Venom, King in Black (Commander) - Optimized Infect

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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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Plague Stinger
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Plague Myr
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Whispering Specter
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Ichor Rats
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Vraska's Fall
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Deadly Rollick
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Jet Medallion
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Ritual
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Damnation
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Lashwrithe
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Necropotence
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Opposition Agent
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Mana Vault
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Crusader
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
28%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Pestilent Syphoner
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Dark Confidant
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Flensermite
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-28%synergy
Bilious Skulldweller
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Myr Convert
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Septic Rats
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Contagious Nim
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Core Prowler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Corpse Cur
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Nimraiser Paladin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Aspirant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Necropede
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Juggernaut
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Blackcleave Goblin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Plaguecrafter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Nightmare
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp Mosquito
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Necroskitter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Massacre Wurm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Sheoldred's Headcleaver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bonepicker Skirge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Marauder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Leaden Myr
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Howl from Beyond
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Imp's Mischief
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Go for the Throat
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Hatred
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Dismember
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Strike
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Snuff Out
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Darkness
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Withering Boon
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cut Down
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Defile
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Force of Despair
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Blight Rot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grim Affliction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sugar Rush
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Virulent Wound
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Vitality
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Virulent Swipe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Murder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Offer Immortality
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Abnormal Endurance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Grim Tutor
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Drown in Ichor
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bubbling Muck
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Crux of Fate
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Caress of Phyrexia
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Vat Emergence
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Duress
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Splinter's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Dark Petition
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Dreams of Steel and Oil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Nightmare Lash
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Fireshrieker
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Contagion Engine
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Contagion Clasp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cranial Plating
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Pact Weapon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Necrogen Communion
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Contamination
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Phyresis
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of the Void
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Glistening Oil
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Embrace
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Darkness
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Grievous Wound
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted One
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Snake Cult Initiation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Oubliette
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Cabal Coffers
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Temple
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lake of the Dead
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Homeward Path
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Whispers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
The Black Gate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cathedral of War
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Urborg
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dark Depths
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Glistening Sphere
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Staff of Compleation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Mox Jasper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Heraldic Banner
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Mirrex
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy