Vren, the Relentless (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Control

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
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Piper of the Swarm
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Force of Despair
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Three Tree City
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Accursed Marauder
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Innocent Blood
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Vona's Hunger
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Toxic Deluge
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Kindred Discovery
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Jet Medallion
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Notion Thief
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Azure Beastbinder
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Plaguecrafter
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Valley Rotcaller
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Roaming Throne
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Gravelighter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Shoreline Looter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Demon's Disciple
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Ledger Shredder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Rat King, Pale Piper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Lord Skitter's Butcher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Pack Rat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Throat Slitter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Persistent Marshstalker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Grim Hireling
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Karumonix, the Rat King
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Gnat Miser
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Frog
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Rat Colony
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Super Shredder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Adversary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Soul Shatter
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Snuff Out
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Infernal Grasp
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Withering Torment
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Vraska's Fall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Countersquall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Unsummon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Darkness
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Unwind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Dive Down
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pile On
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Act
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Songs of the Damned
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Price of Fame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Swarmyard Massacre
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Make an Example
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Crippling Fear
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Mire in Misery
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Blight Grenade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Massacre
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ritual of Soot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Season of Loss
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Extract a Confession
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Necromantic Selection
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Day of Black Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Plea
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Abzan
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Life's Finale
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Dread
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Eternity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Final Act
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Distant Melody
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Tempest
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stitch Together
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gruesome Realization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Golden Demise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Palisade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Tithing Blade
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Rimefire Torque
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
No Mercy
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Attrition
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Momentum Breaker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Season of the Witch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Warlock Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tribute to Horobi
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Tale of Tamiyo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Nowhere to Run
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Swarmyard
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Secret Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Blast Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mudflat Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Dimir Signet
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
White Lotus Tile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Séance Board
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Watery Grave
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Sunken Hollow
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Sunken Ruins
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Fetid Pools
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Darkslick Shores
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Tainted Isle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy