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Illuminor Szeras
Price tag $3.88

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

#1789 Current Rank
#1640 Last Week
#1735 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.

Behold the Sinister Six! Behold the Sinister Six!
+5% Synergy $2.42
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $62.47
Agent Venom Agent Venom
+2% Synergy $0.64
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+1% Synergy $9.01
Common Crook Common Crook
+1% Synergy $0.04

High Synergy Cards

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

Cathodion Cathodion
+67% Synergy $0.12
Dross Scorpion Dross Scorpion
+56% Synergy $0.31
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+54% Synergy $2.71
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+54% Synergy $4.31
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+52% Synergy $6.60
Cryptek Cryptek
+51% Synergy $0.23
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+51% Synergy $3.75
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+50% Synergy $3.87
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+50% Synergy $0.56
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+50% Synergy $3.07

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+49% Synergy $0.26
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+49% Synergy $2.81
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+48% Synergy $1.88
Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
+48% Synergy $16.16
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+47% Synergy $0.22
Technomancer Technomancer
+47% Synergy $0.40
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+45% Synergy $1.35
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+45% Synergy $19.89
Living Death Living Death
+41% Synergy $2.40
Dread Return Dread Return
+40% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $14.25
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $78.29
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $78.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.95
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $54.04
Necropotence Necropotence
-5% Synergy $17.41
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-5% Synergy $19.90
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $48.71
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-8% Synergy $30.57

Creatures

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

Voltaic Construct Voltaic Construct
+48% Synergy $1.85
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+45% Synergy $11.70
Psychomancer Psychomancer
+44% Synergy $0.71
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+44% Synergy $10.16
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+42% Synergy $1.69
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+42% Synergy $0.13
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+42% Synergy $0.10
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+42% Synergy $0.57
Sojourner's Companion Sojourner's Companion
+42% Synergy $0.16
Shard of the Void Dragon Shard of the Void Dragon
+40% Synergy $1.01
Royal Warden Royal Warden
+38% Synergy $0.40
Shard of the Nightbringer Shard of the Nightbringer
+37% Synergy $5.18
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+36% Synergy $2.37
Myr Enforcer Myr Enforcer
+36% Synergy $0.50
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+35% Synergy $9.64
Chronomancer Chronomancer
+34% Synergy $0.64
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+34% Synergy $0.12
Trazyn the Infinite Trazyn the Infinite
+34% Synergy $0.53
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+34% Synergy $3.13
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+32% Synergy $1.62
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
+30% Synergy $1.19
Lokhust Heavy Destroyer Lokhust Heavy Destroyer
+30% Synergy $0.45
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+28% Synergy $0.75
Bygone Colossus Bygone Colossus
+28% Synergy $0.16
Skorpekh Lord Skorpekh Lord
+28% Synergy $1.26
Triarch Praetorian Triarch Praetorian
+28% Synergy $0.68
Frogmite Frogmite
+28% Synergy $0.10
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+25% Synergy $0.25
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+25% Synergy $0.17
Su-Chi Cave Guard Su-Chi Cave Guard
+23% Synergy $0.12
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+20% Synergy $9.73
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+20% Synergy $0.77
Soldevi Adnate Soldevi Adnate
+17% Synergy $0.86
Perigee Beckoner Perigee Beckoner
+16% Synergy $0.06
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+16% Synergy $26.72
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+15% Synergy $1.89
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+14% Synergy $0.10
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
+14% Synergy $0.24
Szarekh, the Silent King Szarekh, the Silent King
+13% Synergy $4.22
Refurbished Familiar Refurbished Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.19
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+13% Synergy $1.72
Smothering Abomination Smothering Abomination
+11% Synergy $0.61
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+9% Synergy $0.36
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+8% Synergy $0.61
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+8% Synergy $3.02
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+6% Synergy $10.47
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+2% Synergy $15.65
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-4% Synergy $1.67
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-22% Synergy $13.60
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-25% Synergy $1.02

Instants

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

Darkness Darkness
+14% Synergy $22.62
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+8% Synergy $0.74
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+5% Synergy $4.12
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $0.27
Entomb Entomb
+2% Synergy $18.03
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+2% Synergy $9.68
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-1% Synergy $0.49
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
-1% Synergy $0.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.36
Feign Death Feign Death
-2% Synergy $0.86
Dismember Dismember
-4% Synergy $5.85
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-5% Synergy $1.26
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-6% Synergy $16.95
Defile Defile
-7% Synergy $0.59
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-8% Synergy $0.17
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $19.11
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-10% Synergy $0.12
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-10% Synergy $13.78
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-11% Synergy $0.37
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-14% Synergy $2.52
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-15% Synergy $0.26
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-15% Synergy $3.76
Village Rites Village Rites
-19% Synergy $0.31
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-20% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Their Number Is Legion Their Number Is Legion
+42% Synergy $0.57
Morbid Curiosity Morbid Curiosity
+37% Synergy $0.22
Mutilate Mutilate
+20% Synergy $1.70
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+16% Synergy $0.31
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+12% Synergy $0.32
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+10% Synergy $5.92
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+9% Synergy $24.46
Persist Persist
+9% Synergy $2.48
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+6% Synergy $0.64
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $24.15
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.23
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+5% Synergy $0.24
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $7.41
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $3.45
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.59
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.13
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+3% Synergy $0.40
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.49
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+2% Synergy $0.93
Diresight Diresight
+2% Synergy $0.09
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
0% Synergy $2.19
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-1% Synergy $11.31
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-3% Synergy $21.95
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-3% Synergy $2.27
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-4% Synergy $1.77
Reanimate Reanimate
-6% Synergy $5.15
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-8% Synergy $0.42
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-8% Synergy $4.61
Damnation Damnation
-9% Synergy $18.91
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-9% Synergy $4.97
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-10% Synergy $0.21
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-16% Synergy $5.94
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-20% Synergy $0.43
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-21% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+34% Synergy $5.03
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+26% Synergy $0.41
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+23% Synergy $3.92
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+22% Synergy $11.97
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+19% Synergy $13.63
Ghost Ark Ghost Ark
+19% Synergy $0.30
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+18% Synergy $0.34
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+18% Synergy $1.15
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+14% Synergy $3.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.21
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+12% Synergy $25.18
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+12% Synergy $0.33
Gate to the Afterlife Gate to the Afterlife
+12% Synergy $0.07
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+11% Synergy $2.26
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+10% Synergy $12.72
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+10% Synergy $1.97
Skeleton Shard Skeleton Shard
+10% Synergy $0.41
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+9% Synergy $17.43
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+8% Synergy $15.12
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+6% Synergy $24.96
Necron Monolith Necron Monolith
+6% Synergy $0.54
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+6% Synergy $40.83
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+6% Synergy $2.28
Convergence of Dominion Convergence of Dominion
+5% Synergy $0.57
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+5% Synergy $1.61
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.17
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+4% Synergy $0.19
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+3% Synergy $0.35
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $3.66
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $6.23
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-2% Synergy $9.12
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $19.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.12
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-5% Synergy $1.06
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-6% Synergy $4.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.14
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-21% Synergy $5.69
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-31% Synergy $7.91

Enchantments

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

Biotransference Biotransference
+21% Synergy $6.84
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+11% Synergy $11.14
The War in Heaven The War in Heaven
+11% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+8% Synergy $0.78
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $3.20
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+6% Synergy $0.56
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+5% Synergy $4.76
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+4% Synergy $5.38
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+3% Synergy $6.76
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+3% Synergy $5.91
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+3% Synergy $3.44
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+2% Synergy $7.45
Necromancy Necromancy
+1% Synergy $8.21
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+1% Synergy $14.69
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
0% Synergy $1.72
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-3% Synergy $20.68
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-3% Synergy $17.40
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-8% Synergy $21.80
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-12% Synergy $11.69
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-13% Synergy $2.32
Black Market Black Market
-13% Synergy $3.41

Planeswalkers

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

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $19.42
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-7% Synergy $6.42

Utility Lands

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

Barren Moor Barren Moor
+22% Synergy $0.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+22% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $1.99
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+18% Synergy $0.07
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+16% Synergy $1.04
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+13% Synergy $11.40
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+9% Synergy $4.92
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+5% Synergy $0.11
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $7.03
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+4% Synergy $1.57
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.36
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $3.03
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-2% Synergy $1.16
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-4% Synergy $2.82
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-5% Synergy $0.27
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-6% Synergy $3.60
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-7% Synergy $18.46
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-7% Synergy $0.68
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy $48.20
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-10% Synergy $11.96
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-11% Synergy $1.04
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-12% Synergy $22.81
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-16% Synergy $0.93
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-16% Synergy $39.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+45% Synergy $16.72
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+30% Synergy $3.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+22% Synergy $0.13
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $1.06
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.49
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+7% Synergy $3.69
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.04
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy $181.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.25
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.63
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-1% Synergy $26.71
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $23.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $1.05
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-17% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+20% Synergy $0.16
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.55
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+5% Synergy $24.15
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $2.02
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.03
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.52
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.36

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
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
Grond, the Gatebreaker Grond, the Gatebreaker
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
Breya, Etherium Shaper Breya, Etherium Shaper
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Tawnos, Solemn Survivor Tawnos, Solemn Survivor
The Cyber-Controller The Cyber-Controller
Weatherlight Weatherlight
Winter, Cursed Rider Winter, Cursed Rider
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Imskir Iron-Eater Imskir Iron-Eater
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
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
Trazyn the Infinite Trazyn the Infinite
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Radiant, Serra Archangel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Radiant, Serra Archangel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Mishra, Artificer Prodigy Mishra, Artificer Prodigy
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher