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Tormod, the Desecrator
Price tag $0.81

Legendary Creature — Zombie Wizard

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Zombies 28% Graveyard 16% Reanimator 14% Tokens 9% Aristocrats 5%
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Partner Commanders

Tormod, the Desecrator: Aristocrats can partner with any of these 59 commanders.

Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ravos, Soultender Ravos, Soultender
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Thrasios, Triton Hero Thrasios, Triton Hero
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Dargo, the Shipwrecker
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Halana, Kessig Ranger Halana, Kessig Ranger
Tana, the Bloodsower Tana, the Bloodsower
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akiri, Line-Slinger
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
The Prismatic Piper The Prismatic Piper
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Sengir, the Dark Baron Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
Alena, Kessig Trapper Alena, Kessig Trapper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Radiant, Serra Archangel Radiant, Serra Archangel
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Siani, Eye of the Storm Siani, Eye of the Storm
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
Vial Smasher the Fierce Vial Smasher the Fierce
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Tormod, the Desecrator's Aristocrats builds — cards that lean hardest into the Aristocrats theme.

Victimize Victimize
+73% Synergy $2.27
Dread Return Dread Return
+71% Synergy $0.42
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+69% Synergy $1.35
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+63% Synergy $14.95
Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+63% Synergy $15.48
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+63% Synergy $2.68
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+62% Synergy $0.36
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+62% Synergy $0.34
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+61% Synergy $3.45
Death Baron Death Baron
+61% Synergy $5.69

Top Cards

The staple cards most Tormod, the Desecrator Aristocrats decks run as their core.

Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+55% Synergy $4.37
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+52% Synergy $17.57
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+44% Synergy $0.57
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+41% Synergy $8.41
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+41% Synergy $0.56
Reanimate Reanimate
+27% Synergy $8.61
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+17% Synergy $11.92
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+16% Synergy $4.86
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $10.25

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Tormod, the Desecrator Aristocrats game on their own.

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+12% Synergy $60.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+6% Synergy $76.77
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-12% Synergy $17.54

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Tormod, the Desecrator decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+48% Synergy $11.64
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+47% Synergy $12.16
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+46% Synergy $9.01
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+46% Synergy $5.93
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+43% Synergy $5.02
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+41% Synergy $0.24
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+34% Synergy $0.18
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+33% Synergy $0.41
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+32% Synergy $0.37
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+32% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Delver Phyrexian Delver
+32% Synergy $0.70
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+32% Synergy $1.16
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+32% Synergy $10.60
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+31% Synergy $34.64
Vindictive Vampire Vindictive Vampire
+31% Synergy $0.39
Persistent Specimen Persistent Specimen
+31% Synergy $0.13
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+31% Synergy $0.44
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+31% Synergy $0.31
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+30% Synergy $1.00
Deathgreeter Deathgreeter
+30% Synergy $3.32
Grim Servant Grim Servant
+28% Synergy $0.27
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+28% Synergy $0.32
Falkenrath Noble Falkenrath Noble
+28% Synergy $0.34
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+28% Synergy $0.22
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+28% Synergy $0.26
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+27% Synergy $1.00
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+27% Synergy $0.32
Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+26% Synergy $0.28
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
+23% Synergy $11.01
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+20% Synergy $14.63
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+18% Synergy $2.55
Persistent Constrictor Persistent Constrictor
+17% Synergy $13.54
Wingrattle Scarecrow Wingrattle Scarecrow
+17% Synergy $0.55
Lingering Tormentor Lingering Tormentor
+16% Synergy $0.58
Acererak the Archlich Acererak the Archlich
+16% Synergy $3.52
Rot Hulk Rot Hulk
+16% Synergy $3.31
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+15% Synergy $0.25
Corpse Augur Corpse Augur
+15% Synergy $0.26
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+15% Synergy $2.65
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu
+15% Synergy $0.28
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+15% Synergy $1.43
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+14% Synergy $0.21
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+14% Synergy $0.29
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+13% Synergy $0.35
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+12% Synergy $3.82
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+12% Synergy $0.31
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+8% Synergy $0.51
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+2% Synergy $19.82
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
-3% Synergy $0.40
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-4% Synergy $1.12

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Tormod, the Desecrator's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Reaping the Graves Reaping the Graves
+50% Synergy $0.97
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+48% Synergy $0.40
Entomb Entomb
+38% Synergy $18.02
Butcher's Glee Butcher's Glee
+33% Synergy $0.06
Diabolic Edict Diabolic Edict
+32% Synergy $0.22
Terror Terror
+32% Synergy $0.21
Succumb to Temptation Succumb to Temptation
+32% Synergy $0.08
Victim of Night Victim of Night
+32% Synergy $0.38
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+32% Synergy $0.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+31% Synergy $2.42
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+31% Synergy $0.53
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+31% Synergy $0.28
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+26% Synergy $0.62
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+26% Synergy $0.21
Village Rites Village Rites
+24% Synergy $0.69
Grim Harvest Grim Harvest
+16% Synergy $0.12
Pharika's Libation Pharika's Libation
+16% Synergy $0.21
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+16% Synergy $0.10
Vile Rebirth Vile Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.07
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+16% Synergy $0.20
Murderous Cut Murderous Cut
+16% Synergy $0.31
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+16% Synergy $0.11
Pile On Pile On
+15% Synergy $0.36
Necrologia Necrologia
+15% Synergy $0.66
Defile Defile
+14% Synergy $1.34
Reckoner's Bargain Reckoner's Bargain
+14% Synergy $1.17
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+14% Synergy $1.60
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+14% Synergy $10.45
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+14% Synergy $1.02
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+13% Synergy $0.64
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+12% Synergy $0.99
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+8% Synergy $3.61
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $8.52
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.30
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.25
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+3% Synergy $1.48
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+1% Synergy $0.36
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy $7.76
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-3% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Tormod, the Desecrator.

Unearth Unearth
+41% Synergy $0.60
Bankrupt in Blood Bankrupt in Blood
+33% Synergy $0.23
Barter in Blood Barter in Blood
+33% Synergy $0.17
Zombify Zombify
+32% Synergy $0.24
Disentomb Disentomb
+32% Synergy $0.45
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+31% Synergy $0.80
Exhume Exhume
+31% Synergy $5.76
Living Death Living Death
+23% Synergy $2.21
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+21% Synergy $0.73
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+18% Synergy $3.57
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+16% Synergy $0.96
Return from Extinction Return from Extinction
+16% Synergy $0.24
Rise from the Grave Rise from the Grave
+16% Synergy $0.21
From Under the Floorboards From Under the Floorboards
+16% Synergy $0.28
Ghoulcaller's Chant Ghoulcaller's Chant
+16% Synergy $0.25
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+14% Synergy $1.86
Damnation Damnation
+13% Synergy $20.72
Bone Shards Bone Shards
+13% Synergy $0.22
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+13% Synergy $0.43
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+12% Synergy $2.77
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+12% Synergy $4.05
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+12% Synergy $1.53
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+11% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.47
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $6.80
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.20
Mutilate Mutilate
0% Synergy $1.95
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $3.31

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Tormod, the Desecrator Aristocrats decks.

Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+36% Synergy $55.96
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+33% Synergy $1.30
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+31% Synergy $2.39
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+28% Synergy $16.89
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+22% Synergy $6.96
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+16% Synergy $6.86
Transmogrant's Crown Transmogrant's Crown
+16% Synergy $0.39
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+15% Synergy $9.44
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+15% Synergy $14.44
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+15% Synergy $16.54
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $4.93
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.83

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Tormod, the Desecrator decks.

Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+46% Synergy $4.76
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+40% Synergy $2.64
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+33% Synergy $5.15
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+33% Synergy $0.29
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+33% Synergy $0.33
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+32% Synergy $0.25
Oubliette Oubliette
+30% Synergy $2.73
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+28% Synergy $5.49
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+22% Synergy $6.44
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+20% Synergy $37.29
Haunted One Haunted One
+14% Synergy $5.92
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+13% Synergy $0.51
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+13% Synergy $5.36
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+13% Synergy $0.52
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+13% Synergy $2.65
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-3% Synergy $31.23
Black Market Black Market
-4% Synergy $5.59

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Tormod, the Desecrator's Aristocrats game plan.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+36% Synergy $7.13
Liliana, Death Mage Liliana, Death Mage
+32% Synergy $3.90

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Tormod, the Desecrator Aristocrats decks.

Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+55% Synergy $2.34
Haunted Fengraf Haunted Fengraf
+50% Synergy $0.33
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+46% Synergy $4.79
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+42% Synergy $0.86
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+36% Synergy $0.95
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+33% Synergy $3.77
Piranha Marsh Piranha Marsh
+33% Synergy $0.27
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
+31% Synergy $0.18
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+30% Synergy $113.83
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+28% Synergy $63.85
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+28% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+24% Synergy $25.29
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+24% Synergy $0.28
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+15% Synergy $6.59
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+12% Synergy $34.50
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $7.41
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $2.87
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $10.98
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $54.27

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Tormod, the Desecrator's Aristocrats strategy.

Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+45% Synergy $0.32
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+44% Synergy $5.76
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+28% Synergy $0.53
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+15% Synergy $0.38
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+12% Synergy $0.81
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Tormod, the Desecrator's Aristocrats decks.

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+31% Synergy $2.42
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+12% Synergy $0.99
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+12% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.14

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Tormod, the Desecrator: Aristocrats.

Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
Lim-Dûl the Necromancer Lim-Dûl the Necromancer
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tormod, the Desecrator Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tormod, the Desecrator
Viconia, Drow Apostate Agent of the Shadow Thieves Viconia, Drow Apostate // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Viconia, Drow Apostate Inspiring Leader Viconia, Drow Apostate // Inspiring Leader
Enkira, Hostile Scavenger Enkira, Hostile Scavenger
Ravos, Soultender Tormod, the Desecrator Ravos, Soultender // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
Viconia, Drow Apostate Noble Heritage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Noble Heritage
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Heretical Healer
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Tormod, the Desecrator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Viconia, Drow Apostate Scion of Halaster Viconia, Drow Apostate // Scion of Halaster
Temmet, Naktamun's Will Temmet, Naktamun's Will
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Egon, God of Death Egon, God of Death
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tormod, the Desecrator Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tormod, the Desecrator
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
Varina, Lich Queen Varina, Lich Queen
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Tormod, the Desecrator Tymna the Weaver Tormod, the Desecrator // Tymna the Weaver
Gorex, the Tombshell Gorex, the Tombshell
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet
Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cultist of the Absolute Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie