Venom, King in Black (Commander) - Optimized Voltron

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
Pox Plague
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plague Stinger
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
84%synergy
Whispering Specter
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Plague Myr
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Deadly Rollick
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Lashwrithe
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Commander's Plate
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Crypt Ghast
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Bubbling Muck
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Crux of Fate
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Shadowspear
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Opposition Agent
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Chrome Mox
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Mana Vault
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Necropotence
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Hand of the Praetors
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Ichor Rats
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Dark Confidant
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Flensermite
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Necropede
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Juggernaut
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-35%synergy
Necroskitter
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Myr Convert
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Septic Rats
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Banshee
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Agent Venom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Virulent Silencer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Contagious Nim
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Core Prowler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Vector Asp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Nightmare
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Filth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Swamp Mosquito
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Carnifex Demon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ophiomancer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Massacre Girl
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Grafted Butcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Misery's Shadow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Massacre Wurm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Howl from Beyond
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Cut Down
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Go for the Throat
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Imp's Mischief
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Snuff Out
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Vraska's Fall
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Hatred
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Infernal Grasp
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Dismember
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Darkness
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Withering Boon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Strike
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Defile
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Slaughter Pact
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Despair
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Fatal Push
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Fatal Blow
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Pharika's Libation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Undying Evil
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ulcerate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Doom Blade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Virulent Swipe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Offer Immortality
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pact
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
V.A.T.S.
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Night's Whisper
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Damnation
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Imperial Seal
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Drown in Ichor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Profane Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Gix's Command
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtseize
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Duress
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Pox
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sinkhole
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dark Petition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Smallpox
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Annihilating Glare
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Disentomb
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Nightmare Lash
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Cranial Plating
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Fireshrieker
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Champion's Helm
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Defense Grid
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Thran Power Suit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Skyblinder Staff
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Contagion Clasp
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Contagion Engine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Pact Weapon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Executioner's Hood
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Chosen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Bonesplitter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
O-Naginata
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Phyresis
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Super State
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Contamination
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Necrogen Communion
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Glistening Oil
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Embrace
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of the Void
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Bitterblossom
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Nether Void
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Haunted One
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Soul Kiss
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Gruesome Deformity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Intimidation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Snake Cult Initiation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Blight Mound
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Endless Scream
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Necrogen Mists
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Engineered Plague
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Darkness
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Covenant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Oppression
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Heartless Summoning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Karn's Bastion
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Cathedral of War
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lake of the Dead
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-32%synergy
Vault of Whispers
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
The Black Gate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
The Soul Stone
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Grim Monolith
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Heraldic Banner
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Staff of Compleation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Glistening Sphere
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Wickersmith's Tools
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mox Jasper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Command Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy