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
Rimefire Torque
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sheoldred's Edict
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
75%synergy
Swan Song
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Soul Shatter
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Vona's Hunger
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Swarmyard
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Force of Despair
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Pongify
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Rhystic Study
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Demonic Tutor
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Plaguecrafter
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Piper of the Swarm
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Karumonix, the Rat King
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Valley Rotcaller
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Ledger Shredder
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Pack Rat
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Mockingbird
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Shoreline Looter
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Merciless Executioner
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Demon's Disciple
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Gravelighter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Flare of Malice
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Dismember
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Flusterstorm
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Pact
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Strix Serenade
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Consultation
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Consumed by Greed
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Unwind
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cut Down
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Vraska's Fall
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Countersquall
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Delay
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
V.A.T.S.
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Entomb
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Contagion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Innocent Blood
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Crippling Fear
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Make an Example
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Dread
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Will of the Abzan
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Season of Loss
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Extract a Confession
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Massacre
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mire in Misery
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fell
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Pox
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Smallpox
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Blight Grenade
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Ravenform
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Plague of Vermin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Day of Black Sun
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Cursed Totem
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Tithing Blade
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Thornbite Staff
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Damping Sphere
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Runestone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Mantle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Whip of Erebos
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Erebos
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Kindred Discovery
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
16%synergy
No Mercy
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Cover of Darkness
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Attrition
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Steal Enchantment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Illness in the Ranks
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
The Abyss
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Grave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Three Tree City
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mudflat Village
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lilypad Village
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Dimir Signet
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
81%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Island
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Morphic Pool
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Undercity Sewers
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Underground River
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Sunken Ruins
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-42%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Tainted Isle
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-30%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-28%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Darkslick Shores
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Choked Estuary
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-39%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Deceit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-30%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy