Vren, the Relentless (Commander) - Expensive Control

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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sheoldred's Edict
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Soul Shatter
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Swarmyard
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Mana Drain
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Vona's Hunger
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Grave Pact
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Pongify
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Accursed Marauder
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Force of Despair
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Demonic Tutor
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Plaguecrafter
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Roaming Throne
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Piper of the Swarm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Valley Rotcaller
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Karumonix, the Rat King
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Shoreline Looter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Merciless Executioner
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Pack Rat
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Demon's Disciple
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Gravelighter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Psychic Frog
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Snuff Out
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Flare of Malice
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Dismember
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Pact
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Strix Serenade
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Unwind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cut Down
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Consumed by Greed
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Entomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vraska's Fall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Reflection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Consider
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Countersquall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Opt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Perplex
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Delay
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Innocent Blood
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Make an Example
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Crippling Fear
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Will of the Abzan
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Dread
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Season of Loss
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fell
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Extract a Confession
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mire in Misery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Palisade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Blight Grenade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Ravenform
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Plague of Vermin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Exhume
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Poison the Waters
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Jet Medallion
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Tithing Blade
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Thornbite Staff
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Damping Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Kindred Discovery
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
No Mercy
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Attrition
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Cover of Darkness
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Steal Enchantment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Abyss
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Call to the Grave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Three Tree City
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Coffers
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mudflat Village
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Dimir Signet
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
87%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Undercity Sewers
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Underground River
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Ruins
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-38%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Isle
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-30%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Darkslick Shores
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of Deceit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-41%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy