Venom, King in Black
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Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Dragon Skeleton

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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Venom, King in Black decks.
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Venom, King in Black's abilities and overall game plan.
Infectious Inquiry
Plague Myr
Plague Stinger
Ichor Rats
Hand of the Praetors
Vraska's Fall
Lashwrithe
Karn's Bastion
Drown in Ichor
Nightmare LashTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Venom, King in Black decks.
Infectious Inquiry
Plague Myr
Plague Stinger
Ichor Rats
Hand of the Praetors
Vraska's Fall
Lashwrithe
Swiftfoot Boots
Dark Ritual
Jet MedallionGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Demonic Tutor
Vampiric Tutor
Ancient Tomb
Mana Vault
Opposition Agent
Necropotence
Chrome Mox
The One Ring
Imperial Seal
Orcish Bowmasters
Bolas's CitadelCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Venom, King in Black's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Phyrexian Crusader
Blightbelly Rat
Bilious Skulldweller
Pestilent Syphoner
Flesh-Eater Imp
Septic Rats
Myr Convert
Necropede
Phyrexian Obliterator
Blightsteel Colossus
Gulping Scraptrap
Leaden Myr
Contagious Nim
Blackcleave Goblin
Sheoldred's Headcleaver
Crypt Ghast
Silent Arbiter
Necroskitter
Brass Squire
Surge Conductor
Vector Asp
Magus of the Coffers
Nimraiser Paladin
Grafted Butcher
Defiler of Flesh
Filth
Swamp Mosquito
Virulent Silencer
Paragon of Open Graves
Opposition Agent
Dark Confidant
Burnished Hart
Solemn Simulacrum
Dread Presence
Nirkana Revenant
Dauthi Voidwalker
Orcish Bowmasters
Massacre Wurm
Gray Merchant of AsphodelInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Venom, King in Black safe.
Howl from Beyond
Whisper of the Dross
Grim Affliction
Tainted Strike
Go for the Throat
Astarion's Thirst
Hatred
Sugar Rush
Dismember
Virulent Wound
Supernatural Stamina
Anoint with Affliction
Defile
Infernal Grasp
Imp's Mischief
Sudden Spoiling
Unlikely Aid
Doom Blade
Cabal Ritual
Deadly Rollick
Withering Boon
Hero's Downfall
Vampiric Tutor
Archenemy's Charm
Rush of Vitality
Darkness
Snuff Out
Slaughter Pact
Force of Despair
Undying Evil
Cut Down
Murder
Blood Pact
Baleful Mastery
Undying Malice
Malakir Rebirth
Bitter Triumph
Consuming Corruption
Not Dead After All
Sheoldred's Edict
Soul Shatter
Withering Torment
Fell the Profane
Culling the Weak
Tragic Slip
Deadly DisputeSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Venom, King in Black's game plan and control the board.
Drown in Ichor
Phyresis Outbreak
Crux of Fate
Caress of Phyrexia
Night's Whisper
Vat Emergence
Sign in Blood
Bubbling Muck
Spread the Sickness
Read the Bones
Geth's Summons
Feed the Infection
Diabolic Tutor
Demonic Tutor
Black Sun's Zenith
Damnation
Profane Tutor
Insatiable Avarice
Grim Tutor
Feed the Swarm
Fell
In Garruk's Wake
Mutilate
Toxic Deluge
Beseech the Queen
Imperial Seal
Syphon Mind
Blasphemous Edict
Torment of Hailfire
Exsanguinate
ReanimateUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Nightmare Lash
Blackblade Reforged
Fireshrieker
Contagion Clasp
Whispersilk Cloak
Contagion Engine
Sword of Truth and Justice
Commander's Plate
Champion's Helm
Shadowspear
Hero's Blade
Leyline Axe
Trailblazer's Boots
Lightning Greaves
Pact Weapon
Sword of the Animist
Sword of Feast and Famine
Cranial Plating
Brotherhood Regalia
Inquisitor's Flail
Throne of Geth
Grafted Exoskeleton
Doc Ock's Tentacles
Hammer of Nazahn
Strata Scythe
Sword of Vengeance
Genji Glove
Prowler's Helm
Mithril Coat
Loxodon Warhammer
O-Naginata
Grafted Wargear
Helm of the Host
Darksteel Plate
Basilisk Collar
Sword of Fire and Ice
Buster Sword
Vorpal Sword
My Precious
Expedition Map
The One Ring
Wayfarer's Bauble
The Darkness Crystal
Sensei's Divining Top
Whip of Erebos
Bolas's Citadel
Bontu's MonumentEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Venom, King in Black's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Necrogen Communion
Unspeakable Symbol
Phyrexian Arena
Kaya's Ghostform
Bad Moon
Phyresis
Relic Putrescence
Endless Scream
Fungal Fortitude
Shade's Form
Super State
Dauthi Embrace
Snake Cult Initiation
No Mercy
Glistening Oil
Necropotence
Black Market Connections
Greed
Phyrexian Reclamation
Animate Dead
Black MarketPlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Venom, King in Black to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
Liliana of the Dark RealmsUtility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Karn's Bastion
Rogue's Passage
Inkmoth Nexus
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
Cathedral of War
The Black Gate
Command Beacon
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
Ancient Tomb
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Strip Mine
Cabal Coffers
Temple of the False God
Maze of Ith
Lake of the Dead
Buried Ruin
Urza's Saga
Cabal Stronghold
War Room
Bojuka Bog
Mortuary Mire
Castle Locthwain
Barren Moor
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
Witch's Cottage
Reliquary Tower
Phyrexian TowerMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Glistening Sphere
Staff of Compleation
Heraldic Banner
Charcoal Diamond
Mind Stone
Arcane Signet
Everflowing Chalice
Caged Sun
Sol Ring
Mox Opal
Mana Vault
Thran Dynamo
Lotus Petal
Worn Powerstone
Fellwar Stone
Chrome Mox
Gilded Lotus
Extraplanar Lens
Commander's Sphere
The Soul Stone
Throne of Eldraine
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
Thought VesselLands
The mana base foundation for Venom, King in Black decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Mirrex
Opal Palace
The Seedcore
Cavern of Souls
Myriad Landscape
Gemstone Caverns
Command Tower
Swamp
Snow-Covered Swamp
Malakir Rebirth
Urza's Cave
Fell the ProfaneVenom, King in Black Deck Stats
Based on 3,388 Venom, King in Black decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 |
- Creature 18
- Instant 11
- Sorcery 10
- Artifact 18
- Enchantment 5
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 18 |
| Instant | 11 |
| Sorcery | 10 |
| Artifact | 18 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 28 basic, 8 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 789 |
| 2024-12 | 830 |
| 2025-01 | 746 |
| 2025-02 | 861 |
| 2025-03 | 759 |
| 2025-04 | 675 |
| 2025-05 | 821 |
| 2025-06 | 889 |
| 2025-07 | 1027 |
| 2025-08 | 780 |
| 2025-09 | 519 |
| 2025-10 | 584 |
| 2025-11 | 624 |
| 2025-12 | 738 |
| 2026-01 | 681 |
| 2026-02 | 743 |
| 2026-03 | 835 |
| 2026-04 | 742 |
| 2026-05 | 769 |
| 2026-06 | 920 |
| 2026-07 | 797 |
| 2026-08 | 831 |
| 2026-09 | 850 |
| 2026-10 | 734 |
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