Vren, the Relentless (Commander) - Optimized Rats

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
Swarmyard
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
87%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Piper of the Swarm
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Soul Shatter
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Accursed Marauder
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Pack Rat
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Vona's Hunger
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Kindred Discovery
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Karumonix, the Rat King
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Force of Will
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Plaguecrafter
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Valley Rotcaller
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Shoreline Looter
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Roaming Throne
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Demon's Disciple
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Gravelighter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Merciless Executioner
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lord Skitter's Butcher
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Persistent Marshstalker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Chittering Witch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Spark Double
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Burglar Rat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Species Specialist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Voracious Vermin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ratcatcher
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Typhoid Rats
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ruin Rat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mindwhisker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Tangled Colony
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Engine Rat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gnat Miser
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Rat Colony
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ichor Rats
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crypt Rats
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Innocuous Rat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nezumi Graverobber
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wonder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Rapid Hybridization
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Flare of Malice
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Force of Despair
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Dismember
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Snuff Out
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Vraska's Fall
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Consumed by Greed
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Hazel's Nocturne
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Countersquall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cancel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Snap
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Curse of the Swine
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Make an Example
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Rush of Dread
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Innocent Blood
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Distant Melody
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Crippling Fear
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Season of Loss
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mire in Misery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Plague of Vermin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Revenge of the Rats
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Extract a Confession
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Windfall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Bone Splinters
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Consumption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Gix's Command
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Necromantic Selection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Shredder's Technique
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Splinter's Technique
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Thornbite Staff
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tithing Blade
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Rimefire Torque
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Squeak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Grave Pact
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Cover of Darkness
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Call of the Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Oubliette
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Faces of the Past
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Pestilence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Liliana Vess
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Mudflat Village
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lilypad Village
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
War Room
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Hollow
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Underground River
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Isle
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Deceit
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Darkslick Shores
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Pools
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sinister Hideout
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Treno, Dark City
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Bad River
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy