The Scorpion God (Commander) - Core -1/-1 Counters

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Arnaud Gompertz
Nov 19, 2025
Diminishing Returns? Not with this Scorpion God Budget Deck!
The least popular of the three Amonkhet gods gets the trim treatment this week, as Arnaud sifts through the rough for some budget diamonds.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Nest of Scarabs
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
93%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
91%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
91%synergy
Kulrath Knight
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
89%synergy
Everlasting Torment
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
86%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
81%synergy
Grim Affliction
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
81%synergy
Necroskitter
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
80%synergy
Contagion Clasp
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
73%synergy
Soul Snuffers
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Carnifex Demon
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
71%synergy
Contagion Engine
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Stigma Lasher
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
67%synergy
Corrosive Mentor
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Midnight Banshee
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Incremental Blight
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
63%synergy
Skinrender
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
61%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Fume Spitter
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Persistent Constrictor
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Festering Mummy
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Dusk Urchins
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Harbinger of Night
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Necropede
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Lockjaw Snapper
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Plague Myr
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Hateflayer
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Soulstinger
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Razor Swine
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Core Prowler
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Fallen Ferromancer
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Massacre Girl
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Massacre Wurm
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Sickle Ripper
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Ichor Rats
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Grief Tyrant
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Ashenmoor Liege
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Harvester of Souls
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Serrated Biskelion
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Merciless Javelineer
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Contagious Nim
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Plague Stinger
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Leaden Myr
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Ammit
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Iron Myr
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Corpse Cur
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Whisper of the Dross
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Puncture Blast
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Volt Charge
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Rakdos Charm
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Terminate
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Torment of Venom
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Scar
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Splendid Agony
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Strike
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Puncture Bolt
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Blur of Blades
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Virulent Wound
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Tragic Slip
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Thrilling Encore
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Drown in Ichor
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Persist
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Liliana's Influence
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Vat Emergence
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Lethal Sting
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Spread the Sickness
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Dreadbore
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Decree of Pain
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
By Force
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cauldron of Souls
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Blight Sickle
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Serrated Arrows
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Trigon of Corruption
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Fists of the Demigod
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
44%synergy
All Will Be One
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Black Market
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Glistening Oil
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Cartouche of Ambition
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Phyresis
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Sadistic Obsession
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death Wielder
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Grasping Dunes
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
44%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Nesting Grounds
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Forgotten Cave
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Molten Slagheap
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Mire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Crater
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Staff of Compleation
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Glistening Sphere
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Rakdos Locket
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Peak
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Malice
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
Canyon Slough
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Akoum Refuge
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Geothermal Bog
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Jagged Barrens
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy