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Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
Price tag $0.23

Legendary CreatureElder Wizard

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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

#1143 Current Rank
#1189 Last Week
#1649 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.

Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+8% Synergy $0.72
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+6% Synergy $4.10
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+4% Synergy $0.33
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $109.80

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
+67% Synergy $0.11
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+57% Synergy $0.44
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+52% Synergy $0.30
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+50% Synergy $2.97
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+49% Synergy $0.37
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+46% Synergy $0.17
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
+45% Synergy $0.07
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+45% Synergy $0.16
Windfall Windfall
+44% Synergy $4.82
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+43% Synergy $12.60

Top Cards

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

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+43% Synergy $0.31
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+42% Synergy $0.09
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+41% Synergy $6.10
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+41% Synergy $4.80
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+40% Synergy $0.17
Reanimate Reanimate
+28% Synergy $5.14
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+28% Synergy $2.64
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+22% Synergy $5.54
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+13% Synergy $3.59
Counterspell Counterspell
-15% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+23% Synergy $6.16
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+14% Synergy $31.96
Intuition Intuition
+8% Synergy $183.34
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $19.02
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $669.19
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $95.44
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $77.64
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $103.74
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $82.60
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $119.32

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
+38% Synergy $3.20
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+38% Synergy $2.08
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+33% Synergy $1.20
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+32% Synergy $6.31
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+28% Synergy $1.59
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+27% Synergy $1.11
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+27% Synergy $0.55
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+26% Synergy $0.38
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+26% Synergy $0.24
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+24% Synergy $6.99
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+24% Synergy $4.38
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+23% Synergy $0.30
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+22% Synergy $66.16
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+22% Synergy $1.58
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+21% Synergy $0.24
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+19% Synergy $0.43
Millikin Millikin
+18% Synergy $0.18
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+18% Synergy $1.10
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+17% Synergy $0.05
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+16% Synergy $0.35
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+16% Synergy $0.12
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+14% Synergy $0.17
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+13% Synergy $0.65
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+12% Synergy $0.64
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+12% Synergy $1.15
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+11% Synergy $16.60
Prodigal Sorcerer Prodigal Sorcerer
+10% Synergy $0.16
Soot Imp Soot Imp
+10% Synergy $1.91
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+9% Synergy $0.77
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+9% Synergy $0.28
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+8% Synergy $0.30
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+8% Synergy $0.23
Cuombajj Witches Cuombajj Witches
+8% Synergy $0.09
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+7% Synergy $4.41
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+6% Synergy $1.86
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+6% Synergy $0.56
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+6% Synergy $3.27
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+5% Synergy $0.76
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+5% Synergy $2.93
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+5% Synergy $0.47
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+4% Synergy $0.85
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+4% Synergy $2.63
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+3% Synergy $0.75
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+2% Synergy $3.54
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+1% Synergy $0.49
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $10.27
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.16
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-2% Synergy $22.72
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-3% Synergy $0.76
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.85

Instants

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

Transpose Transpose
+40% Synergy $0.61
Rewind Rewind
+32% Synergy $0.38
Unwind Unwind
+30% Synergy $1.02
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+27% Synergy $0.62
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+27% Synergy $0.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+26% Synergy $5.02
Consider Consider
+21% Synergy $0.44
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $7.87
Entomb Entomb
+20% Synergy $15.82
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+17% Synergy $0.40
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+17% Synergy $2.99
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+17% Synergy $0.07
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+16% Synergy $12.66
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $2.17
Countersquall Countersquall
+15% Synergy $0.80
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+15% Synergy $0.24
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+14% Synergy $0.24
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.39
Overkill Overkill
+12% Synergy $0.21
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+12% Synergy $6.92
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+12% Synergy $0.44
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+11% Synergy $16.57
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.82
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+10% Synergy $18.91
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+9% Synergy $2.43
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+9% Synergy $0.18
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+9% Synergy $0.24
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+8% Synergy $2.92
Mystical Teachings Mystical Teachings
+8% Synergy $0.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $1.45
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+7% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.35
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.29
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+3% Synergy $12.54
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+3% Synergy $23.01
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $9.24
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $51.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $42.02
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $61.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $46.53
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $44.85
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $15.45
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.25
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-6% Synergy $2.45
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $59.87
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.76
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-13% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+31% Synergy $1.83
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+26% Synergy $20.32
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+25% Synergy $6.65
Diresight Diresight
+24% Synergy $0.09
See the Truth See the Truth
+24% Synergy $0.32
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+24% Synergy $0.08
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+23% Synergy $0.10
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+20% Synergy $3.53
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+18% Synergy $1.34
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+18% Synergy $0.07
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+15% Synergy $0.10
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+12% Synergy $0.08
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+11% Synergy $0.14
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+11% Synergy $2.69
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+11% Synergy $0.24
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+10% Synergy $7.88
Stock Up Stock Up
+10% Synergy $8.41
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+9% Synergy $1.94
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+9% Synergy $2.62
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+8% Synergy $2.66
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.17
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+8% Synergy $170.53
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $20.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $33.64
The Final Days The Final Days
+7% Synergy $0.14
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+7% Synergy $13.78
Dread Return Dread Return
+6% Synergy $0.32
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.48
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+6% Synergy $2.34
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $0.39
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+6% Synergy $0.43
Rejoin the Fight Rejoin the Fight
+6% Synergy $0.23
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $3.89
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+5% Synergy $7.94
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.45
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+5% Synergy $1.39
Careful Study Careful Study
+5% Synergy $1.85
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+5% Synergy $0.25
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+4% Synergy $10.05
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+3% Synergy $0.73
Traumatize Traumatize
+3% Synergy $5.37
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+3% Synergy $0.82
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.44
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $4.51
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $26.07
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+1% Synergy $0.97
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.72
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $52.72
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+36% Synergy $0.14
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+13% Synergy $7.65
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+10% Synergy $0.42
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+8% Synergy $2.79
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+6% Synergy $0.17
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $8.53
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $3.78
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+5% Synergy $23.86
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $3.05
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
0% Synergy $2.13
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.26
Mindcrank Mindcrank
-6% Synergy $16.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+26% Synergy $4.47
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+26% Synergy $2.22
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+21% Synergy $18.15
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+13% Synergy $0.38
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+9% Synergy $0.64
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+9% Synergy $0.69
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $2.35
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+7% Synergy $0.11
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+6% Synergy $0.14
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+5% Synergy $1.77
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.45
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.56
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $49.29

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+15% Synergy $1.35

Utility Lands

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

Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+37% Synergy $0.43
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $1.39
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+14% Synergy $0.45
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $18.65
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+11% Synergy $7.19
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+9% Synergy $0.19
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+9% Synergy $5.94
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $1.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $49.13
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $0.99
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+7% Synergy $0.23
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.89
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $25.71
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+4% Synergy $1.15
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.89
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+1% Synergy $1.05
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $41.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+12% Synergy $0.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $173.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.52
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $26.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.15
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-1% Synergy $65.92
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.21

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 $20.95
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+27% Synergy $0.62
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+26% Synergy $5.02
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+25% Synergy $9.11
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+23% Synergy $11.76
Underground River Underground River
+20% Synergy $0.87
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $7.87
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+17% Synergy $16.75
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+16% Synergy $1.44
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+16% Synergy $0.15
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $15.70
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+14% Synergy $7.60
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.39
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+9% Synergy $5.02
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.03
Starting Town Starting Town
+8% Synergy $14.50
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+7% Synergy
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $33.64
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.35
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $24.05
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $13.64
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $13.93
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $5.01
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $20.83
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.55
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $27.41
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.08
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $23.61
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.82
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $18.89
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $23.97
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.27
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $40.36
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.30
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.18
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
0% Synergy $0.20
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-1% Synergy $0.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.16
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-2% Synergy $2.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-4% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-6% Synergy $0.23
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-12% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-17% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.15

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