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

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Skithiryx, the Blight DragonSkithiryx, the Blight Dragon

Venom, King in Black
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Arnaud Gompertz
Jun 17, 2026
Arnaud Gompertz
Meet Dakkon Blackblade, aka The Tarnished
This week, Arnaud builds a Commander deck inspired by the masterpiece Elden Ring.
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Karn's Bastion
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Deadly Rollick
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Rogue's Passage
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Crypt Ghast
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Jet Medallion
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Imperial Seal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Plague Stinger
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Whispering Specter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Plague Myr
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Ichor Rats
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Juggernaut
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Contagious Nim
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Blackcleave Goblin
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Swamp Mosquito
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Necroskitter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Massacre Wurm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Septic Rats
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Midnight Banshee
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Necropede
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Virulent Silencer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Core Prowler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vector Asp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dune Mover
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Paragon of Open Graves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mutated Cultist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Carnifex Demon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ophiomancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Massacre Girl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Stinging Hivemaster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grim Hireling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Cur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Nim
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bonepicker Skirge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Snuff Out
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Vraska's Fall
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Howl from Beyond
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Darkness
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Infernal Grasp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Strike
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Dismember
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Blight Rot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Virulent Wound
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Offer Immortality
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Dark Endurance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hero's Downfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Cut Down
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Undying Evil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Hatred
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grim Affliction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Sugar Rush
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Doom Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Slaughter Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rush of Vitality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Murder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Return to Action
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Saw in Half
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Phyresis Outbreak
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Pox Plague
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Vat Emergence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Bubbling Muck
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Crux of Fate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Drown in Ichor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Plague Wind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Aether Snap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Duress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Pox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Blood Money
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dark Petition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Smallpox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Nighthaze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Queen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
55%synergy
Nightmare Lash
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Contagion Clasp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Contagion Engine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Fireshrieker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lashwrithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Viridian Claw
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Skyblinder Staff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Netherborn Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Key to the City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Winter Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Tome of Legends
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ring of Xathrid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Phyresis
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Contamination
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Snake Cult Initiation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Necrogen Communion
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Super State
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Vigor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Greed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nether Void
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glistening Oil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Relic Putrescence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Soul Kiss
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Gruesome Deformity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Intimidation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Blight Mound
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Oubliette
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Revel in Riches
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Embrace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Engineered Plague
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Oppression
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Summoning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Bad Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Liliana Vess
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
The Black Gate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Urborg
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lake of the Dead
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Secluded Starforge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-31%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Cathedral of War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deserted Temple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thespian's Stage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dark Depths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Glistening Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Heraldic Banner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Command Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
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