Venom, King in Black (Commander) - Budget Core

Original Name:

Skithiryx, the Blight DragonSkithiryx, the Blight Dragon

Arnaud Gompertz
Jun 17, 2026
Meet Dakkon Blackblade, aka The Tarnished
This week, Arnaud builds a Commander deck inspired by the masterpiece Elden Ring.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pox Plague
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Masterful Flourish
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howl from Beyond
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Lashwrithe
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Plague Myr
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Vraska's Fall
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Plague Stinger
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Fireshrieker
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Corpse Cur
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Hero's Blade
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Read the Bones
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Sign in Blood
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Ichor Rats
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Drown in Ichor
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Myr Convert
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Reaper of Sheoldred
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Septic Rats
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Leaden Myr
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Blackcleave Goblin
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Core Prowler
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Whispering Specter
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Necropede
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Flensermite
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Contagious Nim
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Nim
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Juggernaut
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Burnished Hart
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred's Headcleaver
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Grafted Butcher
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Scourge Servant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Digester
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Vatmother
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Virulent Silencer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Surge Conductor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Swamp Mosquito
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Stinging Hivemaster
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Dread Presence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Royal Assassin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Regent
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dune Mover
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-40%synergy
Vector Asp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Paragon of Open Graves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Timeline Culler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Hullcarver
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vile Entomber
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Nimraiser Paladin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Defile
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Doom Blade
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Grim Affliction
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Go for the Throat
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sugar Rush
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Unlikely Aid
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Murder
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Downfall
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Strike
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Virulent Wound
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Rush of Vitality
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Endurance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Professor's Warning
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Blood Pact
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Caustic Exhale
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Gifts
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Act
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Edict
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Evil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Armor of Shadows
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Bladebrand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pile On
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Terror
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blessing of Belzenlok
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Victim of Night
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Grotesque Mutation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Wring Flesh
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Price of Fame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grasp of Darkness
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Disfigure
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Draugr
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Power Word Kill
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Truths
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Prey
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Tutor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Spread the Sickness
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Vat Emergence
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Mutilate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Crux of Fate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Syphon Mind
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Geth's Summons
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Necromantic Selection
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Infection
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Distress
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Diresight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nighthaze
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Languish
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Final Act
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Craving
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Resentful Revelation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Ruinous Path
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Corrupt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Despise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Bone Shards
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mind Rot
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Assassinate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Stargaze
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Nightmare Lash
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Livewire Lash
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-0%synergy
Throne of Geth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Strata Scythe
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Pact Weapon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
O-Naginata
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Key to the City
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vorpal Sword
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Surestrike Trident
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Decimator Web
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Monk's Fist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bone Saw
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Wargear
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necrogen Communion
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Relic Putrescence
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Bad Moon
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Shade's Form
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Endless Scream
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Thirst
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Connections
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dark Tutelage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Untamed Hunger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Unholy Strength
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Snake Cult Initiation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Clawing Torment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Greed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Twisted Experiment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Necrosynthesis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Gruesome Deformity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Predator's Gambit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Minion's Return
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dark Favor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Momentum Breaker
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death's Majesty
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Cathedral of War
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Great Arashin City
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Signet
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Heraldic Banner
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-0%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Star Compass
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Lens
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sisay's Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mirrex
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
The Seedcore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy