Venom, King in Black (Commander) - Infect

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
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pox Plague
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Grave Researcher
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
3.0%inclusion2 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plague Stinger
78%inclusion445 decks568 decks
77%synergy
Plague Myr
77%inclusion435 decks568 decks
75%synergy
Ichor Rats
76%inclusion434 decks568 decks
73%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
75%inclusion425 decks568 decks
72%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
73%inclusion413 decks568 decks
72%synergy
Vraska's Fall
69%inclusion394 decks568 decks
66%synergy
Karn's Bastion
69%inclusion392 decks568 decks
65%synergy
Whispering Specter
65%inclusion371 decks568 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
64%inclusion362 decks568 decks
63%synergy
Drown in Ichor
65%inclusion367 decks568 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion440 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
66%inclusion374 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion351 decks568 decks
30%synergy
Lashwrithe
60%inclusion343 decks568 decks
57%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
60%inclusion343 decks568 decks
59%synergy
Crypt Ghast
60%inclusion343 decks568 decks
13%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
60%inclusion341 decks568 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
59%inclusion335 decks568 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
55%inclusion312 decks568 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
53%inclusion300 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion232 decks568 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion171 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion113 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion113 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion89 decks568 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion77 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion67 decks568 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion58 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion56 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion47 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Reaper of Sheoldred
52%inclusion298 decks568 decks
52%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
44%inclusion252 decks568 decks
44%synergy
Flensermite
44%inclusion250 decks568 decks
44%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
42%inclusion241 decks568 decks
41%synergy
Core Prowler
40%inclusion229 decks568 decks
40%synergy
Corpse Cur
39%inclusion223 decks568 decks
39%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
38%inclusion215 decks568 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
36%inclusion204 decks568 decks
25%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
35%inclusion198 decks568 decks
34%synergy
Septic Rats
34%inclusion193 decks568 decks
32%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion187 decks568 decks
14%synergy
Necropede
27%inclusion155 decks568 decks
27%synergy
Myr Convert
25%inclusion142 decks568 decks
24%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
25%inclusion140 decks568 decks
15%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
23%inclusion129 decks568 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion125 decks568 decks
-29%synergy
Leaden Myr
22%inclusion123 decks568 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion113 decks568 decks
-2%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
20%inclusion113 decks568 decks
19%synergy
Contagious Nim
19%inclusion110 decks568 decks
19%synergy
Blackcleave Goblin
16%inclusion93 decks568 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Juggernaut
16%inclusion89 decks568 decks
16%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion86 decks568 decks
-0%synergy
Necroskitter
14%inclusion81 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
14%inclusion80 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Dread Presence
13%inclusion76 decks568 decks
-0%synergy
Toxic Nim
13%inclusion71 decks568 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Vatmother
13%inclusion71 decks568 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion70 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
12%inclusion70 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Headcleaver
12%inclusion68 decks568 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
12%inclusion68 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion63 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Filth
11%inclusion62 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion56 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Butcher
10%inclusion54 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.3%inclusion53 decks568 decks
-5%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
9.3%inclusion53 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Digester
8.3%inclusion47 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
8.1%inclusion16 decks197 decks
4%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
8.1%inclusion44 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.1%inclusion46 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Vector Asp
8.1%inclusion46 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Nimraiser Paladin
7.9%inclusion45 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Brass Squire
7.7%inclusion44 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Swamp Mosquito
7.6%inclusion43 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Surge Conductor
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.2%inclusion41 decks568 decks
-6%synergy
Massacre Wurm
7.0%inclusion40 decks568 decks
-10%synergy
Scourge Servant
6.2%inclusion35 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Whisper of the Dross
46%inclusion260 decks568 decks
43%synergy
Howl from Beyond
45%inclusion257 decks568 decks
45%synergy
Defile
44%inclusion248 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
39%inclusion223 decks568 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Strike
37%inclusion211 decks568 decks
34%synergy
Grim Affliction
36%inclusion203 decks568 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion187 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion176 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
30%inclusion170 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion138 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion156 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion144 decks568 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion108 decks568 decks
-4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
18%inclusion104 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
18%inclusion103 decks568 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion102 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Hatred
18%inclusion102 decks568 decks
17%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
18%inclusion36 decks204 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Corruption
17%inclusion99 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Sugar Rush
17%inclusion99 decks568 decks
17%synergy
Virulent Wound
17%inclusion96 decks568 decks
16%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
17%inclusion96 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
15%inclusion87 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion80 decks568 decks
-5%synergy
Doom Blade
14%inclusion77 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
13%inclusion74 decks568 decks
12%synergy
Darkness
12%inclusion69 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Murder
12%inclusion67 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion67 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
12%inclusion66 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Unlikely Aid
11%inclusion63 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion60 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
10%inclusion54 decks568 decks
-5%synergy
Undying Malice
9.0%inclusion51 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.8%inclusion50 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.3%inclusion47 decks568 decks
-9%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.6%inclusion43 decks568 decks
-12%synergy
Rush of Vitality
7.2%inclusion41 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Cut Down
6.9%inclusion39 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Undying Evil
6.9%inclusion39 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.3%inclusion36 decks568 decks
-5%synergy
Unnatural Endurance
6.2%inclusion35 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
5.8%inclusion33 decks568 decks
-5%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.1%inclusion29 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Blood Pact
5.1%inclusion29 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
47%inclusion269 decks568 decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion232 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Crux of Fate
40%inclusion230 decks568 decks
39%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
36%inclusion203 decks568 decks
35%synergy
Bubbling Muck
33%inclusion189 decks568 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
31%inclusion174 decks568 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion149 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Vat Emergence
26%inclusion148 decks568 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion145 decks568 decks
-15%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion113 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
18%inclusion102 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
18%inclusion101 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Spread the Sickness
17%inclusion98 decks568 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion91 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion77 decks568 decks
-11%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion73 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Geth's Summons
12%inclusion69 decks568 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion48 decks396 decks
-4%synergy
Feed the Infection
9.3%inclusion53 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.9%inclusion39 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.3%inclusion36 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.3%inclusion36 decks568 decks
-9%synergy
Syphon Mind
6.3%inclusion36 decks568 decks
-6%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6.2%inclusion35 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.2%inclusion35 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Fell
5.9%inclusion32 decks543 decks
2%synergy
Gix's Command
5.1%inclusion29 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nightmare Lash
52%inclusion298 decks568 decks
50%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
52%inclusion295 decks568 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion286 decks568 decks
17%synergy
Fireshrieker
44%inclusion248 decks568 decks
42%synergy
Contagion Clasp
42%inclusion237 decks568 decks
40%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
39%inclusion222 decks568 decks
33%synergy
Contagion Engine
37%inclusion208 decks568 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Plate
36%inclusion207 decks568 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
35%inclusion200 decks568 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion154 decks568 decks
23%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
3%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion133 decks568 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion82 decks398 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion116 decks568 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion108 decks568 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
18%inclusion100 decks568 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion91 decks565 decks
14%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion82 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion81 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion80 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Geth
14%inclusion77 decks568 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion76 decks568 decks
12%synergy
Pact Weapon
13%inclusion75 decks568 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion73 decks568 decks
-2%synergy
Genji Glove
12%inclusion25 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
11%inclusion62 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
11%inclusion60 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Strata Scythe
10%inclusion59 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion57 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
10%inclusion57 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.3%inclusion53 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
9.3%inclusion53 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.6%inclusion49 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Prowler's Helm
8.5%inclusion48 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Vorpal Sword
8.3%inclusion47 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.6%inclusion43 decks568 decks
-21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.6%inclusion43 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion42 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.0%inclusion40 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Wargear
7.0%inclusion40 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.7%inclusion38 decks568 decks
6%synergy
O-Naginata
6.7%inclusion38 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.2%inclusion35 decks568 decks
-5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.8%inclusion33 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.8%inclusion33 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.3%inclusion30 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.1%inclusion29 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.1%inclusion29 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necrogen Communion
50%inclusion286 decks568 decks
49%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
35%inclusion200 decks568 decks
34%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
30%inclusion170 decks568 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion136 decks568 decks
-0%synergy
Bad Moon
19%inclusion108 decks568 decks
16%synergy
Phyresis
17%inclusion95 decks568 decks
15%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
17%inclusion94 decks568 decks
15%synergy
No Mercy
16%inclusion90 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Relic Putrescence
14%inclusion79 decks568 decks
14%synergy
Endless Scream
12%inclusion70 decks568 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
11%inclusion64 decks568 decks
10%synergy
Shade's Form
9.2%inclusion52 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Snake Cult Initiation
9.0%inclusion51 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Super State
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
7.9%inclusion45 decks568 decks
-9%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.2%inclusion35 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
6.0%inclusion34 decks568 decks
-15%synergy
Greed
6.0%inclusion34 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.1%inclusion29 decks568 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
47%inclusion265 decks568 decks
44%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
32%inclusion179 decks568 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion368 decks568 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Coffers
62%inclusion352 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion268 decks568 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion255 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
42%inclusion241 decks568 decks
32%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
39%inclusion221 decks568 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
36%inclusion204 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion137 decks568 decks
-6%synergy
Cathedral of War
19%inclusion109 decks568 decks
19%synergy
The Black Gate
18%inclusion102 decks568 decks
15%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion93 decks568 decks
-0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion92 decks568 decks
-14%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion87 decks568 decks
7%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion86 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion77 decks568 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion63 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion61 decks568 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
10%inclusion56 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion51 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion45 decks568 decks
-8%synergy
Lake of the Dead
7.7%inclusion44 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.6%inclusion43 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
6.9%inclusion39 decks568 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.3%inclusion36 decks568 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.2%inclusion35 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.0%inclusion34 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.0%inclusion34 decks568 decks
-20%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.0%inclusion34 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion30 decks568 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion510 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion372 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
44%inclusion252 decks568 decks
43%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion192 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion178 decks568 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
28%inclusion161 decks568 decks
27%synergy
Heraldic Banner
18%inclusion104 decks568 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion103 decks568 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion93 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
15%inclusion84 decks568 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
-0%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion78 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion62 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion60 decks568 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion56 decks568 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion55 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion54 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.7%inclusion38 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion36 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.2%inclusion35 decks568 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.0%inclusion34 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion32 decks568 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion536 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion143 decks568 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion108 decks568 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion86 decks568 decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
15%inclusion83 decks568 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion80 decks568 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.7%inclusion44 decks568 decks
-1%synergy
The Seedcore
7.6%inclusion43 decks568 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
7.0%inclusion40 decks568 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.3%inclusion36 decks568 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
5.5%inclusion31 decks568 decks
-0%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.1%inclusion29 decks568 decks
1%synergy