Vren, the Relentless (Commander)

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
Rat King, Pale Piper
13%inclusion257 decks1.94K decks
13%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
13%inclusion343 decks2.65K decks
12%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
7.6%inclusion148 decks1.94K decks
7%synergy
Shredder's Technique
2.8%inclusion55 decks1.97K decks
1%synergy
Tunnel Rats
2.6%inclusion48 decks1.86K decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Piper of the Swarm
73%inclusion8.73K decks12K decks
70%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
69%inclusion8.29K decks12K decks
67%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
66%inclusion7.95K decks12K decks
64%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
62%inclusion7.48K decks12K decks
60%synergy
Swarmyard
58%inclusion7K decks12K decks
56%synergy
Karumonix, the Rat King
56%inclusion6.77K decks12K decks
54%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
57%inclusion6.80K decks12K decks
52%synergy
Valley Rotcaller
53%inclusion6.38K decks12K decks
51%synergy
Pack Rat
52%inclusion6.24K decks12K decks
50%synergy
Persistent Marshstalker
47%inclusion5.67K decks12K decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
62%inclusion7.49K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
52%inclusion6.21K decks12K decks
44%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion5.96K decks12K decks
15%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
49%inclusion5.82K decks11.9K decks
45%synergy
Kindred Discovery
49%inclusion5.85K decks12K decks
35%synergy
Shoreline Looter
48%inclusion5.78K decks12K decks
45%synergy
Soul Shatter
48%inclusion5.73K decks12K decks
43%synergy
Negate
47%inclusion5.70K decks12K decks
15%synergy
Plaguecrafter
47%inclusion5.59K decks12K decks
43%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
43%inclusion5.14K decks11.9K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion3.01K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion2.06K decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion1.92K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion1.80K decks12K decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion1.32K decks12K decks
-5%synergy
Notion Thief
8.7%inclusion1.04K decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion687 decks12K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion672 decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.5%inclusion663 decks12K decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Fleshbag Marauder
38%inclusion4.61K decks12K decks
30%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
37%inclusion4.49K decks12K decks
34%synergy
Lord Skitter's Butcher
37%inclusion4.46K decks12K decks
36%synergy
Tangled Colony
34%inclusion4.04K decks12K decks
32%synergy
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
31%inclusion3.78K decks12K decks
30%synergy
Mindwhisker
29%inclusion3.45K decks12K decks
27%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
28%inclusion3.38K decks12K decks
25%synergy
Voracious Vermin
28%inclusion3.31K decks12K decks
27%synergy
Demon's Disciple
27%inclusion3.21K decks12K decks
25%synergy
Crypt Rats
26%inclusion3.15K decks12K decks
25%synergy
Merciless Executioner
26%inclusion3.13K decks12K decks
25%synergy
Typhoid Rats
26%inclusion3.11K decks12K decks
25%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
25%inclusion3.03K decks12K decks
20%synergy
Rat Colony
25%inclusion3.03K decks12K decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
24%inclusion2.90K decks12K decks
11%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
23%inclusion2.81K decks12K decks
18%synergy
Chittering Witch
22%inclusion2.67K decks12K decks
21%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
22%inclusion2.67K decks12K decks
15%synergy
Tidecaller Mentor
22%inclusion2.66K decks12K decks
21%synergy
Burglar Rat
22%inclusion2.60K decks12K decks
21%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
21%inclusion2.50K decks12K decks
20%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
21%inclusion2.49K decks12K decks
15%synergy
Thornplate Intimidator
20%inclusion2.35K decks12K decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion2.29K decks12K decks
15%synergy
Mind Drill Assailant
17%inclusion2.10K decks12K decks
17%synergy
Gravelighter
17%inclusion2.06K decks12K decks
16%synergy
Throat Slitter
16%inclusion1.96K decks12K decks
12%synergy
Daggerfang Duo
16%inclusion1.92K decks11.9K decks
15%synergy
Nightwhorl Hermit
16%inclusion1.90K decks12K decks
15%synergy
Ratcatcher
15%inclusion1.80K decks12K decks
14%synergy
Thought Shucker
15%inclusion1.77K decks12K decks
14%synergy
Twisted Sewer-Witch
14%inclusion1.74K decks12K decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion1.59K decks12K decks
-10%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
13%inclusion1.41K decks10.6K decks
8%synergy
Swarm of Rats
12%inclusion1.46K decks12K decks
12%synergy
Rancid Rats
12%inclusion1.45K decks12K decks
11%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
11%inclusion1.34K decks12K decks
10%synergy
Engine Rat
11%inclusion955 decks8.71K decks
10%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
10%inclusion1.23K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
10%inclusion1.20K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Gnat Miser
10%inclusion1.19K decks12K decks
10%synergy
Pestilence Rats
10%inclusion1.16K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Wick's Patrol
9.5%inclusion1.14K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Undercity Dire Rat
9.4%inclusion646 decks6.90K decks
9%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
9.2%inclusion1.11K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Lightshell Duo
8.5%inclusion1.02K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
8.1%inclusion850 decks10.5K decks
7%synergy
Wave of Rats
8.1%inclusion971 decks12K decks
8%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
7.8%inclusion932 decks12K decks
5%synergy
Innocuous Rat
7.7%inclusion805 decks10.4K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
42%inclusion5.11K decks12K decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion5.07K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion4.60K decks12K decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion4.29K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
35%inclusion4.15K decks12K decks
24%synergy
Go for the Throat
34%inclusion4.14K decks12K decks
18%synergy
Flare of Malice
34%inclusion4.13K decks12K decks
30%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
34%inclusion4.12K decks12K decks
33%synergy
Infernal Grasp
32%inclusion3.80K decks12K decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion3.63K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion2.64K decks10.5K decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
24%inclusion2.91K decks12K decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion2.78K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion2.57K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion2.50K decks12K decks
14%synergy
Consumed by Greed
21%inclusion2.50K decks12K decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion2.35K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion2.33K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Murder
17%inclusion2.05K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion1.99K decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Vraska's Fall
16%inclusion1.93K decks12K decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion1.89K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Tragic Slip
15%inclusion1.76K decks12K decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion1.68K decks12K decks
-16%synergy
Shore Up
14%inclusion1.68K decks12K decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1.59K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion1.43K decks12K decks
-4%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion1.32K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion327 decks3.01K decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion1.30K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Rat Out
11%inclusion1.29K decks12K decks
10%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion1.29K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion1.23K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
10%inclusion1.17K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion1.16K decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Doom Blade
10%inclusion1.16K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
9.3%inclusion1.12K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
9.2%inclusion1.10K decks12K decks
-9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.5%inclusion1.02K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Feed the Cycle
8.4%inclusion1.01K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
8.2%inclusion980 decks12K decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.5%inclusion904 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.1%inclusion853 decks12K decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.8%inclusion814 decks12K decks
-12%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
6.1%inclusion736 decks12K decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.1%inclusion737 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.0%inclusion719 decks12K decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
6.0%inclusion717 decks12K decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.9%inclusion704 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Refute
5.8%inclusion569 decks9.79K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Crippling Fear
42%inclusion5.08K decks12K decks
35%synergy
Kindred Dominance
37%inclusion4.46K decks12K decks
28%synergy
Innocent Blood
37%inclusion4.45K decks12K decks
36%synergy
Distant Melody
35%inclusion4.24K decks12K decks
23%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion4.04K decks12K decks
8%synergy
Season of Loss
29%inclusion3.45K decks12K decks
27%synergy
Fell
25%inclusion2.95K decks12K decks
22%synergy
Mire in Misery
24%inclusion2.83K decks12K decks
23%synergy
Curse of the Swine
23%inclusion2.82K decks12K decks
20%synergy
Revenge of the Rats
22%inclusion2.14K decks9.72K decks
21%synergy
Make an Example
19%inclusion2.23K decks12K decks
17%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion1.78K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1.40K decks9.73K decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion1.59K decks12K decks
-11%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion1.50K decks12K decks
12%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion1.44K decks12K decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion1.37K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion1.22K decks12K decks
4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
9.3%inclusion1.12K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion1.10K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Ponder
8.8%inclusion1.05K decks12K decks
-8%synergy
Damnation
7.9%inclusion946 decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Psychic Whorl
7.6%inclusion905 decks11.9K decks
7%synergy
Rankle's Prank
7.5%inclusion907 decks12K decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion891 decks12K decks
1%synergy
Necromantic Selection
7.2%inclusion865 decks12K decks
4%synergy
Diresight
7.2%inclusion864 decks12K decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion850 decks12K decks
-6%synergy
Splash Portal
6.7%inclusion804 decks12K decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.6%inclusion795 decks12K decks
5%synergy
Plague of Vermin
6.4%inclusion772 decks12K decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.4%inclusion771 decks12K decks
5%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
6.4%inclusion383 decks6.03K decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.2%inclusion749 decks12K decks
2%synergy
Barter in Blood
6.1%inclusion731 decks12K decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
5.8%inclusion174 decks2.99K decks
3%synergy
Ravenform
5.4%inclusion654 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Gix's Command
5.4%inclusion654 decks12K decks
5%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
5.4%inclusion644 decks12K decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.1%inclusion616 decks12K decks
0%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
5.1%inclusion613 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
36%inclusion4.34K decks12K decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion3.62K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion3.32K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion2.67K decks12K decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion2.37K decks12K decks
11%synergy
Tithing Blade
18%inclusion2.18K decks12K decks
17%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion2.03K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion1.39K decks9.75K decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion861 decks6.99K decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
12%inclusion1.48K decks12K decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1.28K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1.27K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion1.24K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
9.4%inclusion1.13K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.0%inclusion1.08K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.8%inclusion1.05K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.6%inclusion1.03K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
8.1%inclusion245 decks3.01K decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.0%inclusion956 decks12K decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Squeak
7.2%inclusion858 decks11.9K decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.4%inclusion764 decks12K decks
1%synergy
Rimefire Torque
5.2%inclusion152 decks2.95K decks
4%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.1%inclusion612 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
41%inclusion4.91K decks12K decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion4.02K decks12K decks
20%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
25%inclusion3.05K decks12K decks
23%synergy
Cover of Darkness
25%inclusion3.03K decks12K decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion2.55K decks12K decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion2.23K decks12K decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
16%inclusion1.97K decks12K decks
13%synergy
Tribute to Horobi
14%inclusion1.73K decks12K decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion1.67K decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
12%inclusion1.42K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion1.24K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Attrition
10%inclusion1.21K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.5%inclusion1.14K decks12K decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.5%inclusion1.14K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
9.4%inclusion596 decks6.31K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.5%inclusion1.03K decks12K decks
6%synergy
Gossip's Talent
7.5%inclusion896 decks12K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
6.3%inclusion759 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.6%inclusion668 decks12K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion1.16K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion4.90K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Mudflat Village
40%inclusion4.78K decks12K decks
38%synergy
Three Tree City
35%inclusion4.26K decks12K decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion3.82K decks12K decks
-4%synergy
Lilypad Village
26%inclusion3.11K decks12K decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion2.52K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion1.98K decks12K decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion1.86K decks12K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion1.55K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion1.40K decks12K decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.5%inclusion899 decks12K decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.3%inclusion873 decks12K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion853 decks12K decks
-10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion428 decks6.05K decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.8%inclusion700 decks12K decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.6%inclusion675 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion10.6K decks12K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion10.2K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
57%inclusion6.86K decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion6.50K decks12K decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
36%inclusion4.36K decks12K decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion3.96K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion3.37K decks12K decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion3.33K decks12K decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion1.79K decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.5%inclusion1.02K decks12K decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.5%inclusion787 decks12K decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.1%inclusion352 decks5.74K decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.7%inclusion682 decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion11.8K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Island
98%inclusion11.7K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion10.2K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
64%inclusion7.65K decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57%inclusion6.80K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Tainted Isle
47%inclusion5.63K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Choked Estuary
45%inclusion5.38K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
41%inclusion4.91K decks12K decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion4.89K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Underground River
38%inclusion4.53K decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
37%inclusion4.42K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion4.36K decks12K decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
32%inclusion3.81K decks12K decks
-7%synergy
Morphic Pool
31%inclusion3.78K decks12K decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion3.63K decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
29%inclusion3.44K decks12K decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion3.24K decks12K decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion2.73K decks10.5K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion2.33K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion2.30K decks12K decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion2.23K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion2.18K decks12K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion2.14K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion2.13K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Darkslick Shores
15%inclusion1.76K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1.74K decks12K decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Ruins
14%inclusion1.63K decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1.59K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1.55K decks12K decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion1.45K decks12K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion1.43K decks12K decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion1.39K decks12K decks
3%synergy
Underground Sea
10%inclusion1.21K decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion1.16K decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.7%inclusion1.04K decks12K decks
7%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.0%inclusion961 decks12K decks
1%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
7.4%inclusion886 decks12K decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6.5%inclusion780 decks12K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.7%inclusion689 decks12K decks
-2%synergy
Soured Springs
5.7%inclusion688 decks12K decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.6%inclusion670 decks12K decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.3%inclusion639 decks12K decks
-3%synergy
Uncharted Haven
5.3%inclusion633 decks12K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.3%inclusion633 decks12K decks
-4%synergy
River of Tears
5.2%inclusion629 decks12K decks
-5%synergy