Ardyn Izunia (Commander)

Original Name:

Varragoth, Bloodsky SireVarragoth, Bloodsky Sire

Jeremy Rowe
May 15, 2025
Building a Demon Typal Deck with Ardyn, the Usurper
Let's build a mono-black Demon typal Commander deck around Ardyn, the Usurper, a new legend from the upcoming Final Fantasy set.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Pox Plague
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.7%inclusion9 decks193 decks
-3%synergy
Grave Researcher
3.5%inclusion8 decks227 decks
-4%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
3.1%inclusion6 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
3.0%inclusion6 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sickening Dreams
25%inclusion519 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
27%inclusion567 decks2.12K decks
24%synergy
Dark Sphere
21%inclusion448 decks2.12K decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter
20%inclusion414 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Liliana's Contract
20%inclusion428 decks2.12K decks
18%synergy
Slaughter Pact
19%inclusion412 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Spellbook
18%inclusion376 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
21%inclusion438 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
17%inclusion357 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Memnite
17%inclusion354 decks2.12K decks
16%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion1.61K decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
43%inclusion911 decks2.12K decks
-19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion811 decks2.12K decks
-12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
36%inclusion757 decks2.12K decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion710 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion695 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion674 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
31%inclusion657 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
31%inclusion646 decks2.12K decks
-20%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion628 decks2.12K decks
-10%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion727 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
29%inclusion617 decks2.12K decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion577 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion514 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion490 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion387 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion319 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion315 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion299 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion268 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Depravity
20%inclusion427 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
20%inclusion414 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion399 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
19%inclusion392 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
18%inclusion376 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Harvester of Souls
17%inclusion361 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Blood Pet
17%inclusion354 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
17%inclusion352 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
16%inclusion343 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
14%inclusion304 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion298 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
14%inclusion293 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Endless One
14%inclusion287 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
13%inclusion264 decks1.96K decks
8%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
13%inclusion275 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
13%inclusion274 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Dream Devourer
13%inclusion273 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Dread Presence
13%inclusion271 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion269 decks2.12K decks
-19%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion268 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
12%inclusion262 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Sower of Discord
12%inclusion260 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Shield Sphere
12%inclusion256 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Ugin's Conjurant
12%inclusion254 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
12%inclusion250 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion249 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
12%inclusion246 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion240 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
11%inclusion236 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
11%inclusion197 decks1.81K decks
2%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
11%inclusion195 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
11%inclusion140 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
11%inclusion220 decks2.07K decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
10%inclusion222 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Shifting Wall
10%inclusion220 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Lord of the Void
10%inclusion214 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Desecration Demon
10%inclusion206 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
10%inclusion204 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
10%inclusion203 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
10%inclusion202 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.4%inclusion198 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
9.3%inclusion196 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Massacre Wurm
9.1%inclusion192 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.5%inclusion179 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
7.9%inclusion168 decks2.12K decks
-15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.9%inclusion168 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
7.9%inclusion167 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.9%inclusion167 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Great Unclean One
7.8%inclusion166 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
7.6%inclusion160 decks2.12K decks
-18%synergy
Instants
Defile
27%inclusion572 decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Culling the Weak
26%inclusion558 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
22%inclusion467 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion424 decks1.95K decks
-10%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion400 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion389 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Rain of Filth
17%inclusion358 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion310 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Songs of the Damned
14%inclusion297 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion286 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Consuming Corruption
12%inclusion259 decks2.11K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion252 decks2.11K decks
-7%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion242 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
10%inclusion216 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion216 decks2.12K decks
-10%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion207 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Entomb
9.5%inclusion201 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
9.3%inclusion196 decks2.12K decks
-16%synergy
Darkness
9.2%inclusion195 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Doom Blade
9.2%inclusion195 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.7%inclusion185 decks2.12K decks
-17%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.7%inclusion185 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.2%inclusion174 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.1%inclusion171 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Force of Despair
7.9%inclusion167 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
7.9%inclusion167 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.3%inclusion154 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Undying Malice
7.0%inclusion149 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Dismember
6.9%inclusion147 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.3%inclusion134 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Feign Death
6.0%inclusion128 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
5.8%inclusion123 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion610 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion577 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
26%inclusion547 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion491 decks2.12K decks
-14%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion456 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Profane Tutor
19%inclusion412 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
19%inclusion410 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion387 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion345 decks2.12K decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
16%inclusion305 decks1.96K decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion311 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion295 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion295 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion295 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion272 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion201 decks1.79K decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion226 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion213 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion208 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion208 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
9.4%inclusion198 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Duress
8.6%inclusion182 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
7.9%inclusion168 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.3%inclusion134 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Living Death
6.3%inclusion133 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.2%inclusion132 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
6.0%inclusion128 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.5%inclusion116 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Unearth
5.3%inclusion112 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bontu's Monument
20%inclusion417 decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion380 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion358 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion342 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion201 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
15%inclusion324 decks2.12K decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion324 decks2.12K decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion294 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion291 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Zuran Orb
14%inclusion288 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion285 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion269 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Bauble
12%inclusion254 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Vorpal Sword
8.3%inclusion175 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Welding Jar
8.1%inclusion172 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.9%inclusion168 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.5%inclusion158 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion154 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.2%inclusion153 decks2.12K decks
-13%synergy
The One Ring
7.0%inclusion148 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6.8%inclusion144 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Engineered Explosives
6.6%inclusion140 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Feldon's Cane
6.1%inclusion129 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.0%inclusion128 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
6.0%inclusion127 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.9%inclusion125 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.9%inclusion124 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.6%inclusion119 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Defense Grid
5.5%inclusion116 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Eye of Vecna
5.2%inclusion111 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion626 decks2.12K decks
-10%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion360 decks2.12K decks
-7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion339 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion305 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion279 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
12%inclusion237 decks1.95K decks
9%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion247 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion211 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.5%inclusion200 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Greed
8.7%inclusion184 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
8.3%inclusion49 decks589 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
8.0%inclusion169 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.6%inclusion160 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Heartless Summoning
7.5%inclusion159 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.0%inclusion149 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion137 decks2.12K decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Covenant
6.0%inclusion117 decks1.94K decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.1%inclusion107 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion362 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
45%inclusion961 decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion734 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion702 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion655 decks2.12K decks
-16%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
27%inclusion566 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion503 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion402 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion397 decks2.12K decks
-11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
16%inclusion337 decks2.12K decks
-9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion302 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion293 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion293 decks2.12K decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion279 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion268 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion267 decks2.12K decks
12%synergy
Lake of the Dead
13%inclusion265 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Peat Bog
12%inclusion257 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
12%inclusion255 decks2.12K decks
11%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion243 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion242 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion232 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion225 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.5%inclusion200 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.4%inclusion199 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.6%inclusion182 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.8%inclusion164 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Polluted Mire
7.6%inclusion161 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.5%inclusion159 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion154 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.9%inclusion145 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
6.8%inclusion144 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.7%inclusion141 decks2.12K decks
-5%synergy
City of Traitors
6.6%inclusion140 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion127 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion124 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Blasted Landscape
5.6%inclusion118 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion1.78K decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion1.01K decks2.12K decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion525 decks2.12K decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion514 decks2.12K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion480 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion460 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion407 decks2.12K decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion357 decks2.12K decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion291 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion285 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion248 decks2.12K decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion233 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Paradise Mantle
11%inclusion228 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
10%inclusion221 decks2.12K decks
10%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.2%inclusion173 decks2.12K decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.1%inclusion172 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.1%inclusion86 decks1.06K decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Bloom
7.5%inclusion159 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.5%inclusion159 decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion155 decks2.12K decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion150 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Séance Board
5.9%inclusion114 decks1.94K decks
4%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.5%inclusion116 decks2.12K decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.1%inclusion108 decks2.12K decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion108 decks2.12K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.97K decks2.12K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion406 decks2.12K decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion310 decks2.12K decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion252 decks2.11K decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion250 decks2.12K decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion250 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
9.4%inclusion198 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.3%inclusion197 decks2.12K decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.6%inclusion119 decks2.11K decks
-3%synergy