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
Rat King, Pale Piper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Death in the Family
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Splinter's Technique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sheoldred's Edict
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Vona's Hunger
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Force of Despair
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Accursed Marauder
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Toxic Deluge
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Innocent Blood
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Swarmyard
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Kindred Discovery
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Deadly Rollick
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Soul Shatter
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
40%synergy
No Mercy
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Jet Medallion
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Withering Torment
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Notion Thief
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Fleshbag Marauder
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Valley Rotcaller
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Piper of the Swarm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Plaguecrafter
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%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
Throat Slitter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Persistent Marshstalker
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Grim Hireling
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Karumonix, the Rat King
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%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
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lord Skitter's Butcher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Pack Rat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Engine Rat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%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
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
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%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
Crypt Rats
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Nezumi Graverobber
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Snuff Out
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Vraska's Fall
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Countersquall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Strix Serenade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Armor of Shadows
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Unsummon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Darkness
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Wash Away
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Unwind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Drown in the Loch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%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
Village Rites
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%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
Consider
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Boon of Erebos
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Swarmyard Massacre
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Make an Example
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Season of Loss
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Blight Grenade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Kindred Dominance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mire in Misery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Crippling Fear
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ritual of Soot
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Yahenni's Expertise
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Extract a Confession
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Distant Melody
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Necromantic Selection
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Massacre
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Day of Black Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Life's Finale
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
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%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
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%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
Tithing Blade
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Rimefire Torque
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%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
Phyrexian Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%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
Commander's Plate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Attrition
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Cover of Darkness
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Momentum Breaker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Season of the Witch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Warlock Class
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Tale of Tamiyo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Call of the Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%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
Nowhere to Run
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Three Tree City
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Mudflat Village
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Secret Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Blast Zone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lilypad Village
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%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
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Diamond City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%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
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
19%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
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Séance Board
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Underground Sea
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Undercity Sewers
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Sunken Ruins
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Darkslick Shores
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-32%synergy
Fetid Pools
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-31%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-36%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%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
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy