer of the Hatebound Flayer of the Hatebound
+31% Synergy $0.31
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+30% Synergy $0.39
Big Game Hunter Big Game Hunter
+30% Synergy $0.40
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+30% Synergy $20.76
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+28% Synergy $1.01
Anger Anger
+27% Synergy $0.54
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+27% Synergy $0.23
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+27% Synergy $0.34
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+25% Synergy $0.36
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.31
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+24% Synergy $0.37
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+22% Synergy $28.39
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+22% Synergy $0.45
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+22% Synergy $0.94
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+21% Synergy $1.67
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+21% Synergy $0.40
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+20% Synergy $6.39
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+20% Synergy $0.35
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+19% Synergy $2.44
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
+19% Synergy $3.10
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+18% Synergy $5.72
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+17% Synergy $4.23
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+17% Synergy $1.67
Balthor the Defiled Balthor the Defiled
+17% Synergy $12.15
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+16% Synergy $1.01
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+15% Synergy $2.10
Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant Bladewing, Deathless Tyrant
+15% Synergy $3.42
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+14% Synergy $3.56
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+14% Synergy $30.30
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+14% Synergy $9.93
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+14% Synergy $5.45
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+14% Synergy $0.55
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+13% Synergy $2.11
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
+13% Synergy $0.52
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+13% Synergy $0.47
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+13% Synergy $9.37
Anje's Ravager Anje's Ravager
+12% Synergy $0.39
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+12% Synergy $39.76
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+12% Synergy $24.11
Metamorphosis Fanatic Metamorphosis Fanatic
+12% Synergy $5.78
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+12% Synergy $0.74
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+11% Synergy $1.79
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+11% Synergy $0.53
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+9% Synergy $0.49
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+8% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+25% Synergy $0.29
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+12% Synergy $2.91
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+11% Synergy $0.58
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+9% Synergy $1.50
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $13.30
Dark Withering Dark Withering
+7% Synergy $0.24
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+5% Synergy $0.39
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $1.60
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $5.74
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy $0.32
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+2% Synergy $5.73
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+1% Synergy $14.55
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+1% Synergy $0.31
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+1% Synergy $8.03
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $15.73
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-2% Synergy $0.62
Bedevil Bedevil
-3% Synergy $0.29
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-3% Synergy $9.18
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $11.81
Village Rites Village Rites
-4% Synergy $0.93
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $10.50
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.41
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.15
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-7% Synergy $0.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $7.28
Terminate Terminate
-9% Synergy $0.33
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-9% Synergy $0.32
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $28.68
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $71.17
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-10% Synergy $8.52
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.31
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-18% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Reanimator game plan forward for Chainer, Nightmare Adept.

Persist Persist
+32% Synergy $0.71
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+28% Synergy $1.44
Dread Return Dread Return
+25% Synergy $0.45
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+23% Synergy $0.25
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+17% Synergy $3.76
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+16% Synergy $9.35
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+14% Synergy $6.73
Exhume Exhume
+13% Synergy $6.90
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+11% Synergy $6.11
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+10% Synergy $29.93
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+9% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $21.01
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+8% Synergy $0.27
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+8% Synergy $10.03
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+7% Synergy $6.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $5.02
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+6% Synergy $7.70
Call to the Netherworld Call to the Netherworld
+5% Synergy $0.45
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.17
Final Parting Final Parting
+5% Synergy $0.66
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+4% Synergy $2.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.51
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $2800.00
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.24
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
0% Synergy $0.29
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $17.44
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.30
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-4% Synergy $0.28
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $6.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-10% Synergy $1.71
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-12% Synergy $3.14

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Chainer, Nightmare Adept Reanimator decks.

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+32% Synergy $16.96
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+23% Synergy $17.15
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+20% Synergy $2.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $5.61
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $16.64
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $2.97
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+6% Synergy $33.00
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+5% Synergy $18.64
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $9.52
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+4% Synergy $2.18
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $53.98
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $14.67
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-1% Synergy $5.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $4.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Reanimator strategy in Chainer, Nightmare Adept decks.

Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+30% Synergy $10.53
Necromancy Necromancy
+26% Synergy $19.41
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+23% Synergy $8.64
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+11% Synergy $15.27
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+9% Synergy $9.11
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+8% Synergy $1.81
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $2.84
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+7% Synergy $2.60
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+5% Synergy $0.76
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+4% Synergy $6.10
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $4.16
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+2% Synergy $1.43
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-4% Synergy $3.61
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $10.53

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Chainer, Nightmare Adept Reanimator decks.

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+32% Synergy $2.39
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy $30.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+17% Synergy $10.64
High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $0.53
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+16% Synergy $0.29
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+12% Synergy $0.29
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+11% Synergy $3.78
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+9% Synergy $1.40
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+9% Synergy $0.31
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+9% Synergy $0.66
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+9% Synergy $2.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $55.48
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $28.81
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+7% Synergy $5.04
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+6% Synergy $0.37
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $4.09
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
+6% Synergy $0.33
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.44
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+4% Synergy $4.31
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $5.46
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+4% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.32
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy $7.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $4.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.77

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Chainer, Nightmare Adept's Reanimator strategy.

Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+13% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
+13% Synergy $0.51
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+9% Synergy $2.97
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.34
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+4% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.49
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $60.43
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.37
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.34
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.39
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.35

Lands

The mana base behind Chainer, Nightmare Adept's Reanimator decks.

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+15% Synergy $2.10
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+14% Synergy $10.60
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+13% Synergy $2.11
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+11% Synergy $0.50
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+11% Synergy $8.55
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+11% Synergy $0.34
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+10% Synergy $29.93
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+9% Synergy $8.71
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+9% Synergy $5.38
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+8% Synergy $0.49
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+8% Synergy $5.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $13.30
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+7% Synergy $0.25
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.31
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.66
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+6% Synergy $1.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.25
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $18.38
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+4% Synergy $1.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $0.64
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $5.74
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $1.51
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $5.71
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+3% Synergy $0.34
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.24
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
+1% Synergy $2.61
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $32.33
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $19.87
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $30.77
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $19.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $29.04
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.16
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
0% Synergy $0.35
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.10
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.09
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.33
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-1% Synergy $0.41
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-1% Synergy $0.23
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-1% Synergy $11.09
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-1% Synergy $15.73
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $37.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.29
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-5% Synergy $7.94
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
-7% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.27

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Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
Volrath the Fallen Volrath the Fallen
Terra, Herald of Hope Terra, Herald of Hope
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Myojin of Grim Betrayal Myojin of Grim Betrayal
Olivia, Crimson Bride Olivia, Crimson Bride
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
Sedris, the Traitor King Sedris, the Traitor King
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
Isareth the Awakener Isareth the Awakener
Rivaz of the Claw Rivaz of the Claw
Ganax, Astral Hunter Scion of Halaster Ganax, Astral Hunter // Scion of Halaster
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
Kroxa and Kunoros Kroxa and Kunoros
Sauron, Lord of the Rings Sauron, Lord of the Rings
Sauron, the Necromancer Sauron, the Necromancer
Celes, Rune Knight Celes, Rune Knight
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Popular Entertainer Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
Iname, Death Aspect Iname, Death Aspect
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Scion of Halaster Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Scion of Halaster
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
Whisper, Blood Liturgist Whisper, Blood Liturgist
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Garland, Knight of Cornelia Garland, Knight of Cornelia
Carnage, Crimson Chaos Carnage, Crimson Chaos
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
Orcus, Prince of Undeath Orcus, Prince of Undeath
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
Ayara, Widow of the Realm Ayara, Widow of the Realm
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Scion of Halaster Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Scion of Halaster
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
Tariel, Reckoner of Souls Tariel, Reckoner of Souls
Tsabo Tavoc Tsabo Tavoc