Witherbloom, the Balancer (Commander) - Expensive X Spells

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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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Stensian Sanguinist
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
28%synergy
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17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
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Torment of Hailfire
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
94%synergy
Finale of Devastation
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
87%synergy
Sprout Swarm
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
86%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
81%synergy
Delighted Halfling
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
81%synergy
Awaken the Woods
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
80%synergy
Badgermole Cub
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
79%synergy
Pest Infestation
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
77%synergy
Exsanguinate
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
75%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
65%synergy
Birds of Paradise
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
74%synergy
Heroic Intervention
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
58%synergy
Elvish Mystic
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
60%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
72%synergy
Enduring Vitality
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
69%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Stinging Study
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
70%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Gaea's Cradle
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
89%synergy
Biorhythm
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Crop Rotation
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Field of the Dead
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Craterhoof Behemoth
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Scute Swarm
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
53%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
63%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
49%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Arbor Elf
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Eternal Witness
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Chittering Dispatcher
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Boreal Druid
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Formidable Speaker
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Priest of Titania
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Archdruid
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Twitching Doll
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Heritage Druid
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Wirewood Hivemaster
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Dwynen's Elite
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Deep Forest Hermit
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Wood Elves
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Elvish Warmaster
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Visionary
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Marwyn, the Nurturer
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Reclamation Sage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Peregrin Took
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sporemound
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Creakwood Liege
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Fauna Shaman
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Quirion Ranger
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Lys Alana Huntmaster
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Chord of Calling
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Arachnogenesis
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Veil of Summer
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Galadhrim Ambush
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Second Harvest
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Autumn's Veil
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Abrupt Decay
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Command
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Elven Ambush
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sacrifice
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Empty the Pits
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Scour from Existence
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Kozilek's Command
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-11%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Defend the Rider
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Silkguard
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Scatter the Seeds
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Szat's Will
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Rhythm
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
57%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Animist's Awakening
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
60%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
56%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
52%synergy
Damnable Pact
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Beseech the Queen
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
49%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
49%synergy
For the Common Good
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Sylvan Offering
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Army of the Damned
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Lab Rats
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Plague Wind
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Collective Unconscious
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Increasing Ambition
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Culling Ritual
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Saproling Symbiosis
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Life // Death
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Stargaze
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Smog
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Majestic Genesis
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Tooth and Nail
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Dark Petition
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Dread Summons
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Death Mutation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Chatterstorm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-21%synergy
Wurmcalling
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Open the Way
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Wave
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Altar of the Brood
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Bitterblossom
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Awakening Zone
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Springleaf Parade
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Earthcraft
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Parallel Lives
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Season
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Squirrel Nest
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Elvish Guidance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Life and Limb
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
61%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
66%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
65%synergy
Dryad Arbor
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
62%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Khalni Garden
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Temple
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Wirewood Lodge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Vesuva
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Tree of Tales
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Homeward Path
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
City of Traitors
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Ba Sing Se
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Arcane Signet
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Golgari Signet
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
53%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
65%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Bayou
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
77%synergy
Underground Mortuary
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Wastewood Verge
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Deathcap Glade
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Twilight Mire
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Wood
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
-11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Vernal Fen
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Blooming Marsh
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-26%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Festering Thicket
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-15%synergy
Viridescent Bog
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Gilt-Leaf Palace
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy