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Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Price tag $0.43

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid Vampire Noble

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sengir, the Dark Baron
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 13% Big Mana 13% Birthing Pod 13% Ramp 13% +1/+1 Counters 7% Aggro 7% Control 7% ETB 7% Midrange 7% Storm 7%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3951 Current Rank
#3635 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron.

(EDH) Adeline Vs Shadrix Vs Sengir Vs Gyruda - Commander Ep.94 (Bobbie-Christine and Giveaway!)

(EDH) Adeline Vs Shadrix Vs Sengir Vs Gyruda - Commander Ep.94 (Bobbie-Christine and Giveaway!)

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron decks.

Iron Giant Iron Giant
+17% Synergy $0.06
Coliseum Behemoth Coliseum Behemoth
+16% Synergy $0.05
Balamb T-Rexaur Balamb T-Rexaur
+14% Synergy $0.05

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron's abilities and overall game plan.

Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+40% Synergy $0.27
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+34% Synergy $0.23
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+33% Synergy $3.70
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+33% Synergy $0.41
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+31% Synergy $0.18
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+31% Synergy $15.65
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+30% Synergy $1.10
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+28% Synergy $0.39
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+27% Synergy $0.17
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+26% Synergy $1.48

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron decks.

Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+25% Synergy $1.15
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+25% Synergy $1.13
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+22% Synergy $1.00
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+21% Synergy $0.48
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+21% Synergy $0.92
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+20% Synergy $11.72
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+17% Synergy $0.81
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+11% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.12

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $94.95
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $14.25
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $48.71

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Fierce Empath Fierce Empath
+25% Synergy $0.13
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+24% Synergy $1.84
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+23% Synergy $0.21
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+20% Synergy $0.34
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+20% Synergy $0.43
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+18% Synergy $1.67
Demonlord Belzenlok Demonlord Belzenlok
+18% Synergy $0.33
Dusk Legion Zealot Dusk Legion Zealot
+18% Synergy $0.08
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+18% Synergy $0.25
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+18% Synergy $1.35
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.56
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+17% Synergy $8.99
Insidious Fungus Insidious Fungus
+16% Synergy $0.43
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+16% Synergy $0.61
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+15% Synergy $0.48
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+15% Synergy $0.09
Alpha Deathclaw Alpha Deathclaw
+15% Synergy $0.43
Reiver Demon Reiver Demon
+15% Synergy $0.83
Yavimaya Dryad Yavimaya Dryad
+15% Synergy $0.17
Greenwarden of Murasa Greenwarden of Murasa
+15% Synergy $0.46
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+14% Synergy $1.00
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+14% Synergy $0.22
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+14% Synergy $0.52
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+14% Synergy $0.58
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+14% Synergy $0.23
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+13% Synergy $0.20
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+13% Synergy $10.10
Grismold, the Dreadsower Grismold, the Dreadsower
+13% Synergy $0.59
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+13% Synergy $6.30
Llanowar Visionary Llanowar Visionary
+13% Synergy $0.12
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+13% Synergy $0.85
Voracious Varmint Voracious Varmint
+13% Synergy $0.05
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+12% Synergy $19.55
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+12% Synergy $0.26
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+12% Synergy $2.10
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+12% Synergy $0.07
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+11% Synergy $0.37
Krosan Drover Krosan Drover
+11% Synergy $0.24
Ondu Giant Ondu Giant
+11% Synergy $0.16
Archfiend of Sorrows Archfiend of Sorrows
+11% Synergy $0.13
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+10% Synergy $0.29
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+10% Synergy $6.91
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+9% Synergy $2.06
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+9% Synergy $0.16
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.26
Corpsejack Menace Corpsejack Menace
+8% Synergy $0.81
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+7% Synergy $0.18
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.18
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+1% Synergy $1.55
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
-2% Synergy $0.56

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron safe.

Stinging Study Stinging Study
+18% Synergy $6.17
Wretched Confluence Wretched Confluence
+15% Synergy $0.14
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+14% Synergy $2.61
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+14% Synergy $0.41
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+13% Synergy $0.83
Dismember Dismember
+13% Synergy $5.85
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+11% Synergy $0.17
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+11% Synergy $0.33
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+11% Synergy $0.11
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+11% Synergy $0.07
Vines of Vastwood Vines of Vastwood
+10% Synergy $1.23
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+9% Synergy $0.74
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+9% Synergy $0.19
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+8% Synergy $0.09
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+8% Synergy $1.50
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+8% Synergy $3.12
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+8% Synergy $13.91
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+6% Synergy $5.43
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.26
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.21
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+4% Synergy $0.41
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-1% Synergy $0.73
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.43
Village Rites Village Rites
-2% Synergy $0.31
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-5% Synergy $1.62
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.84
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $10.98
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-22% Synergy $2.49
Putrefy Putrefy
-24% Synergy $0.13

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron's game plan and control the board.

Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+19% Synergy $0.99
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+17% Synergy $2.10
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+14% Synergy $0.42
Farseek Farseek
+12% Synergy $0.50
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+11% Synergy $0.43
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+11% Synergy $24.15
Hex Hex
+11% Synergy $0.17
Growth Spasm Growth Spasm
+11% Synergy $0.34
Nissa's Renewal Nissa's Renewal
+11% Synergy $0.20
Flare of Cultivation Flare of Cultivation
+10% Synergy $0.71
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+9% Synergy $5.94
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+9% Synergy $0.69
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+9% Synergy $2.92
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+7% Synergy $3.45
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+7% Synergy $1.64
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $4.95
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.21
Three Visits Three Visits
+3% Synergy $5.96
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $4.33
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+3% Synergy $0.34
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy $0.52
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $11.31
Victimize Victimize
0% Synergy $0.49
Casualties of War Casualties of War
0% Synergy $0.97
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
0% Synergy $0.72
Reanimate Reanimate
-7% Synergy $5.15
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-11% Synergy $1.82
Cultivate Cultivate
-23% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

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

The Great Henge The Great Henge
+20% Synergy $64.11
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+14% Synergy $2.55
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $43.91
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+8% Synergy $9.68
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $3.92

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+26% Synergy $1.08
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+19% Synergy $0.18
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+18% Synergy $11.09
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+16% Synergy $0.85
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+16% Synergy $0.97
Exploration Exploration
+14% Synergy $30.05
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+12% Synergy $3.20
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
+10% Synergy $0.20
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
+10% Synergy $0.23
Pestilence Pestilence
+10% Synergy $0.59
Awakening Zone Awakening Zone
+9% Synergy $0.93
Asceticism Asceticism
+9% Synergy $5.36
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+7% Synergy $0.84
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+3% Synergy $20.68
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+2% Synergy $7.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+11% Synergy $2.04
Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+11% Synergy $0.57
Vraska, Golgari Queen Vraska, Golgari Queen
+4% Synergy $3.12

Utility Lands

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

Strip Mine Strip Mine
+19% Synergy $18.47
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.18
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $3.03
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+6% Synergy $1.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.93
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+5% Synergy $7.75
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $1.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $1.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $48.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $22.81
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.46
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-6% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+12% Synergy $32.18
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.46
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+9% Synergy $0.32
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.28
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+5% Synergy $12.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $21.48
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+4% Synergy $6.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $19.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $26.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+3% Synergy $12.27
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+2% Synergy $0.47
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.16
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $4.81
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-3% Synergy $0.37
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-3% Synergy $0.19
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-4% Synergy $0.62
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.21
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-6% Synergy $8.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-10% Synergy $0.18
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-13% Synergy $0.05
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-16% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-17% Synergy $0.20

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron.

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Viconia, Drow Apostate Master Chef Viconia, Drow Apostate // Master Chef
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Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cloakwood Hermit Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cloakwood Hermit
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Master Chef Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Master Chef
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
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Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
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Wilson, Refined Grizzly Cultist of the Absolute Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Cultist of the Absolute
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Shadow Thieves Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Agent of the Iron Throne Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Agent of the Iron Throne
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
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Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cloakwood Hermit Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit
Sarevok, Deathbringer Master Chef Sarevok, Deathbringer // Master Chef
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kodama of the East Tree Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kodama of the East Tree
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Haunted One Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Haunted One
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Iron Throne Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
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