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Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
Price tag $1.50

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Kor Cleric

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

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

#296 Current Rank
#298 Last Week
#236 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim decks.

Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+5% Synergy $39.99
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+3% Synergy $0.64
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+2% Synergy $0.81
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-1% Synergy $3.63
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-1% Synergy $4.33

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim's abilities and overall game plan.

Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+43% Synergy $2.18
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+42% Synergy $2.38
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+38% Synergy $0.91
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+34% Synergy $2.90
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+34% Synergy $0.13
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+33% Synergy $0.49
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+32% Synergy $1.24
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+32% Synergy $0.22
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+28% Synergy $0.06
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+28% Synergy $1.81

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim decks.

Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+28% Synergy $1.16
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+27% Synergy $0.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+25% Synergy $5.02
Village Rites Village Rites
+25% Synergy $0.20
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+20% Synergy $2.14
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+19% Synergy $0.49
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
+19% Synergy $0.16
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+18% Synergy $8.99
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+4% Synergy $25.95
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $16.58
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $58.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $11.59
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $50.85
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+1% Synergy $13.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $28.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.69
Necropotence Necropotence
-1% Synergy $17.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $45.06

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+27% Synergy $0.10
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+27% Synergy $7.05
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+25% Synergy $1.86
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+21% Synergy $0.66
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+20% Synergy $1.13
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+20% Synergy $0.12
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+20% Synergy $0.10
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
+19% Synergy $0.39
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+15% Synergy $1.16
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+15% Synergy $0.25
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+14% Synergy $3.60
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+13% Synergy $0.22
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+13% Synergy $0.23
Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim Ayli, Eternal Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $0.40
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+12% Synergy $14.61
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+12% Synergy $0.10
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+12% Synergy $0.22
Cartel Aristocrat Cartel Aristocrat
+12% Synergy $0.07
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+11% Synergy $0.60
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+11% Synergy $0.35
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+10% Synergy $4.55
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+10% Synergy $0.82
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+10% Synergy $0.21
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $37.13
Leonin Relic-Warder Leonin Relic-Warder
+10% Synergy $0.41
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+10% Synergy $0.14
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+9% Synergy $0.54
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+9% Synergy $0.94
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+9% Synergy $0.76
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+9% Synergy $0.23
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+9% Synergy $0.11
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+8% Synergy $7.15
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+8% Synergy $0.27
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+7% Synergy $4.85
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+7% Synergy $2.10
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+7% Synergy $2.95
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+7% Synergy $3.05
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+7% Synergy $0.37
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+6% Synergy $2.20
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+6% Synergy $5.54
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+6% Synergy $4.49
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+5% Synergy $1.09
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+5% Synergy $0.18
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+5% Synergy $0.65
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $42.20
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+3% Synergy $27.37
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+2% Synergy $4.25
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+2% Synergy $3.85
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
0% Synergy $5.36
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
-1% Synergy $20.14

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim safe.

Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+21% Synergy $0.22
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+12% Synergy $0.66
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+11% Synergy $1.72
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+8% Synergy $5.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $2.94
Fracture Fracture
+6% Synergy $0.81
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+6% Synergy $0.12
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+5% Synergy $0.16
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+5% Synergy $0.39
Nasty End Nasty End
+4% Synergy $0.08
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+4% Synergy $9.78
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+4% Synergy $0.64
Rally the Ancestors Rally the Ancestors
+4% Synergy $0.32
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $13.77
Disenchant Disenchant
+3% Synergy $0.13
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+2% Synergy $2.37
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.48
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+2% Synergy $0.26
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.06
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $10.46
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.79
Mortify Mortify
-1% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $9.16
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $18.24
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.77
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.32
Reprieve Reprieve
-2% Synergy $0.63
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.21
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.84
Utter End Utter End
-5% Synergy $0.19
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-11% Synergy $1.77

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim's game plan and control the board.

Unearth Unearth
+19% Synergy $0.46
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+17% Synergy $0.78
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $0.56
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+13% Synergy $0.31
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+13% Synergy $1.21
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+11% Synergy $0.19
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $10.16
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+10% Synergy $0.17
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+9% Synergy $0.48
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+9% Synergy $0.99
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+6% Synergy $0.70
Immortal Servitude Immortal Servitude
+5% Synergy $0.52
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.22
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+5% Synergy $0.05
Return to the Ranks Return to the Ranks
+4% Synergy $0.74
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $7.64
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.39
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $3.59
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+3% Synergy $0.06
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+3% Synergy $0.12
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.23
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.75
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.70
Living Death Living Death
+2% Synergy $2.36
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+1% Synergy $0.83
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.29
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-1% Synergy $0.43
Fumigate Fumigate
-1% Synergy $0.29
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.30
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.91
Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
-2% Synergy $0.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.25
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $2.03
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+14% Synergy $3.77
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+11% Synergy $54.66
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+10% Synergy $5.20
Relic Vial Relic Vial
+8% Synergy $0.11
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+7% Synergy $1.96
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.17
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+5% Synergy $11.38
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+2% Synergy $0.28
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $18.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+21% Synergy $0.17
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+21% Synergy $0.80
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+20% Synergy $0.17
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+19% Synergy $0.53
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+19% Synergy $18.49
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+17% Synergy $0.73
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+13% Synergy $18.67
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+9% Synergy $3.53
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+9% Synergy $0.13
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $6.79
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+7% Synergy $0.13
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+6% Synergy $3.77
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+5% Synergy $1.47
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+5% Synergy $2.64
Warlock Class Warlock Class
+5% Synergy $0.19
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+4% Synergy $18.12
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.24
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+4% Synergy $0.78
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+4% Synergy $0.27
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+4% Synergy $17.25
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+4% Synergy $0.44
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+4% Synergy $0.06
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+3% Synergy $26.18
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+3% Synergy $2.46
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+3% Synergy $4.54
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+2% Synergy $14.39
Black Market Black Market
0% Synergy $3.61
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $3.67
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-2% Synergy $1.31
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $46.21
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
-2% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $1.55
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $2.73
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $21.01
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $15.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $34.98
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-10% Synergy $3.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+7% Synergy $0.92
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+4% Synergy $5.60
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+3% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+11% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $19.73
High Market High Market
+10% Synergy $4.50
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+7% Synergy $0.28
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+6% Synergy $0.87
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $0.61
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+4% Synergy $0.59
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.16
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.76
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+1% Synergy $0.40
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $0.80
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy $6.61
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
0% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $38.71
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $3.65
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $24.56
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.57
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-12% Synergy $0.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.19
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $67.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $24.69
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-9% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-11% Synergy $0.91

Lands

The mana base foundation for Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.10
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+9% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.15
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+3% Synergy $0.16
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+3% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+1% Synergy $0.80
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.32
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+1% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
0% Synergy $1.10
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
0% Synergy $6.12
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
0% Synergy $0.29
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $13.68
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $21.61
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $15.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.72
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.47
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-1% Synergy $8.13
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
-1% Synergy $0.89
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $9.16
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $24.53
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.20
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.47
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.15
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $22.75
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-4% Synergy $0.68
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-5% Synergy $7.92
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $4.16
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-5% Synergy $13.57
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.39
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-6% Synergy $0.23
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-6% Synergy $13.73
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.11
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.32
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-10% Synergy $0.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.18

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