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Vren, the Relentless
Price tag $0.37

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

#166 Current Rank
#132 Last Week
#159 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.

Rat King, Pale Piper Rat King, Pale Piper
+9% Synergy $0.41
Rat King, Verminister Rat King, Verminister
+9% Synergy $0.76
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+6% Synergy $0.87
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+6% Synergy $22.78
Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+4% Synergy $0.31

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 $2.21
Marrow-Gnawer Marrow-Gnawer
+67% Synergy $17.47
Lord Skitter, Sewer King Lord Skitter, Sewer King
+64% Synergy $5.75
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+60% Synergy $0.31
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+56% Synergy $2.94
Karumonix, the Rat King Karumonix, the Rat King
+54% Synergy $0.89
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+52% Synergy $1.86
Valley Rotcaller Valley Rotcaller
+51% Synergy $1.43
Pack Rat Pack Rat
+50% Synergy $2.10
Persistent Marshstalker Persistent Marshstalker
+46% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+46% Synergy $0.49
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+45% Synergy $0.30
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+44% Synergy $0.33
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+43% Synergy $3.70
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+43% Synergy $0.42
Swarmyard Massacre Swarmyard Massacre
+41% Synergy $1.18
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+35% Synergy $13.40
Negate Negate
+15% Synergy $0.06
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.28
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $58.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $53.72
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $106.71
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $61.51
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-3% Synergy $1.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $63.69
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $41.18
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $15.93

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 $0.27
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+34% Synergy $2.38
Tangled Colony Tangled Colony
+33% Synergy $0.44
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
+30% Synergy $10.54
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+28% Synergy $0.19
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+27% Synergy $0.25
Voracious Vermin Voracious Vermin
+27% Synergy $0.17
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+25% Synergy $6.65
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+25% Synergy $0.40
Crypt Rats Crypt Rats
+25% Synergy $0.42
Typhoid Rats Typhoid Rats
+25% Synergy $0.26
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+25% Synergy $1.06
Rat Colony Rat Colony
+25% Synergy $8.20
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+21% Synergy $1.25
Tidecaller Mentor Tidecaller Mentor
+21% Synergy $0.15
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+21% Synergy $0.27
Burglar Rat Burglar Rat
+21% Synergy $0.22
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+20% Synergy $2.81
Thornplate Intimidator Thornplate Intimidator
+19% Synergy $0.15
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+17% Synergy $2.95
Mind Drill Assailant Mind Drill Assailant
+17% Synergy $0.12
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
+16% Synergy $9.45
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+16% Synergy $0.35
Daggerfang Duo Daggerfang Duo
+16% Synergy $0.05
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+15% Synergy $3.36
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+15% Synergy $0.35
Nightwhorl Hermit Nightwhorl Hermit
+15% Synergy $0.13
Ratcatcher Ratcatcher
+15% Synergy $9.39
Thought Shucker Thought Shucker
+14% Synergy $0.07
Twisted Sewer-Witch Twisted Sewer-Witch
+14% Synergy $0.12
Throat Slitter Throat Slitter
+12% Synergy $4.86
Swarm of Rats Swarm of Rats
+12% Synergy $2.16
Rancid Rats Rancid Rats
+12% Synergy $0.29
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $55.04
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+10% Synergy $4.71
Engine Rat Engine Rat
+10% Synergy $0.22
Gnat Miser Gnat Miser
+10% Synergy $0.66
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+9% Synergy $0.36
Pestilence Rats Pestilence Rats
+9% Synergy $0.33
Wick's Patrol Wick's Patrol
+9% Synergy $0.13
Undercity Dire Rat Undercity Dire Rat
+9% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+8% Synergy $9.15
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+8% Synergy $0.33
Lightshell Duo Lightshell Duo
+8% Synergy $0.09
Wave of Rats Wave of Rats
+8% Synergy $2.61
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+7% Synergy $30.54
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
+7% Synergy $0.23
Innocuous Rat Innocuous Rat
+7% Synergy $0.04
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+5% Synergy $3.09
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-10% Synergy $3.35

Instants

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

Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+41% Synergy $6.06
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+33% Synergy $0.35
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+30% Synergy $2.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+24% Synergy $0.78
Pongify Pongify
+23% Synergy $1.95
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+20% Synergy $5.27
Consumed by Greed Consumed by Greed
+20% Synergy $0.20
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+18% Synergy $0.56
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.31
Village Rites Village Rites
+14% Synergy $0.58
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+14% Synergy $0.33
Shore Up Shore Up
+13% Synergy $0.25
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+11% Synergy $0.30
Rat Out Rat Out
+10% Synergy $0.20
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+9% Synergy $4.10
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.06
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+8% Synergy $0.36
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+8% Synergy $2.10
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+8% Synergy $0.33
Feed the Cycle Feed the Cycle
+8% Synergy $0.22
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.25
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+7% Synergy $0.24
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $4.43
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.29
Hazel's Nocturne Hazel's Nocturne
+6% Synergy $0.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $2.64
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $2.06
Dismember Dismember
+5% Synergy $5.27
Nocturnal Hunger Nocturnal Hunger
+5% Synergy $0.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $4.85
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.40
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+4% Synergy $1.31
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+4% Synergy $0.32
Refute Refute
+4% Synergy $0.16
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+4% Synergy $0.47
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $24.44
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.40
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $11.91
Countersquall Countersquall
+3% Synergy $1.50
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+3% Synergy $2.67
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+3% Synergy $1.44
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+2% Synergy $8.89
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+2% Synergy $5.18
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
0% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $50.50
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-2% Synergy $1.39
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.42
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-9% Synergy $1.02
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $0.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+36% Synergy $0.38
Crippling Fear Crippling Fear
+35% Synergy $2.04
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+28% Synergy $15.23
Season of Loss Season of Loss
+27% Synergy $0.78
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+23% Synergy $0.34
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+23% Synergy $0.76
Fell Fell
+22% Synergy $0.36
Revenge of the Rats Revenge of the Rats
+21% Synergy $0.29
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+20% Synergy $0.23
Make an Example Make an Example
+17% Synergy $7.89
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+12% Synergy $0.36
Extract a Confession Extract a Confession
+11% Synergy $0.20
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+8% Synergy $7.91
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+8% Synergy $5.41
Rankle's Prank Rankle's Prank
+7% Synergy $0.39
Psychic Whorl Psychic Whorl
+7% Synergy $0.11
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+6% Synergy $0.38
Barter in Blood Barter in Blood
+6% Synergy $0.09
Plague of Vermin Plague of Vermin
+6% Synergy $24.85
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $2.76
Diresight Diresight
+5% Synergy $0.21
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+5% Synergy $0.71
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+5% Synergy $2.68
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+5% Synergy $0.36
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+5% Synergy $0.46
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.37
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+4% Synergy $1.57
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+4% Synergy $0.27
Yahenni's Expertise Yahenni's Expertise
+4% Synergy $0.39
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $13.59
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.34
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+3% Synergy $2.63
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+3% Synergy $5.17
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.24
Victimize Victimize
+1% Synergy $0.53
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.97
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
0% Synergy $10.80
Damnation Damnation
-3% Synergy $19.60
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $5.34
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $1.40
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+28% Synergy $10.94
Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+17% Synergy $0.36
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+12% Synergy $0.41
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+11% Synergy $5.10
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+11% Synergy $7.92
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+11% Synergy $0.81
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $4.86
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+9% Synergy $0.20
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+8% Synergy $3.89
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+7% Synergy $13.50
Sword of the Squeak Sword of the Squeak
+7% Synergy $0.37
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $4.41
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+6% Synergy $5.99
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy $16.13
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $28.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.61
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $2.00
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $14.76
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+3% Synergy $11.37
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+1% Synergy $49.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Grave Pact Grave Pact
+36% Synergy $28.13
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+23% Synergy $17.48
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+20% Synergy $4.29
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+19% Synergy $15.51
No Mercy No Mercy
+14% Synergy $23.96
Tribute to Horobi Echo of Death's Wail Tribute to Horobi
+14% Synergy $0.23
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+11% Synergy $16.34
Attrition Attrition
+10% Synergy $19.85
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+9% Synergy $2.69
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $4.17
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+5% Synergy $1.75
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.26
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $24.49
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+4% Synergy $1.63
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+3% Synergy $0.64
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.22
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+2% Synergy $1.04
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
0% Synergy $1.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $10.69

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+5% Synergy $7.57

Utility Lands

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

Mudflat Village Mudflat Village
+38% Synergy $0.35
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+28% Synergy $20.85
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+25% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+7% Synergy $23.46
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+5% Synergy $31.12
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+5% Synergy $4.22
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.94
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $44.23
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $1.07
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $52.27
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.70
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $10.56
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $25.26
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $4.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $1.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+28% Synergy $4.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.44
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $61.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.26
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.51
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-4% Synergy $2.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.53

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.17
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+6% Synergy $7.86
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $4.85
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $49.97
Uncharted Haven Uncharted Haven
+4% Synergy $0.25
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+3% Synergy $4.16
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+3% Synergy $0.41
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+3% Synergy $0.16
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $11.91
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $2.43
Soured Springs Soured Springs
+3% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.24
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+2% Synergy $15.00
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+2% Synergy $0.22
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.20
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+1% Synergy $6.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+1% Synergy $1.91
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.10
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.26
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+1% Synergy $0.37
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.29
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-2% Synergy $0.34
Underground River Underground River
-2% Synergy $1.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-2% Synergy $8.25
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-2% Synergy $1.39
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $16.79
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.34
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-3% Synergy $0.25
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $25.79
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $26.47
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.42
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.98
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $25.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $18.85
River of Tears River of Tears
-5% Synergy $0.27
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.87
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-7% Synergy $11.92
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-7% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-7% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.30

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