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Blex, Vexing Pest
Price tag $1.21

Legendary CreaturePest

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1676 Current Rank
#1593 Last Week
#1526 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Blex, Vexing Pest.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Blex, Vexing Pest decks.

The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+6% Synergy $3.87
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+5% Synergy $0.13
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+4% Synergy $0.05
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+3% Synergy $3.63
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+2% Synergy $0.12

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Blex, Vexing Pest's abilities and overall game plan.

Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+35% Synergy $0.20
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+33% Synergy $0.32
Dread Return Dread Return
+30% Synergy $0.26
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+30% Synergy $4.35
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+30% Synergy $3.41
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+28% Synergy $0.26
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+28% Synergy $0.33
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+28% Synergy $1.02
Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+27% Synergy $0.21
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+25% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Blex, Vexing Pest decks.

Victimize Victimize
+25% Synergy $0.56
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+22% Synergy $0.23
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+20% Synergy $3.02
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+16% Synergy $0.47
Reanimate Reanimate
+16% Synergy $7.64
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.43
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+4% Synergy $1.23
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.34
Beast Within Beast Within
-6% Synergy $0.59
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-8% Synergy $2.11

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+5% Synergy $3.46
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+3% Synergy $11.59
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $58.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.69
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $50.85
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $18.72

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Blex, Vexing Pest's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Shelob, Child of Ungoliant Shelob, Child of Ungoliant
+24% Synergy $0.91
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+23% Synergy $0.39
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+22% Synergy $0.26
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+22% Synergy $0.11
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
+20% Synergy $24.46
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+20% Synergy $0.94
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+18% Synergy $4.76
Ishkanah, Grafwidow Ishkanah, Grafwidow
+18% Synergy $0.47
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+17% Synergy $4.68
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+17% Synergy $0.17
Living Hive Living Hive
+17% Synergy $0.95
Spring-Leaf Avenger Spring-Leaf Avenger
+16% Synergy $0.21
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+15% Synergy $0.23
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+13% Synergy $0.28
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+13% Synergy $0.55
Scute Mob Scute Mob
+13% Synergy $0.67
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.29
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+12% Synergy $1.09
Blightbeetle Blightbeetle
+12% Synergy $0.30
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+11% Synergy $0.53
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+11% Synergy $8.71
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+11% Synergy $11.29
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+10% Synergy $0.12
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+10% Synergy $0.60
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+10% Synergy $1.11
Aatchik, Emerald Radian Aatchik, Emerald Radian
+10% Synergy $0.18
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $0.93
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+10% Synergy $8.02
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+9% Synergy $0.97
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+9% Synergy $0.18
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+9% Synergy $0.50
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+9% Synergy $0.22
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+9% Synergy $0.20
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
+9% Synergy $16.19
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+9% Synergy $0.48
Genesis Genesis
+9% Synergy $0.51
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+9% Synergy $0.20
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+8% Synergy $0.26
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+7% Synergy $1.32
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+7% Synergy $0.13
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+7% Synergy $0.57
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+5% Synergy $0.54
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+5% Synergy $0.23
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+2% Synergy $0.60
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-1% Synergy $5.75
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-5% Synergy $1.56
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $9.23
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-7% Synergy $1.24
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-8% Synergy $0.11
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-19% Synergy $0.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Blex, Vexing Pest safe.

Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+20% Synergy $1.72
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+11% Synergy $0.25
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+9% Synergy $0.39
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $1.06
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $2.94
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+8% Synergy $0.66
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $5.21
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+8% Synergy $1.47
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $9.16
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+7% Synergy $5.20
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy $12.97
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+7% Synergy $0.18
Pulse of Murasa Pulse of Murasa
+7% Synergy $0.20
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy $0.20
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+5% Synergy $4.44
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.30
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+5% Synergy $0.18
Weather the Storm Weather the Storm
+5% Synergy $0.53
Defile Defile
+5% Synergy $0.61
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy $13.77
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $2.59
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+4% Synergy $2.15
Harrow Harrow
+3% Synergy $0.25
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+3% Synergy $0.22
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+3% Synergy $2.66
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $3.88
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.49
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+2% Synergy $9.78
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.22
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+1% Synergy $5.09
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $0.94
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-2% Synergy $1.90
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
-2% Synergy $0.16
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.96
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-4% Synergy $1.09
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $0.83
Putrefy Putrefy
-6% Synergy $0.14
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $0.81
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.49
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-6% Synergy $0.43
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-10% Synergy $1.00
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $11.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Blex, Vexing Pest's game plan and control the board.

Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+20% Synergy $0.17
Life // Death Life // Death
+20% Synergy $0.20
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+19% Synergy $0.09
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+17% Synergy $0.13
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $5.84
Pest Summoning Pest Summoning
+17% Synergy $0.07
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+16% Synergy $3.36
Persist Persist
+15% Synergy $1.32
Living Death Living Death
+14% Synergy $2.36
Beacon of Creation Beacon of Creation
+14% Synergy $6.58
Regrowth Regrowth
+10% Synergy $0.42
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+8% Synergy $0.87
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+8% Synergy $0.46
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $5.30
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.27
Containment Breach Containment Breach
+7% Synergy $0.04
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+7% Synergy $2.13
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+6% Synergy $0.23
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.26
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+6% Synergy $0.07
Healing Technique Healing Technique
+6% Synergy $0.30
Hunt for Specimens Hunt for Specimens
+6% Synergy $0.03
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $6.32
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $5.65
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $7.52
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.30
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+4% Synergy $5.13
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.55
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $25.53
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+4% Synergy $4.37
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+4% Synergy $2.49
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.50
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+4% Synergy $0.12
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.45
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+3% Synergy $0.21
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+3% Synergy $0.83
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy $0.43
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.46
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+3% Synergy $3.07
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $1.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+2% Synergy $1.69
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.68
Dig Up Dig Up
+2% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $0.60
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+1% Synergy $0.77
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $3.59
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $10.16
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-4% Synergy $0.83

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Pestilent Cauldron Restorative Burst Pestilent Cauldron
+25% Synergy $0.09
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+17% Synergy $1.07
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+7% Synergy $7.55
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.92
Nuisance Engine Nuisance Engine
+6% Synergy $0.19
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+5% Synergy $1.93
Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+5% Synergy $0.61
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+4% Synergy $27.08
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $18.82
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
0% Synergy $7.52
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
-1% Synergy $3.48
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $54.66
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
-3% Synergy $11.38
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-6% Synergy $8.99
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-9% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Blex, Vexing Pest's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+21% Synergy $0.98
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+15% Synergy $5.83
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+15% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+15% Synergy $2.64
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+15% Synergy $4.52
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+14% Synergy $6.79
Curse of Clinging Webs Curse of Clinging Webs
+10% Synergy $0.90
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+9% Synergy $0.13
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+8% Synergy $1.82
Necromancy Necromancy
+8% Synergy $6.98
Snake Pit Snake Pit
+7% Synergy $0.93
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+6% Synergy $17.25
Diabolic Servitude Diabolic Servitude
+6% Synergy $0.39
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+5% Synergy $0.88
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+5% Synergy $0.78
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+4% Synergy $0.17
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+2% Synergy $1.42
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+2% Synergy $3.67
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+1% Synergy $0.31
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+1% Synergy $2.04
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $24.37
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $18.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $15.42
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-3% Synergy $4.50
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $24.82
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-3% Synergy $0.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $1.55
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-5% Synergy $27.88
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-6% Synergy $0.31
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-6% Synergy $0.23
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-9% Synergy $24.05

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Blex, Vexing Pest to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+19% Synergy $0.50
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+12% Synergy $3.65
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+6% Synergy $0.58
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+3% Synergy $1.35

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+17% Synergy $0.28
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+15% Synergy $0.61
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+9% Synergy $4.87
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $6.61
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+7% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $24.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $47.16
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $4.50
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.08
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+5% Synergy $0.56
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+4% Synergy $6.16
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+4% Synergy $0.32
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.76
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $34.54
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.57
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $19.73
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $29.31
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-2% Synergy $0.90
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $9.35
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-3% Synergy $0.71
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+3% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.12
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
0% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Blex, Vexing Pest decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $5.84
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+10% Synergy $0.93
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $1.06
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+9% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+8% Synergy $5.21
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+8% Synergy $0.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $9.16
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+7% Synergy $0.11
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+6% Synergy $13.93
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.50
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+5% Synergy $0.50
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $1.78
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.43
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $25.53
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.37
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.22
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+3% Synergy $1.55
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+3% Synergy $0.58
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+2% Synergy $0.44
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.68
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $22.75
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
+1% Synergy $0.22
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+1% Synergy $5.28
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $14.12
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.47
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.51
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-1% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.53
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-4% Synergy $11.50
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-4% Synergy $8.29
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.44
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-4% Synergy $21.61
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-4% Synergy $5.76
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-4% Synergy $1.32
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.07
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-6% Synergy $0.43
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-6% Synergy $4.85
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.02
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.28
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $0.81
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.45
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-9% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.23
Forest Forest
-11% Synergy $6.00
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.22
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-14% Synergy $0.57

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Blex, Vexing Pest.