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Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
Price tag $0.40

Legendary CreatureElder Wizard

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Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#931 Current Rank
#889 Last Week
#1400 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Emet-Selch of the Third Seat.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Emet-Selch of the Third Seat decks.

Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+9% Synergy $0.50
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+8% Synergy $0.26
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+1% Synergy $1.58
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+1% Synergy $5.82
Voracious Tome-Skimmer Voracious Tome-Skimmer
-3% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Emet-Selch of the Third Seat's abilities and overall game plan.

Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+70% Synergy $0.12
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+57% Synergy $0.42
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+52% Synergy $0.27
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+52% Synergy $0.63
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+49% Synergy $0.12
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+47% Synergy $2.81
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
+47% Synergy $0.07
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+45% Synergy $0.32
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+43% Synergy $4.87
Windfall Windfall
+43% Synergy $4.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Emet-Selch of the Third Seat decks.

Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+43% Synergy $0.16
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+42% Synergy $8.07
Transpose Transpose
+42% Synergy $0.34
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+39% Synergy $0.16
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+39% Synergy $5.83
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+31% Synergy $3.91
Reanimate Reanimate
+28% Synergy $6.67
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+21% Synergy $6.86
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $4.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+22% Synergy $4.40
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+13% Synergy $37.86
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+2% Synergy $18.92
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $45.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $14.79
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $62.72
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Emet-Selch of the Third Seat's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Emet-Selch, Unsundered Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Emet-Selch, Unsundered
+40% Synergy $1.83
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+37% Synergy $1.97
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+35% Synergy $0.87
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+31% Synergy $6.52
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+28% Synergy $2.34
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+28% Synergy $0.50
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+27% Synergy $2.30
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+26% Synergy $0.50
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+26% Synergy $0.27
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+25% Synergy $11.74
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+24% Synergy $0.31
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+24% Synergy $10.15
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+24% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+22% Synergy $87.13
Millikin Millikin
+21% Synergy $0.12
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+21% Synergy $3.54
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+19% Synergy $0.66
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+18% Synergy $0.04
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+18% Synergy $1.48
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+15% Synergy $3.32
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+14% Synergy $0.16
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+13% Synergy $16.93
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+12% Synergy $1.26
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+12% Synergy $0.17
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+12% Synergy $3.58
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+11% Synergy $3.44
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+11% Synergy $0.94
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+10% Synergy $1.98
Prodigal Sorcerer Prodigal Sorcerer
+10% Synergy $0.16
Cuombajj Witches Cuombajj Witches
+9% Synergy $0.11
Soot Imp Soot Imp
+9% Synergy $1.89
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+8% Synergy $0.19
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+8% Synergy $0.23
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+7% Synergy $5.48
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+7% Synergy $0.23
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+6% Synergy $1.61
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+6% Synergy $0.66
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+5% Synergy $1.53
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+5% Synergy $0.56
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+4% Synergy $0.53
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+4% Synergy $0.97
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+3% Synergy $2.02
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+2% Synergy $5.13
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.29
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.19
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $21.40
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-2% Synergy $1.38
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-5% Synergy $1.65
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-6% Synergy $4.52
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
-8% Synergy $0.18

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Emet-Selch of the Third Seat safe.

Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+39% Synergy $0.05
Rewind Rewind
+33% Synergy $0.47
Unwind Unwind
+32% Synergy $1.36
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+27% Synergy $1.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+25% Synergy $3.81
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+25% Synergy $0.13
Consider Consider
+24% Synergy $0.22
Aetherize Aetherize
+22% Synergy $0.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+19% Synergy $7.56
Entomb Entomb
+18% Synergy $13.85
Countersquall Countersquall
+18% Synergy $1.45
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+17% Synergy $0.47
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+17% Synergy $3.60
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+17% Synergy $0.17
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $2.41
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+15% Synergy $10.31
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+15% Synergy $0.06
Overkill Overkill
+14% Synergy $0.22
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+14% Synergy $0.22
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+12% Synergy $11.77
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+12% Synergy $0.52
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+11% Synergy $3.87
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+11% Synergy $0.74
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+10% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.93
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+9% Synergy $0.21
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+9% Synergy $0.18
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $2.29
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $21.94
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+8% Synergy $0.26
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+8% Synergy $0.16
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.76
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+6% Synergy $6.50
Mystical Teachings Mystical Teachings
+6% Synergy $0.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.50
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $0.89
Think Twice Think Twice
+5% Synergy $0.03
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.15
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+2% Synergy $32.99
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+1% Synergy $6.72
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $7.83
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $8.51
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $47.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $52.65
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.14
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-4% Synergy $0.91
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.53
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $1.74
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Emet-Selch of the Third Seat's game plan and control the board.

Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+30% Synergy $2.43
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+28% Synergy $0.14
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+25% Synergy $2.05
Diresight Diresight
+24% Synergy $0.14
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+24% Synergy $24.60
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+23% Synergy $3.62
See the Truth See the Truth
+22% Synergy $0.57
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+20% Synergy $0.07
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+19% Synergy $0.59
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+17% Synergy $0.92
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+16% Synergy $0.08
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+13% Synergy $0.05
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+12% Synergy $0.14
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+11% Synergy $0.17
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+10% Synergy $2.53
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+10% Synergy $0.28
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+10% Synergy $3.59
Stock Up Stock Up
+9% Synergy $5.89
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+8% Synergy $7.72
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+8% Synergy $2.29
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+8% Synergy $2.18
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+8% Synergy $0.20
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+7% Synergy $0.38
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+7% Synergy $188.47
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+7% Synergy $0.20
The Final Days The Final Days
+7% Synergy $0.12
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+7% Synergy $12.94
Damnation Damnation
+6% Synergy $18.65
Dread Return Dread Return
+6% Synergy $0.41
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $0.60
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $30.36
Traumatize Traumatize
+5% Synergy $4.06
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+5% Synergy $2.57
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+5% Synergy $3.12
Careful Study Careful Study
+5% Synergy $2.16
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+5% Synergy $0.56
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+3% Synergy $3.18
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $19.74
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+3% Synergy $1.24
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+3% Synergy $8.46
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+3% Synergy $2.43
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+2% Synergy $0.68
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $5.60
Unearth Unearth
+2% Synergy $0.50
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.20
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.48
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+1% Synergy $7.59
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.86
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-1% Synergy $0.84
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+37% Synergy $0.11
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+11% Synergy $10.68
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+9% Synergy $0.51
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.94
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.49
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+4% Synergy $26.32
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+3% Synergy $9.63
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.32
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-1% Synergy $2.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.23
Mindcrank Mindcrank
-6% Synergy $11.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Emet-Selch of the Third Seat's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+27% Synergy $6.26
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+25% Synergy $2.21
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+18% Synergy $16.93
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+11% Synergy $0.51
Propaganda Propaganda
+9% Synergy $3.23
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+9% Synergy $0.61
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+8% Synergy $0.58
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+5% Synergy $2.38
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+5% Synergy $0.07
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+2% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.92
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $7.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Emet-Selch of the Third Seat to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+16% Synergy $1.86

Utility Lands

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

Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+37% Synergy $0.71
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $5.01
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+11% Synergy $0.49
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+10% Synergy $8.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+9% Synergy $20.40
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+9% Synergy $0.18
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.36
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+7% Synergy $6.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.85
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $53.21
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+6% Synergy $0.98
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+6% Synergy $0.26
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.45
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+4% Synergy $0.56
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.64
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $27.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $98.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.94
Restless Reef Restless Reef
-1% Synergy $1.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+21% Synergy $0.53
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+12% Synergy $4.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.32
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $55.31
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $86.10
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $832.25
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $175.80
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
0% Synergy $0.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.71
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $33.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $115.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Emet-Selch of the Third Seat decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+27% Synergy $1.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+25% Synergy $3.81
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+24% Synergy $18.24
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+22% Synergy $8.38
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+20% Synergy $13.29
Underground River Underground River
+19% Synergy $1.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+19% Synergy $7.56
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+16% Synergy $2.86
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+14% Synergy $18.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+13% Synergy $16.58
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+13% Synergy $0.10
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+12% Synergy $9.01
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+12% Synergy $0.52
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+9% Synergy $5.33
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.94
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.50
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+5% Synergy $30.36
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+5% Synergy $0.89
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.93
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.12
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+3% Synergy
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $15.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $26.93
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $23.25
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $19.74
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $14.36
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $25.95
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $23.91
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+2% Synergy $0.15
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.15
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.16
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.29
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $21.23
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.30
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $26.24
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.14
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $0.20
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.19
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-2% Synergy $0.23
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-2% Synergy $2.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-4% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.17
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-8% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-14% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.13

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