Fain, the Broker (Commander)

Alejandro Fuentes
Mar 17, 2026
Five Different Ways to Use The Ooze in Commander
Alejandro finds the five ways to use The Ooze in Commander, from the jankiest, to the most competitive, to the most evil.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Scheming Silvertongue
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Cost of Brilliance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Leech Collector
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ichor Wellspring
61%inclusion258 decks420 decks
59%synergy
Marionette Master
56%inclusion235 decks420 decks
54%synergy
Trading Post
55%inclusion230 decks420 decks
53%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
47%inclusion199 decks420 decks
46%synergy
Animation Module
46%inclusion193 decks420 decks
46%synergy
Academy Manufactor
47%inclusion198 decks420 decks
46%synergy
Prized Statue
46%inclusion194 decks420 decks
45%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
64%inclusion267 decks420 decks
44%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
53%inclusion222 decks418 decks
43%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
44%inclusion183 decks420 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
59%inclusion247 decks420 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Dispute
57%inclusion240 decks420 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion230 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
49%inclusion207 decks420 decks
27%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
46%inclusion192 decks420 decks
37%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
40%inclusion169 decks420 decks
23%synergy
Myr Retriever
40%inclusion167 decks420 decks
37%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
40%inclusion166 decks420 decks
16%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
39%inclusion164 decks420 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion161 decks420 decks
-28%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion53 decks420 decks
-15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion47 decks420 decks
-17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion40 decks420 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Disciple of the Vault
38%inclusion159 decks420 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
37%inclusion155 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Crypt Ghast
36%inclusion151 decks420 decks
-12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
35%inclusion147 decks420 decks
32%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
34%inclusion142 decks420 decks
33%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
34%inclusion142 decks420 decks
31%synergy
Hangarback Walker
34%inclusion142 decks420 decks
33%synergy
Mindless Automaton
33%inclusion137 decks420 decks
32%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
31%inclusion130 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Bloodtracker
31%inclusion130 decks420 decks
30%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
30%inclusion125 decks420 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion122 decks420 decks
-22%synergy
Putrid Goblin
26%inclusion110 decks420 decks
25%synergy
Marketback Walker
26%inclusion83 decks322 decks
25%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
25%inclusion106 decks420 decks
19%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion105 decks420 decks
23%synergy
Dockside Chef
25%inclusion104 decks420 decks
23%synergy
Emperor of Bones
24%inclusion99 decks418 decks
23%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
23%inclusion95 decks420 decks
20%synergy
Ruthless Knave
21%inclusion90 decks420 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
20%inclusion85 decks420 decks
19%synergy
Warren Soultrader
20%inclusion82 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion82 decks420 decks
16%synergy
Dawnhand Dissident
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Workshop Assistant
18%inclusion77 decks420 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
18%inclusion75 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion72 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
17%inclusion71 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
17%inclusion71 decks420 decks
16%synergy
Sly Requisitioner
17%inclusion70 decks420 decks
17%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
17%inclusion70 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Skullport Merchant
16%inclusion69 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Ghast
16%inclusion69 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
16%inclusion66 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
15%inclusion63 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Dross Scorpion
15%inclusion61 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion59 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Leaden Myr
14%inclusion59 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
14%inclusion58 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
13%inclusion28 decks209 decks
11%synergy
Grim Hireling
13%inclusion56 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
13%inclusion56 decks420 decks
13%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
13%inclusion28 decks214 decks
10%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion53 decks420 decks
-13%synergy
Grim Haruspex
12%inclusion52 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion52 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Carrion Feeder
12%inclusion50 decks420 decks
0%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
11%inclusion47 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion45 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion45 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Tragic Slip
35%inclusion149 decks420 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion126 decks381 decks
2%synergy
Defile
30%inclusion128 decks420 decks
-6%synergy
Village Rites
29%inclusion122 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion115 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
25%inclusion107 decks420 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion80 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Fanatical Offering
18%inclusion76 decks420 decks
17%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion74 decks420 decks
-5%synergy
Costly Plunder
17%inclusion71 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion70 decks420 decks
-6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion69 decks420 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion58 decks420 decks
-11%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion45 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
10%inclusion44 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Undying Evil
10%inclusion43 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion42 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion41 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Doom Blade
8.8%inclusion37 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.8%inclusion37 decks420 decks
-7%synergy
Undying Malice
8.8%inclusion37 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.3%inclusion35 decks420 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.3%inclusion35 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
7.9%inclusion33 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Lethal Scheme
6.7%inclusion28 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.0%inclusion25 decks420 decks
-12%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.2%inclusion22 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion124 decks420 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion117 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Blood Money
25%inclusion103 decks420 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion95 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion94 decks420 decks
-14%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
21%inclusion89 decks420 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
18%inclusion77 decks420 decks
-6%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion74 decks420 decks
-22%synergy
Mutilate
17%inclusion73 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion67 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion53 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion49 decks420 decks
-4%synergy
Emergency Weld
12%inclusion49 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion48 decks420 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion41 decks420 decks
-5%synergy
Persist
8.3%inclusion35 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.1%inclusion34 decks420 decks
-3%synergy
Dread Return
7.6%inclusion32 decks420 decks
-4%synergy
Fortuitous Find
7.4%inclusion31 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
6.7%inclusion28 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Charnel Serenade
6.2%inclusion26 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.0%inclusion25 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.2%inclusion22 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Withering Curse
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.0%inclusion21 decks420 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion158 decks420 decks
18%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
34%inclusion143 decks420 decks
32%synergy
Mephitic Draught
33%inclusion140 decks420 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion138 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
33%inclusion137 decks420 decks
29%synergy
Magewright's Stone
31%inclusion132 decks420 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion128 decks420 decks
-3%synergy
Servo Schematic
30%inclusion126 decks420 decks
29%synergy
Jet Medallion
30%inclusion125 decks420 decks
-32%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
29%inclusion121 decks420 decks
27%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
27%inclusion112 decks420 decks
26%synergy
Thornbite Staff
24%inclusion99 decks420 decks
21%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
23%inclusion96 decks420 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion93 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
16%inclusion67 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
15%inclusion62 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Geth
14%inclusion60 decks420 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion60 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion55 decks420 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion53 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
12%inclusion52 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion47 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion44 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Puppet Strings
10%inclusion44 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
10%inclusion43 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion43 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion40 decks420 decks
-19%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.9%inclusion33 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Junker
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
7%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
7.6%inclusion32 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.6%inclusion32 decks420 decks
7%synergy
The Ooze
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
6.9%inclusion29 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Cranial Plating
6.9%inclusion29 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.7%inclusion28 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Map
6.4%inclusion27 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Skeleton Shard
6.2%inclusion26 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.2%inclusion26 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.2%inclusion26 decks420 decks
6%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.2%inclusion26 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.0%inclusion25 decks420 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.7%inclusion14 decks246 decks
-14%synergy
Manifold Key
5.2%inclusion22 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
5.2%inclusion22 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Forge
5.2%inclusion22 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
5.2%inclusion22 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Oven
5.0%inclusion21 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Agent of the Iron Throne
37%inclusion155 decks420 decks
34%synergy
Black Market
36%inclusion151 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion130 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
27%inclusion113 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
26%inclusion106 decks403 decks
25%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
25%inclusion103 decks420 decks
16%synergy
Revel in Riches
23%inclusion97 decks420 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion84 decks420 decks
-20%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
19%inclusion73 decks383 decks
13%synergy
Biotransference
18%inclusion76 decks420 decks
15%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
16%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion73 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion57 decks420 decks
0%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
10%inclusion43 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
10%inclusion40 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion40 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.9%inclusion33 decks420 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.9%inclusion33 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Underhanded Designs
7.6%inclusion32 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.4%inclusion27 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.5%inclusion23 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.2%inclusion22 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Necrosynthesis
5.2%inclusion22 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Greed
5.0%inclusion21 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion47 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6.9%inclusion29 decks420 decks
-7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
5%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
6.0%inclusion25 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion216 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
45%inclusion188 decks420 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion177 decks420 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion137 decks420 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
30%inclusion128 decks420 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion124 decks420 decks
-8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion122 decks420 decks
5%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion113 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion101 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion93 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion82 decks420 decks
-11%synergy
Fountainport
19%inclusion77 decks403 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion80 decks420 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion78 decks420 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion74 decks420 decks
-12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion63 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion56 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion53 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion53 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion50 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion49 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion49 decks420 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion46 decks420 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion46 decks420 decks
-5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.8%inclusion37 decks420 decks
8%synergy
High Market
8.6%inclusion36 decks420 decks
1%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.6%inclusion36 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.1%inclusion17 decks209 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion33 decks420 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.1%inclusion30 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.9%inclusion29 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion12 decks214 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion332 decks420 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion238 decks420 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
45%inclusion190 decks420 decks
42%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion154 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
32%inclusion135 decks420 decks
29%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion104 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion55 decks420 decks
-12%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion42 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion19 decks199 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.6%inclusion36 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion36 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion35 decks420 decks
0%synergy
Crowded Crypt
7.4%inclusion31 decks420 decks
2%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
7.4%inclusion31 decks420 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.9%inclusion29 decks420 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.4%inclusion27 decks420 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.2%inclusion26 decks420 decks
-8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.0%inclusion21 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion399 decks420 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
35%inclusion146 decks420 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion80 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion70 decks420 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion47 decks420 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion45 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion44 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion41 decks420 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
8.3%inclusion35 decks420 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.9%inclusion29 decks420 decks
0%synergy