Vren, the Relentless (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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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
Piper of the Swarm
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Soul Shatter
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Swarmyard
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Crippling Fear
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Plaguecrafter
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Demon's Disciple
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Negate
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Accursed Marauder
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Pack Rat
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Merciless Executioner
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Valley Rotcaller
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Karumonix, the Rat King
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Persistent Marshstalker
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Shoreline Looter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Tidecaller Mentor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Daggerfang Duo
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Tangled Colony
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Lord Skitter's Butcher
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Chittering Witch
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Typhoid Rats
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Mindwhisker
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Burglar Rat
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Voracious Vermin
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Gravelighter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ratcatcher
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Rat Colony
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thornplate Intimidator
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mind Drill Assailant
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Nightwhorl Hermit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Rancid Rats
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Pestilence Rats
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thought Shucker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Throat Slitter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Wick's Patrol
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ravenous Rats
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lightshell Duo
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Rats
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Ruin Rat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nezumi Graverobber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Pongify
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Go for the Throat
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Infernal Grasp
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Vona's Hunger
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Flare of Malice
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Not Dead After All
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Vraska's Fall
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Undying Malice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Consumed by Greed
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Drown in the Loch
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Countersquall
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Murder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Cycle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Shore Up
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Miscast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Long River's Pull
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Doom Blade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
V.A.T.S.
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Edict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Excavation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Confound
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cut Down
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Consider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Cancel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Kindred Dominance
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Curse of the Swine
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Distant Melody
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mire in Misery
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Revenge of the Rats
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Season of Loss
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fell
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Whorl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Extract a Confession
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Nightmare Unmaking
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Eternity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Whispering Madness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ruthless Negotiation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Disentomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Do or Die
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Memories Returning
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tithing Blade
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Jet Medallion
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Thornbite Staff
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Altar of Bhaal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Sword of the Squeak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cover of Darkness
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Grave Pact
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to Horobi
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nowhere to Run
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Momentum Breaker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dress Down
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Stop Cold
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Faces of the Past
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Pestilence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana Vess
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Mudflat Village
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Lilypad Village
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Three Tree City
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Locket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Isle
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Grotto
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Uncharted Haven
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Watery Grave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
River of Tears
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Darkslick Shores
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Pools
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy