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Vren, the Relentless
Price tag $0.63

Legendary CreatureRat Rogue

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

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#171 Current Rank
#164 Last Week
#164 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Vren, the Relentless.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Vren, the Relentless decks.

Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+3% Synergy $0.31
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+2% Synergy $0.56
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+2% Synergy $18.24
Rat King, Verminister Rat King, Verminister
+2% Synergy $21.41
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+1% Synergy $0.89

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Vren, the Relentless's abilities and overall game plan.

Piper of the Swarm Piper of the Swarm
+70% Synergy $1.25
Marrow-Gnawer Marrow-Gnawer
+67% Synergy $14.75
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+64% Synergy $2.85
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+60% Synergy $0.28
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+55% Synergy $3.61
Karumonix, the Rat King Karumonix, the Rat King
+55% Synergy $0.86
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+52% Synergy $1.05
Valley Rotcaller Valley Rotcaller
+51% Synergy $2.42
Pack Rat Pack Rat
+51% Synergy $1.41
Persistent Marshstalker Persistent Marshstalker
+46% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Vren, the Relentless decks.

Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+46% Synergy $2.82
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+45% Synergy $0.22
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+44% Synergy $3.43
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+43% Synergy $0.25
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+43% Synergy $0.34
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+41% Synergy $6.28
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+36% Synergy $7.62
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $54.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $46.80
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $100.03
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-3% Synergy $1.64
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $100.35
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $57.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $61.04
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $40.86
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $15.02

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Vren, the Relentless's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Lord Skitter's Butcher Lord Skitter's Butcher
+36% Synergy $0.16
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+34% Synergy $1.96
Tangled Colony Tangled Colony
+33% Synergy $0.42
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
+30% Synergy $72.33
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+28% Synergy $0.21
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+27% Synergy $0.08
Voracious Vermin Voracious Vermin
+27% Synergy $0.17
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+26% Synergy $6.29
Crypt Rats Crypt Rats
+25% Synergy $0.42
Typhoid Rats Typhoid Rats
+25% Synergy $0.16
Rat Colony Rat Colony
+25% Synergy $4.30
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+24% Synergy $0.21
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+24% Synergy $1.05
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+22% Synergy $0.10
Tidecaller Mentor Tidecaller Mentor
+22% Synergy $0.10
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+21% Synergy $0.84
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+21% Synergy $0.10
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+20% Synergy $1.91
Thornplate Intimidator Thornplate Intimidator
+19% Synergy $0.07
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+17% Synergy $2.62
Mind Drill Assailant Mind Drill Assailant
+17% Synergy $0.05
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
+16% Synergy $7.94
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+16% Synergy $0.16
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+16% Synergy $0.22
Daggerfang Duo Daggerfang Duo
+16% Synergy $0.06
Nightwhorl Hermit Nightwhorl Hermit
+16% Synergy $0.05
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+15% Synergy $2.78
Ratcatcher Ratcatcher
+15% Synergy $8.80
Thought Shucker Thought Shucker
+14% Synergy $0.05
Twisted Sewer-Witch Twisted Sewer-Witch
+14% Synergy $0.12
Throat Slitter Throat Slitter
+12% Synergy $4.90
Rancid Rats Rancid Rats
+12% Synergy $0.26
Swarm of Rats Swarm of Rats
+12% Synergy $2.99
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $49.19
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+10% Synergy $5.11
Engine Rat Engine Rat
+10% Synergy $0.08
Gnat Miser Gnat Miser
+10% Synergy $0.70
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+9% Synergy $0.28
Wick's Patrol Wick's Patrol
+9% Synergy $0.08
Pestilence Rats Pestilence Rats
+9% Synergy $0.38
Undercity Dire Rat Undercity Dire Rat
+9% Synergy $0.12
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $9.34
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+8% Synergy $41.96
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+8% Synergy $0.20
Lightshell Duo Lightshell Duo
+8% Synergy $0.03
Wave of Rats Wave of Rats
+8% Synergy $2.67
Innocuous Rat Innocuous Rat
+8% Synergy $0.07
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
+7% Synergy $0.19
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+5% Synergy $3.44
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-10% Synergy $1.38

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Vren, the Relentless safe.

Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+32% Synergy $0.28
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+30% Synergy $1.98
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+24% Synergy $0.88
Pongify Pongify
+23% Synergy $1.67
Consumed by Greed Consumed by Greed
+21% Synergy $0.10
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+20% Synergy $4.95
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+18% Synergy $0.53
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.15
Village Rites Village Rites
+14% Synergy $0.24
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+14% Synergy $0.27
Shore Up Shore Up
+13% Synergy $0.11
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+11% Synergy $0.15
Murder Murder
+10% Synergy $0.06
Rat Out Rat Out
+10% Synergy $0.10
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+9% Synergy $3.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+8% Synergy $0.31
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+8% Synergy $1.73
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+8% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Cycle Feed the Cycle
+8% Synergy $0.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $4.24
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.30
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.21
Hazel's Nocturne Hazel's Nocturne
+6% Synergy $0.12
Nocturnal Hunger Nocturnal Hunger
+6% Synergy $0.05
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $2.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.95
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.13
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+4% Synergy $22.09
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.54
Dismember Dismember
+4% Synergy $5.16
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+4% Synergy $0.79
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+4% Synergy $0.10
Refute Refute
+4% Synergy $0.09
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+4% Synergy $0.40
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $7.47
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.76
Countersquall Countersquall
+3% Synergy $1.45
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $2.92
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+3% Synergy $4.07
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+2% Synergy $11.77
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+2% Synergy $5.23
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+1% Synergy $0.37
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
0% Synergy $0.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.76
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-2% Synergy $1.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.26
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-9% Synergy $0.90
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $0.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.28

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Vren, the Relentless's game plan and control the board.

Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+40% Synergy $1.27
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+35% Synergy $2.60
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+35% Synergy $0.36
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+28% Synergy $10.22
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+28% Synergy $1.77
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+23% Synergy $0.25
Fell Fell
+23% Synergy $0.45
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+23% Synergy $0.64
Revenge of the Rats Revenge of the Rats
+22% Synergy $0.20
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+20% Synergy $0.17
Make an Example Make an Example
+17% Synergy $6.54
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+12% Synergy $0.28
Extract a Confession Extract a Confession
+11% Synergy $0.15
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $6.95
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+8% Synergy $5.65
Rankle's Prank Rankle's Prank
+7% Synergy $0.34
Psychic Whorl Psychic Whorl
+7% Synergy $0.04
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+6% Synergy $1.02
Barter in Blood Barter in Blood
+6% Synergy $0.09
Plague of Vermin Plague of Vermin
+6% Synergy $21.24
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $2.49
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+5% Synergy $1.39
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.14
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+5% Synergy $0.38
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+5% Synergy $3.45
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+5% Synergy $0.47
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+4% Synergy $0.16
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+4% Synergy $0.23
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.19
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $11.09
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.16
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+3% Synergy $3.05
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.23
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.47
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.88
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
0% Synergy $16.75
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $18.59
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $1.26
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $4.26
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $6.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+28% Synergy $9.70
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+17% Synergy $0.28
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $0.32
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+12% Synergy $8.46
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $4.54
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.67
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+10% Synergy $0.16
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $4.39
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+8% Synergy $3.36
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $8.95
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+7% Synergy $15.58
Sword of the Squeak Sword of the Squeak
+7% Synergy $0.25
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+6% Synergy $24.11
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy $5.20
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $3.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.53
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $11.85
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+3% Synergy $10.56
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+1% Synergy $50.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Vren, the Relentless's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Grave Pact Grave Pact
+37% Synergy $27.02
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+23% Synergy $15.60
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $3.46
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+19% Synergy $12.92
No Mercy No Mercy
+14% Synergy $21.52
Tribute to Horobi Echo of Death's Wail Tribute to Horobi
+14% Synergy $0.20
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+11% Synergy $13.68
Attrition Attrition
+10% Synergy $19.76
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+9% Synergy $2.93
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $4.40
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $1.12
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.20
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $23.33
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+3% Synergy $0.44
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+3% Synergy $1.24
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.38
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+2% Synergy $0.66
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
0% Synergy $1.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $9.09

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Vren, the Relentless to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+5% Synergy $8.16

Utility Lands

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

Mudflat Village Mudflat Village
+38% Synergy $0.29
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+28% Synergy $24.15
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+25% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy $22.75
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $27.77
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+5% Synergy $3.83
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.69
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $44.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $53.21
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.67
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $9.08
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $20.52
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $5.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+28% Synergy $6.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.35
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $56.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.23
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.52
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-3% Synergy $0.82
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-4% Synergy $4.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Vren, the Relentless decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.13
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+6% Synergy $7.23
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+5% Synergy $0.15
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.54
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $42.67
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $5.00
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+3% Synergy $2.94
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+3% Synergy $13.66
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+3% Synergy $0.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.76
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+3% Synergy $0.09
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+3% Synergy $0.10
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+2% Synergy $0.29
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+2% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.15
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+1% Synergy $5.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.19
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+1% Synergy $2.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.09
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.12
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.14
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-2% Synergy $0.23
Underground River Underground River
-2% Synergy $1.11
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-2% Synergy $18.32
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-2% Synergy $8.62
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-2% Synergy $1.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $15.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.16
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $23.91
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-4% Synergy $0.23
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-4% Synergy $0.21
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $16.84
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $14.76
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $18.54
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-6% Synergy $9.07
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.98
River of Tears River of Tears
-6% Synergy $0.15
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-7% Synergy $0.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-8% Synergy $0.19

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