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Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
Price tag $7.75

Legendary CreatureZombie Warrior

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

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

#53 Current Rank
#51 Last Week
#26 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver decks.

The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.47
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
-1% Synergy $6.16
Sinister Hideout Sinister Hideout
-2% Synergy $0.04
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
-2% Synergy $1.46
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
-2% Synergy $0.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver's abilities and overall game plan.

Diregraf Captain Diregraf Captain
+81% Synergy $0.33
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+81% Synergy $1.35
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+78% Synergy $3.07
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+74% Synergy $1.15
Death Baron Death Baron
+73% Synergy $3.67
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+72% Synergy $0.25
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+61% Synergy $0.34
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+60% Synergy $1.20
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+60% Synergy $0.28
Necroduality Necroduality
+59% Synergy $5.42

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver decks.

Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+57% Synergy $1.02
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+57% Synergy $0.70
Hordewing Skaab Hordewing Skaab
+56% Synergy $5.90
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+56% Synergy $3.22
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+56% Synergy $0.25
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+55% Synergy $2.65
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+54% Synergy $4.76
Empty the Laboratory Empty the Laboratory
+53% Synergy $0.79
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+49% Synergy $0.18
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+28% Synergy $0.22

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+18% Synergy $41.01
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+6% Synergy $14.25
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $54.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $43.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $51.13
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $44.22

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+51% Synergy $17.96
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
+51% Synergy $0.33
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+50% Synergy $0.37
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+48% Synergy $5.41
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+45% Synergy $1.19
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+45% Synergy $1.50
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+44% Synergy $1.18
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+44% Synergy $0.96
Gleaming Overseer Gleaming Overseer
+43% Synergy $0.30
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+42% Synergy $5.75
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+41% Synergy $1.47
Ravenous Rotbelly Ravenous Rotbelly
+40% Synergy $0.60
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+39% Synergy $10.47
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+39% Synergy $10.09
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+38% Synergy $0.32
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+32% Synergy $9.11
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+32% Synergy $0.12
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+31% Synergy $0.17
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+30% Synergy $11.57
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+28% Synergy $2.77
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+28% Synergy $0.16
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+25% Synergy $6.05
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
+25% Synergy $2.06
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
+24% Synergy $1.17
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+23% Synergy $2.44
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+21% Synergy $0.21
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+20% Synergy $0.45
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+19% Synergy $0.27
Bladestitched Skaab Bladestitched Skaab
+19% Synergy $0.10
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+17% Synergy $0.50
Acererak the Archlich Acererak the Archlich
+17% Synergy $1.78
Corpse Augur Corpse Augur
+17% Synergy $0.12
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+16% Synergy $3.10
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+15% Synergy $2.53
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+14% Synergy $0.98
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+14% Synergy $0.62
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+14% Synergy $0.19
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
+14% Synergy $0.70
Liliana's Standard Bearer Liliana's Standard Bearer
+14% Synergy $0.22
Rot Hulk Rot Hulk
+14% Synergy $6.05
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+14% Synergy $0.25
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+13% Synergy $5.14
Prophet of the Scarab Prophet of the Scarab
+12% Synergy $0.21
Liliana's Devotee Liliana's Devotee
+12% Synergy $0.13
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+12% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+11% Synergy $0.26
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+11% Synergy $9.84
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+10% Synergy $0.86
Master of Death Master of Death
+10% Synergy $0.12
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+1% Synergy $29.01

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver safe.

Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+23% Synergy $0.40
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+21% Synergy $0.74
Entomb Entomb
+16% Synergy $18.03
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+15% Synergy $0.50
Village Rites Village Rites
+14% Synergy $0.31
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+10% Synergy $0.56
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+8% Synergy $0.12
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+6% Synergy $0.48
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.17
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+6% Synergy $0.61
Deadly Plot Deadly Plot
+6% Synergy $0.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.78
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+5% Synergy $13.91
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $3.43
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+1% Synergy $2.52
Murder Murder
0% Synergy $0.03
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $46.95
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.60
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $19.11
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.48
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.36
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.76
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $1.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.83
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-13% Synergy $1.27
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-24% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver's game plan and control the board.

Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+39% Synergy $1.01
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+28% Synergy $0.48
Victimize Victimize
+27% Synergy $0.49
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+23% Synergy $0.35
Ghouls' Night Out Ghouls' Night Out
+21% Synergy $0.39
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+19% Synergy $0.29
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+16% Synergy $11.31
Living Death Living Death
+11% Synergy $2.40
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+11% Synergy $0.29
Syphon Flesh Syphon Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.24
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+9% Synergy $0.93
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+9% Synergy $3.80
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+7% Synergy $0.05
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $5.15
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+6% Synergy $0.51
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+5% Synergy $0.32
Hour of Eternity Hour of Eternity
+5% Synergy $0.12
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+4% Synergy $8.80
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+4% Synergy $4.97
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.31
Final Parting Final Parting
+4% Synergy $0.32
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.91
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $24.15
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+3% Synergy $2.30
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.77
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $21.95
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+2% Synergy $1.10
Unearth Unearth
+2% Synergy $0.47
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
0% Synergy $3.45
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
0% Synergy $12.40
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.94
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
-1% Synergy $2.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+36% Synergy $9.12
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+36% Synergy $59.53
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $3.92
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+22% Synergy $13.44
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+15% Synergy $5.69
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+13% Synergy $11.90
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+8% Synergy $7.91
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+6% Synergy $0.90
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $3.52
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+5% Synergy $0.20
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $6.23
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $2.90
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+2% Synergy $12.64
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $5.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+43% Synergy $0.87
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+30% Synergy $0.55
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+28% Synergy $0.29
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+25% Synergy $20.68
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+23% Synergy $1.65
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+20% Synergy $0.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+19% Synergy $21.80
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+11% Synergy $4.98
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+11% Synergy $17.40
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+10% Synergy $4.53
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+8% Synergy $1.06
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+7% Synergy $0.22
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+6% Synergy $0.16
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+5% Synergy $0.94
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $3.41
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $1.05
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.22
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.57
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $2.32
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $11.69
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-2% Synergy $7.45
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.49

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+37% Synergy $0.62
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+28% Synergy $6.42
Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+14% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+32% Synergy $0.27
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+30% Synergy $7.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+22% Synergy $0.93
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+20% Synergy $18.46
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+12% Synergy $2.21
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $48.20
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $17.82
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy $22.81
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+8% Synergy $2.82
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $1.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $39.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $7.03
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.60
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $1.16
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+48% Synergy $1.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+12% Synergy $1.01
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.21
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $4.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.49
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.46
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.24
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-8% Synergy $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+39% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+36% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+25% Synergy $0.24
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+19% Synergy $1.03
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+18% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+16% Synergy $0.24
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+15% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+10% Synergy $0.20
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $35.29
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+10% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.78
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.43
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $4.38
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.97
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $24.15
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.91
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+1% Synergy $0.07
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.26
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
0% Synergy $8.18
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
0% Synergy $1.80
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
0% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.81
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-1% Synergy $0.07
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
-1% Synergy $0.13
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $7.35
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.26
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-3% Synergy $7.67
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-3% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $0.83
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-5% Synergy $1.38
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-5% Synergy $19.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.36
River of Tears River of Tears
-5% Synergy $0.17
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $17.98
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.76

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