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Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Price tag $10.82

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

#667 Current Rank
#678 Last Week
#784 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.

Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+10% Synergy $0.38
Alien Symbiosis Alien Symbiosis
+6% Synergy $0.09
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+3% Synergy $9.74
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $62.36
Agent Venom Agent Venom
+2% Synergy $0.69

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 $0.18
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+65% Synergy $0.27
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+64% Synergy $1.36
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+62% Synergy $2.09
Hand of the Praetors Hand of the Praetors
+61% Synergy $4.14
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+60% Synergy $0.74
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+59% Synergy $0.17
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+56% Synergy $1.61
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+54% Synergy $0.34
Whispering Specter Whispering Specter
+53% Synergy $1.33

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 $2.94
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+49% Synergy $2.12
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+47% Synergy $0.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+31% Synergy $1.22
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+19% Synergy $2.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.35
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+8% Synergy $13.60
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $7.50
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.22

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+8% Synergy $48.88
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $54.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $94.95
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $78.39
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $17.41
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+2% Synergy $19.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $110.22
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $124.90
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $719.33
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $75.61

Creatures

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

Phyrexian Crusader Phyrexian Crusader
+49% Synergy $3.93
Reaper of Sheoldred Reaper of Sheoldred
+42% Synergy $0.44
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+39% Synergy $0.98
Flensermite Flensermite
+37% Synergy $0.19
Core Prowler Core Prowler
+37% Synergy $0.45
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+35% Synergy $0.13
Corpse Cur Corpse Cur
+35% Synergy $0.23
Flesh-Eater Imp Flesh-Eater Imp
+32% Synergy $0.24
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+31% Synergy $0.10
Septic Rats Septic Rats
+28% Synergy $0.62
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+24% Synergy $0.11
Necropede Necropede
+23% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+20% Synergy $6.67
Contagious Nim Contagious Nim
+18% Synergy $0.17
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+17% Synergy $36.54
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+16% Synergy $0.06
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+15% Synergy $0.70
Blackcleave Goblin Blackcleave Goblin
+15% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Juggernaut Phyrexian Juggernaut
+14% Synergy $0.20
Toxic Nim Toxic Nim
+12% Synergy $0.14
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $0.75
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $8.78
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+10% Synergy $0.05
Phyrexian Vatmother Phyrexian Vatmother
+10% Synergy $0.33
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+9% Synergy $0.32
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+9% Synergy $0.85
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+9% Synergy $0.24
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+8% Synergy $16.08
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+7% Synergy $4.38
Necroskitter Necroskitter
+7% Synergy $15.11
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+7% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Digester Phyrexian Digester
+7% Synergy $0.11
Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+7% Synergy $0.12
Vector Asp Vector Asp
+7% Synergy $0.15
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+7% Synergy $0.81
Nimraiser Paladin Nimraiser Paladin
+7% Synergy $0.05
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+6% Synergy $5.17
Filth Filth
+6% Synergy $6.30
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+3% Synergy $4.83
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.09
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+2% Synergy $8.72
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
0% Synergy $15.61
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
-1% Synergy $5.53
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-2% Synergy $2.31
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-4% Synergy $5.84
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-6% Synergy $67.82
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-7% Synergy $29.72
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-10% Synergy $1.64
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-30% Synergy $1.03

Instants

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

Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+48% Synergy $0.03
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+37% Synergy $0.12
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+30% Synergy $0.20
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+28% Synergy $1.51
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+21% Synergy $0.05
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+19% Synergy $0.67
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+17% Synergy $0.08
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+16% Synergy $0.74
Dismember Dismember
+15% Synergy $5.87
Hatred Hatred
+15% Synergy $42.03
Virulent Wound Virulent Wound
+15% Synergy $0.15
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+13% Synergy $0.06
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+10% Synergy $0.10
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+9% Synergy $0.19
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $5.02
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+8% Synergy $0.09
Defile Defile
+7% Synergy $0.60
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $18.95
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.10
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+6% Synergy $13.78
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+6% Synergy $8.12
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+5% Synergy $0.12
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+5% Synergy $0.06
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+4% Synergy $3.84
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $16.95
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $3.91
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+4% Synergy $1.23
Darkness Darkness
+3% Synergy $22.62
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+3% Synergy $1.13
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+3% Synergy $0.44
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.03
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+2% Synergy $0.12
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+1% Synergy $0.49
Cut Down Cut Down
+1% Synergy $0.36
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
0% Synergy $2.31
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-1% Synergy $0.16
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-3% Synergy $1.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.97
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-4% Synergy $0.72
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $2.25
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-5% Synergy $3.10
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $2.54
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.83
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-7% Synergy $13.86
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-11% Synergy $0.12

Sorceries

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

Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+49% Synergy $7.53
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+40% Synergy $1.24
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+33% Synergy $0.29
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+21% Synergy $0.46
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.14
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+17% Synergy $0.17
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+16% Synergy $0.22
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+16% Synergy $4.77
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+11% Synergy $0.50
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+9% Synergy $0.09
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+8% Synergy $1.77
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.27
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $19.28
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+4% Synergy $4.25
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+3% Synergy $1.17
Fell Fell
+3% Synergy $0.48
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+3% Synergy $0.30
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $21.91
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $2.12
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $3.49
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.95
Mutilate Mutilate
-1% Synergy $1.70
Duress Duress
-2% Synergy $0.17
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-4% Synergy $0.49
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-5% Synergy $4.95
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-9% Synergy $25.12
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-10% Synergy $0.31
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $5.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+47% Synergy $0.28
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+35% Synergy $2.20
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+34% Synergy $0.34
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+31% Synergy $5.91
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+28% Synergy $30.48
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+27% Synergy $37.23
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+21% Synergy $36.91
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+21% Synergy $0.10
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+20% Synergy $1.51
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+18% Synergy $2.31
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+17% Synergy $2.02
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+15% Synergy $1.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.32
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+14% Synergy $5.30
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+12% Synergy $8.78
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+12% Synergy $0.88
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+11% Synergy $0.41
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+11% Synergy $32.42
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+11% Synergy $0.76
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.75
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+10% Synergy $5.44
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+10% Synergy $6.65
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+10% Synergy $1.00
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.58
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $19.88
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+8% Synergy $1.54
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $15.94
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+8% Synergy $0.17
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+8% Synergy $0.54
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $4.91
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $9.90
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $5.16
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+5% Synergy $0.73
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $42.00
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $15.63
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+5% Synergy $2.80
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+4% Synergy $1.12
Key to the City Key to the City
+3% Synergy $0.29
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $1.05
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
0% Synergy $4.68
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-2% Synergy $32.10
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $6.19
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-13% Synergy $14.25
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-16% Synergy $5.57

Enchantments

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

Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+43% Synergy $0.15
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+34% Synergy $1.99
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+20% Synergy $0.93
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+18% Synergy $2.10
Endless Scream Endless Scream
+15% Synergy $0.19
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+14% Synergy $0.10
Relic Putrescence Relic Putrescence
+14% Synergy $0.17
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+13% Synergy $0.26
Phyresis Phyresis
+12% Synergy $1.31
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+8% Synergy $2.60
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $19.09
Snake Cult Initiation Snake Cult Initiation
+7% Synergy $0.46
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+6% Synergy $5.55
Super State Super State
+5% Synergy $9.53
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.37
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $11.95
Greed Greed
-1% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $3.20
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $7.52
Black Market Black Market
-13% Synergy $3.33

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 $5.73
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+14% Synergy $5.21

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+46% Synergy $0.31
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+32% Synergy $8.20
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+27% Synergy $25.46
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+16% Synergy $1.41
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+12% Synergy $8.97
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $6.04
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+6% Synergy $8.09
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $48.67
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $18.60
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.58
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $23.13
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+2% Synergy $89.54
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.29
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.94
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $11.65
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
-1% Synergy $0.52
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $3.04
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.27
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.65
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-4% Synergy $0.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $6.87
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $39.21
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-11% Synergy $1.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.03
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-16% Synergy $18.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+35% Synergy $11.60
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+21% Synergy $2.71
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.20
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.12
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $26.65
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $181.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.48
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $2.60
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $32.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.23
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.62
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $38.46
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.09
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.66
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $23.24
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $5.28
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $16.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.05

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 $35.68
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+5% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.06
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $2.01
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $8.97
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.83

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