Witherbloom, the Balancer (Commander) - Expensive Affinity

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May 12, 2026
Witherbloom, the Balancer - Spellslinger & Go-Wide on a Budget
Witherbloom, the Balancer is the most popular commander from Secrets of Strixhaven. But is he still good on a budget? Let's find out.
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Turbulent Fen
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Noxious Newt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Studious First-Year
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finale of Devastation
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
89%synergy
Delighted Halfling
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Sprout Swarm
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Dryad Arbor
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Badgermole Cub
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Chord of Calling
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Elvish Mystic
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Veil of Summer
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Culling the Weak
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Beseech the Queen
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Tutor
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Tomb
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Crop Rotation
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Chrome Mox
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Mox Diamond
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Imperial Seal
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Mana Vault
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Witherbloom Apprentice
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Enduring Vitality
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Eternal Witness
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Arbor Elf
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Boreal Druid
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Warren Soultrader
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Formidable Speaker
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Blood Pet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Scute Swarm
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Priest of Titania
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Endurance
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Twitching Doll
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Protean Hulk
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Memnite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Chittering Dispatcher
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Collector Ouphe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Ophiomancer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Elvish Archdruid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Wood Elves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Nest Invader
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Corpse Connoisseur
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Gene Pollinator
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Stinging Study
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Heroic Intervention
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Force of Vigor
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Abrupt Decay
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Saw in Half
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Autumn's Veil
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Corpse Dance
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Noxious Revival
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Entomb
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Summoner's Pact
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Ad Nauseam
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Galadhrim Ambush
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Second Harvest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Silkguard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arachnogenesis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Elven Ambush
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Szat's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Awaken the Woods
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Increasing Ambition
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Chain of Smog
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Pest Infestation
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Diabolic Intent
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Culling Ritual
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Dark Petition
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Chatterstorm
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Exsanguinate
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
27%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Biorhythm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Army of the Damned
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Final Parting
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Collective Unconscious
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Animist's Awakening
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Behold the Beyond
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Life // Death
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Lively Dirge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Tooth and Nail
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Natural Order
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lab Rats
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
For the Common Good
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Splinter's Technique
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Plague Wind
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Damnable Pact
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Coveted Prize
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wildest Dreams
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Offering
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reverent Silence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Majestic Genesis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Three Visits
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Deconstruct
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of the Brood
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Null Rod
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Cryptolith Rite
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Bitterblossom
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Earthcraft
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Awakening Zone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Parade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Parallel Lives
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
64%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
City of Traitors
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-30%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Garden
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Golgari Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Jasper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Bayou
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Misty Rainforest
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Windswept Heath
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Mana Confluence
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Underground Mortuary
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
City of Brass
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Wastewood Verge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Deathcap Glade
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Twilight Mire
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Wood
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Blooming Marsh
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Vernal Fen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Viridescent Bog
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Festering Thicket
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy