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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

#968 Current Rank
#1094 Last Week
#1243 Past 2 Years

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.

Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+22% Synergy $0.63
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+14% Synergy $1.05
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+11% Synergy $1.48
Muse Seeker Muse Seeker
+10% Synergy $0.14
Bilbo, Thief in the Night Bilbo, Thief in the Night
+5% Synergy $75.00

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
+69% Synergy $0.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+58% Synergy $1.11
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+54% Synergy $0.37
Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+51% Synergy $0.52
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+48% Synergy $0.27
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+46% Synergy $2.02
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
+44% Synergy $0.07
Cryptolith Fragment Aurora of Emrakul Cryptolith Fragment
+44% Synergy $0.27
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+43% Synergy $6.87
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+43% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

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

Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+40% Synergy $6.54
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+40% Synergy $0.16
Windfall Windfall
+39% Synergy $4.94
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+39% Synergy $0.26
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+37% Synergy $9.91
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+29% Synergy $3.41
Reanimate Reanimate
+25% Synergy $8.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+19% Synergy $5.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.90
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+21% Synergy $5.23
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $49.92
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.55
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+1% Synergy $22.71
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $18.15
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $58.38
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $64.60
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $72.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $66.59

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
+39% Synergy $3.08
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+35% Synergy $0.66
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+31% Synergy $7.38
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+31% Synergy $0.92
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+29% Synergy $2.64
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+29% Synergy $0.84
Blood Seeker Blood Seeker
+26% Synergy $0.35
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+26% Synergy $3.39
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+23% Synergy $0.39
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+23% Synergy $0.76
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+22% Synergy $0.54
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+22% Synergy $8.41
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+22% Synergy $0.54
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+21% Synergy $93.04
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+20% Synergy $0.37
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+20% Synergy $3.59
Millikin Millikin
+18% Synergy $0.31
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+17% Synergy $9.10
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+17% Synergy $0.15
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+15% Synergy $0.23
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+14% Synergy $1.97
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+14% Synergy $3.30
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+13% Synergy $1.36
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+11% Synergy $18.05
Soot Imp Soot Imp
+11% Synergy $1.48
Prodigal Sorcerer Prodigal Sorcerer
+10% Synergy $0.26
Cuombajj Witches Cuombajj Witches
+10% Synergy $0.19
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
+10% Synergy $1.26
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+9% Synergy $0.25
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator
+9% Synergy $1.02
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+8% Synergy $0.98
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+8% Synergy $0.32
Blightspeaker Blightspeaker
+7% Synergy $0.12
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+7% Synergy $0.42
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+6% Synergy $3.90
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+6% Synergy $0.67
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+6% Synergy $0.29
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+5% Synergy $2.72
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+5% Synergy $4.75
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+5% Synergy $1.65
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+4% Synergy $1.55
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+4% Synergy $4.37
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.82
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+3% Synergy $0.94
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $0.93
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
0% Synergy $5.92
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $9.95
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-3% Synergy $3.20
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-4% Synergy $1.58
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
-7% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Transpose Transpose
+39% Synergy $0.41
Unwind Unwind
+35% Synergy $1.05
Rewind Rewind
+34% Synergy $0.51
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+27% Synergy $0.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+24% Synergy $3.63
Consider Consider
+23% Synergy $0.34
Aetherize Aetherize
+22% Synergy $0.38
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+21% Synergy $0.33
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+17% Synergy $4.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $7.20
Entomb Entomb
+17% Synergy $17.25
Countersquall Countersquall
+17% Synergy $1.07
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+16% Synergy $0.29
Overkill Overkill
+16% Synergy $0.36
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+14% Synergy $1.51
Snap Snap
+14% Synergy $3.42
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+14% Synergy $0.33
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+14% Synergy $14.58
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+13% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+13% Synergy $1.00
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+12% Synergy $0.38
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+12% Synergy $0.26
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+11% Synergy $0.25
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+11% Synergy $8.01
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.35
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+10% Synergy $10.06
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+9% Synergy $0.29
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+9% Synergy $0.29
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+9% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $27.90
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.31
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $1.96
Think Twice Think Twice
+5% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $2.03
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $3.65
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.09
Pile On Pile On
+4% Synergy $0.30
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.23
Curate Curate
+3% Synergy $0.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.96
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+0% Synergy $7.79
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.18
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $50.79
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $55.81
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-4% Synergy $1.45
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-5% Synergy $0.57
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.43

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 $3.65
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+29% Synergy $0.27
Diresight Diresight
+26% Synergy $0.15
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+23% Synergy $0.50
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+23% Synergy $5.30
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+22% Synergy $42.36
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+22% Synergy $7.08
See the Truth See the Truth
+20% Synergy $0.51
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+17% Synergy $0.22
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+17% Synergy $0.20
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+15% Synergy $0.25
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+14% Synergy $0.36
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+14% Synergy $2.10
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+11% Synergy $0.26
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+10% Synergy $0.23
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+9% Synergy $0.29
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+9% Synergy $2.23
Stock Up Stock Up
+9% Synergy $1.48
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+8% Synergy $3.18
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+8% Synergy $3.71
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+7% Synergy $240.67
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+7% Synergy $3.24
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+7% Synergy $9.96
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.34
Risky Research Risky Research
+6% Synergy $0.15
The Final Days The Final Days
+6% Synergy $0.19
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+6% Synergy $0.27
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $1.37
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+5% Synergy $0.28
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $21.09
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+4% Synergy $0.45
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $3.98
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.42
Traumatize Traumatize
+4% Synergy $4.01
Flow State Flow State
+4% Synergy $2.55
Careful Study Careful Study
+4% Synergy $4.01
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+4% Synergy $2.59
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+3% Synergy $1.41
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $37.24
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+2% Synergy $1.99
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.21
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+2% Synergy $5.97
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $29.73
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.06
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $1.72
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+1% Synergy $1.73
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+0% Synergy $10.98
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+0% Synergy $2.11
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-1% Synergy $0.91
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.73

Utility Artifacts

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

Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+35% Synergy $0.26
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+11% Synergy $14.21
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+8% Synergy $1.40
Onyx Goblet Onyx Goblet
+5% Synergy $0.13
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $4.63
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+3% Synergy $18.39
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $6.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $11.39
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-1% Synergy $3.49
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $108.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.30
Mindcrank Mindcrank
-5% Synergy $11.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.91

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 $5.30
Underworld Dreams Underworld Dreams
+24% Synergy $2.00
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+15% Synergy $20.67
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+9% Synergy $0.51
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+8% Synergy $1.21
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+7% Synergy $0.70
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $3.12
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+5% Synergy $1.81
Ominous Roost Ominous Roost
+4% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $12.12
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $4.93

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+16% Synergy $5.67

Utility Lands

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

Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+37% Synergy $0.55
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+11% Synergy $0.43
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $0.92
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+9% Synergy $10.89
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+8% Synergy $0.23
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+7% Synergy $30.54
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $0.91
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+5% Synergy $9.90
Sunscorched Desert Sunscorched Desert
+5% Synergy $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.73
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+4% Synergy $1.21
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $4.60
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.50
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+3% Synergy $1.48
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $64.75
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $33.13
Restless Reef Restless Reef
0% Synergy $2.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+31% Synergy $0.77
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+7% Synergy $1.63
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+0% Synergy $88.22
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+0% Synergy $109.60
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $167.83
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $37.57
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $1.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $3.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.19

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 $0.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+24% Synergy $3.63
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+22% Synergy $16.74
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+20% Synergy $9.19
Underground River Underground River
+18% Synergy $1.47
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+17% Synergy $10.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $7.20
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+16% Synergy $1.76
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+12% Synergy $0.29
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+12% Synergy $0.38
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+11% Synergy $19.48
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+11% Synergy $27.97
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+10% Synergy $10.34
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+7% Synergy $6.83
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.58
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.96
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $37.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.82
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $18.15
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $0.93
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy $0.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $36.78
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $31.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.82
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $29.73
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+1% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $37.32
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.30
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.33
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $32.53
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $34.29
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $16.09
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $37.92
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+0% Synergy $0.85
City of Brass City of Brass
+0% Synergy $10.49
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.35
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-1% Synergy $2.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-4% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-9% Synergy $0.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-13% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.28

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