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Illuminor Szeras
Price tag $5.91

Legendary Artifact CreatureNecron

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1930 Current Rank
#1606 Last Week
#1865 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Illuminor Szeras.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Illuminor Szeras decks.

Aberrant Return Aberrant Return
+6% Synergy $0.35
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+5% Synergy $3.05
Armaggon, Future Shark Armaggon, Future Shark
+5% Synergy $0.43
Lamentation Lamentation
+4% Synergy $0.25
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+2% Synergy $22.63

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Illuminor Szeras's abilities and overall game plan.

Cathodion Cathodion
+65% Synergy $0.10
Dross Scorpion Dross Scorpion
+54% Synergy $0.30
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+51% Synergy $5.14
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+51% Synergy $5.46
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+50% Synergy $4.02
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+49% Synergy $6.67
Cryptek Cryptek
+48% Synergy $0.56
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+47% Synergy $0.27
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+46% Synergy $0.37
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+46% Synergy $3.18

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Illuminor Szeras decks.

Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+45% Synergy $1.86
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+44% Synergy $2.12
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+44% Synergy $2.59
Technomancer Technomancer
+44% Synergy $0.46
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+43% Synergy $0.34
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+42% Synergy $2.74
Dread Return Dread Return
+36% Synergy $0.39
Living Death Living Death
+36% Synergy $2.39
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+23% Synergy $5.10
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-19% Synergy $4.43

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+7% Synergy $16.20
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $106.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $97.50
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $63.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $61.51
Necropotence Necropotence
-4% Synergy $22.51
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-5% Synergy $24.12
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-8% Synergy $43.57

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Illuminor Szeras's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
+43% Synergy $17.98
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+42% Synergy $4.77
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+41% Synergy $18.73
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+41% Synergy $16.51
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+41% Synergy $0.63
Psychomancer Psychomancer
+40% Synergy $0.94
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+40% Synergy $0.25
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+38% Synergy $0.25
Sojourner's Companion Sojourner's Companion
+38% Synergy $0.27
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+37% Synergy $2.34
Shard of the Void Dragon Shard of the Void Dragon
+37% Synergy $2.67
Royal Warden Royal Warden
+36% Synergy $0.43
Shard of the Nightbringer Shard of the Nightbringer
+35% Synergy $6.52
Myr Enforcer Myr Enforcer
+35% Synergy $0.72
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+33% Synergy $2.69
Trazyn the Infinite Trazyn the Infinite
+32% Synergy $0.82
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+31% Synergy $10.07
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+31% Synergy $0.26
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+30% Synergy $3.59
Chronomancer Chronomancer
+28% Synergy $0.98
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+28% Synergy $0.33
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
+28% Synergy $1.71
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.79
Lokhust Heavy Destroyer Lokhust Heavy Destroyer
+27% Synergy $0.48
Triarch Praetorian Triarch Praetorian
+26% Synergy $1.33
Frogmite Frogmite
+26% Synergy $0.22
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+25% Synergy $0.71
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+24% Synergy $0.22
Skorpekh Lord Skorpekh Lord
+23% Synergy $2.07
Su-Chi Cave Guard Su-Chi Cave Guard
+22% Synergy $0.14
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+20% Synergy $9.64
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+20% Synergy $0.34
Soldevi Adnate Soldevi Adnate
+18% Synergy $1.16
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+17% Synergy $1.60
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+17% Synergy $34.34
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+17% Synergy $0.86
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+16% Synergy $0.21
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+15% Synergy $0.34
Refurbished Familiar Refurbished Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.23
Perigee Beckoner Perigee Beckoner
+13% Synergy $0.19
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+12% Synergy $2.48
Szarekh, the Silent King Szarekh, the Silent King
+12% Synergy $5.61
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+11% Synergy $0.42
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+9% Synergy $0.30
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+9% Synergy $4.53
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+7% Synergy $24.80
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+5% Synergy $20.62
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-3% Synergy $2.10
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-19% Synergy $16.84
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-22% Synergy $2.64

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Illuminor Szeras safe.

Darkness Darkness
+14% Synergy $22.78
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+8% Synergy $4.29
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.56
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+5% Synergy $14.97
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.35
Entomb Entomb
+2% Synergy $14.97
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $11.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.85
Undying Malice Undying Malice
0% Synergy $0.47
Feign Death Feign Death
0% Synergy $1.12
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
0% Synergy $0.22
Dismember Dismember
-3% Synergy $5.27
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy $2.10
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-6% Synergy $8.89
Defile Defile
-7% Synergy $1.26
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $24.44
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-9% Synergy $0.30
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-9% Synergy $10.86
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-9% Synergy $0.35
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-10% Synergy $14.34
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-11% Synergy $4.10
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-12% Synergy $0.36
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-16% Synergy $0.31
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-16% Synergy $5.85
Village Rites Village Rites
-20% Synergy $0.58

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Illuminor Szeras's game plan and control the board.

Their Number Is Legion Their Number Is Legion
+38% Synergy $0.63
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+33% Synergy $0.29
Mutilate Mutilate
+16% Synergy $1.86
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+15% Synergy $0.35
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+15% Synergy $0.26
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+11% Synergy $26.46
Persist Persist
+10% Synergy $0.58
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+9% Synergy $7.26
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+8% Synergy $20.74
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+7% Synergy $0.74
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $5.64
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+6% Synergy $0.24
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $0.53
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $8.70
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.32
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.57
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+3% Synergy $0.36
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+2% Synergy $0.89
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $8.26
Diresight Diresight
+2% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
0% Synergy $13.59
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-2% Synergy $26.18
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
-2% Synergy $21.15
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-3% Synergy $2.42
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-4% Synergy $1.97
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $8.54
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-7% Synergy $0.37
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-8% Synergy $3.76
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-9% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-9% Synergy $5.41
Damnation Damnation
-10% Synergy $19.60
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-15% Synergy $7.91
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-17% Synergy $2.76
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-20% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+34% Synergy $10.71
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+23% Synergy $19.72
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+21% Synergy $0.41
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+20% Synergy $1.08
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+18% Synergy $12.69
Ghost Ark Ghost Ark
+16% Synergy $0.41
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+14% Synergy $0.42
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+14% Synergy $2.77
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+12% Synergy $15.01
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+12% Synergy $27.53
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+11% Synergy $2.32
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+11% Synergy $1.28
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+11% Synergy $0.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.30
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+10% Synergy $0.37
Skeleton Shard Skeleton Shard
+10% Synergy $0.44
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+9% Synergy $18.77
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+8% Synergy $19.42
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+7% Synergy $21.95
Necron Monolith Necron Monolith
+7% Synergy $0.78
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+6% Synergy $3.01
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.25
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+5% Synergy $2.41
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+5% Synergy $48.02
Convergence of Dominion Convergence of Dominion
+5% Synergy $0.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $39.43
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+3% Synergy $0.59
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $2.31
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-1% Synergy $14.56
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $5.99
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $20.36
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-4% Synergy $0.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.61
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-10% Synergy $3.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $2.00
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-22% Synergy $13.50
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-31% Synergy $10.94

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Illuminor Szeras's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Biotransference Biotransference
+21% Synergy $7.22
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+11% Synergy $12.94
The War in Heaven The War in Heaven
+11% Synergy $0.50
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+7% Synergy $2.10
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+7% Synergy $0.85
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $1.91
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+5% Synergy $6.53
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+5% Synergy $5.28
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+4% Synergy $8.62
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+3% Synergy $7.87
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+3% Synergy $5.23
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+3% Synergy $2.69
Necromancy Necromancy
+2% Synergy $13.51
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+2% Synergy $15.51
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
0% Synergy $2.02
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-3% Synergy $28.13
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-4% Synergy $17.48
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-8% Synergy $24.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-12% Synergy $16.34
Black Market Black Market
-13% Synergy $4.17
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-15% Synergy $4.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Illuminor Szeras to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $17.59
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-7% Synergy $7.57

Utility Lands

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

Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+46% Synergy $3.90
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+23% Synergy $0.35
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+21% Synergy $0.31
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+16% Synergy $0.16
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+14% Synergy $7.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $3.70
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $13.00
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+7% Synergy $4.22
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+5% Synergy $0.17
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $10.56
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.52
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $8.92
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $37.51
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-2% Synergy $1.14
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-4% Synergy $1.23
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $52.27
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-6% Synergy $3.80
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-6% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-8% Synergy $23.46
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-9% Synergy $31.12
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-9% Synergy $12.29
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $44.23
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-12% Synergy $0.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $1.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-16% Synergy $1.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+41% Synergy $20.03
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+28% Synergy $3.61
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.33
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+9% Synergy $4.43
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+8% Synergy $3.98
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.44
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $191.56
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+4% Synergy $4.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.31
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.53
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.33
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $61.24
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $34.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $37.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.08
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-16% Synergy $0.29

Lands

The mana base foundation for Illuminor Szeras decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.30
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+8% Synergy $20.74
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.44
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.29
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.68
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.24
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $11.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $4.85
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.58

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Illuminor Szeras.

Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Grond, the Gatebreaker Grond, the Gatebreaker
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Breya, Etherium Shaper Breya, Etherium Shaper
Rona, Disciple of Gix Rona, Disciple of Gix
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Tawnos, Solemn Survivor Tawnos, Solemn Survivor
Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
The Cyber-Controller The Cyber-Controller
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Weatherlight Weatherlight
Winter, Cursed Rider Winter, Cursed Rider
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Imskir Iron-Eater Imskir Iron-Eater
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ravos, Soultender Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ravos, Soultender
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Krark, the Thumbless Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Krark, the Thumbless
Trazyn the Infinite Trazyn the Infinite
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender