Vren, the Relentless (Commander) - Optimized Rats

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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
Rat King, Verminister
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Shredder's Technique
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Splinter's Technique
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Swarmyard
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
91%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Piper of the Swarm
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Accursed Marauder
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Soul Shatter
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Pack Rat
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Kindred Discovery
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Vona's Hunger
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Notion Thief
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Karumonix, the Rat King
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Plaguecrafter
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Valley Rotcaller
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Shoreline Looter
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Roaming Throne
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Demon's Disciple
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Persistent Marshstalker
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Gravelighter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Lord Skitter's Butcher
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Merciless Executioner
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Chittering Witch
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Spark Double
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Species Specialist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ratcatcher
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Rat Colony
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ruin Rat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mindwhisker
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Wonder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Burglar Rat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Voracious Vermin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Gnat Miser
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Typhoid Rats
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ichor Rats
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Crypt Rats
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Nezumi Graverobber
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Tangled Colony
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Rapid Hybridization
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Flare of Malice
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Force of Despair
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Reality Shift
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Dismember
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Withering Torment
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Vraska's Fall
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Consumed by Greed
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Slip
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Murder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Snap
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Dominance
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Curse of the Swine
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Rush of Dread
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Make an Example
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Distant Melody
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Crippling Fear
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Innocent Blood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mire in Misery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Season of Loss
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Plague of Vermin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Extract a Confession
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Bone Splinters
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of the Rats
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Consumption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Gix's Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Necromantic Selection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Thornbite Staff
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Tithing Blade
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Rimefire Torque
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Grave Pact
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
23%synergy
No Mercy
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Call of the Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Faces of the Past
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Pestilence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Liliana Vess
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Mudflat Village
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lilypad Village
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
White Lotus Tile
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Sunken Hollow
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Isle
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Ruins
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Darkslick Shores
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Hideout
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Bad River
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Pools
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy