Venom, King in Black (Commander) - Budget Core

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Skithiryx, the Blight DragonSkithiryx, the Blight Dragon

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
MTGStocks
Howl from Beyond
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Lashwrithe
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Vraska's Fall
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Plague Stinger
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Plague Myr
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Fireshrieker
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Read the Bones
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Sign in Blood
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Drown in Ichor
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Hero's Blade
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Ichor Rats
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Corpse Cur
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Grim Affliction
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Doom Blade
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Myr Convert
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Leaden Myr
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Septic Rats
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Core Prowler
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Necropede
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Contagious Nim
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Blackcleave Goblin
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Whispering Specter
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Flensermite
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Nim
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Juggernaut
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Brass Squire
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred's Headcleaver
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Digester
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Virulent Silencer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Surge Conductor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Scourge Servant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Grafted Butcher
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Regent
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Dread Presence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Vector Asp
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Swamp Mosquito
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Stinging Hivemaster
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Vatmother
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Paragon of Open Graves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dune Mover
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-41%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Royal Assassin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Timeline Culler
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Hullcarver
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Murderous Rider
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Supernatural Stamina
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Defile
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Go for the Throat
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sugar Rush
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Hero's Downfall
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Unlikely Aid
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Murder
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Virulent Wound
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Blood Pact
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Rush of Vitality
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Unnatural Endurance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Caustic Exhale
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Undying Malice
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Victim of Night
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Edict
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Grotesque Mutation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Gifts
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Grasp of Darkness
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Strike
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blessing of Belzenlok
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Succumb to Temptation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Power Word Kill
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Professor's Warning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Cruel Truths
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Prey
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dark Banishing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Eyes of the Beholder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Pile On
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Price of Fame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wring Flesh
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Act
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Disfigure
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Undying Evil
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Boon of Erebos
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Death Wind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
You Are Already Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Spread the Sickness
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Vat Emergence
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Mutilate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Duress
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Crux of Fate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Syphon Mind
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Craving
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Necromantic Selection
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Geth's Summons
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Final Act
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Infection
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mind Rot
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nighthaze
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Languish
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Resentful Revelation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Stargaze
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Path
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Distress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Despise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Assassinate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Pilfer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rakshasa's Secret
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Tempest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Nightmare Lash
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Prowler's Helm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Livewire Lash
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Strata Scythe
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Throne of Geth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Key to the City
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Vorpal Sword
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pact Weapon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Wargear
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthorn Flail
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
O-Naginata
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Surestrike Trident
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Decimator Web
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Monk's Fist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bone Saw
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Leather Armor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Blazing Torch
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Relic Putrescence
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Necrogen Communion
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Shade's Form
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Bad Moon
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Endless Scream
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Dark Tutelage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Thirst
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Snake Cult Initiation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Vigor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Clawing Torment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Connections
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Untamed Hunger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Unholy Strength
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Greed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Twisted Experiment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Predator's Gambit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gruesome Deformity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Minion's Return
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dark Favor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Momentum Breaker
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Barren Moor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cathedral of War
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Great Arashin City
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Forge of Heroes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pool
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Heraldic Banner
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Star Compass
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sisay's Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Opal Palace
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
The Seedcore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mirrex
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy