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
Sheoldred's Edict
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Soul Shatter
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Swan Song
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Vona's Hunger
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Swarmyard
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Grave Pact
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Toxic Deluge
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Force of Despair
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Accursed Marauder
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Pongify
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Demonic Tutor
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Chrome Mox
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Roaming Throne
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Plaguecrafter
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Piper of the Swarm
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Valley Rotcaller
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Karumonix, the Rat King
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Pack Rat
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Shoreline Looter
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Warren Soultrader
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Merciless Executioner
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Demon's Disciple
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Gravelighter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Rapid Hybridization
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Flare of Malice
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Snuff Out
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Dismember
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Pact
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Consumed by Greed
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Unwind
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cut Down
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Countersquall
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Opt
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Darkness
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
V.A.T.S.
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Innocent Blood
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Make an Example
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Crippling Fear
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Will of the Abzan
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Dread
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Season of Loss
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mire in Misery
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Fell
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Extract a Confession
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Massacre
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Palisade
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Day of Black Sun
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Pox
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Smallpox
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Blight Grenade
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Necromantic Selection
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Ravenform
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Tithing Blade
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Thornbite Staff
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Rimefire Torque
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Weathered Runestone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Damping Sphere
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Erebos
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Kindred Discovery
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
No Mercy
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Cover of Darkness
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Attrition
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Illness in the Ranks
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
The Abyss
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Call to the Grave
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Three Tree City
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Coffers
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mudflat Village
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Lilypad Village
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Dimir Signet
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
81%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Morphic Pool
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Undercity Sewers
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Underground River
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Cavern of Souls
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Ruins
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Isle
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-30%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-25%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Darkslick Shores
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-36%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Fetid Pools
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy