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Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Price tag $10.24

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

#742 Current Rank
#696 Last Week
#799 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.

Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+8% Synergy $0.24
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+6% Synergy $0.66
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+3% Synergy $124.55
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+2% Synergy $1.29
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
-1% Synergy $0.33

High Synergy Cards

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

Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+66% Synergy $0.34
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+65% Synergy $0.18
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+64% Synergy $1.18
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+62% Synergy $1.45
Hand of the Praetors Hand of the Praetors
+61% Synergy $3.62
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+59% Synergy $0.68
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+57% Synergy $0.23
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+55% Synergy $1.30
Whispering Specter Whispering Specter
+53% Synergy $0.68
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+53% Synergy $0.45

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 $2.78
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+49% Synergy $2.28
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+47% Synergy $0.13
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+18% Synergy $2.48
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.59
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+7% Synergy $13.56
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.23
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $8.26

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $53.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $95.04
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $75.40
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $59.87
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $16.20
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $103.74
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+1% Synergy $22.67
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $120.00
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $664.81
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $82.70

Creatures

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

Phyrexian Crusader Phyrexian Crusader
+49% Synergy $4.61
Reaper of Sheoldred Reaper of Sheoldred
+43% Synergy $0.63
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+39% Synergy $1.25
Flensermite Flensermite
+38% Synergy $0.16
Core Prowler Core Prowler
+38% Synergy $0.45
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+35% Synergy $0.21
Corpse Cur Corpse Cur
+35% Synergy $0.21
Flesh-Eater Imp Flesh-Eater Imp
+32% Synergy $0.32
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+31% Synergy $0.06
Septic Rats Septic Rats
+30% Synergy $0.57
Necropede Necropede
+24% Synergy $0.33
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+23% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+19% Synergy $6.07
Contagious Nim Contagious Nim
+19% Synergy $0.15
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+17% Synergy $35.55
Blackcleave Goblin Blackcleave Goblin
+16% Synergy $0.12
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+16% Synergy $0.05
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+15% Synergy $0.45
Phyrexian Juggernaut Phyrexian Juggernaut
+15% Synergy $0.16
Toxic Nim Toxic Nim
+12% Synergy $0.13
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $8.26
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $0.53
Phyrexian Vatmother Phyrexian Vatmother
+10% Synergy $0.33
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+10% Synergy $0.04
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+10% Synergy $0.23
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+9% Synergy $0.25
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $1.33
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+8% Synergy $16.64
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+8% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Digester Phyrexian Digester
+8% Synergy $0.13
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+7% Synergy $4.18
Necroskitter Necroskitter
+7% Synergy $14.34
Vector Asp Vector Asp
+7% Synergy $0.15
Nimraiser Paladin Nimraiser Paladin
+7% Synergy $0.08
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+6% Synergy $5.04
Filth Filth
+6% Synergy $6.33
Swamp Mosquito Swamp Mosquito
+6% Synergy $0.60
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+3% Synergy $4.79
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.09
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+2% Synergy $7.96
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
0% Synergy $15.19
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
0% Synergy $0.48
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
-1% Synergy $5.08
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-2% Synergy $1.72
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-4% Synergy $5.88
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-6% Synergy $65.84
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-7% Synergy $30.82
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-10% Synergy $1.40
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-28% Synergy $1.18

Instants

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

Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+49% Synergy $0.06
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+37% Synergy $0.17
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+30% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+28% Synergy $1.55
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+22% Synergy $0.05
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+18% Synergy $0.56
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+17% Synergy $0.13
Hatred Hatred
+16% Synergy $43.86
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+15% Synergy $0.76
Virulent Wound Virulent Wound
+15% Synergy $0.15
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $6.62
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+14% Synergy $0.05
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+10% Synergy $0.14
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+9% Synergy $0.19
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $4.33
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.15
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $18.70
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy $12.62
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.15
Defile Defile
+6% Synergy $0.60
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+6% Synergy $8.59
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+5% Synergy $0.10
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+5% Synergy $0.06
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $2.54
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+4% Synergy $0.37
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+4% Synergy $1.00
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+3% Synergy $4.32
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy $16.57
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.04
Darkness Darkness
+2% Synergy $23.65
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+2% Synergy $0.14
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+1% Synergy $0.60
Cut Down Cut Down
+1% Synergy $0.54
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
0% Synergy $2.65
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-1% Synergy $0.20
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-3% Synergy $1.01
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.42
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-4% Synergy $1.00
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $2.86
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-5% Synergy $2.99
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $2.57
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $4.97
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-7% Synergy $11.00
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-11% Synergy $0.14

Sorceries

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

Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+48% Synergy $7.09
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+41% Synergy $2.37
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+33% Synergy $0.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+21% Synergy $0.40
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.15
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+17% Synergy $0.25
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+17% Synergy $0.17
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+15% Synergy $2.61
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+11% Synergy $0.52
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+9% Synergy $0.06
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+8% Synergy $1.72
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.44
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+4% Synergy $3.85
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+4% Synergy $1.36
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $20.12
Fell Fell
+3% Synergy $0.40
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+3% Synergy $0.26
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $20.09
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $1.95
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $3.85
Mutilate Mutilate
-1% Synergy $1.70
Duress Duress
-1% Synergy $0.16
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-2% Synergy $5.79
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $4.65
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-5% Synergy $0.48
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-9% Synergy $20.49
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-10% Synergy $0.28
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+46% Synergy $0.27
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+35% Synergy $2.18
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+35% Synergy $0.32
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+31% Synergy $5.32
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+28% Synergy $30.24
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+27% Synergy $36.19
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+22% Synergy $0.18
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+21% Synergy $34.63
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+19% Synergy $1.65
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+17% Synergy $1.42
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+17% Synergy $1.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.54
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+14% Synergy $5.28
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+14% Synergy $1.51
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+12% Synergy $8.78
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+12% Synergy $0.79
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+12% Synergy $0.54
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+11% Synergy $0.33
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $35.57
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+10% Synergy $5.61
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.71
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+10% Synergy $0.70
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.56
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+9% Synergy $0.99
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $18.25
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $3.38
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+8% Synergy $0.16
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $16.01
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+8% Synergy $0.48
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $12.44
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $5.87
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+6% Synergy $1.07
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.31
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $41.32
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+5% Synergy $3.98
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+4% Synergy $1.53
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $17.98
Key to the City Key to the City
+3% Synergy $0.46
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $32.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.26
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-3% Synergy $2.95
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-4% Synergy $6.99
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-14% Synergy $12.41
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-16% Synergy $4.86

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 $2.68
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+21% Synergy $0.96
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+18% Synergy $1.99
Endless Scream Endless Scream
+16% Synergy $0.21
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+14% Synergy $0.12
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+13% Synergy $0.27
Relic Putrescence Relic Putrescence
+13% Synergy $0.15
Phyresis Phyresis
+12% Synergy $0.86
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+8% Synergy $2.51
Snake Cult Initiation Snake Cult Initiation
+8% Synergy $0.48
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $16.56
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+6% Synergy $4.80
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.45
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $12.37
Greed Greed
-1% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $3.57
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $6.56
Black Market Black Market
-13% Synergy $3.70

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+36% Synergy $5.46
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+14% Synergy $5.31

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+47% Synergy $0.33
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+32% Synergy $10.26
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+28% Synergy $23.25
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+16% Synergy $1.46
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $8.89
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.97
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+6% Synergy $9.51
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $49.13
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $19.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.15
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.45
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $25.99
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+2% Synergy $93.52
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $42.14
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.90
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $12.26
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
-1% Synergy $0.49
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.90
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.30
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.91
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-4% Synergy $0.15
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $7.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $35.87
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-11% Synergy $1.50
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.59
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-16% Synergy $19.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+34% Synergy $10.50
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+20% Synergy $2.50
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.23
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $25.71
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $173.92
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $30.95
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.20
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $39.77
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.14
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.02
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.38
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $20.31
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $4.88
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $15.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+12% Synergy $0.56
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.19
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $35.28
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+6% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.42
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $2.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.42
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $4.97

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