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Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Price tag $11.29

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Dragon Skeleton

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#812 Current Rank
#859 Last Week
#788 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon decks.

Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+1% Synergy $1.26
Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
0% Synergy $0.69
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
0% Synergy $20.61
Deadly Precision Deadly Precision
0% Synergy $0.09
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
-1% Synergy $45.68

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon's abilities and overall game plan.

Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+66% Synergy $0.15
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+65% Synergy $0.31
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+64% Synergy $2.53
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+62% Synergy $2.08
Hand of the Praetors Hand of the Praetors
+61% Synergy $3.46
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+60% Synergy $0.72
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+60% Synergy $0.18
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+56% Synergy $1.16
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+55% Synergy $0.56
Whispering Specter Whispering Specter
+53% Synergy $1.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon decks.

Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+53% Synergy $3.31
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+49% Synergy $2.33
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+48% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.38
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $3.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $0.46
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.42
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+8% Synergy $15.03
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $10.28
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.25

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $48.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $58.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $89.88
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $82.98
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $20.55
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+2% Synergy $17.24
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $116.73
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $134.49
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $93.61
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-13% Synergy $12.79

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Phyrexian Crusader Phyrexian Crusader
+49% Synergy $3.89
Reaper of Sheoldred Reaper of Sheoldred
+42% Synergy $0.44
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+39% Synergy $1.22
Flensermite Flensermite
+37% Synergy $0.22
Core Prowler Core Prowler
+37% Synergy $0.47
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+36% Synergy $0.13
Corpse Cur Corpse Cur
+35% Synergy $0.21
Flesh-Eater Imp Flesh-Eater Imp
+32% Synergy $0.27
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+32% Synergy $0.07
Septic Rats Septic Rats
+28% Synergy $0.56
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+24% Synergy $0.15
Necropede Necropede
+23% Synergy $0.42
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+21% Synergy $6.13
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+17% Synergy $35.78
Contagious Nim Contagious Nim
+17% Synergy $0.20
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+17% Synergy $0.05
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+15% Synergy $0.71
Blackcleave Goblin Blackcleave Goblin
+15% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Juggernaut Phyrexian Juggernaut
+14% Synergy $0.20
Toxic Nim Toxic Nim
+12% Synergy $0.18
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $0.97
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $10.32
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+10% Synergy $0.06
Phyrexian Vatmother Phyrexian Vatmother
+10% Synergy $0.32
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+8% Synergy $16.03
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+8% Synergy $0.37
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+8% Synergy $1.12
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+8% Synergy $0.24
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+7% Synergy $4.54
Necroskitter Necroskitter
+7% Synergy $14.92
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+7% Synergy $0.27
Nimraiser Paladin Nimraiser Paladin
+7% Synergy $0.07
Phyrexian Digester Phyrexian Digester
+7% Synergy $0.16
Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+7% Synergy $0.11
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+7% Synergy $0.58
Vector Asp Vector Asp
+7% Synergy $0.18
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+6% Synergy $4.98
Filth Filth
+6% Synergy $6.59
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+3% Synergy $2.94
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+3% Synergy $9.30
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.20
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
0% Synergy $16.27
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
-1% Synergy $5.04
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-2% Synergy $3.80
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-3% Synergy $3.81
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-6% Synergy $74.53
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-7% Synergy $30.26
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-10% Synergy $1.61
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-28% Synergy $1.63

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon safe.

Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+47% Synergy $0.09
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+38% Synergy $0.14
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+30% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+28% Synergy $1.89
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+21% Synergy $0.09
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+19% Synergy $0.63
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+16% Synergy $0.53
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+16% Synergy $0.16
Hatred Hatred
+15% Synergy $43.23
Virulent Wound Virulent Wound
+15% Synergy $0.20
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $5.54
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+13% Synergy $0.04
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+10% Synergy $0.06
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+9% Synergy $0.21
Defile Defile
+8% Synergy $0.93
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.19
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $4.67
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.08
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $18.15
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.11
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+6% Synergy $10.92
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+5% Synergy $0.74
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+5% Synergy $8.52
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+5% Synergy $0.10
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+5% Synergy $0.09
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+4% Synergy $2.92
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $14.91
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $3.96
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+4% Synergy $1.23
Darkness Darkness
+3% Synergy $22.58
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+3% Synergy $0.41
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.07
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+2% Synergy $0.11
Cut Down Cut Down
+1% Synergy $0.37
Undying Malice Undying Malice
0% Synergy $0.46
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
0% Synergy $4.67
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-1% Synergy $0.24
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-3% Synergy $1.23
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-3% Synergy $0.69
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.45
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-5% Synergy $0.79
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-5% Synergy $2.98
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $3.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $5.27
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-7% Synergy $10.28
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-11% Synergy $0.13

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon's game plan and control the board.

Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+49% Synergy $6.35
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+40% Synergy $1.44
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+32% Synergy $0.27
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+22% Synergy $0.28
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.10
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+17% Synergy $0.13
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+16% Synergy $4.45
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+16% Synergy $0.16
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+11% Synergy $0.70
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+9% Synergy $0.08
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+8% Synergy $1.81
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $0.33
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $16.91
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+4% Synergy $3.11
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $23.02
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.27
Fell Fell
+3% Synergy $0.50
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+3% Synergy $0.30
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.35
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $3.22
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $6.30
Mutilate Mutilate
0% Synergy $1.78
Duress Duress
-2% Synergy $0.18
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-4% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-5% Synergy $5.20
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-9% Synergy $23.14
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-10% Synergy $0.29
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+46% Synergy $0.23
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+35% Synergy $2.05
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+35% Synergy $0.36
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+31% Synergy $5.88
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+28% Synergy $32.29
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+27% Synergy $38.64
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+21% Synergy $36.27
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+21% Synergy $1.83
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+21% Synergy $0.13
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+19% Synergy $2.09
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+17% Synergy $2.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $3.86
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+14% Synergy $5.39
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+14% Synergy $2.71
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+12% Synergy $9.42
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+11% Synergy $0.40
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+11% Synergy $37.91
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+11% Synergy $0.72
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+11% Synergy $1.11
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+11% Synergy $0.30
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $3.71
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+10% Synergy $5.62
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.78
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+10% Synergy $1.06
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.50
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy $13.63
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $19.47
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $1.54
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+8% Synergy $0.20
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $8.44
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+7% Synergy $0.51
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $4.36
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.93
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+5% Synergy $0.57
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $43.52
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $16.15
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+4% Synergy $1.31
Key to the City Key to the City
+3% Synergy $0.45
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+1% Synergy $2.09
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.18
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $33.67
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $5.66
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-16% Synergy $7.87

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+43% Synergy $0.14
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+34% Synergy $2.10
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+21% Synergy $0.84
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+17% Synergy $1.91
Endless Scream Endless Scream
+15% Synergy $0.18
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+14% Synergy $0.10
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+13% Synergy $0.26
Relic Putrescence Relic Putrescence
+13% Synergy $0.16
Phyresis Phyresis
+11% Synergy $1.62
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+8% Synergy $2.33
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $20.14
Snake Cult Initiation Snake Cult Initiation
+7% Synergy $0.45
Super State Super State
+7% Synergy $10.93
Alien Symbiosis Alien Symbiosis
+6% Synergy $0.06
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+6% Synergy $5.65
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.46
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $11.69
Greed Greed
-1% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.93
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-9% Synergy $7.76
Black Market Black Market
-13% Synergy $3.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+37% Synergy $5.65
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+15% Synergy $4.84

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+46% Synergy $0.38
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+32% Synergy $7.98
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+27% Synergy $29.68
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+16% Synergy $1.30
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+12% Synergy $11.17
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $4.91
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+6% Synergy $8.81
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $46.63
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.31
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.22
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $25.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+2% Synergy $81.88
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.81
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.64
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $11.84
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $4.85
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.28
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $2.80
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-4% Synergy $0.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $7.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $37.97
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-11% Synergy $0.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.27
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-17% Synergy $19.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+35% Synergy $11.42
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+22% Synergy $1.43
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+13% Synergy $0.28
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.19
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.27
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $174.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+3% Synergy $58.77
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $23.83
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.26
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.48
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+2% Synergy $35.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.14
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.84
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $740.80
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.85
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $9.68
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $25.64
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $18.57
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mirrex Mirrex
+11% Synergy $0.45
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.12
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $35.60
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+5% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.19
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.15
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.48
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $2.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $5.27

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