Seizan, Perverter of Truth

Bmono-black{3}{B}{B}$1.82
Legendary Creature — Demon Spirit
Seizan, Perverter of Truth card art

At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player loses 2 life and draws two cards.

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How Seizan decks play in EDH

Seizan, Perverter of Truth is a mono-black commander costing 3BB, and its legendary creature - demon spirit line shapes the whole deck around it. It draws extra cards, so the deck can afford a lower curve and lean on volume. The cards below are the ones Seizan, Perverter of Truth decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.

Most-played cards

20 cards · about $32.30

Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.

Ramp (1)

Dark Ritual
Dark Ritual
$0.44

Card draw (4)

The Master of Lake-town
The Master of Lake-town
$0.45
Kuroki, Thief of Talents
Kuroki, Thief of Talents
-
Miss Highwater
Miss Highwater
-
Psychosis Crawler
Psychosis Crawler
$0.69

Creatures (4)

Troop of Ponies
Troop of Ponies
$0.34
Kami of Jealous Thirst
Kami of Jealous Thirst
$0.09
Fate Unraveler
Fate Unraveler
$2.85

Synergy & payoffs (11)

Reverent Howl
Reverent Howl
$0.17
Ebony Owl Netsuke
Ebony Owl Netsuke
$2.24
Misers' Cage
Misers' Cage
$1.51
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
$12.58
Skullcage
Skullcage
$0.36
Price of Knowledge
Price of Knowledge
$2.14
Black Vise
Black Vise
$0.44
Ivory Tower
Ivory Tower
$0.24
Dark Suspicions
Dark Suspicions
$0.34
Underworld Dreams
Underworld Dreams
$2.24
Howling Mine
Howling Mine
$4.82

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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Seizan, Perverter of Truth decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.

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Seizan deck questions

What colours can I use in a Seizan, Perverter of Truth deck?

Seizan, Perverter of Truth has a mono-black colour identity, so every card in the deck must be black or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.

What are the best cards for Seizan, Perverter of Truth?

The cards played most often in Seizan, Perverter of Truth decks include The Master of Lake-town, Kuroki, Thief of Talents, Troop of Ponies. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.

How much does a Seizan, Perverter of Truth deck cost?

The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $32.30 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.

Can I build a Seizan, Perverter of Truth deck from cards I already own?

Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.

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