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Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
Price tag $7.78

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

#64 Current Rank
#77 Last Week
#23 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.

Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+2% Synergy $6.79
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $109.80
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+1% Synergy $1.23
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+1% Synergy $4.46
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-7% Synergy $0.72

High Synergy Cards

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

Diregraf Captain Diregraf Captain
+81% Synergy $0.39
Rooftop Storm Rooftop Storm
+81% Synergy $1.69
Diregraf Colossus Diregraf Colossus
+78% Synergy $3.14
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+74% Synergy $1.21
Death Baron Death Baron
+73% Synergy $3.61
Undead Augur Undead Augur
+73% Synergy $0.30
Cemetery Reaper Cemetery Reaper
+61% Synergy $0.37
Lord of the Accursed Lord of the Accursed
+60% Synergy $0.28
Headless Rider Headless Rider
+59% Synergy $1.17
Necroduality Necroduality
+59% Synergy $5.38

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 $1.22
Zombie Apocalypse Zombie Apocalypse
+57% Synergy $0.79
Hordewing Skaab Hordewing Skaab
+57% Synergy $5.67
Cleaver Skaab Cleaver Skaab
+56% Synergy $3.43
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+56% Synergy $0.28
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+55% Synergy $2.40
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
+54% Synergy $4.45
Empty the Laboratory Empty the Laboratory
+53% Synergy $0.96
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+50% Synergy $0.18
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+28% Synergy $0.20

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 $41.81
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+6% Synergy $12.28
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $59.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $95.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $46.53
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $49.29
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.02

Creatures

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

Undead Warchief Undead Warchief
+51% Synergy $19.71
Gisa and Geralf Gisa and Geralf
+51% Synergy $0.32
Plague Belcher Plague Belcher
+50% Synergy $0.36
Noxious Ghoul Noxious Ghoul
+48% Synergy $5.41
Tomb Tyrant Tomb Tyrant
+46% Synergy $2.02
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+44% Synergy $0.89
Cryptbreaker Cryptbreaker
+44% Synergy $0.64
Gleaming Overseer Gleaming Overseer
+43% Synergy $0.29
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
+43% Synergy $0.64
The Scarab God The Scarab God
+42% Synergy $6.08
Ravenous Rotbelly Ravenous Rotbelly
+41% Synergy $0.66
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+41% Synergy $1.83
Lord of the Undead Lord of the Undead
+39% Synergy $16.14
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+38% Synergy $10.33
Vengeful Dead Vengeful Dead
+38% Synergy $0.41
Archghoul of Thraben Archghoul of Thraben
+32% Synergy $0.13
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+31% Synergy $0.31
Relentless Dead Relentless Dead
+31% Synergy $8.76
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+30% Synergy $13.67
Eternal Skylord Eternal Skylord
+28% Synergy $0.16
Zombie Master Zombie Master
+28% Synergy $1.89
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+25% Synergy $5.00
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
+25% Synergy $1.55
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
+24% Synergy $0.98
Ghoulcaller Gisa Ghoulcaller Gisa
+23% Synergy $2.89
Gravespawn Sovereign Gravespawn Sovereign
+22% Synergy $0.23
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+20% Synergy $0.25
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+20% Synergy $0.48
Bladestitched Skaab Bladestitched Skaab
+20% Synergy $0.10
Corpse Augur Corpse Augur
+18% Synergy $0.13
Acererak the Archlich Acererak the Archlich
+18% Synergy $1.41
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+17% Synergy $0.62
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+16% Synergy $2.73
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+15% Synergy $0.58
Lost Monarch of Ifnir Lost Monarch of Ifnir
+15% Synergy $2.70
Havengul Lich Havengul Lich
+14% Synergy $1.10
Vizier of the Scorpion Vizier of the Scorpion
+14% Synergy $0.23
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
+14% Synergy $1.67
Liliana's Standard Bearer Liliana's Standard Bearer
+14% Synergy $0.23
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+14% Synergy $0.21
Shepherd of Rot Shepherd of Rot
+13% Synergy $4.95
Rot Hulk Rot Hulk
+13% Synergy $8.91
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+12% Synergy $0.27
Liliana's Devotee Liliana's Devotee
+12% Synergy $0.09
Prophet of the Scarab Prophet of the Scarab
+12% Synergy $0.26
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+11% Synergy $0.27
Graveborn Muse Graveborn Muse
+11% Synergy $10.63
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+10% Synergy $0.59
Master of Death Master of Death
+10% Synergy $0.16
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+2% Synergy $30.28

Instants

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

Lazotep Plating Lazotep Plating
+23% Synergy $0.41
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+21% Synergy $0.76
Entomb Entomb
+16% Synergy $15.82
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+16% Synergy $0.45
Village Rites Village Rites
+14% Synergy $0.24
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+10% Synergy $0.50
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+8% Synergy $0.14
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+6% Synergy $0.47
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.26
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+6% Synergy $0.69
Deadly Plot Deadly Plot
+6% Synergy $0.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+4% Synergy $0.41
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+4% Synergy $11.08
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $2.64
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+1% Synergy $3.59
Murder Murder
0% Synergy $0.04
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $44.85
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $8.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.02
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $1.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.91
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.87
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $2.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.82
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-13% Synergy $2.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-24% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+40% Synergy $0.73
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+28% Synergy $0.51
Victimize Victimize
+26% Synergy $0.44
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
+24% Synergy $0.29
Ghouls' Night Out Ghouls' Night Out
+22% Synergy $0.51
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+19% Synergy $0.29
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+15% Synergy $10.83
Living Death Living Death
+11% Synergy $2.43
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+11% Synergy $0.22
Syphon Flesh Syphon Flesh
+11% Synergy $0.20
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+9% Synergy $0.97
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+9% Synergy $2.79
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+7% Synergy $0.07
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+7% Synergy $0.49
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $5.14
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+5% Synergy $4.51
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+5% Synergy $0.56
Hour of Eternity Hour of Eternity
+5% Synergy $0.10
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+4% Synergy $8.16
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.32
Final Parting Final Parting
+4% Synergy $0.33
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $20.12
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $1.72
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $26.07
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+3% Synergy $2.34
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+2% Synergy $0.19
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $20.09
Unearth Unearth
+2% Synergy $0.45
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
0% Synergy $3.53
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
0% Synergy $11.83
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
-1% Synergy $3.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+36% Synergy $8.10
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+36% Synergy $57.97
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $4.87
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+22% Synergy $12.63
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+15% Synergy $4.86
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+13% Synergy $12.24
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+8% Synergy $8.53
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+6% Synergy $0.72
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+5% Synergy $3.27
Cursecloth Wrappings Cursecloth Wrappings
+5% Synergy $0.27
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+4% Synergy $6.89
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $3.26
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+2% Synergy $12.39
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+2% Synergy $4.98
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+43% Synergy $1.05
Liliana's Mastery Liliana's Mastery
+30% Synergy $0.30
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+30% Synergy $0.44
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+24% Synergy $20.40
Curse of the Restless Dead Curse of the Restless Dead
+23% Synergy $1.64
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+20% Synergy $0.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+18% Synergy $21.30
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+11% Synergy $3.86
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+11% Synergy $15.38
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+10% Synergy $4.03
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+8% Synergy $1.29
Graf Harvest Graf Harvest
+7% Synergy $0.26
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+6% Synergy $0.16
Call to the Grave Call to the Grave
+5% Synergy $1.12
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $3.70
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $1.06
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.17
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.46
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $2.62
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $12.32
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-2% Synergy $6.56
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.45

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 $0.48
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+28% Synergy $6.68
Liliana, Untouched by Death Liliana, Untouched by Death
+14% Synergy $1.68

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+33% Synergy $0.30
Unholy Grotto Unholy Grotto
+28% Synergy $7.50
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+23% Synergy $0.89
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+19% Synergy $19.45
Accursed Duneyard Accursed Duneyard
+12% Synergy $2.05
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $19.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $49.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+10% Synergy $25.71
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+7% Synergy $3.07
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $1.38
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+4% Synergy $7.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $35.89
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.74
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+3% Synergy $0.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+49% Synergy $0.85
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+12% Synergy $0.87
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.24
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $4.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.52
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.24
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-8% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $1.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+40% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+37% Synergy $0.15
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+25% Synergy $0.33
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+19% Synergy $0.19
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+19% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+16% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+16% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.27
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+10% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy $34.92
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+10% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.30
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.35
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.43
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $5.02
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.80
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $26.07
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.03
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+1% Synergy $0.04
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.23
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.30
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
0% Synergy $2.34
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.04
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-1% Synergy $9.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.01
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-1% Synergy $0.08
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
-1% Synergy $0.18
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $7.60
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $15.70
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-3% Synergy $11.76
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-3% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.18
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $0.87
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-5% Synergy $1.44
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-5% Synergy $20.95
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.02
River of Tears River of Tears
-5% Synergy $0.14
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-6% Synergy $16.75
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.87

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