Venom, King in Black (Commander) - Optimized -1/-1 Counters

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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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Karn's Bastion
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Deadly Rollick
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Rogue's Passage
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Whispering Specter
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Howl from Beyond
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Crypt Ghast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Plague Stinger
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Plague Myr
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Snuff Out
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Nightmare Lash
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Ichor Rats
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Necroskitter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Juggernaut
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Contagious Nim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Blackcleave Goblin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Swamp Mosquito
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Massacre Wurm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Septic Rats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Banshee
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Necropede
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Virulent Silencer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Super Shredder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Core Prowler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tree of Perdition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vector Asp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dune Mover
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Paragon of Open Graves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Flensermite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mutated Cultist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Carnifex Demon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ophiomancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Massacre Girl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Stinging Hivemaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Darkness
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Tainted Strike
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Imp's Mischief
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vraska's Fall
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Infernal Grasp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Dismember
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Blight Rot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hero's Downfall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Go for the Throat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Hatred
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Virulent Wound
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Offer Immortality
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Dark Endurance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cut Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Undying Evil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Grim Affliction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Sugar Rush
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Doom Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Withering Boon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Vitality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Return to Action
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Phyresis Outbreak
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bubbling Muck
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Splinter's Technique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pox Plague
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Vat Emergence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Crux of Fate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Drown in Ichor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Plague Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aether Snap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Duress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Pox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blood Money
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dark Petition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Smallpox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Gild
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nighthaze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Beseech the Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sadistic Sacrament
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Contagion Clasp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Fireshrieker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Lashwrithe
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Contagion Engine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Viridian Claw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Obedience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skyblinder Staff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Geth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Netherborn Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Key to the City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ring of Xathrid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Phyresis
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Contamination
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Snake Cult Initiation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
No Mercy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necrogen Communion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grievous Wound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nether Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glistening Oil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Relic Putrescence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul Kiss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gruesome Deformity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intimidation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blight Mound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Oubliette
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Embrace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Engineered Plague
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Oppression
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Heartless Summoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bad Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Lake of the Dead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
The Black Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Urborg
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dark Depths
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Secluded Starforge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cathedral of War
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rishadan Port
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Heraldic Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Command Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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