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Emet-Selch, Unsundered
Price tag $2.08

Legendary CreatureElder Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#568 Current Rank
#524 Last Week
#776 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Emet-Selch, Unsundered.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Emet-Selch, Unsundered decks.

Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+3% Synergy $0.53
Koh, the Face Stealer Koh, the Face Stealer
+2% Synergy $0.70
Azula, Cunning Usurper Azula, Cunning Usurper
+2% Synergy $0.38
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+1% Synergy $33.89
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
0% Synergy $5.90

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Emet-Selch, Unsundered's abilities and overall game plan.

Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+63% Synergy $0.31
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+52% Synergy $2.59
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+52% Synergy $0.39
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+48% Synergy $0.18
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+46% Synergy $6.28
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+45% Synergy $1.36
Windfall Windfall
+44% Synergy $3.75
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+43% Synergy $0.86
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+42% Synergy $0.25
Millikin Millikin
+41% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

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

Reanimate Reanimate
+40% Synergy $5.14
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+38% Synergy $6.17
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+37% Synergy $1.07
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+35% Synergy $0.41
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+33% Synergy $5.67
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+31% Synergy $7.76
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+26% Synergy $3.42
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+21% Synergy $6.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+20% Synergy $2.29
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+15% Synergy $17.64
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+13% Synergy $4.50
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+6% Synergy $40.43
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+6% Synergy $13.37
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $48.48
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+3% Synergy $1.56
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $49.78
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $63.77
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $37.99
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $58.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Emet-Selch, Unsundered's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+34% Synergy $0.46
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+33% Synergy $0.14
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+32% Synergy $0.04
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+32% Synergy $0.43
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress Ultimecia, Omnipotent Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
+31% Synergy $0.12
Wonder Wonder
+28% Synergy $1.08
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+27% Synergy $0.90
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+25% Synergy $21.52
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+25% Synergy $0.21
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+24% Synergy $0.65
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+23% Synergy $0.39
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+23% Synergy $3.27
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+22% Synergy $3.16
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+22% Synergy $0.54
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+21% Synergy $0.93
Xande, Dark Mage Xande, Dark Mage
+20% Synergy $0.24
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+19% Synergy $5.67
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+18% Synergy $1.06
Locke Cole Locke Cole
+17% Synergy $0.07
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+16% Synergy $1.04
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+15% Synergy $1.77
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+15% Synergy $1.05
Obsessive Stitcher Obsessive Stitcher
+14% Synergy $0.31
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+13% Synergy $16.27
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+13% Synergy $4.96
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+13% Synergy $12.86
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+13% Synergy $2.67
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+13% Synergy $0.20
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+12% Synergy $1.61
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+11% Synergy $6.05
Shinra Reinforcements Shinra Reinforcements
+11% Synergy $0.02
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+10% Synergy $1.93
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+9% Synergy $23.02
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+9% Synergy $15.95
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+8% Synergy $0.13
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
+8% Synergy $0.14
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $0.97
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $74.53
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+6% Synergy $3.76
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+6% Synergy $7.25
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+5% Synergy $30.26
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+4% Synergy $34.54
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.20
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+3% Synergy $8.01
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+2% Synergy $0.20
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+2% Synergy $1.63
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+1% Synergy $3.81
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+1% Synergy $13.78
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+1% Synergy $17.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.36

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Emet-Selch, Unsundered safe.

Entomb Entomb
+31% Synergy $14.07
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+28% Synergy $10.92
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+25% Synergy $0.34
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+21% Synergy $2.25
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+20% Synergy $0.60
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+18% Synergy $5.99
Consider Consider
+15% Synergy $0.30
Overkill Overkill
+15% Synergy $0.16
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+15% Synergy $0.08
Swan Song Swan Song
+14% Synergy $7.39
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+12% Synergy $18.15
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+12% Synergy $1.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $8.62
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+11% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.55
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+9% Synergy $0.19
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.12
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+8% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $5.27
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+7% Synergy $5.44
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+7% Synergy $0.23
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+7% Synergy $0.12
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+7% Synergy $0.06
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+6% Synergy $1.39
Snap Snap
+6% Synergy $2.71
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.69
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+6% Synergy $2.34
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+6% Synergy $4.61
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.05
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+5% Synergy $1.03
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+5% Synergy $8.83
Fight On! Fight On!
+5% Synergy $0.09
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $3.22
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $48.35
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+4% Synergy $14.86
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+4% Synergy $26.38
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+4% Synergy $0.10
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $45.37
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy $14.91
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+3% Synergy $10.11
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+2% Synergy $13.59
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+1% Synergy $7.81
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+1% Synergy $1.77
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.13
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.19
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.53
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-8% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-9% Synergy $0.53

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Emet-Selch, Unsundered's game plan and control the board.

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+31% Synergy $1.03
The Final Days The Final Days
+28% Synergy $0.06
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+28% Synergy $3.81
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+24% Synergy $2.97
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+23% Synergy $0.76
Traumatize Traumatize
+23% Synergy $4.34
Victimize Victimize
+22% Synergy $0.34
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+19% Synergy $0.05
Living Death Living Death
+14% Synergy $1.13
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+11% Synergy $10.98
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+10% Synergy $7.86
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+9% Synergy $0.29
Rejoin the Fight Rejoin the Fight
+9% Synergy $0.17
Time Warp Time Warp
+8% Synergy $12.67
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $16.91
Persist Persist
+7% Synergy $2.04
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+7% Synergy $1.70
Wail of the Forgotten Wail of the Forgotten
+7% Synergy $0.11
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+7% Synergy $0.05
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+6% Synergy $1.15
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+6% Synergy $2.80
Careful Study Careful Study
+6% Synergy $1.84
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+6% Synergy $1.65
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+6% Synergy $0.07
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+5% Synergy $5.20
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.28
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $3.12
Doomsday Doomsday
+5% Synergy $5.91
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+5% Synergy $0.22
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+5% Synergy $0.11
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+4% Synergy $176.75
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+4% Synergy $2.86
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+4% Synergy $1.44
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+3% Synergy $7.73
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.42
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+3% Synergy $23.14
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $134.49
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $19.32
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $2.81
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.42
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
-2% Synergy $0.16
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.46
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-6% Synergy $0.25
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+23% Synergy $1.07
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+22% Synergy $15.05
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+19% Synergy $24.44
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+18% Synergy $2.09
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+12% Synergy $0.57
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+11% Synergy $2.36
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+9% Synergy $1.41
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+8% Synergy $16.21
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+6% Synergy $3.45
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+6% Synergy $0.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.52
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+5% Synergy $31.32
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+5% Synergy $0.13
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $93.61
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $10.28
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
0% Synergy $12.79
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.18

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Emet-Selch, Unsundered's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+28% Synergy $0.59
Necromancy Necromancy
+14% Synergy $10.54
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+14% Synergy $4.38
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $2.67
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+10% Synergy $0.15
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+10% Synergy $0.16
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+8% Synergy $10.45
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $8.99
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+5% Synergy $2.32
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+4% Synergy $0.48
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+3% Synergy $0.14
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+2% Synergy $3.35
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $7.03
Necropotence Necropotence
+2% Synergy $20.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $11.69
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $3.28

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Emet-Selch, Unsundered to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+26% Synergy $6.04
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+7% Synergy $1.67

Utility Lands

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

Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+21% Synergy $0.19
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+19% Synergy $7.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $19.12
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+11% Synergy $0.70
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+11% Synergy $0.54
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+11% Synergy $1.26
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.59
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.10
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+7% Synergy $0.11
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+6% Synergy $0.13
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $5.67
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $3.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $46.63
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $25.92
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $89.88
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+2% Synergy $1.01
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $6.69
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.64
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+12% Synergy $23.83
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+7% Synergy $58.77
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.85
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $61.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+4% Synergy $2.91
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $82.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.27
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $116.73
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $740.80
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $174.97
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.14
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-7% Synergy $0.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Emet-Selch, Unsundered decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+24% Synergy $17.23
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+16% Synergy $8.73
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+14% Synergy $1.85
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $15.51
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+14% Synergy $8.61
Underground River Underground River
+13% Synergy $0.97
Treno, Dark City Treno, Dark City
+13% Synergy $0.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $8.62
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+10% Synergy $7.34
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+8% Synergy $17.32
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $12.78
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $5.27
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $13.73
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+6% Synergy $1.39
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $25.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $4.63
Starting Town Starting Town
+6% Synergy $9.16
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $4.91
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+5% Synergy $0.14
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $24.71
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $20.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $20.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $31.41
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.06
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+3% Synergy $0.14
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.09
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+2% Synergy $0.13
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $20.19
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $23.77
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $38.22
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $19.32
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.45
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.36
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-1% Synergy $2.04
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $0.83
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-4% Synergy $0.08
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-5% Synergy $0.25
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.24
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-7% Synergy $0.16
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-10% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-10% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-12% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.16

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