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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MTGStocks
Giada, Font of Hope
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
87%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
86%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
85%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
82%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
81%synergy
Bishop of Wings
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
80%synergy
Angel of Suffering
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
77%synergy
Resplendent Angel
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
77%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
72%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Reanimate
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
64%synergy
Drana and Linvala
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
70%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
71%synergy
Solemnity
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
72%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
70%synergy
Path to Exile
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Exemplar of Light
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Protection
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
68%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
52%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Thief of Blood
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
67%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Archangel of Tithes
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Archangel of Thune
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Youthful Valkyrie
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Serra's Emissary
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Renegade Reaper
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Firja, Judge of Valor
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Firemane Commando
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Serra Paragon
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Dazzling Angel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Angel of Despair
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Moonstone Eulogist
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Angel of Destiny
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Hex Parasite
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Herald of the Host
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Wojek Investigator
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Fain, the Broker
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Emeria Shepherd
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sanctuary Warden
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Karmic Guide
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Angel of Vitality
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Breathkeeper Seraph
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Liesa, Shroud of Dusk
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Akroma's Will
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Entomb
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Eerie Interlude
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Ghostway
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Final Showdown
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-22%synergy
Reprieve
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Withering Torment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Buried Alive
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Damn
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Aether Snap
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Pointed Discussion
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Stargaze
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Kindred Dominance
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Incubator
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
34%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Pearl Medallion
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Power Conduit
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Rampage of the Valkyries
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Animate Dead
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Court of Grace
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Anointed Procession
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Firja's Retribution
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Divine Visitation
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Angelic Accord
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Archangel Elspeth
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Nesting Grounds
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Three Tree City
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Tomb Fortress
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Dark Depths
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Mutavault
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Mana Crypt
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Scrubland
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
66%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Cavern of Souls
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
67%synergy
Isolated Chapel
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Caves of Koilos
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Silent Clearing
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Fetid Heath
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-38%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-27%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-29%synergy
Voldaren Estate
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-33%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-15%synergy
Great Hall of Starnheim
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy