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Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
Price tag $0.27

Legendary CreatureElder Wizard

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Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1053 Current Rank
#1254 Last Week
#1592 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.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+8% Synergy $2.21
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.47
Risky Research Risky Research
+1% Synergy $0.06
Superior Spider-Man Superior Spider-Man
0% Synergy $1.75
Prison Break Prison Break
0% Synergy $0.09

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
+68% Synergy $0.25
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+59% Synergy $0.58
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+52% Synergy $0.53
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+50% Synergy $0.25
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+49% Synergy $2.82
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+46% Synergy $0.24
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
+45% Synergy $0.06
Windfall Windfall
+45% Synergy $3.98
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+44% Synergy $0.16
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+43% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+43% Synergy $15.35
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+42% Synergy $5.44
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+41% Synergy $0.87
Transpose Transpose
+41% Synergy $0.41
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+40% Synergy $0.12
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+40% Synergy $5.92
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+30% Synergy $2.52
Reanimate Reanimate
+28% Synergy $5.15
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+23% Synergy $5.94
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+13% Synergy $3.43

Game Changers

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

Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+22% Synergy $5.64
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+14% Synergy $30.57
Intuition Intuition
+7% Synergy $190.59
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $17.54
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $716.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.95
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $109.39
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $125.49
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $78.39
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $78.29

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 $3.89
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+36% Synergy $2.06
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+33% Synergy $0.75
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+30% Synergy $6.46
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+28% Synergy $1.94
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+28% Synergy $1.32
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+26% Synergy $0.41
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+25% Synergy $0.25
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+25% Synergy $0.52
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+25% Synergy $5.02
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+24% Synergy $7.52
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+24% Synergy $0.21
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+23% Synergy $68.66
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+21% Synergy $1.85
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+21% Synergy $0.17
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+20% Synergy $0.38
Millikin Millikin
+18% Synergy $0.11
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+18% Synergy $1.12
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+17% Synergy $0.05
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+15% Synergy $0.11
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.35
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+13% Synergy $0.22
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+12% Synergy $1.22
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+12% Synergy $0.80
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+12% Synergy $1.31
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+11% Synergy $17.93
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+10% Synergy $1.69
Soot Imp Soot Imp
+10% Synergy $1.77
Prodigal Sorcerer Prodigal Sorcerer
+10% Synergy $0.16
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+9% Synergy $0.28
Cuombajj Witches Cuombajj Witches
+9% Synergy $0.11
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+8% Synergy $0.26
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+8% Synergy $4.32
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+8% Synergy $0.20
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+6% Synergy $2.05
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+6% Synergy $0.51
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+6% Synergy $0.53
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+6% Synergy $3.86
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+4% Synergy $0.96
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+4% Synergy $3.38
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+4% Synergy $6.67
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+2% Synergy $3.87
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+2% Synergy $0.40
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
0% Synergy $11.80
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.73
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.03
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-2% Synergy $19.90
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-3% Synergy $0.82
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.78
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-5% Synergy $0.95

Instants

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

Rewind Rewind
+32% Synergy $0.41
Unwind Unwind
+31% Synergy $0.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+27% Synergy $4.36
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+27% Synergy $0.75
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+27% Synergy $0.20
Consider Consider
+23% Synergy $0.36
Aetherize Aetherize
+21% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $7.76
Entomb Entomb
+20% Synergy $18.03
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+17% Synergy $0.47
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+17% Synergy $3.12
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+17% Synergy $0.04
Snap Snap
+16% Synergy $2.15
Countersquall Countersquall
+16% Synergy $0.38
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+16% Synergy $13.78
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+15% Synergy $0.18
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+14% Synergy $0.14
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+13% Synergy $5.28
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.46
Overkill Overkill
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+12% Synergy $0.43
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+11% Synergy $16.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.83
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+10% Synergy $19.11
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+9% Synergy $0.16
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+9% Synergy $0.15
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+9% Synergy $0.10
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+8% Synergy $0.23
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+8% Synergy $0.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $1.36
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+7% Synergy $2.17
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+7% Synergy $2.82
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.78
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+6% Synergy $0.94
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.26
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+2% Synergy $10.82
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $43.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $44.22
Force of Negation Force of Negation
0% Synergy $45.90
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.48
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $46.95
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $64.58
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $13.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.24
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.26
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-6% Synergy $1.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $54.04
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.74
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-14% Synergy $1.60

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 $2.91
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+25% Synergy $24.46
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+25% Synergy $6.53
Diresight Diresight
+24% Synergy $0.09
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+24% Synergy $0.12
See the Truth See the Truth
+23% Synergy $0.49
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+22% Synergy $3.45
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+22% Synergy $0.07
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+18% Synergy $1.35
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+17% Synergy $0.09
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+13% Synergy $0.08
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+13% Synergy $0.09
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+11% Synergy $0.18
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+11% Synergy $5.84
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+10% Synergy $0.58
Stock Up Stock Up
+10% Synergy $5.54
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+10% Synergy $0.29
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+9% Synergy $2.76
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+9% Synergy $7.41
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+9% Synergy $1.96
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.21
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+8% Synergy $2.27
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+8% Synergy $172.72
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $18.91
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $36.04
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+7% Synergy $0.49
The Final Days The Final Days
+7% Synergy $0.17
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+7% Synergy $12.86
Dread Return Dread Return
+6% Synergy $0.31
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $0.44
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+5% Synergy $7.60
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+5% Synergy $2.30
Careful Study Careful Study
+5% Synergy $1.61
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+5% Synergy $0.13
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+4% Synergy $3.44
Traumatize Traumatize
+4% Synergy $3.91
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.47
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $1.40
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+4% Synergy $8.75
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $24.15
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+3% Synergy $1.05
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.49
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+2% Synergy $1.01
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+2% Synergy $4.97
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy $0.93
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.77
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $8.76
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $48.71
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.67

Utility Artifacts

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

Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+35% Synergy $0.14
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+12% Synergy $7.65
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+10% Synergy $0.45
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+6% Synergy $4.02
Blue Mage's Cane Blue Mage's Cane
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.34
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $7.91
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+4% Synergy $22.23
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $3.66
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-1% Synergy $3.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.21
Mindcrank Mindcrank
-7% Synergy $15.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.12

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 $5.38
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+25% Synergy $2.21
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+19% Synergy $20.04
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+12% Synergy $0.34
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+9% Synergy $0.52
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+8% Synergy $0.64
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $2.29
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+6% Synergy $0.07
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+5% Synergy $1.90
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+5% Synergy $0.13
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $7.45
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $51.13

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+15% Synergy $1.41

Utility Lands

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

Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+37% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $1.70
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+13% Synergy $0.56
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+12% Synergy $7.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $18.45
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+10% Synergy $0.18
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+8% Synergy $6.13
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $48.20
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.16
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $2.78
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+6% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.93
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+5% Synergy $0.68
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $22.81
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+4% Synergy $1.74
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+1% Synergy $1.01
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+12% Synergy $1.01
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.49
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $181.24
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $26.71
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-1% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.04
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-1% Synergy $64.47
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.13

Lands

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

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+28% Synergy $19.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+27% Synergy $4.36
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+27% Synergy $0.75
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+23% Synergy $7.67
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+23% Synergy $8.18
Underground River Underground River
+20% Synergy $0.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $7.76
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+17% Synergy $1.38
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+17% Synergy $17.98
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+16% Synergy $15.26
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+15% Synergy $0.14
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+14% Synergy $7.35
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+13% Synergy $0.46
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+8% Synergy $4.38
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.91
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $36.04
Starting Town Starting Town
+7% Synergy $9.96
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $8.78
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+6% Synergy $0.94
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+5% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $23.54
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $12.90
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.81
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $19.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $26.43
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $21.48
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $32.18
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $24.01
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $24.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.21
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $19.64
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+2% Synergy $0.13
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.07
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.19
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.06
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.73
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.06
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-1% Synergy $1.03
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-2% Synergy $1.80
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-3% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.12
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-5% Synergy $0.20
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-10% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-17% Synergy $0.24

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