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Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $0.97

Legendary Creature — Nightmare Cat Zombie Wizard

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator
Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Zombies 36% Graveyard 12% Anthems 6% Tokens 6% Aristocrats 3% Artifacts 3% Commander Matters 3% Devotion 3% Lands Matter 3% Landwalk 3%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3376 Current Rank
#3303 Last Week
#3314 Last Month

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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Tormod, the Desecrator Tormod, the Desecrator

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator's abilities and overall game plan.

Death Baron Death Baron
+51% Synergy $3.86
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+49% Synergy $0.31
Gravedigger Gravedigger
+46% Synergy $0.07
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+43% Synergy $0.10
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+38% Synergy $0.21
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+37% Synergy $0.80
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+36% Synergy $2.14
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+36% Synergy $0.72
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+34% Synergy $0.54
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+34% Synergy $4.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+32% Synergy $1.18
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+32% Synergy $1.07
Murder Murder
+31% Synergy $0.06
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+28% Synergy $0.23
Dread Return Dread Return
+25% Synergy $0.26
Victimize Victimize
+20% Synergy $0.56
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+20% Synergy $0.22
Village Rites Village Rites
+14% Synergy $0.20
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-14% Synergy $1.09
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-22% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-20% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Grim Servant Grim Servant
+30% Synergy $0.11
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+28% Synergy $3.42
Ghoulraiser Ghoulraiser
+28% Synergy $0.15
Loyal Subordinate Loyal Subordinate
+28% Synergy $0.18
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+27% Synergy $0.31
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+27% Synergy $0.53
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+25% Synergy $4.90
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+23% Synergy $0.61
Unbreathing Horde Unbreathing Horde
+22% Synergy $0.30
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+22% Synergy $0.65
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+22% Synergy $0.87
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+22% Synergy $9.45
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+21% Synergy $16.17
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+20% Synergy $0.25
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+20% Synergy $0.20
Sanitarium Skeleton Sanitarium Skeleton
+19% Synergy $0.05
Liliana's Devotee Liliana's Devotee
+19% Synergy $0.08
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+19% Synergy $0.20
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+18% Synergy $0.16
Eternal Taskmaster Eternal Taskmaster
+17% Synergy $0.05
Liliana's Elite Liliana's Elite
+17% Synergy $0.09
Ravenous Rotbelly Ravenous Rotbelly
+17% Synergy $0.64
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+16% Synergy $2.40
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+15% Synergy $0.14
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+14% Synergy $0.54
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+14% Synergy $0.21
Liliana's Shade Liliana's Shade
+14% Synergy $0.07
Corpse Harvester Corpse Harvester
+14% Synergy $2.89
Gempalm Polluter Gempalm Polluter
+14% Synergy $0.32
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
+13% Synergy $0.18
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+13% Synergy $5.22
Razorlash Transmogrant Razorlash Transmogrant
+13% Synergy $0.16
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+13% Synergy $1.59
Rank Officer Rank Officer
+12% Synergy $0.05
Tormod's Cryptkeeper Tormod's Cryptkeeper
+12% Synergy $0.08
Boneclad Necromancer Boneclad Necromancer
+12% Synergy $0.06
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+11% Synergy $0.60
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+11% Synergy $19.56
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+11% Synergy $0.26
Eerie Soultender Eerie Soultender
+11% Synergy $0.04
Crow of Dark Tidings Crow of Dark Tidings
+11% Synergy $0.22
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+10% Synergy $0.37
Vindictive Lich Vindictive Lich
+10% Synergy $0.34
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+10% Synergy $0.44
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+9% Synergy $0.27
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+7% Synergy $0.53
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+3% Synergy $0.60
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+3% Synergy $14.61
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-8% Synergy $3.86
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-30% Synergy $11.29

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator safe.

Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+25% Synergy $0.18
Raise the Draugr Raise the Draugr
+22% Synergy $0.09
Another Chance Another Chance
+20% Synergy $0.04
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+17% Synergy $0.02
Ghastly Demise Ghastly Demise
+14% Synergy $0.05
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+13% Synergy $0.28
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+12% Synergy $0.22
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+12% Synergy $0.21
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+12% Synergy $0.39
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+12% Synergy $0.47
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+11% Synergy $0.13
Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+10% Synergy $0.15
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+9% Synergy $0.58
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+9% Synergy $0.66
Dig Up the Body Dig Up the Body
+9% Synergy $0.02
Cruel Revival Cruel Revival
+9% Synergy $0.35
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+7% Synergy $0.18
Unseal the Necropolis Unseal the Necropolis
+7% Synergy $0.06
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+6% Synergy $0.12
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+6% Synergy $0.16
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+4% Synergy $0.66
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+3% Synergy $0.18
Feign Death Feign Death
+2% Synergy $0.84
Darkness Darkness
0% Synergy $22.77
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-3% Synergy $0.79
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-7% Synergy $0.49
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-9% Synergy $2.59
Defile Defile
-10% Synergy $0.61

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator's game plan and control the board.

Crawl from the Cellar Crawl from the Cellar
+28% Synergy $0.05
Blood for Bones Blood for Bones
+28% Synergy $0.31
Cemetery Recruitment Cemetery Recruitment
+23% Synergy $0.44
Gravedig Gravedig
+20% Synergy $0.04
Unearth Unearth
+19% Synergy $0.46
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+19% Synergy $0.75
Raise Dead Raise Dead
+17% Synergy $0.26
Disentomb Disentomb
+17% Synergy $0.64
Zombify Zombify
+16% Synergy $0.21
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+15% Synergy $0.46
Macabre Waltz Macabre Waltz
+13% Synergy $0.05
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+13% Synergy $0.36
Extract a Confession Extract a Confession
+11% Synergy $0.12
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+10% Synergy $0.83
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+10% Synergy $0.29
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+9% Synergy $0.22
Never // Return Never // Return
+9% Synergy $0.24
Entreat the Dead Entreat the Dead
+9% Synergy $1.28
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+8% Synergy $0.05
Soul Salvage Soul Salvage
+8% Synergy $0.04
Aid the Fallen Aid the Fallen
+8% Synergy $0.08
Severed Strands Severed Strands
+8% Synergy $0.05
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+7% Synergy $0.05
Corrupt Corrupt
+6% Synergy $0.07
Persist Persist
+5% Synergy $1.32
Living Death Living Death
+4% Synergy $2.36
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+4% Synergy $0.32
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.28
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+2% Synergy $25.53
Duress Duress
+2% Synergy $0.14
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-2% Synergy $0.28
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-2% Synergy $3.07
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $7.64
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-9% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
-10% Synergy $18.68
Mutilate Mutilate
-12% Synergy $1.57
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-15% Synergy $0.43
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-20% Synergy $0.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-32% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+30% Synergy $1.07
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+14% Synergy $0.31
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+13% Synergy $0.23
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+10% Synergy $14.36
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+5% Synergy $0.23
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.28
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+3% Synergy $4.33
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-1% Synergy $5.20
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $54.66
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-2% Synergy $7.52
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-5% Synergy $0.92
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-10% Synergy $8.99
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-25% Synergy $7.55

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+31% Synergy $0.27
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+31% Synergy $0.09
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+26% Synergy $0.50
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+19% Synergy $4.52
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+16% Synergy $0.16
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+15% Synergy $0.31
Necromancer's Stockpile Necromancer's Stockpile
+14% Synergy $0.27
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+12% Synergy $0.98
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+9% Synergy $0.13
Necromancy Necromancy
+8% Synergy $6.98
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+8% Synergy $2.68
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+8% Synergy $17.25
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+8% Synergy $0.18
Palace Siege Palace Siege
+7% Synergy $0.91
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+3% Synergy $0.17
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+2% Synergy $1.31
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $6.79
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-7% Synergy $0.31
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-9% Synergy $18.12
Black Market Black Market
-10% Synergy $3.61
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-13% Synergy $15.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-31% Synergy $1.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+28% Synergy $0.58
Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+7% Synergy $1.77

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+31% Synergy $0.28
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+19% Synergy $8.90
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+13% Synergy $2.02
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+13% Synergy $0.32
Pit of Offerings Pit of Offerings
+10% Synergy $0.19
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+8% Synergy $0.61
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+8% Synergy $0.28
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.40
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.20
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.43
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
+5% Synergy $0.14
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy $0.19
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-17% Synergy $0.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-23% Synergy $47.16
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-28% Synergy $11.54
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-38% Synergy $24.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+19% Synergy $0.75
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.16
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+9% Synergy $0.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $1.28
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.11

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator.

Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Tormod, the Desecrator Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tormod, the Desecrator
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
Varina, Lich Queen Varina, Lich Queen
Temmet, Naktamun's Will Temmet, Naktamun's Will
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tormod, the Desecrator Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tormod, the Desecrator
Narfi, Betrayer King Narfi, Betrayer King
Faceless One Agent of the Iron Throne Faceless One // Agent of the Iron Throne
Faceless One Agent of the Shadow Thieves Faceless One // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Faceless One // Criminal Past Faceless One // Criminal Past
Faceless One Cultist of the Absolute Faceless One // Cultist of the Absolute
Faceless One Haunted One Faceless One // Haunted One
Faceless One Scion of Halaster Faceless One // Scion of Halaster
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar The Prismatic Piper Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // The Prismatic Piper
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Miara, Thorn of the Glade Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Sengir, the Dark Baron Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor The Prismatic Piper Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // The Prismatic Piper
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sengir, the Dark Baron Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Sengir, the Dark Baron Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tormod, the Desecrator Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tormod, the Desecrator
Halana, Kessig Ranger Miara, Thorn of the Glade Halana, Kessig Ranger // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tormod, the Desecrator Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Tormod, the Desecrator Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Tormod, the Desecrator Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tormod, the Desecrator
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Iron Throne Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Iron Throne
Amber Gristle O'Maul Agent of the Shadow Thieves Amber Gristle O'Maul // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Amber Gristle O'Maul Criminal Past Amber Gristle O'Maul // Criminal Past