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Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Price tag $11.23

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

#862 Current Rank
#990 Last Week
#790 Past 2 Years

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.

Iron Man Armor Iron Man Armor
+3% Synergy $22.27
Masterful Flourish Masterful Flourish
+2% Synergy $0.19
Pox Plague Pox Plague
0% Synergy $0.33
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-2% Synergy $17.35
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-4% Synergy $3.08

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 $0.33
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+65% Synergy $0.54
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+64% Synergy $3.14
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+62% Synergy $1.86
Hand of the Praetors Hand of the Praetors
+61% Synergy $5.31
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+60% Synergy $0.31
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+59% Synergy $0.82
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+58% Synergy $2.03
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+56% Synergy $0.76
Whispering Specter Whispering Specter
+54% Synergy $3.04

Top Cards

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

Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+52% Synergy $10.32
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+49% Synergy $0.35
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $3.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.95
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+20% Synergy $3.67
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $4.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.90
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+9% Synergy $18.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $11.34
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.21

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy $72.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $60.87
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $109.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $129.20
Necropotence Necropotence
+2% Synergy $37.26
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+2% Synergy $23.16
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $167.83
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $164.05
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.02
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-11% Synergy $17.94

Creatures

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

Phyrexian Crusader Phyrexian Crusader
+49% Synergy $6.11
Reaper of Sheoldred Reaper of Sheoldred
+41% Synergy $0.73
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+39% Synergy $0.91
Flensermite Flensermite
+37% Synergy $0.28
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+36% Synergy $0.35
Core Prowler Core Prowler
+36% Synergy $2.48
Corpse Cur Corpse Cur
+34% Synergy $0.29
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+32% Synergy $0.23
Flesh-Eater Imp Flesh-Eater Imp
+32% Synergy $0.38
Septic Rats Septic Rats
+28% Synergy $0.56
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+24% Synergy $0.33
Necropede Necropede
+22% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+21% Synergy $9.69
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+18% Synergy $34.88
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+17% Synergy $0.14
Contagious Nim Contagious Nim
+16% Synergy $0.29
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+15% Synergy $2.82
Blackcleave Goblin Blackcleave Goblin
+14% Synergy $0.10
Phyrexian Juggernaut Phyrexian Juggernaut
+13% Synergy $0.26
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy $0.68
Toxic Nim Toxic Nim
+12% Synergy $0.19
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+10% Synergy $0.17
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+9% Synergy $13.02
Phyrexian Vatmother Phyrexian Vatmother
+9% Synergy $0.35
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+9% Synergy $36.57
Necroskitter Necroskitter
+8% Synergy $0.84
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+7% Synergy $0.35
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.11
Phyrexian Digester Phyrexian Digester
+7% Synergy $0.15
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+6% Synergy $0.29
Vector Asp Vector Asp
+6% Synergy $0.30
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+6% Synergy $0.43
Nimraiser Paladin Nimraiser Paladin
+6% Synergy $0.17
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+6% Synergy $5.16
Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+5% Synergy $0.28
Filth Filth
+5% Synergy $7.79
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+5% Synergy $0.36
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+5% Synergy $0.89
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+3% Synergy $4.58
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+2% Synergy $22.18
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+0% Synergy $0.31
Dread Presence Dread Presence
0% Synergy $3.27
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
0% Synergy $6.78
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
0% Synergy $23.37
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-1% Synergy $5.36
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-5% Synergy $93.02
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-5% Synergy $49.36
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-9% Synergy $1.17
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-28% Synergy $4.12

Instants

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

Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+44% Synergy $0.21
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+40% Synergy $0.35
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+31% Synergy $0.41
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+28% Synergy $3.33
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+18% Synergy $2.06
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.57
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+16% Synergy $0.23
Hatred Hatred
+15% Synergy $60.72
Virulent Wound Virulent Wound
+14% Synergy $0.31
Dismember Dismember
+13% Synergy $5.27
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+12% Synergy $0.25
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+10% Synergy $0.20
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+10% Synergy $0.21
Defile Defile
+9% Synergy $1.41
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy $8.36
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.18
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+7% Synergy $7.33
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy $14.52
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $28.12
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+6% Synergy $0.29
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+5% Synergy $16.40
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+5% Synergy $0.12
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+4% Synergy $0.76
Darkness Darkness
+4% Synergy $23.86
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy $10.06
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+3% Synergy $1.36
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+2% Synergy $7.82
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+2% Synergy $0.46
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.22
Cut Down Cut Down
+2% Synergy $0.40
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+1% Synergy $0.29
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+1% Synergy $4.00
Undying Malice Undying Malice
0% Synergy $0.31
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-1% Synergy $0.30
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.58
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $14.14
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy $2.01
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-4% Synergy $3.47
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy $4.19
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-5% Synergy $1.39
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.79
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-8% Synergy $11.57
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-10% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-21% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

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

Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+48% Synergy $13.25
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+39% Synergy $2.77
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+31% Synergy $0.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+21% Synergy $0.34
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+21% Synergy $0.29
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+17% Synergy $3.98
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+16% Synergy $0.12
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+15% Synergy $0.29
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+11% Synergy $0.50
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+9% Synergy $0.20
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+7% Synergy $2.11
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $0.31
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $20.99
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+3% Synergy $4.62
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $26.04
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy $5.26
Fell Fell
+2% Synergy $0.39
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+2% Synergy $3.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $5.05
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy $6.19
Mutilate Mutilate
+1% Synergy $1.95
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-3% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $5.16
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-8% Synergy $41.92
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-10% Synergy $0.45
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy $8.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+45% Synergy $0.26
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+36% Synergy $0.34
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+34% Synergy $2.25
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+32% Synergy $13.94
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+28% Synergy $34.43
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+27% Synergy $45.61
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+22% Synergy $2.53
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+21% Synergy $30.98
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+20% Synergy $0.27
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+19% Synergy $1.44
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+17% Synergy $3.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.44
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+13% Synergy $2.43
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $5.78
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+11% Synergy $0.40
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy $7.90
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $39.40
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+10% Synergy $1.38
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+10% Synergy $0.32
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+10% Synergy $1.76
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+10% Synergy $5.05
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+9% Synergy $0.57
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+9% Synergy $6.50
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy $12.74
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+9% Synergy $1.01
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+8% Synergy $0.57
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+7% Synergy $2.69
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $26.88
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+7% Synergy $0.32
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+6% Synergy $0.45
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $11.25
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.54
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $4.17
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $46.47
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+4% Synergy $0.88
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+4% Synergy $18.20
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+3% Synergy $2.62
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.75
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+0% Synergy $5.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy $47.41
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-4% Synergy $7.41
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-15% Synergy $5.27

Enchantments

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

Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+42% Synergy $0.28
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+34% Synergy $3.95
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+19% Synergy $2.67
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+16% Synergy $2.06
Relic Putrescence Relic Putrescence
+13% Synergy $0.19
Phyresis Phyresis
+13% Synergy $2.69
Endless Scream Endless Scream
+12% Synergy $0.15
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+11% Synergy $0.28
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+10% Synergy $0.34
Super State Super State
+8% Synergy $21.17
Snake Cult Initiation Snake Cult Initiation
+7% Synergy $0.46
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+7% Synergy $2.50
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $26.10
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+6% Synergy $12.84
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $19.62
Greed Greed
0% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-3% Synergy $2.53
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-8% Synergy $5.00
Black Market Black Market
-12% Synergy $5.91

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+40% Synergy $0.81
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+16% Synergy $9.72

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+45% Synergy $0.38
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+32% Synergy $12.51
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+26% Synergy $39.40
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+14% Synergy $2.17
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+10% Synergy $8.92
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $7.26
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+4% Synergy $18.78
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $63.55
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.70
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $33.04
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $11.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+1% Synergy $120.88
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.73
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.70
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-1% Synergy $13.07
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.52
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.70
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.46
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy $10.74
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $51.37
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-9% Synergy $0.87
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.94
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-18% Synergy $26.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+35% Synergy $14.56
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+24% Synergy $4.57
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+13% Synergy $0.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $1.10
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $240.66
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy $0.32
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $37.63
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $4.53
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+3% Synergy $3.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.13
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.08
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+0% Synergy $11.98
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+0% Synergy $86.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $35.66
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-2% Synergy $20.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+10% Synergy $0.88
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy $0.27
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+5% Synergy $0.35
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $49.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+0% Synergy $52.29
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.70
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $2.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy $0.97
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $14.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $3.79

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