Vren, the Relentless (Commander)

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Josh Nelson
Aug 26, 2025
Examining Bloomburrow, One Year Later
Today we're examining Bloomburrow. This set came out in 2024 to massive acclaim. But did players stay as hyped for the set as they'd hoped?
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
White Lotus Tile
3.5%inclusion64 decks1.81K decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.1%inclusion101 decks3.28K decks
-1%synergy
Rimefire Torque
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.9%inclusion51 decks1.77K decks
1%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
2.1%inclusion4 decks187 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Piper of the Swarm
73%inclusion7.28K decks10K decks
70%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
69%inclusion6.91K decks10K decks
67%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
67%inclusion6.69K decks10K decks
65%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
62%inclusion6.25K decks10K decks
60%synergy
Karumonix, the Rat King
57%inclusion5.69K decks10K decks
55%synergy
Swarmyard
57%inclusion5.66K decks10K decks
55%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
56%inclusion5.60K decks10K decks
52%synergy
Valley Rotcaller
53%inclusion5.34K decks10K decks
51%synergy
Pack Rat
53%inclusion5.27K decks10K decks
51%synergy
Persistent Marshstalker
48%inclusion4.79K decks10K decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion6.22K decks10K decks
6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
51%inclusion5.13K decks10K decks
43%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion4.96K decks10K decks
14%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
49%inclusion4.89K decks9.90K decks
46%synergy
Kindred Discovery
49%inclusion4.93K decks10K decks
36%synergy
Shoreline Looter
49%inclusion4.86K decks10K decks
45%synergy
Soul Shatter
48%inclusion4.79K decks10K decks
43%synergy
Negate
47%inclusion4.73K decks10K decks
15%synergy
Plaguecrafter
46%inclusion4.59K decks10K decks
43%synergy
Grave Pact
42%inclusion4.22K decks10K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion2.56K decks10K decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion1.75K decks10K decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion1.63K decks10K decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion1.59K decks10K decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion1.15K decks10K decks
-5%synergy
Notion Thief
8.5%inclusion847 decks10K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion591 decks10K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
5.8%inclusion584 decks10K decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.7%inclusion569 decks10K decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
5.1%inclusion508 decks10K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Lord Skitter's Butcher
38%inclusion3.77K decks10K decks
37%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
38%inclusion3.77K decks10K decks
29%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
37%inclusion3.66K decks10K decks
34%synergy
Tangled Colony
34%inclusion3.41K decks10K decks
33%synergy
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
31%inclusion3.05K decks10K decks
30%synergy
Mindwhisker
29%inclusion2.93K decks9.94K decks
27%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
29%inclusion2.91K decks10K decks
26%synergy
Voracious Vermin
28%inclusion2.78K decks10K decks
27%synergy
Crypt Rats
26%inclusion2.65K decks10K decks
26%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
26%inclusion2.60K decks10K decks
21%synergy
Rat Colony
26%inclusion2.58K decks10K decks
25%synergy
Typhoid Rats
26%inclusion2.58K decks10K decks
25%synergy
Demon's Disciple
26%inclusion2.57K decks10K decks
24%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion2.54K decks10K decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion2.52K decks10K decks
12%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
23%inclusion2.34K decks10K decks
16%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
23%inclusion2.28K decks10K decks
17%synergy
Tidecaller Mentor
23%inclusion2.28K decks10K decks
22%synergy
Chittering Witch
23%inclusion2.27K decks10K decks
22%synergy
Burglar Rat
22%inclusion2.18K decks10K decks
21%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
22%inclusion2.17K decks10K decks
16%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
22%inclusion2.15K decks10K decks
20%synergy
Thornplate Intimidator
20%inclusion2.04K decks9.96K decks
20%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion1.95K decks10K decks
16%synergy
Mind Drill Assailant
18%inclusion1.82K decks10K decks
17%synergy
Throat Slitter
17%inclusion1.69K decks10K decks
12%synergy
Daggerfang Duo
17%inclusion1.67K decks9.90K decks
16%synergy
Gravelighter
17%inclusion1.67K decks10K decks
16%synergy
Nightwhorl Hermit
16%inclusion1.64K decks9.94K decks
16%synergy
Thought Shucker
15%inclusion1.53K decks10K decks
15%synergy
Ratcatcher
15%inclusion1.51K decks10K decks
15%synergy
Twisted Sewer-Witch
15%inclusion1.48K decks10K decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion1.34K decks10K decks
-10%synergy
Rancid Rats
12%inclusion1.24K decks10K decks
12%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
12%inclusion1.04K decks8.59K decks
7%synergy
Swarm of Rats
12%inclusion1.21K decks10K decks
12%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
11%inclusion1.09K decks10K decks
10%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
11%inclusion1.08K decks10K decks
8%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
11%inclusion1.07K decks10K decks
9%synergy
Engine Rat
11%inclusion702 decks6.65K decks
10%synergy
Gnat Miser
10%inclusion997 decks10K decks
10%synergy
Wick's Patrol
10%inclusion991 decks10K decks
10%synergy
Pestilence Rats
10%inclusion976 decks10K decks
9%synergy
Undercity Dire Rat
9.3%inclusion443 decks4.79K decks
9%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
9.1%inclusion911 decks10K decks
8%synergy
Lightshell Duo
9.0%inclusion900 decks10K decks
9%synergy
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
8.5%inclusion721 decks8.45K decks
7%synergy
Wave of Rats
8.4%inclusion841 decks10K decks
8%synergy
Innocuous Rat
8.3%inclusion695 decks8.41K decks
8%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
8.2%inclusion823 decks10K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
42%inclusion4.20K decks10K decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion4.20K decks10K decks
7%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion3.76K decks10K decks
23%synergy
Flare of Malice
35%inclusion3.50K decks10K decks
30%synergy
Go for the Throat
35%inclusion3.47K decks10K decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion3.46K decks10K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
34%inclusion3.41K decks10K decks
24%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
33%inclusion3.35K decks10K decks
32%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion3.15K decks10K decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion3.07K decks10K decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion2.14K decks8.45K decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion2.29K decks10K decks
3%synergy
Force of Despair
22%inclusion2.23K decks10K decks
19%synergy
Consumed by Greed
22%inclusion2.17K decks10K decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion2.07K decks10K decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion2.07K decks10K decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1.98K decks10K decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion1.92K decks10K decks
5%synergy
Murder
17%inclusion1.73K decks10K decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion1.69K decks10K decks
0%synergy
Vraska's Fall
16%inclusion1.63K decks10K decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion1.54K decks10K decks
8%synergy
Tragic Slip
15%inclusion1.49K decks10K decks
11%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion1.45K decks10K decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion1.40K decks10K decks
-17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1.27K decks10K decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion1.21K decks10K decks
-4%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion1.15K decks10K decks
5%synergy
Rat Out
11%inclusion1.08K decks10K decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion1.05K decks10K decks
8%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion1.02K decks10K decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
10%inclusion1.01K decks10K decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion983 decks10K decks
-2%synergy
Countersquall
10%inclusion983 decks10K decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion966 decks10K decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
9.4%inclusion940 decks10K decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.3%inclusion933 decks10K decks
-9%synergy
Feed the Cycle
8.8%inclusion873 decks9.94K decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.6%inclusion861 decks10K decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
8.1%inclusion810 decks10K decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion773 decks10K decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.0%inclusion705 decks10K decks
4%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
6.5%inclusion652 decks9.96K decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
6.4%inclusion644 decks10K decks
-12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.4%inclusion638 decks10K decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.3%inclusion630 decks10K decks
0%synergy
Refute
6.2%inclusion481 decks7.76K decks
4%synergy
Nocturnal Hunger
6.1%inclusion603 decks9.94K decks
6%synergy
Curtains' Call
5.5%inclusion549 decks10K decks
1%synergy
Undying Malice
5.4%inclusion538 decks10K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Crippling Fear
42%inclusion4.20K decks10K decks
34%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
41%inclusion4.09K decks9.90K decks
40%synergy
Kindred Dominance
38%inclusion3.82K decks10K decks
28%synergy
Innocent Blood
36%inclusion3.65K decks10K decks
35%synergy
Distant Melody
36%inclusion3.57K decks10K decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion3.45K decks10K decks
9%synergy
Season of Loss
29%inclusion2.90K decks10K decks
28%synergy
Fell
25%inclusion2.52K decks10K decks
23%synergy
Mire in Misery
24%inclusion2.39K decks10K decks
23%synergy
Curse of the Swine
23%inclusion2.29K decks10K decks
19%synergy
Revenge of the Rats
23%inclusion1.75K decks7.68K decks
22%synergy
Make an Example
18%inclusion1.81K decks10K decks
17%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion1.50K decks10K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion1.15K decks7.69K decks
8%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion1.33K decks10K decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion1.33K decks10K decks
-11%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion1.16K decks10K decks
5%synergy
Extract a Confession
11%inclusion1.12K decks10K decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion973 decks10K decks
3%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
10%inclusion968 decks10K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.4%inclusion941 decks10K decks
3%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion873 decks10K decks
-7%synergy
Rankle's Prank
8.1%inclusion811 decks10K decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.1%inclusion807 decks10K decks
-3%synergy
Psychic Whorl
7.8%inclusion774 decks9.90K decks
8%synergy
Diresight
7.6%inclusion764 decks10K decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion738 decks10K decks
1%synergy
Windfall
7.2%inclusion721 decks10K decks
-7%synergy
Necromantic Selection
7.1%inclusion706 decks10K decks
4%synergy
Splash Portal
7.1%inclusion703 decks9.96K decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.9%inclusion686 decks10K decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.8%inclusion681 decks10K decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion638 decks10K decks
2%synergy
Barter in Blood
6.4%inclusion636 decks10K decks
6%synergy
Plague of Vermin
6.1%inclusion608 decks10K decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
5.9%inclusion590 decks10K decks
3%synergy
Gix's Command
5.8%inclusion585 decks10K decks
5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.4%inclusion542 decks10K decks
3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.4%inclusion540 decks10K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
36%inclusion3.62K decks10K decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion3.04K decks10K decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion2.76K decks10K decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion2.15K decks10K decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion1.95K decks10K decks
10%synergy
Tithing Blade
18%inclusion1.76K decks10K decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion1.72K decks10K decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
15%inclusion1.14K decks7.71K decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion627 decks4.88K decks
9%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion1.14K decks10K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1.12K decks10K decks
-3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1.09K decks10K decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion1.07K decks10K decks
7%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
10%inclusion1K decks10K decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.4%inclusion940 decks10K decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.9%inclusion894 decks10K decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.9%inclusion891 decks10K decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.5%inclusion852 decks10K decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Squeak
7.1%inclusion702 decks9.90K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.5%inclusion646 decks10K decks
1%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.2%inclusion524 decks10K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion3.32K decks10K decks
20%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
26%inclusion2.58K decks10K decks
23%synergy
Cover of Darkness
25%inclusion2.50K decks10K decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion2.13K decks10K decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion1.87K decks10K decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
17%inclusion1.68K decks10K decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion1.43K decks10K decks
-1%synergy
Tribute to Horobi
14%inclusion1.41K decks10K decks
14%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
12%inclusion1.20K decks10K decks
2%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion1.06K decks10K decks
5%synergy
Attrition
10%inclusion1.04K decks10K decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion970 decks10K decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion957 decks10K decks
0%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
10%inclusion396 decks4.16K decks
9%synergy
Gossip's Talent
8.1%inclusion811 decks10K decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.1%inclusion810 decks10K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
6.5%inclusion655 decks10K decks
3%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.6%inclusion556 decks10K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion996 decks10K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion4.02K decks10K decks
1%synergy
Mudflat Village
40%inclusion3.99K decks10K decks
38%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion3.56K decks10K decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion3.23K decks10K decks
-4%synergy
Lilypad Village
26%inclusion2.65K decks10K decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion2.14K decks10K decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1.67K decks10K decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion1.58K decks10K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion1.32K decks10K decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion1.19K decks10K decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.8%inclusion777 decks10K decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.3%inclusion728 decks10K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.0%inclusion704 decks10K decks
-10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.9%inclusion269 decks3.88K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion612 decks10K decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.9%inclusion588 decks10K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion8.84K decks10K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion8.50K decks10K decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
58%inclusion5.77K decks10K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion5.44K decks10K decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
37%inclusion3.69K decks9.96K decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3.26K decks10K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion2.83K decks10K decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion2.77K decks10K decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion1.56K decks10K decks
-2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.6%inclusion861 decks10K decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.6%inclusion660 decks10K decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion605 decks10K decks
-1%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.8%inclusion203 decks3.53K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion9.85K decks10K decks
2%synergy
Island
98%inclusion9.76K decks10K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion8.46K decks10K decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
63%inclusion6.32K decks10K decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
56%inclusion5.59K decks10K decks
3%synergy
Tainted Isle
46%inclusion4.62K decks10K decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
44%inclusion4.38K decks10K decks
-4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion4.13K decks10K decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
40%inclusion4.03K decks10K decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion3.70K decks10K decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion3.67K decks10K decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
36%inclusion3.59K decks10K decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion3.25K decks10K decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion3.23K decks10K decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion3.02K decks10K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
28%inclusion2.84K decks10K decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion2.75K decks10K decks
-4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion2.22K decks8.52K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1.98K decks10K decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion1.94K decks10K decks
-6%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion1.88K decks10K decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion1.82K decks10K decks
1%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion1.81K decks10K decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion1.79K decks10K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion1.52K decks10K decks
-7%synergy
Darkslick Shores
15%inclusion1.50K decks10K decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1.31K decks10K decks
4%synergy
Sunken Ruins
13%inclusion1.31K decks10K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1.27K decks10K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion1.22K decks10K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion1.21K decks10K decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion1.21K decks10K decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
10%inclusion994 decks10K decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion983 decks10K decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.3%inclusion827 decks10K decks
6%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.2%inclusion824 decks10K decks
1%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
7.7%inclusion767 decks10K decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6.7%inclusion667 decks10K decks
1%synergy
Soured Springs
6.0%inclusion601 decks10K decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.9%inclusion589 decks10K decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.6%inclusion559 decks10K decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.6%inclusion558 decks10K decks
-4%synergy
Uncharted Haven
5.4%inclusion540 decks10K decks
5%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.2%inclusion524 decks10K decks
3%synergy
River of Tears
5.2%inclusion522 decks10K decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.0%inclusion505 decks10K decks
-3%synergy