Shilgengar, Sire of Famine (Commander) - Expensive Lifegain

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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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Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Battle Angels of Tyr
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
87%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
86%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
84%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
83%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
81%synergy
Bishop of Wings
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
77%synergy
Angel of Suffering
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Resplendent Angel
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
72%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Reanimate
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Drana and Linvala
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Solemnity
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
70%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Exemplar of Light
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Protection
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Thief of Blood
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Archangel of Thune
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Serra's Emissary
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Renegade Reaper
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Firemane Commando
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Serra Paragon
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Dazzling Angel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Angel of Despair
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Herald of the Host
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Wojek Investigator
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Angel of Destiny
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Hex Parasite
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Fain, the Broker
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Karmic Guide
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Vitality
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Breathkeeper Seraph
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Entomb
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Akroma's Will
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Rollick
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Eerie Interlude
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Final Showdown
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Mortify
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Damn
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Aether Snap
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Persist
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Pointed Discussion
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Stargaze
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Incubator
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Pearl Medallion
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Power Conduit
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Animate Dead
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Court of Grace
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Anointed Procession
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Firja's Retribution
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Divine Visitation
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Angelic Accord
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Bleeding Effect
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Archangel Elspeth
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Nesting Grounds
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Three Tree City
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Coffers
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Minas Tirith
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Tomb Fortress
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Depths
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Vesuva
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mutavault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Scrubland
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Cavern of Souls
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-38%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-28%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Voldaren Estate
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-28%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Great Hall of Starnheim
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy