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Emet-Selch, Unsundered
Price tag $2.92

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

#615 Current Rank
#714 Last Week
#670 Past 2 Years

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.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+12% Synergy $3.08
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+12% Synergy $0.58
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+8% Synergy $1.13
Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic Taskmaster, Mercenary Mimic
+2% Synergy $0.96
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+2% Synergy $8.73

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 $0.40
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+53% Synergy $3.18
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+51% Synergy $1.10
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+48% Synergy $0.29
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+46% Synergy $6.19
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+44% Synergy $2.61
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+43% Synergy $0.36
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+42% Synergy $1.63
Millikin Millikin
+41% Synergy $0.32
Windfall Windfall
+41% Synergy $4.94

Top Cards

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

Reanimate Reanimate
+37% Synergy $8.19
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+37% Synergy $7.44
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+36% Synergy $3.26
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+33% Synergy $0.91
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+31% Synergy $9.79
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+30% Synergy $5.00
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+24% Synergy $3.90
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+18% Synergy $2.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+17% Synergy $5.05
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.67

Game Changers

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

Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+13% Synergy $5.19
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+13% Synergy $22.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $58.52
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $18.15
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $72.10
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+2% Synergy $1.54
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $66.59
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $64.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+0% Synergy $41.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $60.87

Creatures

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

Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+33% Synergy $0.54
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+33% Synergy $0.30
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+32% Synergy $0.16
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+32% Synergy $0.46
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress Ultimecia, Omnipotent Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
+29% Synergy $0.27
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+28% Synergy $2.70
Wonder Wonder
+28% Synergy $1.54
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+27% Synergy $0.66
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+25% Synergy $0.41
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+23% Synergy $0.88
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
+22% Synergy $2.03
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+22% Synergy $33.95
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+21% Synergy $0.73
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+21% Synergy $3.72
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+20% Synergy $0.57
Xande, Dark Mage Xande, Dark Mage
+20% Synergy $0.31
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+18% Synergy $5.92
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+18% Synergy $2.19
Locke Cole Locke Cole
+16% Synergy $0.23
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+16% Synergy $3.04
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+15% Synergy $2.65
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+14% Synergy $1.63
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+13% Synergy $6.09
Obsessive Stitcher Obsessive Stitcher
+13% Synergy $0.33
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+13% Synergy $16.45
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+12% Synergy $23.37
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+12% Synergy $9.67
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+11% Synergy $1.17
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+11% Synergy $0.32
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+11% Synergy $4.23
Lord of the Forsaken Lord of the Forsaken
+11% Synergy $0.29
Shinra Reinforcements Shinra Reinforcements
+10% Synergy $0.17
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+10% Synergy $1.79
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+8% Synergy $20.62
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+8% Synergy $21.46
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
+8% Synergy $0.28
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $0.68
River Kelpie River Kelpie
+7% Synergy $0.24
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+7% Synergy $5.00
Dreadwing Scavenger Dreadwing Scavenger
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+4% Synergy $93.02
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $49.36
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+3% Synergy $4.12
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+2% Synergy $7.99
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+2% Synergy $0.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+0% Synergy $10.12
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+0% Synergy $5.36
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+0% Synergy $23.16
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+0% Synergy $0.80

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+31% Synergy $17.25
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+27% Synergy $14.52
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+27% Synergy $1.51
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+22% Synergy $1.47
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+20% Synergy $3.32
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+16% Synergy $3.62
Consider Consider
+15% Synergy $0.33
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+15% Synergy $0.29
Overkill Overkill
+14% Synergy $0.36
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $8.00
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+12% Synergy $1.86
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+11% Synergy $0.33
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+10% Synergy $28.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+10% Synergy $6.82
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $2.01
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+7% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $3.79
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+7% Synergy $0.36
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+7% Synergy $0.20
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+6% Synergy $0.28
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+6% Synergy $7.72
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+6% Synergy $0.46
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+6% Synergy $0.32
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+6% Synergy $1.45
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.58
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+6% Synergy $4.11
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.21
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $3.40
Fight On! Fight On!
+4% Synergy $0.19
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $3.66
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+4% Synergy $8.60
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+3% Synergy $38.87
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $50.70
Blur Blur
+3% Synergy $0.49
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $18.37
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy $10.06
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $3.47
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $55.81
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $15.83
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+1% Synergy $10.23
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+1% Synergy $2.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+0% Synergy $14.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.39
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.72
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.20
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.41
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.26
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-8% Synergy $0.57

Sorceries

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

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+30% Synergy $0.88
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+28% Synergy $7.39
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+27% Synergy $0.49
The Final Days The Final Days
+26% Synergy $0.18
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+25% Synergy $1.99
Traumatize Traumatize
+22% Synergy $3.99
Victimize Victimize
+22% Synergy $1.70
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+17% Synergy $0.23
Living Death Living Death
+13% Synergy $2.17
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+12% Synergy $12.43
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+10% Synergy $9.79
Time Warp Time Warp
+9% Synergy $14.00
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+8% Synergy $0.45
Persist Persist
+7% Synergy $0.97
Rejoin the Fight Rejoin the Fight
+7% Synergy $0.16
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+6% Synergy $2.70
Wail of the Forgotten Wail of the Forgotten
+6% Synergy $0.23
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+6% Synergy $0.21
Careful Study Careful Study
+6% Synergy $4.04
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+6% Synergy $3.98
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+6% Synergy $5.31
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+6% Synergy $1.41
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $20.99
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+5% Synergy $0.28
Doomsday Doomsday
+4% Synergy $7.28
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+4% Synergy $0.29
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+4% Synergy $10.91
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+4% Synergy $1.85
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.42
Aberrant Return Aberrant Return
+4% Synergy $0.34
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+4% Synergy $0.29
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+3% Synergy $6.00
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $5.16
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+2% Synergy $9.09
Unearth Unearth
+2% Synergy $0.56
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $29.38
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $3.50
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $164.05
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+0% Synergy $16.86
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
-1% Synergy $0.23
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.50
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
-5% Synergy $7.66
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-5% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.75

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 $2.83
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+20% Synergy $18.39
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+19% Synergy $16.45
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+17% Synergy $5.24
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+11% Synergy $0.30
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+10% Synergy $4.10
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+8% Synergy $2.42
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $24.29
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+5% Synergy $34.13
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+5% Synergy $0.33
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+4% Synergy $2.03
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $6.26
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $108.02
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $11.34
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+0% Synergy $17.94
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Secrets of the Dead Secrets of the Dead
+29% Synergy $0.52
Necromancy Necromancy
+13% Synergy $19.84
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+13% Synergy $6.73
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+10% Synergy $0.36
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+9% Synergy $0.23
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $3.11
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $12.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $12.00
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+5% Synergy $1.81
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+2% Synergy $0.36
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+2% Synergy $4.44
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $8.43
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $19.62
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $4.22

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 $8.80
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+6% Synergy $1.72

Utility Lands

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

Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+20% Synergy $0.22
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+18% Synergy $10.74
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+10% Synergy $1.46
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+9% Synergy $1.50
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+9% Synergy $2.62
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+9% Synergy $30.88
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.26
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.91
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+6% Synergy $0.37
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+6% Synergy $0.33
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.51
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+5% Synergy $10.00
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+4% Synergy $1.28
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.28
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+3% Synergy $0.32
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $63.55
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+2% Synergy $2.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $33.04
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+0% Synergy $0.85
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+0% Synergy $40.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $37.63
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+6% Synergy $86.21
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+4% Synergy $1.62
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $73.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $1.10
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $109.80
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $1122.75
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $240.66
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $167.83
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+0% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-6% Synergy $1.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+22% Synergy $16.81
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+16% Synergy $9.25
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+15% Synergy $10.12
Underground River Underground River
+12% Synergy $1.47
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+12% Synergy $1.77
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $18.92
Treno, Dark City Treno, Dark City
+11% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+10% Synergy $6.82
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+8% Synergy $10.77
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $16.02
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+7% Synergy $3.79
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+6% Synergy $0.46
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+6% Synergy $28.09
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $17.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $3.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $36.04
Starting Town Starting Town
+5% Synergy $9.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $31.86
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+4% Synergy $6.71
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+4% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $36.97
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $32.02
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.36
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+3% Synergy $0.31
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.91
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.57
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $10.60
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.82
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $29.38
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+1% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $34.20
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $52.29
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+0% Synergy $14.14
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+0% Synergy $0.80
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $0.87
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
0% Synergy $2.12
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-3% Synergy $0.20
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-3% Synergy $0.37
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-4% Synergy $0.85
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.34
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-7% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-8% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-11% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.27

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