Fain, the Broker (Commander) - Core

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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Big Mother Mouser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hidden Hideout
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Coin of Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rat King, Pale Piper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Marionette Master
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Trading Post
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Academy Manufactor
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Animation Module
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Prized Statue
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Bloodtracker
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Black Market
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Hangarback Walker
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Myr Retriever
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mindless Automaton
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Dimension X Pizzasaur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ruthless Knave
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Crypt Ghast
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Dockside Chef
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Emperor of Bones
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Putrid Goblin
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Scrap Trawler
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Junk Diver
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Dawnhand Dissident
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Skullport Merchant
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Shambling Ghast
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Sly Requisitioner
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Marketback Walker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Workshop Assistant
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Grim Haruspex
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Leaden Myr
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Grim Hireling
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Technodrome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Woe Strider
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod, Flesh Mechanist
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Steel Overseer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Defile
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-34%synergy
Tragic Slip
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Fanatical Offering
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Costly Plunder
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Undying Evil
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Doom Blade
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Corruption
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Professor's Warning
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Undying Malice
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Affliction
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Power Word Kill
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Mutilate
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Shredder's Technique
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Blood Money
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Emergency Weld
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Splinter's Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Charnel Serenade
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Persist
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Gix's Command
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Corruption
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Fortuitous Find
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Unearth
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Servo Schematic
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Magewright's Stone
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Mephitic Draught
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Throne of Geth
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Jet Medallion
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-41%synergy
Staff of Domination
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Map
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Thornbite Staff
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Puppet Strings
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
The Ooze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Cranial Plating
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Blood Fountain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Junker
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Skeleton Shard
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Heartstone
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Collector's Vault
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Lantern
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Shrine's Black Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Nuisance Engine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Obsessive Pursuit
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Revel in Riches
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Biotransference
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Underhanded Designs
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Connections
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Necrosynthesis
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
37%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Cottage
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-24%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Barren Moor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Nesting Grounds
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Barad-dûr
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Memorial to Folly
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Fountainport
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
The Gold Saucer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
High Market
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Blast Zone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Mire
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Springjack Pasture
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Patriar's Seal
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Crowded Crypt
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Victory Chimes
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mirrex
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy