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Fumulus, the Infestation
Price tag $3.05

Legendary Creature — Vampire Insect

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 52% Sacrifice 13% Insects 7% Tokens 6% Lifegain 3% Control 2% Reanimator 2% Group Slug 2% Lifedrain 2% Aggro 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Meta Pick Very popular, most players know the strategy.

Ranking

#1090 Current Rank
#1030 Last Week
#1083 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Fumulus, the Infestation decks.

Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+4% Synergy $0.46
Buzzard-Wasp Colony Buzzard-Wasp Colony
+2% Synergy $0.05
Giant Fly Giant Fly
+2% Synergy $0.08
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
0% Synergy $4.54
Realm of Koh Realm of Koh
-1% Synergy $0.28

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Fumulus, the Infestation's abilities and overall game plan.

Endless Cockroaches Endless Cockroaches
+61% Synergy $0.73
Mortician Beetle Mortician Beetle
+59% Synergy $1.05
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+57% Synergy $0.21
Wriggling Grub Wriggling Grub
+57% Synergy $0.52
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+56% Synergy $0.32
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+56% Synergy $0.79
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+53% Synergy $0.22
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+50% Synergy $3.45
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+49% Synergy $1.88
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+48% Synergy $0.36

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Fumulus, the Infestation decks.

Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+46% Synergy $1.99
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+45% Synergy $2.98
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+42% Synergy $4.90
Village Rites Village Rites
+42% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+42% Synergy $5.20
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+40% Synergy $3.28
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+38% Synergy $0.17
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+34% Synergy $0.22
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+30% Synergy $1.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+10% Synergy $10.28

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+14% Synergy $15.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $89.88
Necropotence Necropotence
-10% Synergy $20.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $58.01
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-13% Synergy $12.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-15% Synergy $48.48

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Fumulus, the Infestation's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+47% Synergy $0.21
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+45% Synergy $0.65
Brood of Cockroaches Brood of Cockroaches
+44% Synergy $0.35
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+43% Synergy $1.78
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+43% Synergy $0.57
Blightbeetle Blightbeetle
+40% Synergy $0.39
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+38% Synergy $0.13
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+38% Synergy $1.49
Devouring Swarm Devouring Swarm
+38% Synergy $0.11
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+36% Synergy $0.19
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+35% Synergy $0.13
Swarm of Bloodflies Swarm of Bloodflies
+32% Synergy $0.10
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+31% Synergy $1.56
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+30% Synergy $2.04
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+30% Synergy $9.14
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+27% Synergy $1.90
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+26% Synergy $1.21
Nantuko Husk Nantuko Husk
+25% Synergy $0.05
Swarm Culler Swarm Culler
+25% Synergy $0.03
Battlefly Swarm Battlefly Swarm
+24% Synergy $0.07
Circuit Mender Circuit Mender
+23% Synergy $0.21
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+22% Synergy $12.88
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+22% Synergy $0.25
Chain Devil Chain Devil
+22% Synergy $0.06
Squelching Leeches Squelching Leeches
+22% Synergy $0.14
Huskburster Swarm Huskburster Swarm
+22% Synergy $0.13
Stinging Cave Crawler Stinging Cave Crawler
+21% Synergy $0.06
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+20% Synergy $0.89
Rottenmouth Viper Rottenmouth Viper
+19% Synergy $5.28
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+18% Synergy $3.00
Stirge Stirge
+17% Synergy $0.10
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+16% Synergy $0.30
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+15% Synergy $0.15
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
+14% Synergy $0.14
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+14% Synergy $0.13
Insatiable Skittermaw Insatiable Skittermaw
+14% Synergy $0.05
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+13% Synergy $9.41
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+13% Synergy $5.38
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+11% Synergy $16.27
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+11% Synergy $14.45
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+11% Synergy $0.20
High-Society Hunter High-Society Hunter
+11% Synergy $0.35
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+10% Synergy $22.35
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+7% Synergy $5.26
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+6% Synergy $0.41
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+6% Synergy $16.03
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+3% Synergy $1.70
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.20
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
-5% Synergy $15.03
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-31% Synergy $1.63

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Fumulus, the Infestation safe.

Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+40% Synergy $4.31
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+37% Synergy $0.18
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+21% Synergy $0.20
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+19% Synergy $0.46
Sudden Edict Sudden Edict
+15% Synergy $0.12
Diabolic Edict Diabolic Edict
+15% Synergy $0.09
Consumed by Greed Consumed by Greed
+11% Synergy $0.18
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+10% Synergy $0.45
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+9% Synergy $3.22
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+9% Synergy $3.98
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+7% Synergy $0.18
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+7% Synergy $0.14
Carrion Carrion
+7% Synergy $3.08
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+6% Synergy $10.28
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+6% Synergy $0.43
Geth's Verdict Geth's Verdict
+6% Synergy $0.15
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+4% Synergy $0.16
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.27
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-3% Synergy $2.92
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-3% Synergy $1.23
Undying Malice Undying Malice
-3% Synergy $0.46
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-6% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-12% Synergy $10.92
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-13% Synergy $18.15
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $3.42
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-16% Synergy $0.53
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-18% Synergy $0.19
Defile Defile
-28% Synergy $0.93

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Fumulus, the Infestation's game plan and control the board.

Season of Loss Season of Loss
+36% Synergy $1.02
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+35% Synergy $0.57
Victimize Victimize
+25% Synergy $0.34
Make an Example Make an Example
+20% Synergy $7.09
Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+15% Synergy $1.27
Eaten Alive Eaten Alive
+13% Synergy $0.05
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+13% Synergy $0.19
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+10% Synergy $1.65
Dread Return Dread Return
+9% Synergy $0.28
Extract a Confession Extract a Confession
+9% Synergy $0.16
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+7% Synergy $0.93
Barter in Blood Barter in Blood
+7% Synergy $0.09
Myrkul's Edict Myrkul's Edict
+7% Synergy $0.10
Rankle's Prank Rankle's Prank
+6% Synergy $0.32
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+6% Synergy $0.28
Final Vengeance Final Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.08
Chainer's Edict Chainer's Edict
+6% Synergy $0.12
Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+5% Synergy $0.30
Cruel Edict Cruel Edict
+5% Synergy $0.29
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.28
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+4% Synergy $0.42
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $10.42
Smallpox Smallpox
+2% Synergy $0.33
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $3.81
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.32
Unearth Unearth
0% Synergy $0.42
Living Death Living Death
-2% Synergy $1.13
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-3% Synergy $23.14
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-5% Synergy $0.25
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $0.46
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-9% Synergy $0.13
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
-9% Synergy $4.45
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-10% Synergy $1.81
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $5.14
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-15% Synergy $0.29
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-17% Synergy $6.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+27% Synergy $6.37
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+22% Synergy $0.26
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+17% Synergy $7.87
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $51.84
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.55
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+8% Synergy $1.77
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+7% Synergy $2.87
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $2.09
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $6.43
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+3% Synergy $0.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.86
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-3% Synergy $5.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.38
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-6% Synergy $0.96

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Fumulus, the Infestation's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Grave Pact Grave Pact
+37% Synergy $22.82
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+33% Synergy $14.18
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+28% Synergy $1.65
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+26% Synergy $0.23
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+25% Synergy $0.20
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+15% Synergy $1.09
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+14% Synergy $4.35
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+13% Synergy $0.63
Dark Prophecy Dark Prophecy
+11% Synergy $4.72
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+9% Synergy $11.69
Black Market Black Market
+9% Synergy $3.63
Into the Pit Into the Pit
+9% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+6% Synergy $3.28
Momentum Breaker Momentum Breaker
+6% Synergy $0.29
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+4% Synergy $0.16
Contamination Contamination
+4% Synergy $11.04
Attrition Attrition
+4% Synergy $19.92
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+2% Synergy $13.30
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.93
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $6.23
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
0% Synergy $21.33
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
0% Synergy $5.00
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-3% Synergy $11.26
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-4% Synergy $18.22
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-12% Synergy $7.76

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Fumulus, the Infestation to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+17% Synergy $6.65

Utility Lands

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

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+22% Synergy $19.04
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $20.88
Eumidian Hatchery Eumidian Hatchery
+11% Synergy $1.37
War Room War Room
+10% Synergy $4.85
High Market High Market
+10% Synergy $1.16
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.59
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.64
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+7% Synergy $4.49
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $4.05
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $1.26
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+1% Synergy $0.64
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+1% Synergy $0.28
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+1% Synergy $1.42
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $3.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-2% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-5% Synergy $11.84
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-5% Synergy $2.80
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $7.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $37.97
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-7% Synergy $25.92
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $46.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+8% Synergy $0.28
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+6% Synergy $5.64
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+6% Synergy $2.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.85
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+3% Synergy $1.09
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $58.77
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $25.64
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Fumulus, the Infestation decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $1.08
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.43
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $8.45
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $19.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Fumulus, the Infestation.

Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Gollum, Patient Plotter Gollum, Patient Plotter
Savra, Queen of the Golgari Savra, Queen of the Golgari
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
Kels, Fight Fixer Kels, Fight Fixer
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
Ozox, the Clattering King Ozox, the Clattering King
Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant Vogar, Necropolis Tyrant
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
Orca, Siege Demon Orca, Siege Demon
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
Lucius the Eternal Lucius the Eternal
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Kuon, Ogre Ascendant Kuon, Ogre Ascendant
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
God-Eternal Bontu God-Eternal Bontu