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Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Price tag $11.86

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

#822 Current Rank
#875 Last Week
#780 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.

Madame Null, Power Broker Madame Null, Power Broker
+3% Synergy $0.48
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+1% Synergy $0.32
Moonshadow Moonshadow
+1% Synergy $15.53
Eventide's Shadow Eventide's Shadow
+1% Synergy $0.33
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
-1% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

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

Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+67% Synergy $0.35
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+65% Synergy $0.37
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+65% Synergy $1.31
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+62% Synergy $3.00
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+61% Synergy $0.35
Hand of the Praetors Hand of the Praetors
+61% Synergy $4.16
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+60% Synergy $0.77
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+57% Synergy $2.21
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+56% Synergy $0.85
Whispering Specter Whispering Specter
+54% Synergy $1.56

Top Cards

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

Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+54% Synergy $3.98
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+49% Synergy $0.33
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+49% Synergy $3.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.85
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $3.69
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $2.77
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $4.53
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+9% Synergy $16.84
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+2% Synergy $10.94
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.28

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $62.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+6% Synergy $63.69
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $111.70
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $97.40
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $22.51
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+3% Synergy $24.01
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $139.18
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $146.21
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.65
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-12% Synergy $16.46

Creatures

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

Phyrexian Crusader Phyrexian Crusader
+49% Synergy $5.21
Reaper of Sheoldred Reaper of Sheoldred
+43% Synergy $0.62
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+39% Synergy $1.02
Flensermite Flensermite
+38% Synergy $0.21
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+37% Synergy $0.32
Core Prowler Core Prowler
+37% Synergy $1.17
Corpse Cur Corpse Cur
+34% Synergy $0.26
Flesh-Eater Imp Flesh-Eater Imp
+32% Synergy $0.34
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+32% Synergy $0.11
Septic Rats Septic Rats
+28% Synergy $0.49
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+25% Synergy $0.34
Necropede Necropede
+23% Synergy $0.44
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+21% Synergy $8.13
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+18% Synergy $33.11
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+17% Synergy $0.12
Contagious Nim Contagious Nim
+17% Synergy $0.13
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+16% Synergy $2.36
Blackcleave Goblin Blackcleave Goblin
+15% Synergy $0.10
Phyrexian Juggernaut Phyrexian Juggernaut
+13% Synergy $0.20
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $0.95
Toxic Nim Toxic Nim
+12% Synergy $0.11
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $12.48
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+10% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Vatmother Phyrexian Vatmother
+10% Synergy $0.36
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+9% Synergy $36.93
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+8% Synergy $0.38
Necroskitter Necroskitter
+8% Synergy $2.18
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+8% Synergy $1.29
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+8% Synergy $0.52
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+8% Synergy $0.30
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+7% Synergy $4.58
Phyrexian Digester Phyrexian Digester
+7% Synergy $0.20
Nimraiser Paladin Nimraiser Paladin
+7% Synergy $0.11
Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+7% Synergy $0.34
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+6% Synergy $1.11
Filth Filth
+6% Synergy $8.26
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+6% Synergy $0.30
Vector Asp Vector Asp
+6% Synergy $0.17
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+4% Synergy $3.89
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+3% Synergy $31.05
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.30
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
0% Synergy $20.84
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-1% Synergy $2.20
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
-1% Synergy $6.59
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-2% Synergy $5.09
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-5% Synergy $90.44
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-6% Synergy $43.57
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-9% Synergy $2.09
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-28% Synergy $2.68

Instants

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

Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+46% Synergy $0.13
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+40% Synergy $0.31
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+31% Synergy $0.37
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+28% Synergy $3.61
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+19% Synergy $1.74
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+19% Synergy $0.08
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.57
Hatred Hatred
+15% Synergy $48.93
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy $5.26
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+14% Synergy $0.23
Virulent Wound Virulent Wound
+14% Synergy $0.25
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+12% Synergy $0.10
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+10% Synergy $0.16
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+9% Synergy $0.32
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+9% Synergy $0.24
Defile Defile
+8% Synergy $1.26
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $5.92
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $25.03
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy $10.85
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.30
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+6% Synergy $1.06
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+6% Synergy $11.13
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+6% Synergy $0.11
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+5% Synergy $5.80
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+5% Synergy $0.12
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $8.89
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+4% Synergy $0.09
Darkness Darkness
+3% Synergy $22.78
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+3% Synergy $5.03
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+3% Synergy $0.47
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+3% Synergy $1.57
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.08
Cut Down Cut Down
+2% Synergy $0.39
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+1% Synergy $5.21
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+1% Synergy $0.34
Undying Malice Undying Malice
0% Synergy $0.48
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-1% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $12.12
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-3% Synergy $1.29
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy $3.70
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy $2.02
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy $4.07
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-5% Synergy $1.84
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.65
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-8% Synergy $14.34
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-11% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+49% Synergy $12.06
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+41% Synergy $2.59
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+32% Synergy $0.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+22% Synergy $0.36
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+21% Synergy $0.31
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+17% Synergy $3.70
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+17% Synergy $0.13
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+16% Synergy $0.26
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+11% Synergy $0.56
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+9% Synergy $0.07
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+8% Synergy $1.97
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $0.38
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $19.75
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.18
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $8.23
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+3% Synergy $4.29
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.57
Fell Fell
+3% Synergy $0.38
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $7.71
Mutilate Mutilate
+1% Synergy $1.86
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $3.43
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-3% Synergy $0.39
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-5% Synergy $5.43
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-9% Synergy $26.24
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-10% Synergy $0.37
Reanimate Reanimate
-14% Synergy $8.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+46% Synergy $0.19
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+36% Synergy $0.31
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+35% Synergy $3.24
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+32% Synergy $19.00
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+28% Synergy $33.08
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $44.24
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+22% Synergy $1.94
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+21% Synergy $39.36
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+21% Synergy $0.22
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+19% Synergy $2.47
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+17% Synergy $3.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.56
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+13% Synergy $8.56
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+13% Synergy $3.41
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+12% Synergy $0.41
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+11% Synergy $10.96
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+11% Synergy $0.35
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+11% Synergy $0.63
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+11% Synergy $1.27
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+11% Synergy $1.06
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $40.21
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $5.28
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+10% Synergy $6.84
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $0.97
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy $14.83
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.57
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $2.57
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+8% Synergy $0.18
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $28.23
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+7% Synergy $0.46
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $5.46
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $10.91
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.50
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+5% Synergy $0.63
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $19.01
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $49.85
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+4% Synergy $2.71
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+1% Synergy $3.97
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $39.43
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $6.02
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-16% Synergy $13.83

Enchantments

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

Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+43% Synergy $0.34
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+35% Synergy $3.65
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+21% Synergy $1.75
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+17% Synergy $1.69
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+13% Synergy $0.24
Endless Scream Endless Scream
+13% Synergy $0.15
Relic Putrescence Relic Putrescence
+13% Synergy $0.20
Phyresis Phyresis
+12% Synergy $2.06
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+12% Synergy $0.29
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+8% Synergy $2.33
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $24.12
Snake Cult Initiation Snake Cult Initiation
+7% Synergy $0.44
Super State Super State
+7% Synergy $15.02
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+6% Synergy $10.25
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $1.22
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $16.46
Greed Greed
-1% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $1.91
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-9% Synergy $8.60
Black Market Black Market
-13% Synergy $4.19

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+39% Synergy $1.16
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+16% Synergy $9.71

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+46% Synergy $0.39
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+33% Synergy $12.80
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+26% Synergy $35.53
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+16% Synergy $1.60
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+11% Synergy $11.51
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.44
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $52.21
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+5% Synergy $13.08
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $31.12
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $8.95
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $37.08
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+1% Synergy $90.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $1.06
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $12.39
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $9.15
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.80
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-3% Synergy $0.42
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-4% Synergy $0.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $10.61
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $43.73
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-10% Synergy $0.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $3.70
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-18% Synergy $23.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+35% Synergy $12.07
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+23% Synergy $4.78
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.39
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.37
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy $3.60
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $37.01
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.80
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.30
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $191.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.01
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+3% Synergy $63.52
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.86
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.33
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $938.97
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.06
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $9.70
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $34.62
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $20.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $2.55

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+11% Synergy $0.44
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.25
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $48.99
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+6% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.28
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.58
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $1.60
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $12.12
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.65

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