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Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Goblin Shaman Enchantment Background

Gut, True Soul Zealot Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Skeletons 21% Treasure 21% Aggro 9% Reanimator 9% Aristocrats 6%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster's Reanimator builds — cards that lean hardest into the Reanimator theme.

Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+59% Synergy $0.16

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Reanimator plan in Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Death Tyrant Death Tyrant
+73% Synergy $2.34
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+69% Synergy $0.34
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+69% Synergy $0.33
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+66% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+56% Synergy $0.32
Death-Priest of Myrkul Death-Priest of Myrkul
+49% Synergy $0.26
Clattering Augur Clattering Augur
+49% Synergy $0.25
Death Baron Death Baron
+49% Synergy $5.21
Skeleton Crew Skeleton Crew
+49% Synergy $0.32
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
+49% Synergy $0.35
Cult Conscript Cult Conscript
+49% Synergy $0.31
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+48% Synergy $4.82
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+47% Synergy $0.36
Forsaken Miner Forsaken Miner
+46% Synergy $1.72
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
+45% Synergy $0.12
Juri, Master of the Revue Juri, Master of the Revue
+43% Synergy $0.23
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
+43% Synergy $0.31
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+43% Synergy $0.73
Chainer, Nightmare Adept Chainer, Nightmare Adept
+42% Synergy $0.92
Anger Anger
+37% Synergy $0.61
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+37% Synergy $1.99
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+34% Synergy $0.35
Unshakable Tail Unshakable Tail
+24% Synergy $0.31
Bone Dragon Bone Dragon
+24% Synergy $0.70
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+24% Synergy $0.34
Treasure Keeper Treasure Keeper
+24% Synergy $0.18
Haunt of the Dead Marshes Haunt of the Dead Marshes
+24% Synergy $0.23
Infernal Captor Infernal Captor
+24% Synergy $0.15
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+24% Synergy $0.45
Sauron, the Lidless Eye Sauron, the Lidless Eye
+24% Synergy $9.51
Gutless Plunderer Gutless Plunderer
+24% Synergy $0.14
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+24% Synergy $4.11
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+24% Synergy $2.08
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+24% Synergy $3.21
Oliphaunt Oliphaunt
+23% Synergy $0.27
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+23% Synergy $5.53
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+23% Synergy $0.61
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+23% Synergy $0.33
Ingot Chewer Ingot Chewer
+23% Synergy $0.26
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+22% Synergy $4.68
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+21% Synergy $0.91
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+20% Synergy $0.94
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+20% Synergy $1.64
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+20% Synergy $3.19
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+20% Synergy $0.40
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+18% Synergy $0.38
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+17% Synergy $4.31
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+17% Synergy $0.60
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+8% Synergy $6.81
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+0% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster's Reanimator deck ahead.

Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+48% Synergy $1.57
Big Score Big Score
+28% Synergy $0.39
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+24% Synergy $0.21
Maximum Overdrive Maximum Overdrive
+24% Synergy $0.20
Cast into the Fire Cast into the Fire
+23% Synergy $0.84
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+22% Synergy $0.34
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+18% Synergy $0.28
Entomb Entomb
+18% Synergy $17.31
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+12% Synergy $0.46
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $4.45
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+6% Synergy $0.45
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $0.86
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.33
Bedevil Bedevil
-8% Synergy $0.31
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $5.94
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-22% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Reanimator game plan forward for Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster.

Victimize Victimize
+60% Synergy $1.58
Tentative Connection Tentative Connection
+49% Synergy $0.20
Vengeful Possession Vengeful Possession
+49% Synergy $0.27
Bloody Betrayal Bloody Betrayal
+48% Synergy $0.21
Act of Treason Act of Treason
+48% Synergy $0.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+47% Synergy $0.46
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+41% Synergy $4.67
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+24% Synergy $0.30
Price of Loyalty Price of Loyalty
+24% Synergy $0.23
Danse Macabre Danse Macabre
+24% Synergy $2.58
By Force By Force
+24% Synergy $0.39
Mark of Mutiny Mark of Mutiny
+24% Synergy $0.21
Wrangle Wrangle
+24% Synergy $0.18
Final Act Final Act
+24% Synergy $0.39
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+24% Synergy $0.30
Twisted Fealty Twisted Fealty
+24% Synergy $0.32
Hijack Hijack
+24% Synergy $0.20
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+24% Synergy $0.88
Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+24% Synergy $0.19
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+23% Synergy $0.22
Claim the Firstborn Claim the Firstborn
+23% Synergy $0.24
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+23% Synergy $1.64
Final Parting Final Parting
+23% Synergy $0.40
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+23% Synergy $0.42
Persist Persist
+22% Synergy $1.34
Diresight Diresight
+22% Synergy $0.15
Insurrection Insurrection
+22% Synergy $10.41
Living Death Living Death
+21% Synergy $3.57
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+20% Synergy $6.58
Dread Return Dread Return
+20% Synergy $0.44
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+20% Synergy $15.04
Unearth Unearth
+20% Synergy $0.53
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+20% Synergy $1.35
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+19% Synergy $0.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $4.37
Reanimate Reanimate
+2% Synergy $9.76
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $1.10

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster Reanimator decks.

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+64% Synergy $5.65
Altar of Bhaal Altar of Bhaal
+49% Synergy $0.38
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+47% Synergy $0.34
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+24% Synergy $0.37
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+24% Synergy $4.84
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+24% Synergy $0.32
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+24% Synergy $1.51
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+24% Synergy $0.16
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+24% Synergy $0.26
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+24% Synergy $0.37
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+24% Synergy $0.21
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+23% Synergy $0.37
Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+23% Synergy $0.64
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+23% Synergy $0.36
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+22% Synergy $1.45
Oni-Cult Anvil Oni-Cult Anvil
+22% Synergy $0.27
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+21% Synergy $1.99
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+20% Synergy $1.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $4.67

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Reanimator strategy in Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster decks.

Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+49% Synergy $0.41
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+48% Synergy $2.64
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+40% Synergy $7.87
Sigil of Myrkul Sigil of Myrkul
+24% Synergy $0.20
Dark Privilege Dark Privilege
+24% Synergy $0.25
Promise of Aclazotz Promise of Aclazotz
+24% Synergy $0.22
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+24% Synergy $0.19
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+24% Synergy $0.34
Brazen Cannonade Brazen Cannonade
+24% Synergy $3.30
Scavenger's Talent Scavenger's Talent
+24% Synergy $1.18
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
+23% Synergy $0.47
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+23% Synergy $1.07
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+22% Synergy $0.30
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+22% Synergy $0.70
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+22% Synergy $11.68
Necromancy Necromancy
+21% Synergy $20.06
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+21% Synergy $32.24
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+20% Synergy $0.22
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+18% Synergy $4.25
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+6% Synergy $10.16

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster's Reanimator game plan.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+22% Synergy $7.02

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster Reanimator decks.

Kher Keep Kher Keep
+47% Synergy $0.35
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+44% Synergy $3.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.36
Ominous Cemetery Ominous Cemetery
+24% Synergy $0.31
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+20% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+20% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+14% Synergy $1.93

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster's Reanimator strategy.

Fractured Powerstone Fractured Powerstone
+24% Synergy $0.30
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+20% Synergy $3.95
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-6% Synergy $4.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.55

Lands

The mana base behind Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster's Reanimator decks.

Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+40% Synergy $0.37
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+35% Synergy $0.47
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+31% Synergy $1.25
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+29% Synergy $0.29
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+24% Synergy $9.62
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+22% Synergy $0.24
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+21% Synergy $0.31
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+19% Synergy $0.33
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
+18% Synergy $0.46
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+17% Synergy $4.70
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+17% Synergy $1.44
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+11% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.37
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+5% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.25
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
+2% Synergy $5.92
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+1% Synergy $1.50
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-5% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-7% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.31
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-11% Synergy $8.51

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gut, True Soul Zealot // Scion of Halaster: Reanimator.

Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gut, True Soul Zealot Criminal Past Gut, True Soul Zealot // Criminal Past
Gut, True Soul Zealot Agent of the Iron Throne Gut, True Soul Zealot // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Cultist of the Absolute Gut, True Soul Zealot // Cultist of the Absolute
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Agent of the Iron Throne Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Agent of the Iron Throne
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Jeska, Thrice Reborn Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
Gut, True Soul Zealot Street Urchin Gut, True Soul Zealot // Street Urchin
Amber Gristle O'Maul Guild Artisan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Amber Gristle O'Maul Tavern Brawler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Tavern Brawler
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Cecily, Haunted Mage Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Cecily, Haunted Mage
Faceless One Agent of the Iron Throne Faceless One // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gut, True Soul Zealot Dragon Cultist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Dragon Cultist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Guild Artisan Gut, True Soul Zealot // Guild Artisan
Gut, True Soul Zealot Popular Entertainer Gut, True Soul Zealot // Popular Entertainer
Gut, True Soul Zealot Tavern Brawler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Tavern Brawler
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Miara, Thorn of the Glade Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Tavern Brawler Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Tavern Brawler
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
Amber Gristle O'Maul Cultist of the Absolute Amber Gristle O'Maul // Cultist of the Absolute
Amber Gristle O'Maul Haunted One Amber Gristle O'Maul // Haunted One
Amber Gristle O'Maul Scion of Halaster Amber Gristle O'Maul // Scion of Halaster
Ellie, Brick Master Ellie, Vengeful Hunter Ellie, Brick Master // Ellie, Vengeful Hunter
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Gut, True Soul Zealot Haunted One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Haunted One
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel

Other Available Backgrounds

Gut, True Soul Zealot can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Haunted One Haunted One
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Master Chef Master Chef
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler