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Blex, Vexing Pest
Price tag $1.08

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

#1477 Current Rank
#1431 Last Week
#1543 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.

Festering Thicket Festering Thicket
+7% Synergy $0.73
Seedship Broodtender Seedship Broodtender
+7% Synergy $0.18
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.29
Icetill Explorer Icetill Explorer
+3% Synergy $12.77
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+2% Synergy $2.86

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 $0.34
Dread Return Dread Return
+31% Synergy $0.32
Beledros Witherbloom Beledros Witherbloom
+30% Synergy $4.26
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+28% Synergy $0.36
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+28% Synergy $3.46
Arasta of the Endless Web Arasta of the Endless Web
+28% Synergy $0.39
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+28% Synergy $1.11
Tend the Pests Tend the Pests
+27% Synergy $0.22
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
+26% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Victimize Victimize
+24% Synergy $0.44
Caustic Caterpillar Caustic Caterpillar
+22% Synergy $0.15
Scute Swarm Scute Swarm
+19% Synergy $3.74
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+16% Synergy $0.40
Reanimate Reanimate
+16% Synergy $5.15
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.39
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+5% Synergy $1.02
Cultivate Cultivate
-3% Synergy $0.52
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.86
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-8% Synergy $2.33

Game Changers

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

Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+5% Synergy $4.72
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $12.41
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $53.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $95.04
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $59.87
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $22.92

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 $2.23
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+23% Synergy $0.12
Valentin, Dean of the Vein Lisette, Dean of the Root Valentin, Dean of the Vein
+22% Synergy $0.38
Hornet Nest Hornet Nest
+21% Synergy $0.29
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord Zask, Skittering Swarmlord
+19% Synergy $25.46
Ant Queen Ant Queen
+19% Synergy $0.84
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+17% Synergy $4.36
Ishkanah, Grafwidow Ishkanah, Grafwidow
+17% Synergy $0.47
Giant Ankheg Giant Ankheg
+17% Synergy $0.19
Lotus Cobra Lotus Cobra
+16% Synergy $9.07
Living Hive Living Hive
+16% Synergy $1.05
Spring-Leaf Avenger Spring-Leaf Avenger
+15% Synergy $0.18
Hooded Hydra Hooded Hydra
+14% Synergy $0.31
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+13% Synergy $0.28
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
+13% Synergy $0.60
Scute Mob Scute Mob
+13% Synergy $0.67
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.34
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+12% Synergy $1.18
Blightbeetle Blightbeetle
+12% Synergy $0.29
Grist, Voracious Larva Grist, the Plague Swarm Grist, Voracious Larva
+11% Synergy $1.37
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $1.08
Aatchik, Emerald Radian Aatchik, Emerald Radian
+11% Synergy $0.19
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+11% Synergy $13.56
Nyx Weaver Nyx Weaver
+10% Synergy $0.18
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+10% Synergy $0.72
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
+10% Synergy $0.58
The Swarmweaver The Swarmweaver
+10% Synergy $0.24
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+10% Synergy $9.69
Genesis Genesis
+10% Synergy $0.55
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+9% Synergy $0.97
Skyfisher Spider Skyfisher Spider
+9% Synergy $0.15
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger Amzu, Swarm's Hunger
+9% Synergy $16.96
Undead Butler Undead Butler
+9% Synergy $0.21
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+9% Synergy $0.51
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+8% Synergy $0.28
Noxious Gearhulk Noxious Gearhulk
+8% Synergy $0.61
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+8% Synergy $0.24
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+8% Synergy $0.85
Rotwidow Pack Rotwidow Pack
+8% Synergy $0.34
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+7% Synergy $1.40
Dina, Soul Steeper Dina, Soul Steeper
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+4% Synergy $0.63
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+4% Synergy $0.23
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.67
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+2% Synergy $0.48
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
-1% Synergy $6.34
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
-5% Synergy $1.44
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $10.10
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-7% Synergy $1.79
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-18% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+20% Synergy $2.79
Mortality Spear Mortality Spear
+11% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.97
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $1.09
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $3.59
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+8% Synergy $0.70
Deathsprout Deathsprout
+8% Synergy $0.38
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+8% Synergy $2.65
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $8.42
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+7% Synergy $5.56
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy $12.62
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+7% Synergy $0.20
Pulse of Murasa Pulse of Murasa
+7% Synergy $0.19
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy $0.24
Rushed Rebirth Rushed Rebirth
+5% Synergy $0.32
Weather the Storm Weather the Storm
+5% Synergy $0.65
Defile Defile
+5% Synergy $0.60
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+4% Synergy $3.81
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $2.57
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+4% Synergy $0.24
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+4% Synergy $1.96
Harrow Harrow
+3% Synergy $0.31
Entomb Entomb
+3% Synergy $15.82
Drag to the Roots Drag to the Roots
+3% Synergy $0.15
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.42
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $4.32
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+2% Synergy $11.00
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+2% Synergy $2.99
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.24
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+1% Synergy $4.76
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $0.88
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-1% Synergy $1.66
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
-1% Synergy $0.13
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.98
Second Harvest Second Harvest
-4% Synergy $2.18
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $0.91
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $0.89
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-6% Synergy $0.40
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-6% Synergy $0.25
Putrefy Putrefy
-7% Synergy $0.12
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
-9% Synergy $0.96
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $9.74

Sorceries

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

Life // Death Life // Death
+20% Synergy $0.21
Deadly Brew Deadly Brew
+19% Synergy $0.18
Spider Spawning Spider Spawning
+19% Synergy $0.14
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $5.04
Pest Summoning Pest Summoning
+17% Synergy $0.06
Rise of the Witch-king Rise of the Witch-king
+16% Synergy $0.22
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+16% Synergy $3.20
Persist Persist
+15% Synergy $2.32
Living Death Living Death
+14% Synergy $2.37
Beacon of Creation Beacon of Creation
+14% Synergy $6.78
Regrowth Regrowth
+10% Synergy $0.44
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+9% Synergy $0.84
Witherbloom Command Witherbloom Command
+9% Synergy $0.51
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.27
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+7% Synergy $2.61
Containment Breach Containment Breach
+7% Synergy $0.06
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $5.79
Explore Explore
+6% Synergy $0.18
Urborg Repossession Urborg Repossession
+6% Synergy $0.06
Healing Technique Healing Technique
+6% Synergy $0.29
Hunt for Specimens Hunt for Specimens
+6% Synergy $0.07
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $6.10
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $1.95
Worm Harvest Worm Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.30
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $7.94
Three Visits Three Visits
+4% Synergy $5.88
Life from the Loam Life from the Loam
+4% Synergy $5.35
Splendid Reclamation Splendid Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.67
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $26.13
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+4% Synergy $4.12
Find // Finality Find // Finality
+4% Synergy $0.15
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $0.44
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.68
Casualties of War Casualties of War
+3% Synergy $0.19
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+3% Synergy $0.93
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.40
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy $0.28
Unearth Unearth
+3% Synergy $0.45
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+3% Synergy $3.50
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+2% Synergy $1.99
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $20.12
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.40
Dig Up Dig Up
+2% Synergy $0.38
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+1% Synergy $1.78
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $4.65
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.20
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.25
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-3% Synergy $10.83
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-5% Synergy $0.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Pestilent Cauldron Restorative Burst Pestilent Cauldron
+25% Synergy $0.12
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+18% Synergy $0.98
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+7% Synergy $8.26
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.84
Hedge Shredder Hedge Shredder
+5% Synergy $1.77
Nuisance Engine Nuisance Engine
+5% Synergy $0.19
Orochi Hatchery Orochi Hatchery
+5% Synergy $0.77
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+4% Synergy $2.95
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+3% Synergy $29.61
Conduit of Worlds Conduit of Worlds
-1% Synergy $4.81
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $57.97
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
-3% Synergy $12.29
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-7% Synergy $8.35
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-10% Synergy $4.78

Enchantments

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

Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+21% Synergy $1.06
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+16% Synergy $4.36
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+15% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+15% Synergy $3.57
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+14% Synergy $4.24
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+12% Synergy $6.56
Curse of Clinging Webs Curse of Clinging Webs
+10% Synergy $1.31
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+9% Synergy $0.15
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+8% Synergy $1.53
Necromancy Necromancy
+8% Synergy $7.30
Snake Pit Snake Pit
+7% Synergy $0.91
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+6% Synergy $16.19
Diabolic Servitude Diabolic Servitude
+6% Synergy $0.39
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+5% Synergy $0.17
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+5% Synergy $0.51
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+4% Synergy $0.92
Moldervine Reclamation Moldervine Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.85
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+3% Synergy $12.51
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+2% Synergy $3.53
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+1% Synergy $0.27
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+1% Synergy $3.40
Exploration Exploration
+1% Synergy $29.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-1% Synergy $21.30
Binding the Old Gods Binding the Old Gods
-2% Synergy $0.16
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
-3% Synergy $4.50
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-3% Synergy $27.73
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $12.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $2.48
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
-5% Synergy $25.00
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-6% Synergy $0.26
Deathreap Ritual Deathreap Ritual
-6% Synergy $0.21
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-9% Synergy $28.91

Planeswalkers

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

Grist, the Hunger Tide Grist, the Hunger Tide
+20% Synergy $0.46
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+12% Synergy $3.91
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+5% Synergy $0.48
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+3% Synergy $1.36

Utility Lands

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

Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+17% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+15% Synergy $1.50
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+9% Synergy $4.75
Grim Backwoods Grim Backwoods
+8% Synergy $0.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+8% Synergy $7.25
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $25.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $49.13
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $1.38
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.97
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+4% Synergy $5.77
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+4% Synergy $0.16
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $2.10
Hissing Quagmire Hissing Quagmire
+4% Synergy $0.56
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $35.87
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.90
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $19.21
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-1% Synergy $30.14
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
-2% Synergy $0.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.15
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $8.79
Restless Cottage Restless Cottage
-3% Synergy $0.78
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
+2% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.38
Golgari Signet Golgari Signet
0% Synergy $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.39

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
+18% Synergy $5.04
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+11% Synergy $1.08
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+10% Synergy $0.23
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+9% Synergy $4.97
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+9% Synergy $1.09
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+8% Synergy $0.33
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+7% Synergy $12.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $8.42
Witherbloom Campus Witherbloom Campus
+7% Synergy $0.12
Woodland Chasm Woodland Chasm
+6% Synergy $0.52
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.55
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $2.15
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.62
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+4% Synergy $1.67
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+4% Synergy $26.13
Haunted Mire Haunted Mire
+3% Synergy $0.23
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $13.48
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.42
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
+2% Synergy $0.18
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.64
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+2% Synergy $0.65
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+1% Synergy $5.27
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $23.84
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
0% Synergy $0.25
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
0% Synergy $13.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $27.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Bayou Bayou
-1% Synergy
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.55
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-2% Synergy $0.14
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
-2% Synergy $5.97
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.05
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-4% Synergy $15.91
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-4% Synergy $8.13
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-4% Synergy $20.57
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
-4% Synergy $1.24
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.07
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
-6% Synergy $0.39
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-6% Synergy $5.53
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.06
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
-6% Synergy $0.89
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-9% Synergy $0.20
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
-11% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-12% Synergy $0.26
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-14% Synergy $0.64

Similar Commanders

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