The Scorpion God (Commander) - Expensive -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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Nest of Scarabs
97%inclusion96 decks99 decks
96%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
95%inclusion94 decks99 decks
94%synergy
Necroskitter
92%inclusion91 decks99 decks
91%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
89%inclusion86 decks97 decks
87%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
88%inclusion87 decks99 decks
87%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
85%inclusion84 decks99 decks
84%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
85%inclusion84 decks99 decks
83%synergy
Kulrath Knight
82%inclusion81 decks99 decks
81%synergy
Everlasting Torment
82%inclusion81 decks99 decks
81%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
81%inclusion80 decks99 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
All Will Be One
75%inclusion74 decks99 decks
71%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
73%synergy
Midnight Banshee
73%inclusion72 decks99 decks
72%synergy
Contagion Engine
71%inclusion70 decks99 decks
70%synergy
Soul Snuffers
69%inclusion68 decks99 decks
68%synergy
Contagion Clasp
65%inclusion64 decks99 decks
64%synergy
Corrosive Mentor
63%inclusion62 decks99 decks
62%synergy
Carnifex Demon
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
59%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
66%inclusion65 decks99 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion23 decks99 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Stigma Lasher
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
53%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
53%synergy
Dusk Urchins
52%inclusion51 decks99 decks
51%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
49%inclusion49 decks99 decks
48%synergy
Harbinger of Night
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
46%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Skinrender
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
41%synergy
Plague Myr
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
37%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
37%inclusion37 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Massacre Girl
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Fume Spitter
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
34%inclusion34 decks99 decks
34%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Festering Mummy
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
23%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Necropede
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Hateflayer
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Lockjaw Snapper
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Ichor Rats
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Soulstinger
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Kaervek, the Punisher
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Grim Poppet
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Redcap
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Ashenmoor Liege
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Grief Tyrant
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Plague Stinger
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Fallen Ferromancer
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Massacre Wurm
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Leaden Myr
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Punk
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion57 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Grim Affliction
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
52%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Bedevil
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Charm
31%inclusion31 decks99 decks
-12%synergy
Terminate
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Scar
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Puncture Blast
24%inclusion24 decks99 decks
24%synergy
Splendid Agony
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Volt Charge
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Virulent Wound
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Strike
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Venom
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Puncture Bolt
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Blur of Blades
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Force of Despair
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-18%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Thrilling Encore
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Saw in Half
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Dismember
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Fire Covenant
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion46 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion44 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Persist
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion39 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Incremental Blight
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Drown in Ichor
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Liliana's Influence
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
-13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Sting
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Decree of Pain
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
-15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Dreadbore
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Attempted Murder
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Retribution
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Spread the Sickness
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
36%inclusion36 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Heartstone
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Shadowspear
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Serrated Arrows
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
36%synergy
Glistening Oil
33%inclusion33 decks99 decks
33%synergy
Black Market
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion29 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Revel in Riches
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Phyresis
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Super State
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death Wielder
32%inclusion32 decks99 decks
32%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
78%inclusion77 decks99 decks
59%synergy
Karn's Bastion
69%inclusion68 decks99 decks
67%synergy
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion55 decks99 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion53 decks99 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion38 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
20%synergy
Nesting Grounds
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Grasping Dunes
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion12 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion10 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Urborg
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion97 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion86 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion59 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
51%inclusion50 decks99 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion40 decks99 decks
22%synergy
Staff of Compleation
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion28 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
25%inclusion25 decks99 decks
23%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
16%synergy
Glistening Sphere
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Replicating Ring
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion14 decks99 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion95 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion95 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion92 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion87 decks99 decks
43%synergy
Badlands
86%inclusion85 decks99 decks
73%synergy
Luxury Suite
78%inclusion77 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
73%inclusion72 decks99 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
72%inclusion71 decks99 decks
39%synergy
Haunted Ridge
71%inclusion70 decks99 decks
35%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57%inclusion56 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
53%inclusion52 decks99 decks
29%synergy
Graven Cairns
47%inclusion47 decks99 decks
18%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
45%inclusion45 decks99 decks
-1%synergy
Blazemire Verge
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Peak
41%inclusion41 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Theater
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
-6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
27%inclusion27 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
-24%synergy
Mount Doom
22%inclusion22 decks99 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malice
21%inclusion21 decks99 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion20 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
-19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
-18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion13 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
3%synergy
Jagged Barrens
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-3%synergy