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Venser, Corpse Puppet
Price tag $0.27

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

#1151 Current Rank
#1170 Last Week
#1139 Last Month

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
+20% Synergy $4.30
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+6% Synergy $0.49
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+4% Synergy $0.96
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
+1% Synergy $6.78
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+1% Synergy $23.42

High Synergy Cards

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

Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+87% Synergy $0.23
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+86% Synergy $0.27
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+83% Synergy $0.43
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+82% Synergy $0.22
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+81% Synergy $0.98
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+81% Synergy $1.27
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+80% Synergy $0.32
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+80% Synergy $0.35
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+78% Synergy $3.54
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+75% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Voidwing Hybrid Voidwing Hybrid
+75% Synergy $0.31
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+74% Synergy $0.27
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+73% Synergy $1.01
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+70% Synergy $0.26
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+68% Synergy $3.38
Ichor Rats Ichor Rats
+66% Synergy $1.78
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+63% Synergy $14.68
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+62% Synergy $0.35
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+62% Synergy $0.23
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+62% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+16% Synergy $2.62
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $17.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $68.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $63.51
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $56.33
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.42

Creatures

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

Scheming Aspirant Scheming Aspirant
+57% Synergy $0.30
Dross Scorpion Dross Scorpion
+55% Synergy $0.32
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+52% Synergy $2.31
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+49% Synergy $0.96
Bilious Skulldweller Bilious Skulldweller
+47% Synergy $0.32
Viral Drake Viral Drake
+42% Synergy $2.23
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+41% Synergy $0.29
Pestilent Syphoner Pestilent Syphoner
+39% Synergy $0.08
Plague Stinger Plague Stinger
+38% Synergy $0.46
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+37% Synergy $1.85
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+30% Synergy $0.39
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+28% Synergy $0.29
Core Prowler Core Prowler
+28% Synergy $0.64
Guildpact Informant Guildpact Informant
+27% Synergy $0.94
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+27% Synergy $0.12
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+26% Synergy $38.35
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+25% Synergy $0.38
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+24% Synergy $12.25
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+21% Synergy $1.05
Lulu, Stern Guardian Lulu, Stern Guardian
+20% Synergy $0.44
Dune Mover Dune Mover
+19% Synergy $0.13
Ichorclaw Myr Ichorclaw Myr
+18% Synergy $0.89
Gitaxian Anatomist Gitaxian Anatomist
+17% Synergy $0.12
Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+17% Synergy $0.22
Sheoldred's Headcleaver Sheoldred's Headcleaver
+14% Synergy $0.16
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+12% Synergy $2.05
Nimraiser Paladin Nimraiser Paladin
+12% Synergy $0.20
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+11% Synergy $0.38
Stinging Hivemaster Stinging Hivemaster
+11% Synergy $0.13
Necropede Necropede
+11% Synergy $0.39
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+10% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Crusader Phyrexian Crusader
+10% Synergy $6.95
Hand of the Praetors Hand of the Praetors
+10% Synergy $3.75
Whispering Specter Whispering Specter
+9% Synergy $2.41
Reaper of Sheoldred Reaper of Sheoldred
+9% Synergy $0.72
Chittering Skitterling Chittering Skitterling
+9% Synergy $0.11
Corpse Cur Corpse Cur
+9% Synergy $0.33
Unctus's Retrofitter Unctus's Retrofitter
+9% Synergy $0.11
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+8% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+7% Synergy $1.79
Bonepicker Skirge Bonepicker Skirge
+7% Synergy $0.07
Atraxa's Skitterfang Atraxa's Skitterfang
+7% Synergy $0.21
Vexing Radgull Vexing Radgull
+6% Synergy $0.41
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+5% Synergy $0.42
Serum Sovereign Serum Sovereign
+5% Synergy $0.32
Crystalline Crawler Crystalline Crawler
+5% Synergy $0.36
Archfiend of the Dross Archfiend of the Dross
+4% Synergy $0.34
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+3% Synergy $0.58
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.27
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
-1% Synergy $15.55

Instants

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

Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+57% Synergy $0.35
Bring the Ending Bring the Ending
+53% Synergy $0.07
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+50% Synergy $0.48
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+47% Synergy $0.37
Corrupted Resolve Corrupted Resolve
+47% Synergy $0.25
Radstorm Radstorm
+43% Synergy $4.82
Anoint with Affliction Anoint with Affliction
+38% Synergy $0.25
Nasty End Nasty End
+35% Synergy $0.12
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.39
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+20% Synergy $0.35
Village Rites Village Rites
+20% Synergy $0.86
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+19% Synergy $1.65
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+18% Synergy $3.55
Aspirant's Ascent Aspirant's Ascent
+16% Synergy $0.13
Virulent Wound Virulent Wound
+11% Synergy $0.32
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+10% Synergy $0.37
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+10% Synergy $0.41
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+6% Synergy $0.35
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+5% Synergy $1.53
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+4% Synergy $0.45
Mystical Teachings Mystical Teachings
+4% Synergy $0.14
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $1.83
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $5.64
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.41
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.59
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.29
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-8% Synergy $3.48
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $52.08
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.71
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $7.19
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-13% Synergy $26.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $2.05
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-15% Synergy $1.43
Counterspell Counterspell
-17% Synergy $2.48
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-19% Synergy $6.77
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-20% Synergy $1.37

Sorceries

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

Distorted Curiosity Distorted Curiosity
+56% Synergy $0.11
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+51% Synergy $0.17
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+39% Synergy $0.32
Geth's Summons Geth's Summons
+37% Synergy $0.50
Ringsight Ringsight
+18% Synergy $0.36
Spread the Sickness Spread the Sickness
+16% Synergy $0.13
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+13% Synergy $0.32
Feed the Infection Feed the Infection
+13% Synergy $0.15
Fabricate Fabricate
+11% Synergy $8.93
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+11% Synergy $0.37
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+11% Synergy $3.49
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+10% Synergy $0.26
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+10% Synergy $4.72
Make an Example Make an Example
+5% Synergy $8.85
Reshape Reshape
+4% Synergy $4.14
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+4% Synergy $4.62
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $16.33
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.23
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $2.07
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $2.68
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.64
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $20.57
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $1.64
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $4.74
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-13% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+46% Synergy $17.44
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+35% Synergy $0.30
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+30% Synergy $0.19
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+23% Synergy $0.92
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+21% Synergy $1.25
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+15% Synergy $34.26
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+14% Synergy $0.11
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+12% Synergy $5.50
Recon Craft Theta Recon Craft Theta
+12% Synergy $1.72
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+12% Synergy $4.94
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+8% Synergy $0.32
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+6% Synergy $6.06
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+5% Synergy $21.40
Encroaching Mycosynth Encroaching Mycosynth
+5% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-16% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Mesmerizing Dose Mesmerizing Dose
+36% Synergy $0.14
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+28% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+24% Synergy $0.81
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+15% Synergy $0.79
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $4.09
Phyresis Phyresis
+12% Synergy $2.97
As Foretold As Foretold
+10% Synergy $1.34
Vault 12: The Necropolis Vault 12: The Necropolis
+10% Synergy $0.36
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+9% Synergy $3.45
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $3.44
Ever-Watching Threshold Ever-Watching Threshold
+6% Synergy $0.55
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+51% Synergy $0.95
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+12% Synergy $22.44
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+5% Synergy $10.18
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+5% Synergy $5.05
Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+4% Synergy $0.38
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
0% Synergy $2.40

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+66% Synergy $1.86
Dreadship Reef Dreadship Reef
+38% Synergy $0.32
Peat Bog Peat Bog
+22% Synergy $2.33
Saprazzan Skerry Saprazzan Skerry
+22% Synergy $2.45
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+22% Synergy $0.28
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+21% Synergy $12.23
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+18% Synergy $0.42
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+15% Synergy $0.45
Diamond City Diamond City
+12% Synergy $3.27
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+9% Synergy $0.57
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+8% Synergy $5.51
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+8% Synergy $9.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.36
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+6% Synergy $0.36
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+6% Synergy $0.20
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.28
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+5% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $23.89
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-3% Synergy $34.72
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.30
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $11.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $28.81
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $0.80
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-11% Synergy $59.22
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-14% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+63% Synergy $0.36
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+55% Synergy $14.19
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+53% Synergy $4.92
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+51% Synergy $0.33
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+36% Synergy $1.62
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+20% Synergy $0.29
Pyramid of the Pantheon Pyramid of the Pantheon
+16% Synergy $0.37
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+13% Synergy $0.35
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+12% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+12% Synergy $0.22
Tablet of Compleation Tablet of Compleation
+9% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.56
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+4% Synergy $3.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-18% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-22% Synergy $2.72
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-24% Synergy $1.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-25% Synergy $2.89

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+23% Synergy $0.61
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+13% Synergy $0.32
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+12% Synergy $2.32
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+10% Synergy $0.37
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+10% Synergy $0.41
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+10% Synergy $0.34
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.37
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+7% Synergy $0.29
River of Tears River of Tears
+7% Synergy $0.34
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+4% Synergy $0.45
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.62
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.46
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.09
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+2% Synergy $0.33
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+2% Synergy $0.57
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.21
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.25
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
0% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.11
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-2% Synergy $0.39
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $3.04
Underground River Underground River
-2% Synergy $1.36
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.34
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-3% Synergy $6.85
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-3% Synergy $9.19
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-4% Synergy $10.71
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.26
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-5% Synergy $5.01
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $5.64
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-7% Synergy $0.23
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-8% Synergy $30.66
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-8% Synergy $19.13
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-9% Synergy $19.07
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-11% Synergy $11.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.28

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