Venom, King in Black (Commander) - Expensive

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
Iron Man Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Pox Plague
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
Grave Researcher
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
73%inclusion219 decks301 decks
63%synergy
Commander's Plate
64%inclusion193 decks301 decks
58%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
57%inclusion171 decks301 decks
56%synergy
Plague Myr
56%inclusion170 decks301 decks
55%synergy
Shadowspear
58%inclusion176 decks301 decks
54%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
55%inclusion166 decks301 decks
54%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
57%inclusion171 decks301 decks
54%synergy
Plague Stinger
54%inclusion162 decks301 decks
53%synergy
Lashwrithe
56%inclusion168 decks301 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
89%inclusion267 decks301 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
95%inclusion287 decks301 decks
28%synergy
Jet Medallion
79%inclusion237 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
73%inclusion220 decks301 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion199 decks301 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Ritual
65%inclusion197 decks301 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion188 decks301 decks
29%synergy
Imp's Mischief
61%inclusion184 decks301 decks
36%synergy
Crypt Ghast
60%inclusion182 decks301 decks
13%synergy
Nightmare Lash
53%inclusion159 decks301 decks
51%synergy
Bubbling Muck
52%inclusion158 decks301 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion271 decks301 decks
63%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
84%inclusion252 decks301 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion242 decks301 decks
69%synergy
Mana Vault
75%inclusion226 decks301 decks
68%synergy
Chrome Mox
68%inclusion205 decks301 decks
62%synergy
Necropotence
53%inclusion159 decks301 decks
38%synergy
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion152 decks301 decks
41%synergy
Imperial Seal
49%inclusion147 decks301 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
49%inclusion147 decks301 decks
39%synergy
Mox Diamond
49%inclusion147 decks301 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Ichor Rats
52%inclusion157 decks301 decks
49%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
48%inclusion145 decks301 decks
33%synergy
Whispering Specter
46%inclusion139 decks301 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
44%inclusion132 decks301 decks
43%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion121 decks301 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion116 decks301 decks
25%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
38%inclusion114 decks301 decks
37%synergy
Dark Confidant
30%inclusion89 decks301 decks
22%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
27%inclusion81 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
26%inclusion79 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
24%inclusion72 decks301 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
23%inclusion69 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion54 decks301 decks
-33%synergy
Flensermite
17%inclusion52 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Myr Convert
17%inclusion52 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
17%inclusion50 decks301 decks
16%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
15%inclusion46 decks301 decks
15%synergy
Blood Pet
15%inclusion45 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
15%inclusion44 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
14%inclusion43 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
12%inclusion37 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
12%inclusion35 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
11%inclusion34 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Leaden Myr
10%inclusion31 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
10%inclusion30 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Surge Conductor
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Core Prowler
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Septic Rats
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
-13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Necropede
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Corpse Cur
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
6.7%inclusion20 decks297 decks
2%synergy
Filth
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Vatmother
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Necroskitter
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Murderous Rider
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Massacre Wurm
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
-12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Dismember
48%inclusion143 decks301 decks
37%synergy
Vraska's Fall
47%inclusion141 decks301 decks
44%synergy
Snuff Out
44%inclusion133 decks301 decks
31%synergy
Hatred
39%inclusion117 decks301 decks
38%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion105 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Howl from Beyond
34%inclusion103 decks301 decks
34%synergy
Withering Torment
34%inclusion95 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Strike
34%inclusion101 decks301 decks
31%synergy
Go for the Throat
32%inclusion95 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Withering Boon
30%inclusion91 decks301 decks
26%synergy
Defile
28%inclusion84 decks301 decks
-8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion77 decks301 decks
0%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
22%inclusion66 decks301 decks
13%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
21%inclusion63 decks301 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion61 decks301 decks
1%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
20%inclusion60 decks301 decks
19%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion59 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
18%inclusion53 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion52 decks301 decks
10%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
16%inclusion49 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Darkness
16%inclusion49 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Cut Down
15%inclusion46 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion44 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
11%inclusion34 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion31 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10%inclusion30 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Grim Affliction
10%inclusion29 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
-6%synergy
Doom Blade
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Pact
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion158 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Crux of Fate
46%inclusion137 decks301 decks
44%synergy
Grim Tutor
45%inclusion135 decks301 decks
33%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
45%inclusion134 decks301 decks
43%synergy
Sign in Blood
44%inclusion133 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion131 decks301 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
41%inclusion124 decks301 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion121 decks301 decks
0%synergy
Drown in Ichor
39%inclusion116 decks301 decks
35%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
22%inclusion65 decks301 decks
18%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
20%inclusion61 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
19%inclusion57 decks301 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion45 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion40 decks301 decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion37 decks301 decks
-12%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
12%inclusion36 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion30 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.3%inclusion24 decks259 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Queen
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
-8%synergy
Mutilate
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
-9%synergy
Gix's Command
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
-1%synergy
Splinter's Technique
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion158 decks301 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
44%inclusion132 decks301 decks
41%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion106 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
35%inclusion106 decks301 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
32%inclusion97 decks301 decks
24%synergy
Cranial Plating
31%inclusion93 decks301 decks
28%synergy
Champion's Helm
27%inclusion82 decks301 decks
25%synergy
Expedition Map
27%inclusion81 decks301 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
27%inclusion80 decks301 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion66 decks262 decks
24%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion75 decks301 decks
19%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
24%inclusion73 decks301 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion70 decks301 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion68 decks301 decks
17%synergy
Pact Weapon
18%inclusion55 decks301 decks
16%synergy
Contagion Engine
18%inclusion54 decks301 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
18%inclusion54 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
16%inclusion47 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Contagion Clasp
14%inclusion42 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion41 decks301 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion39 decks301 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion26 decks204 decks
-7%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion38 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion36 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion36 decks301 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion35 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Genji Glove
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion30 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.0%inclusion24 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.0%inclusion24 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
8.0%inclusion24 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion23 decks301 decks
-7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
5%synergy
O-Naginata
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Wargear
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion153 decks301 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
51%inclusion153 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Necrogen Communion
26%inclusion79 decks301 decks
25%synergy
Animate Dead
21%inclusion64 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion57 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion39 decks301 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion39 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion24 decks190 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion33 decks301 decks
-6%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion33 decks301 decks
-2%synergy
Phyresis
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Shade's Form
7.6%inclusion23 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Endless Scream
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
-7%synergy
Bad Moon
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
41%inclusion123 decks301 decks
27%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
34%inclusion102 decks301 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.9%inclusion17 decks192 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion264 decks301 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion159 decks301 decks
34%synergy
Karn's Bastion
52%inclusion157 decks301 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
51%inclusion154 decks301 decks
43%synergy
Lake of the Dead
34%inclusion103 decks301 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion102 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion96 decks301 decks
-15%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
30%inclusion90 decks301 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
30%inclusion90 decks301 decks
27%synergy
The Black Gate
26%inclusion77 decks301 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion60 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion58 decks301 decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion56 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion51 decks301 decks
0%synergy
Cathedral of War
14%inclusion43 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion38 decks301 decks
11%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion34 decks301 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion33 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion33 decks301 decks
-19%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion30 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion29 decks301 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
7.6%inclusion23 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Vesuva
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion293 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion231 decks301 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
62%inclusion186 decks301 decks
54%synergy
Mox Opal
58%inclusion175 decks301 decks
55%synergy
The Soul Stone
45%inclusion82 decks183 decks
30%synergy
Grim Monolith
37%inclusion111 decks301 decks
34%synergy
Glistening Sphere
31%inclusion94 decks301 decks
30%synergy
Staff of Compleation
27%inclusion80 decks301 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion76 decks301 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion71 decks301 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion68 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion54 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion45 decks301 decks
-10%synergy
Heraldic Banner
15%inclusion44 decks301 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion36 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion31 decks301 decks
-12%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
10%inclusion31 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Mox Jasper
9.4%inclusion22 decks234 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.0%inclusion27 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion25 decks301 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.4%inclusion22 decks296 decks
3%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
85%inclusion257 decks301 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
53%inclusion160 decks301 decks
46%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
41%inclusion122 decks301 decks
36%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion105 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion61 decks301 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion52 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion49 decks301 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion48 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion45 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion45 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion32 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.6%inclusion26 decks301 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion24 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Mirrex
6.6%inclusion20 decks301 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.3%inclusion19 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.0%inclusion18 decks301 decks
-1%synergy