Venom, King in Black (Commander) - Upgraded 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
Emeritus of Woe
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Pox Plague
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Grave Researcher
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Plague Myr
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
76%synergy
Plague Stinger
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
75%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
73%synergy
Karn's Bastion
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
68%synergy
Ichor Rats
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
64%synergy
Whispering Specter
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
63%synergy
Vraska's Fall
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
63%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
61%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
58%synergy
Drown in Ichor
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Sign in Blood
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Lashwrithe
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Blightbelly Rat
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Flensermite
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
27%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Corpse Cur
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Septic Rats
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Core Prowler
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Myr Convert
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Dread Presence
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Necropede
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Filth
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Necroskitter
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-37%synergy
Brass Squire
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred's Headcleaver
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Contagious Nim
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Butcher
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Vatmother
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Leaden Myr
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Juggernaut
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Nim
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Blackcleave Goblin
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Vector Asp
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Digester
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Virulent Silencer
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Surge Conductor
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Regent
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Defile
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Go for the Throat
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Strike
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Howl from Beyond
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Infernal Grasp
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
29%inclusion20 decks69 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Grim Affliction
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Darkness
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Hatred
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Consuming Corruption
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Doom Blade
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Cut Down
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Village Rites
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Armor of Shadows
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Unlikely Aid
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-19%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Stinging Study
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Undying Evil
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Crux of Fate
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Bubbling Muck
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Vat Emergence
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Mutilate
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Spread the Sickness
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Geth's Summons
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Gix's Command
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Infection
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Queen
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Villainous Wrath
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Shredder's Technique
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Nightmare Lash
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Contagion Clasp
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Plate
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Contagion Engine
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Fireshrieker
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
24%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Cranial Plating
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Pact Weapon
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Prowler's Helm
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Strata Scythe
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Vorpal Sword
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Grafted Wargear
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
O-Naginata
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necrogen Communion
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
18%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Bad Moon
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Greed
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-0%synergy
Glistening Oil
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Endless Scream
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
41%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Cabal Coffers
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
1%synergy
War Room
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Cathedral of War
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Barren Moor
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Peat Bog
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion75 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Glistening Sphere
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Heraldic Banner
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion77 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mirrex
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
The Seedcore
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-0%synergy