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Venser, Corpse Puppet
Price tag $0.31

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Zombie Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1132 Current Rank
#1206 Last Week
#1144 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Venser, Corpse Puppet.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Venser, Corpse Puppet decks.

Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+28% Synergy $2.35
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+9% Synergy $0.55
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+3% Synergy $1.05
Flow State Flow State
+0% Synergy $2.55
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+0% Synergy $16.66

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Venser, Corpse Puppet's abilities and overall game plan.

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+86% Synergy $0.32
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+85% Synergy $0.31
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+83% Synergy $0.62
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+81% Synergy $0.34
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+80% Synergy $0.78
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+80% Synergy $1.38
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+79% Synergy $0.39
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+79% Synergy $0.34
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+77% Synergy $3.91
Voidwing Hybrid Voidwing Hybrid
+74% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Venser, Corpse Puppet decks.

Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+74% Synergy $0.40
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+73% Synergy $1.16
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+73% Synergy $0.29
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+69% Synergy $0.29
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+68% Synergy $4.44
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+65% Synergy $1.78
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+61% Synergy $0.32
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+61% Synergy $0.37
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+61% Synergy $0.27
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+61% Synergy $13.03

Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+15% Synergy $2.09
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $18.15
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $72.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $58.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $41.55

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Venser, Corpse Puppet's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Scheming Aspirant Scheming Aspirant
+57% Synergy $0.32
Dross Scorpion Dross Scorpion
+54% Synergy $0.29
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+52% Synergy $2.10
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+48% Synergy $2.32
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+47% Synergy $0.34
Viral Drake Viral Drake
+43% Synergy $2.68
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+41% Synergy $0.33
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+39% Synergy $0.24
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+38% Synergy $0.54
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+36% Synergy $2.85
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+28% Synergy $0.37
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+28% Synergy $0.37
Core Prowler Core Prowler
+26% Synergy $2.65
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+26% Synergy $0.14
Guildpact Informant Guildpact Informant
+26% Synergy $0.89
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+25% Synergy $36.41
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+24% Synergy $0.28
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+23% Synergy $11.15
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+20% Synergy $0.97
Dune Mover Dune Mover
+19% Synergy $0.14
Lulu, Stern Guardian Lulu, Stern Guardian
+18% Synergy $0.38
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+18% Synergy $0.89
Gitaxian Anatomist Gitaxian Anatomist
+17% Synergy $0.12
Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+16% Synergy $0.30
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+14% Synergy $0.17
Nimraiser Paladin Nimraiser Paladin
+12% Synergy $0.17
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+11% Synergy $3.20
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+11% Synergy $0.17
Necropede Necropede
+11% Synergy $0.43
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+10% Synergy $0.40
Phyrexian Crusader Phyrexian Crusader
+10% Synergy $6.15
Hand of the Praetors Hand of the Praetors
+10% Synergy $5.04
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+10% Synergy $0.44
Whispering Specter Whispering Specter
+9% Synergy $3.04
Reaper of Sheoldred Reaper of Sheoldred
+9% Synergy $0.73
Corpse Cur Corpse Cur
+9% Synergy $0.29
Chittering Skitterling Chittering Skitterling
+8% Synergy $0.19
Unctus's Retrofitter Unctus's Retrofitter
+8% Synergy $0.15
Bonepicker Skirge Bonepicker Skirge
+7% Synergy $0.08
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+7% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $2.06
Atraxa's Skitterfang Atraxa's Skitterfang
+6% Synergy $0.22
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+5% Synergy $0.39
Crystalline Crawler Crystalline Crawler
+5% Synergy $0.33
Serum Sovereign Serum Sovereign
+5% Synergy $0.32
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+4% Synergy $0.31
Archfiend of the Dross Archfiend of the Dross
+4% Synergy $0.37
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+2% Synergy $0.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.30
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
0% Synergy $17.58

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Venser, Corpse Puppet safe.

Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+58% Synergy $0.36
Bring the Ending Bring the Ending
+52% Synergy $0.23
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+49% Synergy $0.42
Corrupted Resolve Corrupted Resolve
+46% Synergy $0.26
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+46% Synergy $0.45
Radstorm Radstorm
+43% Synergy $5.48
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+38% Synergy $0.23
Nasty End Nasty End
+35% Synergy $0.13
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.40
Village Rites Village Rites
+20% Synergy $0.55
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+19% Synergy $0.36
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+18% Synergy $2.21
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+18% Synergy $3.40
Aspirant's Ascent Aspirant's Ascent
+16% Synergy $0.14
Virulent Wound Virulent Wound
+11% Synergy $0.31
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+9% Synergy $0.44
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+9% Synergy $0.38
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+4% Synergy $1.45
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.43
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $2.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.63
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.20
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.57
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-7% Synergy $0.23
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-8% Synergy $3.41
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $1.71
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $55.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.18
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $27.90
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-15% Synergy $2.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $1.96
Counterspell Counterspell
-18% Synergy $3.62
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $3.90
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-20% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Venser, Corpse Puppet's game plan and control the board.

Distorted Curiosity Distorted Curiosity
+55% Synergy $0.21
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+50% Synergy $0.23
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+38% Synergy $0.29
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+36% Synergy $0.49
Ringsight Ringsight
+17% Synergy $0.34
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+15% Synergy $0.12
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+13% Synergy $0.34
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+12% Synergy $0.20
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+10% Synergy $0.31
Fabricate Fabricate
+10% Synergy $9.53
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+10% Synergy $3.71
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+9% Synergy $0.22
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+9% Synergy $3.48
Make an Example Make an Example
+4% Synergy $9.62
Reshape Reshape
+4% Synergy $4.51
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $16.86
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.36
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+0% Synergy $0.34
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $2.11
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.50
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $21.09
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.73
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $5.18
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-13% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+44% Synergy $13.78
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+35% Synergy $0.29
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+29% Synergy $0.30
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+22% Synergy $1.40
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+21% Synergy $1.11
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+14% Synergy $34.39
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+13% Synergy $0.23
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+11% Synergy $4.27
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+11% Synergy $1.44
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+11% Synergy $5.63
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+8% Synergy $0.35
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+6% Synergy $5.05
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+5% Synergy $0.45
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+4% Synergy $20.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-15% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Venser, Corpse Puppet's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+36% Synergy $0.15
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+29% Synergy $0.29
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+23% Synergy $0.92
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+15% Synergy $1.76
Phyresis Phyresis
+12% Synergy $2.61
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $4.21
As Foretold As Foretold
+9% Synergy $1.71
Vault 12: The Necropolis Vault 12: The Necropolis
+9% Synergy $0.67
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+8% Synergy $4.64
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+6% Synergy $0.54
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.12
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Venser, Corpse Puppet to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+50% Synergy $0.82
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+11% Synergy $23.01
Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+4% Synergy $0.37
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $10.32
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
0% Synergy $1.69

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+65% Synergy $1.99
Dreadship Reef Dreadship Reef
+37% Synergy $0.35
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+22% Synergy $2.98
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+22% Synergy $0.36
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+21% Synergy $3.11
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+20% Synergy $12.44
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+18% Synergy $0.37
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+13% Synergy $0.43
Diamond City Diamond City
+11% Synergy $4.17
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+8% Synergy $9.67
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+8% Synergy $0.64
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+7% Synergy $5.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.35
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.35
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+5% Synergy $0.21
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+4% Synergy $0.20
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+3% Synergy $13.37
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $26.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $41.36
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $39.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% Synergy $0.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $10.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $30.54
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $0.92
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-10% Synergy $64.75
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $0.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+62% Synergy $0.32
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+54% Synergy $14.48
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+53% Synergy $4.46
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+50% Synergy $0.31
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+34% Synergy $0.97
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+19% Synergy $0.26
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+15% Synergy $0.37
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+12% Synergy $0.30
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+12% Synergy $0.39
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+11% Synergy $0.23
Tablet of Compleation Tablet of Compleation
+9% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.63
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $3.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $3.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-17% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-19% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-22% Synergy $1.63
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-23% Synergy $1.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-24% Synergy $2.50

Lands

The mana base foundation for Venser, Corpse Puppet decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mirrex Mirrex
+22% Synergy $0.84
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+12% Synergy $0.29
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+11% Synergy $2.12
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+9% Synergy $0.35
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+9% Synergy $0.44
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+9% Synergy $0.38
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.34
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+7% Synergy $0.33
River of Tears River of Tears
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.64
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+3% Synergy $0.43
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.47
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+1% Synergy $0.31
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.33
Island Island
+1% Synergy $2.00
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $2.00
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+0% Synergy $0.30
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+0% Synergy $0.85
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+0% Synergy $0.12
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
0% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-1% Synergy $0.34
Underground River Underground River
-2% Synergy $1.47
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-2% Synergy $0.35
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-3% Synergy $1.76
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-3% Synergy $9.19
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-3% Synergy $10.40
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $6.83
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.12
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.28
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.58
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-6% Synergy $0.24
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-8% Synergy $16.74
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-8% Synergy $27.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $19.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.30
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-11% Synergy $10.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.82

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