Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon (Commander) - Optimized -1/-1 Counters

Alternate Names:

Venom, King in BlackVenom, King in Black

Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Rank #792
7decks
Chris Guest
Apr 20, 2025
20 Best Dragon Cards for Commander
It's all in the title. These are the 20 best Dragon cards that you should be playing in Commander, ranked!
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Karn's Bastion
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Deadly Rollick
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
76%synergy
Rogue's Passage
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Whispering Specter
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Howl from Beyond
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Plague Stinger
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Plague Myr
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Nightmare Lash
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Crypt Ghast
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Jet Medallion
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Shadowspear
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Darkness
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Damnation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Ichor Rats
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Chrome Mox
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Imperial Seal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Opposition Agent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Pestilent Syphoner
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Contagious Nim
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Blackcleave Goblin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Swamp Mosquito
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Necroskitter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Massacre Wurm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Septic Rats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Super Shredder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Juggernaut
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Core Prowler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tree of Perdition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vector Asp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dune Mover
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Paragon of Open Graves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Flensermite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mutated Cultist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Massacre Girl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Stinging Hivemaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Virtus the Veiled
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Shakedown Heavy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Corpse Cur
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Blight Rot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Imp's Mischief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Vraska's Fall
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Tainted Strike
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Hero's Downfall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Go for the Throat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Hatred
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Virulent Wound
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Offer Immortality
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dismember
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Endurance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Overkill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cut Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Undying Evil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grim Affliction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Defile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Sugar Rush
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Doom Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Rush of Vitality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Return to Action
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Feign Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Splinter's Technique
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Vat Emergence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bubbling Muck
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Drown in Ichor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Dread
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Extortion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Plague Wind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aether Snap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Duress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Crux of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Gild
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Nighthaze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Beseech the Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sadistic Sacrament
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Fireshrieker
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Plate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Lashwrithe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Contagion Clasp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Viridian Claw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Helm of Obedience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skyblinder Staff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Contagion Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Geth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Ring of Xathrid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Contamination
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Phyresis
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Snake Cult Initiation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
No Mercy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Necrogen Communion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Super State
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Vigor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Connections
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Grievous Wound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Glistening Oil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Relic Putrescence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gruesome Deformity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Intimidation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Blight Mound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Oubliette
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Embrace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Engineered Plague
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Void
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Heartless Summoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bad Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Liliana Vess
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sorin Markov
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Temple
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Lake of the Dead
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Thespian's Stage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Urborg
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dark Depths
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Strip Mine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Cathedral of War
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Labyrinth of Skophos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Rishadan Port
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Glistening Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Heraldic Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Command Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy