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Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
Price tag $0.27

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

#292 Current Rank
#285 Last Week
#213 Last Month

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
+4% Synergy $3.45
Continue? Continue?
+1% Synergy $3.57
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-2% Synergy $24.29
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-11% Synergy $2.89
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-13% Synergy $6.47

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 $0.48
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+67% Synergy $3.81
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+66% Synergy $0.24
Righteous Valkyrie Righteous Valkyrie
+66% Synergy $5.21
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
+64% Synergy $4.25
Renegade Reaper Renegade Reaper
+57% Synergy $0.26
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+57% Synergy $4.09
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+56% Synergy $0.76
Rampage of the Valkyries Rampage of the Valkyries
+55% Synergy $1.45
Thief of Blood Thief of Blood
+52% Synergy $9.42

Top Cards

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

Firja, Judge of Valor Firja, Judge of Valor
+50% Synergy $0.14
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+50% Synergy $26.15
Youthful Valkyrie Youthful Valkyrie
+50% Synergy $0.33
Archangel of Tithes Archangel of Tithes
+48% Synergy $4.22
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+48% Synergy $4.67
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+47% Synergy $5.77
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+46% Synergy $5.83
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+12% Synergy $0.76
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+11% Synergy $0.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+5% Synergy $57.08
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $54.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $122.46
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $68.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy $64.85
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-1% Synergy $35.48
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $102.57
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.47
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $17.55

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
+46% Synergy $28.11
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+46% Synergy $8.93
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+44% Synergy $4.43
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+42% Synergy $7.30
Angel of Indemnity Angel of Indemnity
+41% Synergy $0.74
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+41% Synergy $19.20
Herald of the Host Herald of the Host
+38% Synergy $0.37
Angel of Despair Angel of Despair
+37% Synergy $1.51
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+35% Synergy $1.30
Sanctuary Warden Sanctuary Warden
+35% Synergy $0.64
Serra's Emissary Serra's Emissary
+34% Synergy $7.23
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+33% Synergy $2.26
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+31% Synergy $0.28
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+30% Synergy $0.78
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+30% Synergy $0.29
Serra Paragon Serra Paragon
+28% Synergy $1.10
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+28% Synergy $16.98
Rodolf Duskbringer Rodolf Duskbringer
+28% Synergy $4.91
Voldaren Bloodcaster Bloodbat Summoner Voldaren Bloodcaster
+28% Synergy $0.26
Eradicator Valkyrie Eradicator Valkyrie
+27% Synergy $1.69
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+24% Synergy $0.27
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+24% Synergy $4.40
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+23% Synergy $0.48
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.96
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+22% Synergy $0.27
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+22% Synergy $0.61
Metropolis Reformer Metropolis Reformer
+22% Synergy $2.32
Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+21% Synergy $0.40
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+20% Synergy $1.49
Angelic Field Marshal Angelic Field Marshal
+20% Synergy $2.33
Herald of Eternal Dawn Herald of Eternal Dawn
+19% Synergy $0.73
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+19% Synergy $1.55
Angel of Finality Angel of Finality
+18% Synergy $0.31
Moonstone Eulogist Moonstone Eulogist
+18% Synergy $0.26
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+17% Synergy $3.52
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+17% Synergy $0.35
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+15% Synergy $0.30
Kamber, the Plunderer Kamber, the Plunderer
+15% Synergy $0.29
Hex Parasite Hex Parasite
+14% Synergy $7.55
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+13% Synergy $61.68
Astelli Reclaimer Astelli Reclaimer
+13% Synergy $0.27
Breathkeeper Seraph Breathkeeper Seraph
+13% Synergy $1.65
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+12% Synergy $4.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $2.85
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.32
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+4% Synergy $5.50
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+2% Synergy $3.18
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $55.02
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-11% Synergy $1.47
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-13% Synergy $0.58

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+30% Synergy $7.51
Ghostway Ghostway
+28% Synergy $4.44
Entomb Entomb
+21% Synergy $16.86
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+15% Synergy $6.64
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+12% Synergy $3.17
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+10% Synergy $3.10
Semester's End Semester's End
+9% Synergy $1.06
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $18.52
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+8% Synergy $3.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $14.13
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.42
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $5.60
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.35
Abstruse Appropriation Abstruse Appropriation
+4% Synergy $0.25
Brought Back Brought Back
+4% Synergy $2.35
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $21.19
Reprieve Reprieve
+2% Synergy $1.49
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+2% Synergy $6.76
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+2% Synergy $1.62
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+1% Synergy $5.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.54
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.33
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.32
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.73
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.32
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $26.00
Inkshield Inkshield
-7% Synergy $4.68
Mortify Mortify
-8% Synergy $0.19
Village Rites Village Rites
-12% Synergy $0.82

Sorceries

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

Pointed Discussion Pointed Discussion
+34% Synergy $0.28
Reanimate Reanimate
+26% Synergy $9.19
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+24% Synergy $1.33
Victimize Victimize
+16% Synergy $1.27
Aether Snap Aether Snap
+16% Synergy $0.40
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $4.63
Living Death Living Death
+9% Synergy $1.92
Eventide's Shadow Eventide's Shadow
+9% Synergy $0.26
Diresight Diresight
+8% Synergy $0.22
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+8% Synergy $3.29
Vampire's Kiss Vampire's Kiss
+8% Synergy $0.47
Damn Damn
+7% Synergy $2.50
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+7% Synergy $3.55
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+7% Synergy $17.54
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.61
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $10.45
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+6% Synergy $0.12
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+5% Synergy $2.99
Stargaze Stargaze
+5% Synergy $0.24
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $8.41
Persist Persist
+5% Synergy $0.75
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+4% Synergy $0.26
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+4% Synergy $0.34
Another Round Another Round
+4% Synergy $0.35
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+4% Synergy $4.70
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.59
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.51
Dread Return Dread Return
+3% Synergy $0.47
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.31
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $20.62
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $5.50
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $2.79
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.28
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.91
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+35% Synergy $0.36
Glass-Cast Heart Glass-Cast Heart
+25% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+23% Synergy $15.92
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+16% Synergy $4.23
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+14% Synergy $19.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.43
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+13% Synergy $4.55
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+9% Synergy $8.12
Power Conduit Power Conduit
+8% Synergy $9.86
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $20.76
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+6% Synergy $0.32
Blood Fountain Blood Fountain
+6% Synergy $0.37
Ceremonial Knife Ceremonial Knife
+6% Synergy $0.19
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+5% Synergy $0.61
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+4% Synergy $10.93
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $2.34
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $1.45
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+2% Synergy $0.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.32
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.84
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+1% Synergy $15.67
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-4% Synergy $54.80
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.92
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-12% Synergy $5.71

Enchantments

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

Solemnity Solemnity
+46% Synergy $11.33
Firja's Retribution Firja's Retribution
+34% Synergy $0.35
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+20% Synergy $2.60
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+17% Synergy $14.47
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+15% Synergy $17.76
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+11% Synergy $0.20
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+8% Synergy $3.82
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+7% Synergy $0.41
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+7% Synergy $13.70
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+6% Synergy $2.63
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+5% Synergy $0.99
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $14.83
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+4% Synergy $1.21
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy $29.84
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $29.08
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $3.44
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-1% Synergy $56.94
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.33
Black Market Black Market
-1% Synergy $4.92
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.23
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-12% Synergy $4.85

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+1% Synergy $1.17

Utility Lands

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

Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+50% Synergy $1.59
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+47% Synergy $0.27
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+14% Synergy $0.73
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+12% Synergy $0.51
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.65
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $8.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $11.01
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $1.07
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $51.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $58.79
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $24.79
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.40
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.34
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $30.06
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $4.97
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.38
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $23.57
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-1% Synergy $4.01
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.23
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.52
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-4% Synergy $4.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+14% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $0.63
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+11% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.19
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $1.94
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $69.10
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.92

Lands

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

Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+17% Synergy $11.77
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+12% Synergy $3.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $49.00
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+9% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+8% Synergy $2.85
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+8% Synergy $3.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $14.13
Great Hall of Starnheim Great Hall of Starnheim
+7% Synergy $0.11
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+6% Synergy $0.35
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $14.11
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $4.75
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+5% Synergy $0.32
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.33
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+5% Synergy $0.31
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $29.07
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $9.87
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+4% Synergy $1.17
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.93
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+4% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.19
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+3% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.29
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
+1% Synergy $1.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $15.28
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+1% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.54
Tainted Field Tainted Field
0% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $0.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $10.35
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.49
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.33
Scrubland Scrubland
-1% Synergy
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
-1% Synergy $0.33
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $16.12
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $38.90
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $6.42
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-3% Synergy $10.50
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.32
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-8% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.32

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