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Lim-Dûl the Necromancer
Price tag $1.75

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2358 Current Rank
#2253 Last Week
#2177 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lim-Dûl the Necromancer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lim-Dûl the Necromancer decks.

Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+8% Synergy $0.33
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+4% Synergy $109.80
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+2% Synergy $0.05

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lim-Dûl the Necromancer's abilities and overall game plan.

Death Baron Death Baron
+54% Synergy $3.61
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+52% Synergy $0.28
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+50% Synergy $2.56
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+45% Synergy $4.45
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+42% Synergy $0.18
Black Market Black Market
+40% Synergy $3.70
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+40% Synergy $0.23
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+40% Synergy $19.71
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+40% Synergy $1.17
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+40% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lim-Dûl the Necromancer decks.

Undead Augur Undead Augur
+39% Synergy $0.30
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+32% Synergy $0.31
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+26% Synergy $0.14
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+14% Synergy $0.40
Defile Defile
+13% Synergy $0.62
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+12% Synergy $1.22
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+11% Synergy $13.56
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $3.59
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-4% Synergy $8.53

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
-6% Synergy $16.11
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $95.44
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $59.87
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-11% Synergy $12.28

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lim-Dûl the Necromancer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+39% Synergy $0.89
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+39% Synergy $1.89
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+31% Synergy $3.14
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+28% Synergy $16.14
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+27% Synergy $2.89
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+26% Synergy $4.95
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+24% Synergy $1.21
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+24% Synergy $0.48
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+23% Synergy $4.18
Unbreathing Horde Unbreathing Horde
+22% Synergy $0.32
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+21% Synergy $0.41
Liliana's Devotee Liliana's Devotee
+21% Synergy $0.09
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+20% Synergy $0.64
Corpse Harvester Corpse Harvester
+20% Synergy $2.90
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+18% Synergy $3.49
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+17% Synergy $0.46
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+17% Synergy $2.02
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+16% Synergy $0.62
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+15% Synergy $10.63
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
+15% Synergy $7.62
Soulless One Soulless One
+14% Synergy $1.53
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+13% Synergy $3.75
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+13% Synergy $0.22
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
+13% Synergy $0.17
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+12% Synergy $15.31
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+12% Synergy $0.64
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+12% Synergy $0.89
Gempalm Polluter Gempalm Polluter
+12% Synergy $0.25
Dread Slaver Dread Slaver
+12% Synergy $0.24
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+11% Synergy $10.33
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+10% Synergy $5.41
Gravedigger Gravedigger
+10% Synergy $0.07
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+9% Synergy $0.42
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+9% Synergy $5.21
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+9% Synergy $0.13
Qutrub Forayer Qutrub Forayer
+9% Synergy $0.05
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+6% Synergy $0.32
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+5% Synergy $0.28
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.88
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+4% Synergy $0.09
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+4% Synergy $2.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.25
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
-1% Synergy $2.40
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $0.53
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-5% Synergy $1.72
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-7% Synergy $2.30
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-9% Synergy $0.49
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-9% Synergy $0.26
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-11% Synergy $4.72
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-16% Synergy $1.86

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lim-Dûl the Necromancer safe.

Doom Blade Doom Blade
+35% Synergy $0.19
Murder Murder
+25% Synergy $0.04
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+18% Synergy $0.76
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+15% Synergy $0.98
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+15% Synergy $2.99
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+15% Synergy $0.15
Cast Down Cast Down
+15% Synergy $0.23
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+12% Synergy $0.29
Terror Terror
+12% Synergy $0.09
Grim Return Grim Return
+12% Synergy $0.44
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+9% Synergy $0.18
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+9% Synergy $2.75
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+9% Synergy $0.10
Victim of Night Victim of Night
+9% Synergy $0.33
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+8% Synergy $1.55
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+6% Synergy $1.94
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+6% Synergy $0.98
Village Rites Village Rites
+5% Synergy $0.24
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
+5% Synergy $0.16
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+5% Synergy $0.14
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+4% Synergy $5.34
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+3% Synergy $2.64
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+3% Synergy $4.33
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+3% Synergy $4.27
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+3% Synergy $0.45
Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+3% Synergy $0.11
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+2% Synergy $0.13
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.24
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+1% Synergy $1.08
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
0% Synergy $0.07
Cut Down Cut Down
0% Synergy $0.53
Snuff Out Snuff Out
-1% Synergy $16.57
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-3% Synergy $12.66
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-5% Synergy $11.08
Entomb Entomb
-5% Synergy $15.82
Dismember Dismember
-5% Synergy $6.62
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-12% Synergy $8.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-12% Synergy $5.02
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.41
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-14% Synergy $4.21
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-17% Synergy $18.91

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lim-Dûl the Necromancer's game plan and control the board.

Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+28% Synergy $0.73
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+22% Synergy $0.19
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+21% Synergy $2.61
Rise from the Grave Rise from the Grave
+17% Synergy $0.06
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+16% Synergy $0.79
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+13% Synergy $1.36
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+12% Synergy $0.25
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+12% Synergy $3.53
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.32
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+8% Synergy $0.29
Syphon Flesh Syphon Flesh
+8% Synergy $0.20
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $20.12
Mutilate Mutilate
+6% Synergy $1.70
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+6% Synergy $0.28
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+6% Synergy $0.29
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fell Fell
+5% Synergy $0.40
Walk the Plank Walk the Plank
+5% Synergy $0.11
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+5% Synergy $0.18
Plague Wind Plague Wind
+5% Synergy $2.71
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+5% Synergy $0.22
Ashen Powder Ashen Powder
+5% Synergy $0.92
Victimize Victimize
+4% Synergy $0.44
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+4% Synergy $0.31
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+4% Synergy $3.20
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+4% Synergy $0.77
Raise Dead Raise Dead
+4% Synergy $0.32
Consume Spirit Consume Spirit
+4% Synergy $0.52
Reanimate Reanimate
+3% Synergy $5.14
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.72
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+3% Synergy $10.05
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+2% Synergy $0.19
Corrupt Corrupt
+2% Synergy $0.08
Living Death Living Death
0% Synergy $2.43
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
0% Synergy $6.10
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-1% Synergy $0.48
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
-1% Synergy $0.50
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.43
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-3% Synergy $1.91
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-3% Synergy $0.97
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $4.51
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-6% Synergy $0.31
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-6% Synergy $20.32
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-6% Synergy $20.09
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-16% Synergy $5.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+25% Synergy $0.60
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+14% Synergy $12.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.26
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+10% Synergy $6.89
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+9% Synergy $4.86
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+7% Synergy $3.23
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.85
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.32
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+1% Synergy $8.10
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $57.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.54
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-6% Synergy $2.79
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-13% Synergy $4.87

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lim-Dûl the Necromancer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+28% Synergy $0.26
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+23% Synergy $0.30
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+20% Synergy $6.56
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+18% Synergy $0.44
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+9% Synergy $15.38
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+8% Synergy $1.89
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+8% Synergy $1.12
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+7% Synergy $0.29
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+7% Synergy $0.23
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+5% Synergy $20.40
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $0.93
Necromancy Necromancy
+5% Synergy $7.37
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+5% Synergy $0.16
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+5% Synergy $1.64
No Mercy No Mercy
+4% Synergy $16.56
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+4% Synergy $15.75
Attrition Attrition
+4% Synergy $19.82
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.46
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $2.62
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+2% Synergy $1.05
Greed Greed
+2% Synergy $0.27
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+2% Synergy $6.08
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+1% Synergy $0.17
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
0% Synergy $1.06
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $12.32
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-9% Synergy $21.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lim-Dûl the Necromancer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+15% Synergy $5.14
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+15% Synergy $6.68
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+12% Synergy $0.48
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+8% Synergy $3.62

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+15% Synergy $12.42
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+14% Synergy $7.50
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $25.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.15
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+8% Synergy $3.07
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.30
Everglades Everglades
+6% Synergy $0.79
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+3% Synergy $93.21
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $4.22
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+2% Synergy $0.51
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $49.13
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.85
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+1% Synergy $0.14
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.74
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.76
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $35.89
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $19.45
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-5% Synergy $1.62
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.32
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-7% Synergy $2.19
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.89
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $7.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+24% Synergy $3.60
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+19% Synergy $4.92
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+11% Synergy $1.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $4.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $2.70
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+8% Synergy $8.02
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $20.12
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.24
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $16.23
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+2% Synergy $0.85
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+2% Synergy $4.22
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.28
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
0% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lim-Dûl the Necromancer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.21
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.30
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+1% Synergy $1.08
Swamp Swamp
-6% Synergy $0.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-12% Synergy $8.35
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-12% Synergy $5.02

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