Venom, King in Black (Commander) - Optimized Infect

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The Top 10 Most Played 4-Color Cards in Commander
Which 4-color cards are the most played in Commander? Unsurprisingly, the list is full of powerful, and popular, legendary creatures.
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Plague Stinger
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Whispering Specter
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Plague Myr
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Deadly Rollick
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Ichor Rats
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Vraska's Fall
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Jet Medallion
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Ritual
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Damnation
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Lashwrithe
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Howl from Beyond
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Necropotence
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Mana Vault
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Crusader
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Dark Confidant
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Flensermite
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-28%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Myr Convert
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Septic Rats
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Contagious Nim
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Core Prowler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Corpse Cur
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Nimraiser Paladin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Necropede
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Juggernaut
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Blackcleave Goblin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Plaguecrafter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Nightmare
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp Mosquito
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Necroskitter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Massacre Wurm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Sheoldred's Headcleaver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bonepicker Skirge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Marauder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Blood Pet
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Leaden Myr
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Go for the Throat
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Imp's Mischief
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Hatred
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Dismember
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Snuff Out
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Darkness
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Strike
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Withering Boon
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Downfall
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Cut Down
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Defile
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Force of Despair
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Blight Rot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Virulent Wound
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Vitality
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Murder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Offer Immortality
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Drown in Ichor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Bubbling Muck
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Crux of Fate
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Vat Emergence
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Duress
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Splinter's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Dreams of Steel and Oil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Nightmare Lash
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Fireshrieker
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Champion's Helm
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Contagion Engine
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Contagion Clasp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Cranial Plating
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Pact Weapon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Necrogen Communion
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Contamination
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Phyresis
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of the Void
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Glistening Oil
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Darkness
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted One
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Snake Cult Initiation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Oubliette
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Embrace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Coffers
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Temple
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lake of the Dead
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Homeward Path
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
The Black Gate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cathedral of War
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Urborg
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dark Depths
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Glistening Sphere
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Staff of Compleation
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Heraldic Banner
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Jasper
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Mirrex
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
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