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Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
Price tag $0.32

Legendary CreatureElder Demon

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Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#265 Current Rank
#280 Last Week
#219 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shilgengar, Sire of Famine.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shilgengar, Sire of Famine decks.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+6% Synergy $2.79
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-1% Synergy $17.98
Erode Erode
-4% Synergy $5.71
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-9% Synergy $2.54
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-11% Synergy $5.75

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shilgengar, Sire of Famine's abilities and overall game plan.

Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+75% Synergy $0.55
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+67% Synergy $0.25
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+66% Synergy $3.52
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+65% Synergy $5.07
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+64% Synergy $0.27
Renegade Reaper Renegade Reaper
+58% Synergy $0.35
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+58% Synergy $3.50
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+56% Synergy $0.84
Rampage of the Valkyries Rampage of the Valkyries
+55% Synergy $1.85
Thief of Blood Thief of Blood
+51% Synergy $10.61

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shilgengar, Sire of Famine decks.

Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+51% Synergy $0.32
Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+50% Synergy $0.20
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+49% Synergy $28.51
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+48% Synergy $6.49
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+48% Synergy $4.42
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+48% Synergy $4.60
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+45% Synergy $6.30
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+10% Synergy $0.87
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $1.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+4% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $53.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $72.39
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $60.63
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $37.58
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $104.71
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $6.25
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $17.83

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shilgengar, Sire of Famine's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+45% Synergy $31.08
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+45% Synergy $9.52
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+43% Synergy $4.33
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+41% Synergy $0.39
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+41% Synergy $8.17
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+40% Synergy $19.49
Angel of Despair Angel of Despair
+37% Synergy $1.63
Herald of the Host Herald of the Host
+37% Synergy $0.33
Sanctuary Warden Sanctuary Warden
+35% Synergy $0.91
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+35% Synergy $0.74
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+34% Synergy $7.26
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+32% Synergy $1.75
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+31% Synergy $0.25
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+30% Synergy $0.29
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+30% Synergy $1.50
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+30% Synergy $0.69
Voldaren Bloodcaster Bloodbat Summoner Voldaren Bloodcaster
+27% Synergy $0.33
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+27% Synergy $15.81
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+27% Synergy $4.53
Eradicator Valkyrie Eradicator Valkyrie
+25% Synergy $1.84
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+24% Synergy $0.25
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+23% Synergy $0.33
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+23% Synergy $3.03
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+22% Synergy $0.28
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+22% Synergy $0.58
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+22% Synergy $1.74
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+21% Synergy $0.90
Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+20% Synergy $0.54
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+20% Synergy $2.89
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+20% Synergy $0.28
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+19% Synergy $0.21
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+18% Synergy $1.63
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+18% Synergy $1.28
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+17% Synergy $0.34
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+17% Synergy $3.38
Moonstone Eulogist Moonstone Eulogist
+17% Synergy $0.28
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+14% Synergy $0.35
Kamber, the Plunderer Kamber, the Plunderer
+13% Synergy $0.36
Astelli Reclaimer Astelli Reclaimer
+13% Synergy $0.35
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+13% Synergy $7.27
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+13% Synergy $1.62
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+12% Synergy $63.86
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+11% Synergy $3.83
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+9% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.31
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+4% Synergy $5.19
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+1% Synergy $6.68
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $58.40
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-10% Synergy $1.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shilgengar, Sire of Famine safe.

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+30% Synergy $6.91
Ghostway Ghostway
+29% Synergy $5.32
Entomb Entomb
+21% Synergy $17.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+14% Synergy $3.90
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+11% Synergy $3.24
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+9% Synergy $3.99
Semester's End Semester's End
+9% Synergy $1.14
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+8% Synergy $2.66
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $16.54
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $13.86
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $4.78
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.37
Brought Back Brought Back
+4% Synergy $3.06
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+3% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+3% Synergy $0.35
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+2% Synergy $0.61
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.34
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+1% Synergy $7.38
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+1% Synergy $5.11
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.65
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $22.27
Despark Despark
+0% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.29
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $7.86
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $28.12
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.32
Mortify Mortify
-8% Synergy $0.22
Inkshield Inkshield
-8% Synergy $4.86
Village Rites Village Rites
-11% Synergy $0.54

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shilgengar, Sire of Famine's game plan and control the board.

Pointed Discussion Pointed Discussion
+33% Synergy $0.26
Reanimate Reanimate
+26% Synergy $8.31
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+24% Synergy $0.87
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $1.66
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+16% Synergy $0.42
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $5.18
Living Death Living Death
+9% Synergy $2.19
Eventide's Shadow Eventide's Shadow
+8% Synergy $0.26
Vampire's Kiss Vampire's Kiss
+8% Synergy $0.31
Diresight Diresight
+8% Synergy $0.15
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+7% Synergy $4.19
Damn Damn
+7% Synergy $2.55
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+7% Synergy $4.92
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+6% Synergy $16.79
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $1.27
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $9.79
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+5% Synergy $0.31
Stargaze Stargaze
+5% Synergy $0.26
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+5% Synergy $2.83
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $9.63
Persist Persist
+4% Synergy $0.93
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+4% Synergy $0.35
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+4% Synergy $1.97
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+3% Synergy $0.28
Another Round Another Round
+3% Synergy $0.38
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.42
Dread Return Dread Return
+2% Synergy $0.44
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $3.91
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.29
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $5.16
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.57
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.21
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $3.40
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.35
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-2% Synergy $0.29
Vindicate Vindicate
-2% Synergy $0.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+35% Synergy $0.39
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+25% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+22% Synergy $16.01
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+15% Synergy $4.94
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+14% Synergy $24.26
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+13% Synergy $4.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.39
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+8% Synergy $8.82
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+7% Synergy $9.33
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $18.43
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+6% Synergy $0.31
Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+5% Synergy $0.38
Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
+5% Synergy $0.13
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+5% Synergy $0.49
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+3% Synergy $2.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+3% Synergy $11.37
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $1.28
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+2% Synergy $0.49
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+1% Synergy $17.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy $0.30
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+0% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-4% Synergy $54.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.95
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-11% Synergy $6.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shilgengar, Sire of Famine's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Solemnity Solemnity
+45% Synergy $9.81
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+33% Synergy $0.25
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+19% Synergy $2.93
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+16% Synergy $12.14
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+14% Synergy $19.36
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+10% Synergy $0.37
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+7% Synergy $5.01
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $12.39
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+6% Synergy $0.42
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+5% Synergy $1.92
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+4% Synergy $2.91
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+3% Synergy $1.03
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $13.68
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+0% Synergy $28.10
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $4.16
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy $30.39
Black Market Black Market
0% Synergy $5.80
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.36
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-1% Synergy $63.97
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-10% Synergy $0.27
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-11% Synergy $6.60

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shilgengar, Sire of Famine to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+1% Synergy $1.01

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+50% Synergy $1.53
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+47% Synergy $0.34
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+13% Synergy $0.90
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+12% Synergy $0.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $7.67
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $4.85
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $1.46
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $10.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $50.07
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $24.60
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $62.93
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.94
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $5.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $4.39
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+0% Synergy $32.50
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.99
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
0% Synergy $3.36
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $26.76
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.44
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.93
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-10% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+13% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $2.20
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+11% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $0.98
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $3.29
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $85.54
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shilgengar, Sire of Famine decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+16% Synergy $12.09
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+11% Synergy $3.24
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+9% Synergy $49.31
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+8% Synergy $0.30
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+7% Synergy $4.19
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.98
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $13.86
Great Hall of Starnheim Great Hall of Starnheim
+6% Synergy $0.16
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.69
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+5% Synergy $15.62
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy $0.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $31.25
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+4% Synergy $0.31
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.32
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+4% Synergy $0.35
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+4% Synergy $0.31
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.87
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $9.80
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.34
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+3% Synergy $0.41
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+2% Synergy $1.50
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+2% Synergy $0.31
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+2% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.28
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $1.28
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+1% Synergy $0.63
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.65
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $15.24
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+0% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+0% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.82
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+0% Synergy $0.13
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+0% Synergy $11.69
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+0% Synergy $31.35
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $37.89
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $18.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.16
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.30
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-1% Synergy $6.95
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.14
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-2% Synergy $11.18
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.25
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-6% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.22

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