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Venom, King in Black
Price tag $13.44

Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Dragon Skeleton

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Venom, King in Black.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Venom, King in Black decks.

Lich's Relic Lich's Relic
+5% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.51
Multiply by Zero Multiply by Zero
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.37
Hall of Echoes Hall of Echoes
+0% Synergy in 2% of decks $3.13
Vraska's Final Mercy Vraska's Final Mercy
+0% Synergy in 1% of decks $0.40
Avacyn, Angel of Horror Avacyn, Angel of Horror
-6% Synergy in 2% of decks $12.31

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Venom, King in Black's abilities and overall game plan.

Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+67% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.37
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.52
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+65% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.43
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+62% Synergy in 65% of decks $3.35
Hand of the Praetors Hand of the Praetors
+61% Synergy in 63% of decks $6.61
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+61% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.37
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+59% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.66
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+58% Synergy in 63% of decks $3.78
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+57% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.95
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+52% Synergy in 54% of decks $9.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Venom, King in Black decks.

Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+67% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.37
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.52
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+65% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.43
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+62% Synergy in 65% of decks $3.35
Hand of the Praetors Hand of the Praetors
+61% Synergy in 63% of decks $6.61
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+61% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.37
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+59% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy in 62% of decks $1.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+11% Synergy in 79% of decks $9.26
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+3% Synergy in 65% of decks $16.71

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy in 34% of decks $66.53
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy in 26% of decks $52.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy in 16% of decks $125.97
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $111.31
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $18.88
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy in 17% of decks $36.23
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $164.27
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $106.23
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $154.61
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-5% Synergy in 7% of decks $36.87
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy in 18% of decks $15.81

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Venom, King in Black's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Phyrexian Crusader Phyrexian Crusader
+51% Synergy in 52% of decks $6.63
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+50% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.31
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+38% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.36
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Flesh-Eater Imp Flesh-Eater Imp
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Septic Rats Septic Rats
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.53
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+25% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.31
Necropede Necropede
+22% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.48
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.82
Blightsteel Colossus Blightsteel Colossus
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $43.46
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.23
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.64
Contagious Nim Contagious Nim
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.26
Blackcleave Goblin Blackcleave Goblin
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.28
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+12% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.26
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+10% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.18
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+10% Synergy in 57% of decks $20.10
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+9% Synergy in 20% of decks $27.29
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $10.03
Necroskitter Necroskitter
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.41
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.26
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.49
Vector Asp Vector Asp
+7% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.26
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.64
Nimraiser Paladin Nimraiser Paladin
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.19
Grafted Butcher Grafted Butcher
+6% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.30
Defiler of Flesh Defiler of Flesh
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.38
Filth Filth
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $7.51
Swamp Mosquito Swamp Mosquito
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.76
Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.32
Paragon of Open Graves Paragon of Open Graves
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.33
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.76
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $18.88
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $18.55
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+3% Synergy in 11% of decks $3.77
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.88
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+0% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.50
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+0% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.82
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $7.06
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
0% Synergy in 15% of decks $6.02
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
0% Synergy in 10% of decks $23.03
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-4% Synergy in 11% of decks $100.64
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-5% Synergy in 7% of decks $36.87
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-9% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.79
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-28% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.45

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Venom, King in Black safe.

Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+42% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.24
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+41% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.30
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+32% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.35
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+29% Synergy in 32% of decks $3.20
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+18% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.44
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.74
Hatred Hatred
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $63.22
Sugar Rush Sugar Rush
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.23
Dismember Dismember
+14% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.21
Virulent Wound Virulent Wound
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.33
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.12
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.27
Defile Defile
+10% Synergy in 46% of decks $1.32
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+9% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.36
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+8% Synergy in 35% of decks $9.81
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+8% Synergy in 17% of decks $5.13
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.23
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+7% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.27
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+7% Synergy in 27% of decks $16.83
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy in 33% of decks $28.34
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $11.58
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.33
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy in 26% of decks $52.35
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+5% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.57
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.20
Darkness Darkness
+4% Synergy in 15% of decks $23.82
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+3% Synergy in 18% of decks $13.41
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.48
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $6.72
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.37
Cut Down Cut Down
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.83
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.35
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.27
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.09
Undying Malice Undying Malice
0% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.40
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy in 22% of decks $11.12
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
-2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.32
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-2% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.31
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.11
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-4% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.61
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
-4% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.69
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-5% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.57
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.73
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-9% Synergy in 9% of decks $10.98
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-9% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.35
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-22% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Venom, King in Black's game plan and control the board.

Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+57% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.95
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+49% Synergy in 51% of decks $13.37
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+39% Synergy in 41% of decks $3.68
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+31% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+22% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.31
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.33
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+21% Synergy in 56% of decks $4.22
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+18% Synergy in 34% of decks $6.05
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.25
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+16% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.34
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.45
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.28
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+8% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.35
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+7% Synergy in 34% of decks $66.53
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.38
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy in 24% of decks $21.05
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.51
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+3% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.23
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy in 14% of decks $26.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.23
Fell Fell
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.43
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.03
Mutilate Mutilate
+1% Synergy in 17% of decks $2.01
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy in 38% of decks $2.26
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $6.52
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $154.61
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-2% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.34
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.18
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-8% Synergy in 6% of decks $34.63
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.50
Reanimate Reanimate
-13% Synergy in 28% of decks $10.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+52% Synergy in 54% of decks $9.23
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+50% Synergy in 53% of decks $2.83
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+45% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.26
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.39
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+35% Synergy in 41% of decks $1.92
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+32% Synergy in 34% of decks $14.11
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+29% Synergy in 30% of decks $27.74
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy in 34% of decks $37.83
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.69
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $30.52
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.92
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy in 47% of decks $2.58
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.08
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy in 16% of decks $4.68
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $40.15
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+10% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.37
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $9.67
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.84
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.08
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $6.83
Doc Ock's Tentacles Doc Ock's Tentacles
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.38
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $11.37
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.65
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.44
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $7.56
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.55
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $22.82
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.52
O-Naginata O-Naginata
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.46
Grafted Wargear Grafted Wargear
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.12
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.74
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.30
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $46.39
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $43.03
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.41
My Precious My Precious
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.22
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.96
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $106.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.30
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
0% Synergy in 19% of decks $5.11
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $38.52
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy in 6% of decks $9.64
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy in 18% of decks $15.81
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-15% Synergy in 13% of decks $4.43

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Venom, King in Black's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+42% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.36
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $3.76
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy in 60% of decks $3.06
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+19% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.56
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $5.01
Phyresis Phyresis
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.03
Relic Putrescence Relic Putrescence
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.26
Endless Scream Endless Scream
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.18
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.25
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.34
Super State Super State
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $19.86
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.44
Snake Cult Initiation Snake Cult Initiation
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.48
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy in 15% of decks $25.21
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $11.29
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy in 17% of decks $36.23
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy in 27% of decks $13.66
Greed Greed
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.86
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-8% Synergy in 9% of decks $7.42
Black Market Black Market
-12% Synergy in 8% of decks $6.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Venom, King in Black to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+42% Synergy in 45% of decks $4.63
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+18% Synergy in 31% of decks $9.69

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+58% Synergy in 63% of decks $3.78
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+45% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.32
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+33% Synergy in 34% of decks $13.96
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+25% Synergy in 36% of decks $32.13
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.43
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+10% Synergy in 14% of decks $10.56
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.51
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $10.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy in 16% of decks $125.97
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy in 42% of decks $55.93
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $20.65
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy in 57% of decks $31.61
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $10.11
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $124.95
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+0% Synergy in 9% of decks $39.55
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
0% Synergy in 33% of decks $13.84
War Room War Room
0% Synergy in 16% of decks $4.53
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.75
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.39
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.27
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.31
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-8% Synergy in 8% of decks $12.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy in 21% of decks $48.04
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-9% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.87
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.64
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-18% Synergy in 9% of decks $32.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+35% Synergy in 37% of decks $13.42
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+26% Synergy in 28% of decks $4.33
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.35
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+9% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.25
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+4% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy in 90% of decks $0.91
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $216.30
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $111.31
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy in 9% of decks $4.18
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy in 11% of decks $37.58
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.72
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $164.27
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.83
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $12.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.35
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy in 16% of decks $79.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy in 8% of decks $29.46
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-2% Synergy in 5% of decks $11.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.37

Lands

The mana base foundation for Venom, King in Black decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mirrex Mirrex
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.81
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.29
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.35
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $48.99
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.32
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $62.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.28
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy in 96% of decks $0.11
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.71
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy in 22% of decks $11.12
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.73

Venom, King in Black Deck Stats

Based on 3,388 Venom, King in Black decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
01
110
220
315
411
54
62
71
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 18
  • Instant 11
  • Sorcery 10
  • Artifact 18
  • Enchantment 5
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 36
Card typeCards
Creature18
Instant11
Sorcery10
Artifact18
Enchantment5
Planeswalker1
Land36

Lands: 28 basic, 8 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 683 decks with a bracket
1 · Exhibition
2%
2 · Core
37%
3 · Upgraded
41%
4 · Optimized
18%
5 · cEDH
2%
Popularity Rank monthly, #1 at the top
#1 #1027
Nov 2024 · #789 Oct 2026 · #734
MonthRank
2024-11789
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2026-01681
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2026-07797
2026-08831
2026-09850
2026-10734

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