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Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Price tag $10.15

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

#1012 Current Rank
#1013 Last Week
#809 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.

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $4.85
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+5% Synergy $36.85
Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+5% Synergy $0.13
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
-5% Synergy $3.87
Overkill Overkill
-5% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+65% Synergy $0.36
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+65% Synergy $0.21
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+63% Synergy $1.25
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+61% Synergy $1.44
Hand of the Praetors Hand of the Praetors
+60% Synergy $3.98
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+59% Synergy $0.69
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+57% Synergy $0.24
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+54% Synergy $0.66
Whispering Specter Whispering Specter
+53% Synergy $0.92
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+53% Synergy $2.84

Top Cards

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

Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+53% Synergy $0.36
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+50% Synergy $2.31
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+47% Synergy $0.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.30
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $0.60
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+19% Synergy $1.55
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $2.94
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+7% Synergy $11.29
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $7.55
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.23

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $58.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $94.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $71.05
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $50.85
Necropotence Necropotence
+4% Synergy $17.52
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $92.16
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+1% Synergy $20.89
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $113.27
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-7% Synergy $25.95

Creatures

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

Phyrexian Crusader Phyrexian Crusader
+48% Synergy $5.22
Reaper of Sheoldred Reaper of Sheoldred
+42% Synergy $0.57
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+39% Synergy $0.51
Flensermite Flensermite
+38% Synergy $0.18
Core Prowler Core Prowler
+38% Synergy $0.46
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+35% Synergy $0.20
Corpse Cur Corpse Cur
+35% Synergy $0.20
Flesh-Eater Imp Flesh-Eater Imp
+32% Synergy $0.23
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+31% Synergy $0.12
Septic Rats Septic Rats
+28% Synergy $0.44
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+23% Synergy $0.17
Necropede Necropede
+23% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+19% Synergy $6.43
Contagious Nim Contagious Nim
+19% Synergy $0.13
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+17% Synergy $32.20
Blackcleave Goblin Blackcleave Goblin
+16% Synergy $0.11
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+15% Synergy $0.57
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+15% Synergy $0.07
Phyrexian Juggernaut Phyrexian Juggernaut
+14% Synergy $0.18
Toxic Nim Toxic Nim
+12% Synergy $0.14
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $7.56
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+10% Synergy $0.67
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+10% Synergy $0.22
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+10% Synergy $0.11
Phyrexian Vatmother Phyrexian Vatmother
+10% Synergy $0.33
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+10% Synergy $1.16
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+9% Synergy $0.34
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+8% Synergy $15.20
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+8% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Digester Phyrexian Digester
+8% Synergy $0.10
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+7% Synergy $4.10
Necroskitter Necroskitter
+7% Synergy $14.86
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+7% Synergy $5.10
Filth Filth
+7% Synergy $7.09
Nimraiser Paladin Nimraiser Paladin
+7% Synergy $0.06
Vector Asp Vector Asp
+7% Synergy $0.12
Swamp Mosquito Swamp Mosquito
+6% Synergy $0.56
Scourge Servant Scourge Servant
+5% Synergy $0.06
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+3% Synergy $6.71
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy $0.12
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+2% Synergy $7.10
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
0% Synergy $15.89
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
0% Synergy $0.53
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.26
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
-1% Synergy $5.58
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-2% Synergy $1.66
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-4% Synergy $5.30
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-6% Synergy $63.03
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-10% Synergy $1.32
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-28% Synergy $1.09

Instants

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

Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+49% Synergy $0.04
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+36% Synergy $0.14
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+30% Synergy $0.17
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+28% Synergy $1.88
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+22% Synergy $0.06
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+18% Synergy $0.13
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+18% Synergy $0.48
Hatred Hatred
+17% Synergy $46.68
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+15% Synergy $0.79
Dismember Dismember
+15% Synergy $6.09
Virulent Wound Virulent Wound
+15% Synergy $0.19
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+14% Synergy $0.04
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+10% Synergy $0.17
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+9% Synergy $0.21
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+9% Synergy $0.12
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $4.80
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy $12.97
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+7% Synergy $0.12
Defile Defile
+6% Synergy $0.61
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+6% Synergy $18.24
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+6% Synergy $6.91
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.07
Professor's Warning Professor's Warning
+5% Synergy $0.11
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $2.65
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+4% Synergy $0.45
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+4% Synergy $1.18
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy $16.38
Murder Murder
+3% Synergy $0.06
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+2% Synergy $3.88
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+2% Synergy $0.19
Darkness Darkness
+1% Synergy $22.77
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+1% Synergy $0.66
Cut Down Cut Down
+1% Synergy $0.82
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
0% Synergy $1.47
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-1% Synergy $0.18
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-2% Synergy $0.58
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $9.16
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-4% Synergy $1.28
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy $2.66
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.80
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $2.59
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $5.21
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-7% Synergy $9.78
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
+47% Synergy $7.60
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+41% Synergy $3.86
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+33% Synergy $0.32
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+22% Synergy $0.25
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+20% Synergy $0.14
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+17% Synergy $0.28
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+17% Synergy $0.16
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+15% Synergy $2.13
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+11% Synergy $0.55
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+9% Synergy $0.08
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+8% Synergy $1.75
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $0.50
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+4% Synergy $1.33
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+4% Synergy $2.98
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.68
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $18.70
Fell Fell
+3% Synergy $0.39
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+3% Synergy $0.25
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+1% Synergy $2.49
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $3.92
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $5.30
Duress Duress
-1% Synergy $0.14
Mutilate Mutilate
-2% Synergy $1.57
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $3.59
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-5% Synergy $0.49
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-10% Synergy $0.43
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-10% Synergy $20.27
Reanimate Reanimate
-16% Synergy $7.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+47% Synergy $0.26
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+35% Synergy $2.15
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+35% Synergy $0.35
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+30% Synergy $4.51
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+28% Synergy $31.16
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+27% Synergy $35.07
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+22% Synergy $0.20
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+21% Synergy $31.55
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+18% Synergy $1.86
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+17% Synergy $1.77
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+16% Synergy $1.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+14% Synergy $7.32
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+14% Synergy $1.17
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+12% Synergy $0.30
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+12% Synergy $9.42
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+12% Synergy $0.79
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+12% Synergy $0.52
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $33.77
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+10% Synergy $0.61
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+10% Synergy $4.55
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+10% Synergy $0.72
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+9% Synergy $1.06
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.78
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+9% Synergy $0.18
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+8% Synergy $17.15
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+8% Synergy $0.50
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $17.44
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $6.10
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $12.75
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+6% Synergy $2.06
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+6% Synergy $5.30
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $1.54
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.11
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $38.01
Key to the City Key to the City
+4% Synergy $0.43
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $19.73
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.92
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-1% Synergy $29.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.24
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-4% Synergy $7.52
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-14% Synergy $11.59
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-16% Synergy $5.20

Enchantments

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

Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+44% Synergy $0.19
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+34% Synergy $3.00
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+21% Synergy $1.31
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+19% Synergy $2.68
Endless Scream Endless Scream
+17% Synergy $0.21
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+15% Synergy $0.10
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+14% Synergy $0.27
Relic Putrescence Relic Putrescence
+13% Synergy $0.18
Phyresis Phyresis
+12% Synergy $0.90
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+8% Synergy $2.64
Snake Cult Initiation Snake Cult Initiation
+8% Synergy $0.51
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $15.01
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+6% Synergy $4.61
Corpses of the Lost Corpses of the Lost
+5% Synergy $0.21
Underworld Connections Underworld Connections
+3% Synergy $0.56
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $15.42
Greed Greed
-1% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $2.64
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $6.79
Black Market Black Market
-13% Synergy $3.61

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+35% Synergy $4.89
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+13% Synergy $5.91

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+48% Synergy $0.27
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+31% Synergy $12.02
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+28% Synergy $21.58
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+17% Synergy $1.37
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+13% Synergy $8.17
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.08
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+6% Synergy $9.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $47.16
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $14.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.14
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.01
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $24.56
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+2% Synergy $88.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $38.71
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.46
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.57
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
-1% Synergy $0.64
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $11.54
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.28
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-3% Synergy $3.76
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.73
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-4% Synergy $0.19
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $6.61
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $34.54
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-11% Synergy $0.61
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-16% Synergy $19.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+35% Synergy $9.63
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+19% Synergy $2.23
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy $0.20
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.26
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.61
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.44
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $30.05
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $153.22
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $24.69
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $55.47
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.28
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $7.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.12
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $17.16
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-3% Synergy $15.07
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-3% Synergy $4.82
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+11% Synergy $0.65
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $34.04
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.18
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+5% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $1.78
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $9.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $5.21

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