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Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
Price tag $0.35

Legendary Creature — Vampire Detective

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Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 24% Topdeck 23% Surveil 11% Clones 8% Self-Mill 5%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Mirko, Obsessive Theorist players are trying out in Reanimator decks.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+48% Synergy $1.92
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+20% Synergy $1.70
Banishing Betrayal Banishing Betrayal
+11% Synergy $0.15
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+3% Synergy $5.54
Textbook Tabulator Textbook Tabulator
+2% Synergy $0.23

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's Reanimator builds — cards that lean hardest into the Reanimator theme.

Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+83% Synergy $5.57
Unshakable Tail Unshakable Tail
+75% Synergy $0.31
Pile On Pile On
+70% Synergy $0.27
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+70% Synergy $0.31
Sinister Starfish Sinister Starfish
+68% Synergy $0.25
Consider Consider
+67% Synergy $0.32
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+64% Synergy $0.33
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+64% Synergy $0.21
Dogged Detective Dogged Detective
+62% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+61% Synergy $2.51

Top Cards

The staple cards most Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Reanimator decks run as their core.

Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+61% Synergy $0.33
Curate Curate
+61% Synergy $0.28
Soul Diviner Soul Diviner
+61% Synergy $0.41
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+57% Synergy $0.32
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+56% Synergy $0.26
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+55% Synergy $7.87
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+55% Synergy $1.68
Reanimate Reanimate
+54% Synergy $9.76
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+44% Synergy $4.37
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+43% Synergy $3.21

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Reanimator game on their own.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $29.93
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+4% Synergy $5.39
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-6% Synergy $1.47
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $38.67
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $57.26
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-12% Synergy $61.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $69.93

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Reanimator plan in Mirko, Obsessive Theorist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Eye of Duskmantle Eye of Duskmantle
+57% Synergy $0.26
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+54% Synergy $2.39
Hexavus Hexavus
+49% Synergy $0.43
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+48% Synergy $0.86
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+48% Synergy $0.39
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+47% Synergy $0.32
Master of Death Master of Death
+47% Synergy $0.29
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+44% Synergy $3.13
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+44% Synergy $0.31
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+41% Synergy $0.23
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+41% Synergy $0.35
Dream Eater Dream Eater
+38% Synergy $0.24
Spark Double Spark Double
+35% Synergy $13.14
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+34% Synergy $1.14
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+33% Synergy $3.03
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+33% Synergy $0.35
Dimir Spybug Dimir Spybug
+32% Synergy $0.22
Body Double Body Double
+28% Synergy $0.29
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+28% Synergy $0.17
Snarling Gorehound Snarling Gorehound
+28% Synergy $0.23
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+27% Synergy $4.33
O'aka, Traveling Merchant O'aka, Traveling Merchant
+27% Synergy $0.35
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+26% Synergy $10.97
Starving Revenant Starving Revenant
+26% Synergy $0.29
Copycrook Copycrook
+25% Synergy $0.24
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+24% Synergy $5.52
Overseer of the Damned Overseer of the Damned
+24% Synergy $0.38
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+23% Synergy $21.36
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+22% Synergy $3.04
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+21% Synergy $6.12
Dimir Strandcatcher Dimir Strandcatcher
+21% Synergy $0.89
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+20% Synergy $0.36
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+20% Synergy $1.71
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+19% Synergy $8.28
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+19% Synergy $0.49
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+18% Synergy $9.20
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+18% Synergy $0.99
Amphin Mutineer Amphin Mutineer
+17% Synergy $0.18
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+17% Synergy $0.41
Thoughtbound Phantasm Thoughtbound Phantasm
+17% Synergy $0.24
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+16% Synergy $0.25
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+16% Synergy $5.08
Naga Fleshcrafter Naga Fleshcrafter
+16% Synergy $0.35
Dawnhand Dissident Dawnhand Dissident
+16% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.32
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+15% Synergy $0.18
Satoru, the Infiltrator Satoru, the Infiltrator
+14% Synergy $0.88
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+14% Synergy $3.57
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+13% Synergy $5.44
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+12% Synergy $5.25

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's Reanimator deck ahead.

Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+56% Synergy $0.34
Ephara's Dispersal Ephara's Dispersal
+45% Synergy $0.27
Discovery // Dispersal Discovery // Dispersal
+36% Synergy $0.16
Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+34% Synergy $0.28
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+33% Synergy $0.18
Entomb Entomb
+21% Synergy $17.31
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+17% Synergy $0.27
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+16% Synergy $0.28
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+13% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+12% Synergy $1.94
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+12% Synergy $0.19
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+11% Synergy $0.38
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+9% Synergy $0.32
Unexplained Disappearance Unexplained Disappearance
+9% Synergy $0.24
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+8% Synergy $0.20
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+7% Synergy $5.08
Drag the Canal Drag the Canal
+5% Synergy $0.15
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+4% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.86
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.47
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $5.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $6.91
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+1% Synergy $2.09
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.41
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
0% Synergy $0.36
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $0.86
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-2% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $57.71
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $11.36
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-11% Synergy $27.91
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-12% Synergy $1.67
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-12% Synergy $3.66
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $3.83
Negate Negate
-18% Synergy $0.31
Counterspell Counterspell
-20% Synergy $3.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-22% Synergy $5.94

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Reanimator game plan forward for Mirko, Obsessive Theorist.

Notion Rain Notion Rain
+54% Synergy $0.24
Charnel Serenade Charnel Serenade
+42% Synergy $0.21
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+34% Synergy $1.35
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+31% Synergy $6.58
Connive // Concoct Connive // Concoct
+30% Synergy $0.32
Diresight Diresight
+28% Synergy $0.15
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+20% Synergy $0.37
Victimize Victimize
+13% Synergy $1.58
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+11% Synergy $0.31
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+10% Synergy $0.20
Persist Persist
+9% Synergy $1.34
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+9% Synergy $3.38
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+8% Synergy $0.16
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $3.62
Risky Research Risky Research
+6% Synergy $0.24
Living Death Living Death
+5% Synergy $3.57
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+5% Synergy $0.05
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $10.56
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+2% Synergy $1.64
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.67
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $5.05
Damnation Damnation
-5% Synergy $20.48
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-6% Synergy $0.82
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-14% Synergy $0.16

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Reanimator decks.

Power Conduit Power Conduit
+45% Synergy $8.19
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+35% Synergy $4.69
Candlestick Candlestick
+34% Synergy $0.27
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+26% Synergy $0.20
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+25% Synergy $0.27
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+17% Synergy $6.16
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $2.71
Ransom Note Ransom Note
+6% Synergy $0.21
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $18.33
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+6% Synergy $6.41
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+4% Synergy $0.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $2.28
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+1% Synergy $17.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $4.67

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Reanimator strategy in Mirko, Obsessive Theorist decks.

Necromancy Necromancy
+51% Synergy $20.06
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+39% Synergy $0.23
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+37% Synergy $1.51
Disinformation Campaign Disinformation Campaign
+24% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+16% Synergy $4.43
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+13% Synergy $6.31
Think Tank Think Tank
+7% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $13.04

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's Reanimator game plan.

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
-1% Synergy $8.56

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Reanimator decks.

Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+61% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+38% Synergy $1.09
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+31% Synergy $1.93
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+30% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $0.26
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+9% Synergy $1.61
Hostile Desert Hostile Desert
+9% Synergy $0.25
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $3.38
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $10.89
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $2.05
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+4% Synergy $1.08
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $3.52
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $28.30
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy $54.58

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's Reanimator strategy.

Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+16% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $0.31
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+12% Synergy $1.47
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+10% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.89
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $0.89

Lands

The mana base behind Mirko, Obsessive Theorist's Reanimator decks.

Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+42% Synergy $0.36
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+40% Synergy $0.21
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+37% Synergy $0.22
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+36% Synergy $0.26
River of Tears River of Tears
+33% Synergy $0.28
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+31% Synergy $15.18
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+28% Synergy $2.91
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+27% Synergy $0.38
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+23% Synergy $0.33
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+21% Synergy $6.12
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+18% Synergy $0.33
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+16% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.37
Sinister Hideout Sinister Hideout
+10% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.31
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+9% Synergy $0.29
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+7% Synergy $10.54
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.44
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $9.66
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.86
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.47
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.11
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $20.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $6.91
Underground River Underground River
0% Synergy $2.22
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $7.45
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
0% Synergy $0.36
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-1% Synergy $1.19
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.39
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-1% Synergy $2.67
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.88
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-3% Synergy $27.14
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-3% Synergy $7.72
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.26
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-7% Synergy
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.25
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-10% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-13% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-20% Synergy $0.22

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Mirko, Obsessive Theorist: Reanimator.

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Evie Frye Jacob Frye Evie Frye // Jacob Frye
The Scarab God The Scarab God
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
The Ancient One The Ancient One
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Burakos, Party Leader Candlekeep Sage Burakos, Party Leader // Candlekeep Sage
Burakos, Party Leader Clan Crafter Burakos, Party Leader // Clan Crafter
Burakos, Party Leader Dungeon Delver Burakos, Party Leader // Dungeon Delver
Burakos, Party Leader Feywild Visitor Burakos, Party Leader // Feywild Visitor
Burakos, Party Leader Shameless Charlatan Burakos, Party Leader // Shameless Charlatan
Burakos, Party Leader Sword Coast Sailor Burakos, Party Leader // Sword Coast Sailor
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Emet-Selch, Unsundered
Inquisitor Eisenhorn Inquisitor Eisenhorn
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
The Meep The Meep
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
Cyclonus, the Saboteur Cyclonus, the Saboteur
Dragonlord Silumgar Dragonlord Silumgar
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker