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Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
Price tag $1.09

Legendary CreatureElder Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#921 Current Rank
#1073 Last Week
#1750 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.

Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+49% Synergy $0.99
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+45% Synergy $0.16
Transpose Transpose
+41% Synergy $1.57
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Emet-Selch, Unsundered
+37% Synergy $4.38
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+36% Synergy $0.12

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
+66% Synergy $0.12
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+56% Synergy $0.34
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+53% Synergy $0.31
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+48% Synergy $3.21
Windfall Windfall
+47% Synergy $3.95
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+45% Synergy $0.16
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
+44% Synergy $0.06
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+44% Synergy $0.43
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+42% Synergy $0.08
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+41% Synergy $8.77

Top Cards

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

Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+40% Synergy $5.65
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+40% Synergy $3.65
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+39% Synergy $0.17
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+39% Synergy $1.48
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+35% Synergy $1.28
Reanimate Reanimate
+31% Synergy $7.64
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+30% Synergy $2.59
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+23% Synergy $5.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+15% Synergy $2.94
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+24% Synergy $6.18
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+16% Synergy $25.95
Intuition Intuition
+8% Synergy $180.58
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $16.62
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+4% Synergy $643.42
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $71.05
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $17.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $94.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $92.16
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $113.27

Creatures

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

Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+31% Synergy $6.83
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+28% Synergy $1.31
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+28% Synergy $1.62
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+28% Synergy $0.50
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+27% Synergy $0.26
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+25% Synergy $0.28
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+24% Synergy $4.26
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+23% Synergy $5.04
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+23% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+22% Synergy $63.03
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+21% Synergy $1.02
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+21% Synergy $0.84
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+18% Synergy $1.02
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+18% Synergy $0.24
Millikin Millikin
+17% Synergy $0.16
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+17% Synergy $0.32
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.07
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+16% Synergy $0.13
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+15% Synergy $0.16
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+13% Synergy $0.65
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+12% Synergy $0.75
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+12% Synergy $14.73
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+11% Synergy $0.97
Soot Imp Soot Imp
+11% Synergy $2.21
Prodigal Sorcerer Prodigal Sorcerer
+10% Synergy $0.16
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+9% Synergy $0.94
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+9% Synergy $0.26
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+8% Synergy $0.23
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+8% Synergy $0.32
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+7% Synergy $4.24
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+7% Synergy $2.93
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+6% Synergy $1.24
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+6% Synergy $0.44
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+6% Synergy $2.40
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+6% Synergy $6.71
Cuombajj Witches Cuombajj Witches
+6% Synergy $0.11
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+5% Synergy $0.48
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+4% Synergy $2.18
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+4% Synergy $1.37
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+3% Synergy $0.47
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+3% Synergy $2.85
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+3% Synergy $0.68
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
0% Synergy $0.60
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-2% Synergy $10.14
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-2% Synergy $20.89
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-4% Synergy $0.82
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-6% Synergy $5.30
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-6% Synergy $0.77
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-8% Synergy $1.09
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
-9% Synergy $0.24

Instants

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

Rewind Rewind
+32% Synergy $0.45
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+27% Synergy $0.20
Unwind Unwind
+27% Synergy $1.59
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+25% Synergy $5.21
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+25% Synergy $0.41
Aetherize Aetherize
+22% Synergy $0.29
Consider Consider
+21% Synergy $0.46
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $7.64
Entomb Entomb
+20% Synergy $13.77
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+17% Synergy $0.47
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+17% Synergy $12.97
Countersquall Countersquall
+16% Synergy $1.06
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+16% Synergy $0.05
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $1.54
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+15% Synergy $2.66
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+14% Synergy $0.18
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.38
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+13% Synergy $0.59
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $1.75
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+11% Synergy $5.49
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+11% Synergy $0.49
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.46
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+10% Synergy $18.24
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+10% Synergy $16.38
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+10% Synergy $0.29
Overkill Overkill
+9% Synergy $0.36
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $1.03
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+8% Synergy $0.19
Mystical Teachings Mystical Teachings
+8% Synergy $0.11
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+7% Synergy $0.29
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.80
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $9.16
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+4% Synergy $10.83
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $7.00
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $6.96
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+3% Synergy $22.45
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $42.63
Dismember Dismember
+2% Synergy $6.09
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+1% Synergy $0.26
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $57.48
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $49.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $48.08
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $6.09
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $42.96
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.92
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.25
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $50.85
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-7% Synergy $0.99
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

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

Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+28% Synergy $1.68
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+27% Synergy $20.27
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+26% Synergy $0.08
Diresight Diresight
+25% Synergy $0.10
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+24% Synergy $6.45
See the Truth See the Truth
+22% Synergy $0.51
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+21% Synergy $0.12
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+20% Synergy $3.07
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+19% Synergy $1.41
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+19% Synergy $0.05
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+15% Synergy $0.13
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+13% Synergy $0.05
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+11% Synergy $3.34
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+11% Synergy $0.35
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.16
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+10% Synergy $7.52
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+10% Synergy $2.76
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+10% Synergy $1.75
Stock Up Stock Up
+9% Synergy $10.90
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+9% Synergy $163.90
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.37
The Final Days The Final Days
+8% Synergy $0.11
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+8% Synergy $15.86
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $18.68
Dread Return Dread Return
+7% Synergy $0.26
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+7% Synergy $2.59
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+7% Synergy $2.11
Rejoin the Fight Rejoin the Fight
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $34.20
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.49
Careful Study Careful Study
+6% Synergy $3.30
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+6% Synergy $0.39
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $4.80
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+5% Synergy $7.00
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+5% Synergy $1.31
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+5% Synergy $10.39
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.46
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+5% Synergy $1.40
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.46
Traumatize Traumatize
+4% Synergy $3.83
Victimize Victimize
+3% Synergy $0.56
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $3.59
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+3% Synergy $0.74
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+2% Synergy $0.75
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+2% Synergy $0.83
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.53
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.75
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.23
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $58.30
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+13% Synergy $7.08
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+10% Synergy $3.87
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+9% Synergy $0.38
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $7.55
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.79
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+6% Synergy $0.30
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+4% Synergy $20.02
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $2.20
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+1% Synergy $2.82
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $67.99
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
0% Synergy $11.59
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.24
Mindcrank Mindcrank
-6% Synergy $12.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-11% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+26% Synergy $1.78
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+24% Synergy $5.83
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+23% Synergy $17.12
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+13% Synergy $0.67
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+10% Synergy $0.75
Propaganda Propaganda
+9% Synergy $2.01
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+9% Synergy $0.34
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+7% Synergy $0.09
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+6% Synergy $0.15
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+5% Synergy $1.74
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $8.34
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $48.94

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+16% Synergy $1.35

Utility Lands

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

Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+36% Synergy $0.43
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $1.41
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+13% Synergy $0.53
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+10% Synergy $19.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+10% Synergy $6.61
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+10% Synergy $5.43
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+9% Synergy $0.20
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+9% Synergy $1.84
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+8% Synergy $0.26
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $47.16
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+5% Synergy $0.80
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.57
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $1.28
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+4% Synergy $1.61
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $24.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $38.71
Restless Reef Restless Reef
0% Synergy $0.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-5% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+13% Synergy $0.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.51
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $24.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $153.22
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $67.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.54
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+27% Synergy $20.14
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+26% Synergy $8.84
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+26% Synergy $9.82
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+25% Synergy $5.21
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+25% Synergy $0.41
Underground River Underground River
+21% Synergy $1.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $7.64
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+19% Synergy $15.63
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+17% Synergy $1.71
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+17% Synergy $0.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $15.21
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+13% Synergy $8.98
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.38
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+9% Synergy $3.86
Starting Town Starting Town
+9% Synergy $25.27
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+8% Synergy $3.25
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+7% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $24.04
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $13.68
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $34.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $9.16
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $13.72
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $21.61
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.50
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $25.51
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $17.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $29.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.45
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $22.75
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.53
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.44
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $50.15
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.53
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.19
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.18
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-3% Synergy $3.03
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.28
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-5% Synergy $0.30
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-7% Synergy $0.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-13% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-18% Synergy $0.34

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