Fain, the Broker (Commander)

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Alejandro Fuentes
Mar 17, 2026
Five Different Ways to Use The Ooze in Commander
Alejandro finds the five ways to use The Ooze in Commander, from the jankiest, to the most competitive, to the most evil.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dawnhand Dissident
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Moonshadow
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Bogslither's Embrace
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ichor Wellspring
63%inclusion250 decks398 decks
61%synergy
Marionette Master
59%inclusion234 decks398 decks
56%synergy
Trading Post
56%inclusion224 decks398 decks
55%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
48%inclusion193 decks398 decks
47%synergy
Academy Manufactor
48%inclusion191 decks398 decks
47%synergy
Animation Module
47%inclusion186 decks398 decks
47%synergy
Prized Statue
48%inclusion190 decks398 decks
46%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
64%inclusion255 decks398 decks
45%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
54%inclusion205 decks381 decks
43%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
44%inclusion177 decks398 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
59%inclusion234 decks398 decks
36%synergy
Deadly Dispute
57%inclusion228 decks398 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion221 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Skullclamp
51%inclusion201 decks398 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
46%inclusion183 decks398 decks
37%synergy
Myr Retriever
42%inclusion167 decks398 decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
41%inclusion165 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
41%inclusion162 decks398 decks
39%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
40%inclusion161 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion154 decks398 decks
-28%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion53 decks398 decks
-14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion46 decks398 decks
-17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion40 decks398 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Disciple of the Vault
38%inclusion153 decks398 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
37%inclusion149 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Scrap Trawler
37%inclusion147 decks398 decks
34%synergy
Crypt Ghast
36%inclusion144 decks398 decks
-12%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
34%inclusion137 decks398 decks
34%synergy
Hangarback Walker
34%inclusion136 decks398 decks
33%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
33%inclusion133 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Mindless Automaton
33%inclusion132 decks398 decks
32%synergy
Bloodtracker
32%inclusion128 decks398 decks
32%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
31%inclusion125 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
31%inclusion122 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion114 decks398 decks
-23%synergy
Putrid Goblin
26%inclusion104 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Marketback Walker
26%inclusion73 decks283 decks
25%synergy
Dockside Chef
25%inclusion101 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
25%inclusion100 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion99 decks398 decks
23%synergy
Emperor of Bones
24%inclusion93 decks381 decks
23%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
23%inclusion92 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Ruthless Knave
23%inclusion90 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
21%inclusion85 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Workshop Assistant
19%inclusion75 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion71 decks381 decks
6%synergy
Skullport Merchant
18%inclusion73 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Sly Requisitioner
18%inclusion73 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
18%inclusion71 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion68 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
17%inclusion68 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
17%inclusion67 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Ghast
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Dross Scorpion
15%inclusion60 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Leaden Myr
15%inclusion59 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
15%inclusion58 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion57 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion57 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
12%synergy
Grim Haruspex
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
13%inclusion52 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
-14%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
12%inclusion20 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion46 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Carrion Feeder
12%inclusion46 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Steel Overseer
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
10%inclusion41 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Tragic Slip
36%inclusion144 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion114 decks344 decks
2%synergy
Defile
32%inclusion128 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
28%inclusion113 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
28%inclusion111 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
25%inclusion100 decks398 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion75 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
19%inclusion74 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Fanatical Offering
19%inclusion74 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Costly Plunder
18%inclusion70 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion70 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion64 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion57 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Undying Evil
10%inclusion41 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
10%inclusion17 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Doom Blade
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.9%inclusion34 decks381 decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
-12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Derision
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
Requiting Hex
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion122 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion111 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Blood Money
25%inclusion98 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion92 decks398 decks
-14%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion91 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
22%inclusion88 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Mutilate
19%inclusion74 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion69 decks398 decks
-22%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion55 decks321 decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion65 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion63 decks398 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion53 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion48 decks398 decks
-9%synergy
Emergency Weld
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Persist
9.0%inclusion36 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.9%inclusion31 decks394 decks
-4%synergy
Fortuitous Find
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Unearth
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Charnel Serenade
6.5%inclusion26 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion147 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Mephitic Draught
34%inclusion134 decks398 decks
33%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
34%inclusion134 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion134 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
33%inclusion132 decks398 decks
31%synergy
Magewright's Stone
31%inclusion124 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Servo Schematic
31%inclusion122 decks398 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion121 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
29%inclusion115 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Jet Medallion
29%inclusion114 decks398 decks
-33%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
28%inclusion110 decks398 decks
27%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion95 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Thornbite Staff
24%inclusion94 decks398 decks
21%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
23%inclusion93 decks398 decks
22%synergy
Staff of Domination
16%inclusion65 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
15%inclusion59 decks398 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Geth
15%inclusion59 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion55 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
12%inclusion49 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
11%inclusion45 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Puppet Strings
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Junker
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.8%inclusion31 decks398 decks
-20%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.5%inclusion30 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Skeleton Shard
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Map
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.1%inclusion24 decks394 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Forge
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Oven
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Foot Chopper
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mole Module
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Agent of the Iron Throne
38%inclusion150 decks398 decks
34%synergy
Black Market
36%inclusion145 decks398 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion123 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
27%inclusion109 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
27%inclusion97 decks366 decks
26%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
25%inclusion100 decks398 decks
17%synergy
Revel in Riches
24%inclusion95 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion83 decks398 decks
-19%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
19%inclusion67 decks346 decks
13%synergy
Biotransference
19%inclusion77 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion66 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.3%inclusion37 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Underhanded Designs
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.3%inclusion29 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Greed
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Necrosynthesis
5.3%inclusion21 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.0%inclusion20 decks398 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
-3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion207 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
44%inclusion177 decks398 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion174 decks398 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion130 decks398 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
30%inclusion119 decks398 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion118 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion114 decks398 decks
4%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion107 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion93 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion87 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion78 decks398 decks
-11%synergy
Fountainport
19%inclusion70 decks366 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Vault
19%inclusion76 decks398 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion74 decks398 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion72 decks398 decks
-12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion33 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion61 decks398 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion51 decks381 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion47 decks398 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion46 decks398 decks
-7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion44 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion43 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Barad-dûr
10%inclusion38 decks398 decks
6%synergy
High Market
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Nesting Grounds
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.3%inclusion14 decks168 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.0%inclusion28 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion318 decks398 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion226 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Patriar's Seal
47%inclusion187 decks398 decks
44%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion149 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
32%inclusion128 decks398 decks
29%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
27%inclusion106 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion51 decks398 decks
-13%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion41 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Crowded Crypt
8.3%inclusion33 decks398 decks
3%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
8.0%inclusion32 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.8%inclusion31 decks398 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion27 decks398 decks
-8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.0%inclusion24 decks398 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.5%inclusion22 decks398 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion380 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion144 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion75 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion70 decks398 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion44 decks384 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion39 decks381 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion39 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Power Depot
8.5%inclusion34 decks398 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.3%inclusion25 decks398 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Hideout
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy