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Julia Maddalena
Nov 21, 2025
Fire and Ice: Which Cards are Hot and Cold for Shilgengar?
This week on Fire and Ice, we're seeing which cards are heating up or cooling down for the Elder Demon Shilgengar.
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MTGStocks
Obsessive Pursuit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Azula, On the Hunt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Marionette Master
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
63%synergy
Trading Post
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Animation Module
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Prized Statue
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Academy Manufactor
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Bloodtracker
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Black Market
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Defile
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Zulaport Cutthroat
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Myr Retriever
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Mindless Automaton
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Scrap Trawler
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Hangarback Walker
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Ruthless Knave
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Blood Artist
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Emperor of Bones
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Putrid Goblin
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
29%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Dockside Chef
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Junk Diver
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Sly Requisitioner
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Skullport Merchant
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Grim Hireling
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Workshop Assistant
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Shambling Ghast
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Viscera Seer
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Leaden Myr
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Woe Strider
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Grim Haruspex
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Condor
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Hexavus
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-33%synergy
Tragic Slip
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Costly Plunder
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Fanatical Offering
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Undying Evil
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Doom Blade
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Corruption
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Professor's Warning
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Mutilate
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Reanimate
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Blood Money
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-21%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Emergency Weld
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Dread Return
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Persist
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Charnel Serenade
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Gix's Command
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Final Vengeance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Decode Transmissions
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Monumental Corruption
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Fortuitous Find
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Unearth
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Languish
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Servo Schematic
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Magewright's Stone
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mephitic Draught
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Thornbite Staff
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Staff of Domination
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Throne of Geth
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-41%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Treasure Map
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Puppet Strings
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Heartstone
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Shrine's Black Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Fountain
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Junker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Skeleton Shard
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Fell Gravship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
World Map
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Lantern
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Biotransference
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Underhanded Designs
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Chorale of the Void
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Haunted One
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Necrosynthesis
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
40%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Nesting Grounds
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Mire
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Fountainport
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
High Market
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Memorial to Folly
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Springjack Pasture
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Patriar's Seal
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Crowded Crypt
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Mirrex
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy