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Szarekh, the Silent King
Price tag $1.99

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

Ranking

#1163 Current Rank
#1365 Last Week
#1047 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Szarekh, the Silent King.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Szarekh, the Silent King decks.

The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+5% Synergy $1.36
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
0% Synergy $0.08
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-1% Synergy $6.94
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-12% Synergy $4.46
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-12% Synergy $3.56

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Szarekh, the Silent King's abilities and overall game plan.

Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
+95% Synergy $13.04
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+91% Synergy $1.26
Skorpekh Lord Skorpekh Lord
+90% Synergy $1.33
Their Name Is Death Their Name Is Death
+90% Synergy $6.23
Necron Deathmark Necron Deathmark
+89% Synergy $4.80
Cryptothrall Cryptothrall
+89% Synergy $13.93
Technomancer Technomancer
+88% Synergy $0.37
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+86% Synergy $9.28
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+84% Synergy $2.70
Biotransference Biotransference
+84% Synergy $6.81

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Szarekh, the Silent King decks.

Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+84% Synergy $0.96
Cryptek Cryptek
+84% Synergy $0.38
Royal Warden Royal Warden
+84% Synergy $0.35
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
+83% Synergy $3.25
Their Number Is Legion Their Number Is Legion
+81% Synergy $0.63
Chronomancer Chronomancer
+80% Synergy $0.57
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+79% Synergy $0.32
Living Death Living Death
+75% Synergy $2.29
Dread Return Dread Return
+70% Synergy $0.26
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+59% Synergy $0.79

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-2% Synergy $11.62
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-15% Synergy $50.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-17% Synergy $58.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Szarekh, the Silent King's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Psychomancer Psychomancer
+78% Synergy $0.52
Triarch Praetorian Triarch Praetorian
+78% Synergy $0.65
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+77% Synergy $8.60
Canoptek Tomb Sentinel Canoptek Tomb Sentinel
+76% Synergy $1.08
Trazyn the Infinite Trazyn the Infinite
+75% Synergy $0.50
Canoptek Wraith Canoptek Wraith
+73% Synergy $2.55
Lokhust Heavy Destroyer Lokhust Heavy Destroyer
+72% Synergy $0.42
Necron Overlord Necron Overlord
+70% Synergy $0.37
Plasmancer Plasmancer
+66% Synergy $0.28
Triarch Stalker Triarch Stalker
+66% Synergy $0.24
Flayed One Flayed One
+65% Synergy $0.21
Hexmark Destroyer Hexmark Destroyer
+65% Synergy $0.26
Shard of the Void Dragon Shard of the Void Dragon
+64% Synergy $1.03
Lychguard Lychguard
+61% Synergy $0.28
Tomb Blade Tomb Blade
+56% Synergy $0.23
Shard of the Nightbringer Shard of the Nightbringer
+52% Synergy $4.80
Sautekh Immortal Sautekh Immortal
+51% Synergy $0.23
Skorpekh Destroyer Skorpekh Destroyer
+51% Synergy $0.22
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+46% Synergy $0.23
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+35% Synergy $1.09
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
+24% Synergy $0.15
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+24% Synergy $0.38
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+20% Synergy $1.49
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+19% Synergy $0.48
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+14% Synergy $7.53
Cyberman Patrol Cyberman Patrol
+13% Synergy $3.74
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+12% Synergy $0.25
Scarecrone Scarecrone
+11% Synergy $1.67
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+11% Synergy $6.96
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+9% Synergy $0.12
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+9% Synergy $0.16
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+8% Synergy $1.37
Karn, Legacy Reforged Karn, Legacy Reforged
+8% Synergy $9.70
Millikin Millikin
+7% Synergy $0.16
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
+7% Synergy $0.46
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+6% Synergy $30.31
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+6% Synergy $1.23
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+6% Synergy $5.10
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+6% Synergy $3.86
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+6% Synergy $0.20
Chief of the Foundry Chief of the Foundry
+6% Synergy $0.18
Dalek Drone Dalek Drone
+6% Synergy $0.27
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+5% Synergy $0.57
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.70
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+5% Synergy $0.78
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.26
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-1% Synergy $0.12
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-4% Synergy $0.59
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-41% Synergy $11.11
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-44% Synergy $1.06

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Szarekh, the Silent King safe.

Darkness Darkness
+64% Synergy $22.77
Defile Defile
+38% Synergy $0.68
Black Sun's Twilight Black Sun's Twilight
+1% Synergy $0.25
Entomb Entomb
-6% Synergy $13.77
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-9% Synergy $0.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-12% Synergy $5.54
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-15% Synergy $18.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-16% Synergy $0.49
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $9.99
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-20% Synergy $2.74
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-36% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Szarekh, the Silent King's game plan and control the board.

Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+72% Synergy $0.29
Mutilate Mutilate
+51% Synergy $1.63
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+9% Synergy $0.54
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+6% Synergy $0.30
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+4% Synergy $2.75
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+1% Synergy $5.46
Buried Alive Buried Alive
-4% Synergy $0.88
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-6% Synergy $3.07
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.56
Reanimate Reanimate
-14% Synergy $7.79
Damnation Damnation
-14% Synergy $18.71
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-28% Synergy $5.54
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-31% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+77% Synergy $17.86
Necron Monolith Necron Monolith
+66% Synergy $0.57
Ghost Ark Ghost Ark
+64% Synergy $0.32
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+62% Synergy $1.76
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+59% Synergy $0.35
Convergence of Dominion Convergence of Dominion
+54% Synergy $0.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+38% Synergy $0.24
Night Scythe Night Scythe
+38% Synergy $0.33
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+19% Synergy $10.75
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+15% Synergy $42.07
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+10% Synergy $3.47
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+9% Synergy $27.19
Skeleton Shard Skeleton Shard
+9% Synergy $0.43
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $11.95
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+7% Synergy $1.20
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy $7.67
Trading Post Trading Post
+5% Synergy $0.38
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+5% Synergy $1.37
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $1.18
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+4% Synergy $4.05
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.28
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-10% Synergy $9.00
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-21% Synergy $5.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-23% Synergy $1.28
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-36% Synergy $7.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Szarekh, the Silent King's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+74% Synergy $12.62
The War in Heaven The War in Heaven
+64% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+22% Synergy $1.02
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+11% Synergy $4.52
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+7% Synergy $5.77
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
0% Synergy $6.14
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $6.74
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-28% Synergy $1.56

Utility Lands

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

Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+82% Synergy $2.28
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+82% Synergy $3.70
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+46% Synergy $0.17
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+46% Synergy $0.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+45% Synergy $2.09
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+45% Synergy $0.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+28% Synergy $0.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $9.18
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+9% Synergy $0.88
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $9.19
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $6.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $38.71
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
-3% Synergy $2.00
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
-5% Synergy $0.79
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-8% Synergy $0.28
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $2.72
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-12% Synergy $3.74
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-14% Synergy $19.73
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-16% Synergy $0.58
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-18% Synergy $24.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-18% Synergy $34.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-21% Synergy $46.68
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-21% Synergy $11.64
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-30% Synergy $0.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+79% Synergy $15.14
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+69% Synergy $3.61
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+54% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+53% Synergy $1.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+49% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+46% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+44% Synergy $0.22
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+34% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+24% Synergy $0.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.12
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $16.94

Lands

The mana base foundation for Szarekh, the Silent King decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+43% Synergy $0.10
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.70
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-12% Synergy $5.54
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-16% Synergy $9.99

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Szarekh, the Silent King.

Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
Imotekh the Stormlord Imotekh the Stormlord
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tormod, the Desecrator Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tormod, the Desecrator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Illuminor Szeras Illuminor Szeras
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
Alena, Kessig Trapper Armix, Filigree Thrasher Alena, Kessig Trapper // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Alena, Kessig Trapper Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alena, Kessig Trapper // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot ED-E, Lonesome Eyebot
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Radiant, Serra Archangel Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Radiant, Serra Archangel // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Grond, the Gatebreaker Grond, the Gatebreaker
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Tawnos, Solemn Survivor Tawnos, Solemn Survivor
Karn, Silver Golem Karn, Silver Golem
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Viconia, Drow Apostate Clan Crafter Viconia, Drow Apostate // Clan Crafter
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
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 Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ravos, Soultender Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ravos, Soultender
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
Ravos, Soultender Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ravos, Soultender // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Imskir Iron-Eater Imskir Iron-Eater
Lobelia, Defender of Bag End Lobelia, Defender of Bag End
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
Glissa, the Traitor Glissa, the Traitor
Sydri, Galvanic Genius Sydri, Galvanic Genius
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker