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Illuminor Szeras
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Illuminor Szeras

{2}{B}

Legendary Artifact Creature — Necron

Secrets of the Soul — {T}, Sacrifice another creature: Add an amount of {B} equal to the sacrificed creature's mana value.

"Immortality is not quite the same as invulnerability, but it is close enough."

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Secrets of the Soul
Set
Warhammer 40,000 Commander (40K #37★)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
3
Released
2022-10-07
Artist
Darren Tan
EDHREC rank
#5,289
Colour identity
{B}
Finishes
Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.23
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commanderIn a preconstructed deck
Ramp

Combos 24

Illuminor Szeras+Nim Deathmantle+Dross Scorpion
{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
450 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Nim Deathmantle+Voltaic Construct
{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite untap of artifact creatures you control
262 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Nim Deathmantle+Thornbite Staff
{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
232 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Nim Deathmantle+Umbral Mantle
{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of creatures you controlInfinitely large creature until end of turn
34 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Gravecrawler+Thornbite Staff
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
32 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Nim Deathmantle+Sword of the Paruns
{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of creatures you controlInfinitely large creature until end of turn
14 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Thornbite Staff+Corpse Dance
{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite storm count
13 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Ebondeath, Dracolich+Thornbite Staff
{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite storm count
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Gravecrawler+Intruder Alarm
{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Thornbite Staff+Gravewaker
{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Ebondeath, Dracolich+Intruder Alarm
{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Threefold Thunderhulk+Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+Epitaph Golem+Clock of Omens
{B}{R}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite mana artifacts you control can produceInfinite untap of artifacts you control
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Myr Battlesphere+Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+Reito Lantern+Clock of Omens
{B}{R}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite mana artifacts you control can produceInfinite untap of artifacts you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Myr Battlesphere+Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+Soldevi Digger+Clock of Omens
{B}{R}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite mana artifacts you control can produceInfinite untap of artifacts you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Myr Battlesphere+Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+Epitaph Golem+Clock of Omens
{B}{R}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite mana artifacts you control can produceInfinite untap of artifacts you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Vizier of Remedies+Lesser Masticore+Dross Scorpion+Illuminor Szeras
{W}{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Threefold Thunderhulk+Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+Reito Sentinel+Clock of Omens
{B}{R}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite mana artifacts you control can produceInfinite untap of artifacts you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Intruder Alarm+Gravewaker
{U}{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of creatures
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Threefold Thunderhulk+Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+Soldevi Digger+Clock of Omens
{B}{R}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite mana artifacts you control can produceInfinite untap of artifacts you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Eternal Scourge+Intruder Alarm+Rest in Peace
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Myr Battlesphere+Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+Reito Sentinel+Clock of Omens
{B}{R}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite mana artifacts you control can produceInfinite untap of artifacts you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Intruder Alarm+Corpse Dance
{U}{B}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite magecraft triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Threefold Thunderhulk+Grenzo, Dungeon Warden+Reito Lantern+Clock of Omens
{B}{R}
Infinite black manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite creature tokensInfinite death triggersInfinite mana artifacts you control can produceInfinite untap of artifacts you control
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Illuminor Szeras+Eternal Scourge+Intruder Alarm+Void Maw
{U}{B}
Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggersInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite storm countInfinite untap of creatures
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

All 24 combos.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Cathodion 64 %+64.0 %
  2. Dross Scorpion 53 %+52.7 %
  3. Vault of Whispers 56 %+50.3 %
  4. Nim Deathmantle 52 %+48.9 %
  5. Cryptek 49 %+46.8 %
  6. Their Name Is Death 50 %+46.7 %
  7. Necron Deathmark 49 %+46.4 %
  8. Myr Retriever 49 %+45.7 %
  9. Solemn Simulacrum 65 %+44.4 %
  10. Voltaic Construct 45 %+43.9 %
  11. Scrap Trawler 46 %+42.9 %
  12. Tomb Fortress 47 %+42.8 %
  13. Mystic Forge 46 %+42.8 %
  14. Noxious Gearhulk 50 %+42.8 %
  15. Shadow of Mortality 43 %+42.2 %
  16. Technomancer 44 %+42.0 %
  17. Metalwork Colossus 42 %+41.4 %
  18. Foundry Inspector 45 %+41.3 %
  19. Sculpting Steel 43 %+40.5 %
  20. Imotekh the Stormlord 42 %+40.4 %
  21. Canoptek Spyder 42 %+39.6 %
  22. Psychomancer 40 %+38.1 %
  23. Junk Diver 40 %+38.0 %
  24. Cryptothrall 40 %+37.4 %
  25. Sceptre of Eternal Glory 45 %+37.4 %
  26. Sojourner's Companion 37 %+37.0 %
  27. Their Number Is Legion 38 %+35.4 %
  28. Bygone Colossus 36 %+35.3 %
  29. Anrakyr the Traveller 38 %+34.8 %
  30. Myr Enforcer 35 %+34.6 %
  31. Living Death 44 %+34.0 %
  32. Shard of the Void Dragon 35 %+33.8 %
  33. Dread Return 45 %+33.5 %
  34. Shard of the Nightbringer 37 %+33.5 %
  35. Royal Warden 35 %+32.4 %
  36. Workshop Assistant 34 %+32.0 %
  37. Morbid Curiosity 33 %+32.0 %
  38. Trazyn the Infinite 34 %+31.9 %
  39. Staff of Domination 32 %+30.6 %
  40. Grim Haruspex 39 %+30.6 %
  41. Meteor Golem 30 %+28.9 %
  42. Canoptek Scarab Swarm 31 %+28.3 %
  43. Chronomancer 29 %+26.1 %
  44. Scarecrone 26 %+25.8 %
  45. Caged Sun 36 %+25.8 %
  46. Frogmite 25 %+25.4 %
  47. Canoptek Tomb Sentinel 27 %+25.4 %
  48. Lokhust Heavy Destroyer 27 %+24.8 %
  49. Triarch Praetorian 26 %+24.3 %
  50. Jhoira's Familiar 25 %+23.7 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Swamp 95 %-0.7 %
  2. Sol Ring 88 %+2.5 %
  3. Solemn Simulacrum 65 %+44.4 %
  4. Cathodion 64 %+64.0 %
  5. Arcane Signet 63 %+1.2 %
  6. Vault of Whispers 56 %+50.3 %
  7. Dross Scorpion 53 %+52.7 %
  8. Dark Ritual 52 %-15.2 %
  9. Nim Deathmantle 52 %+48.9 %
  10. Their Name Is Death 50 %+46.7 %
  11. Noxious Gearhulk 50 %+42.8 %
  12. Necron Deathmark 49 %+46.4 %
  13. Cryptek 49 %+46.8 %
  14. Myr Retriever 49 %+45.7 %
  15. Cabal Coffers 48 %-7.0 %
  16. Tomb Fortress 47 %+42.8 %
  17. Mystic Forge 46 %+42.8 %
  18. Scrap Trawler 46 %+42.9 %
  19. Skullclamp 46 %+23.2 %
  20. Dread Return 45 %+33.5 %
  21. Sceptre of Eternal Glory 45 %+37.4 %
  22. Foundry Inspector 45 %+41.3 %
  23. Voltaic Construct 45 %+43.9 %
  24. Exsanguinate 44 %+19.6 %
  25. Technomancer 44 %+42.0 %
  26. Living Death 44 %+34.0 %
  27. Sculpting Steel 43 %+40.5 %
  28. Shadow of Mortality 43 %+42.2 %
  29. Mind Stone 43 %+15.1 %
  30. Metalwork Colossus 42 %+41.4 %
  31. Canoptek Spyder 42 %+39.6 %
  32. Imotekh the Stormlord 42 %+40.4 %
  33. Reliquary Tower 41 %+11.9 %
  34. Psychomancer 40 %+38.1 %
  35. Cryptothrall 40 %+37.4 %
  36. Junk Diver 40 %+38.0 %
  37. Reanimate 39 %-1.4 %
  38. Grim Haruspex 39 %+30.6 %
  39. Their Number Is Legion 38 %+35.4 %
  40. Anrakyr the Traveller 38 %+34.8 %
  41. Shard of the Nightbringer 37 %+33.5 %
  42. Sojourner's Companion 37 %+37.0 %
  43. Bygone Colossus 36 %+35.3 %
  44. Caged Sun 36 %+25.8 %
  45. Shard of the Void Dragon 35 %+33.8 %
  46. Myr Enforcer 35 %+34.6 %
  47. Royal Warden 35 %+32.4 %
  48. Jet Medallion 34 %-27.7 %
  49. Myriad Landscape 34 %+10.0 %
  50. Victimize 34 %+6.0 %

Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Not legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Not legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Not legal
Timeless Not legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Not legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Not legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2022-10-07

    Use the mana value of the sacrificed creature as it last existed on the battlefield to determine the amount of {B} to add.

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