Fain, the Broker (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

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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
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Rat King, Pale Piper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Trading Post
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Marionette Master
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Animation Module
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Mindless Automaton
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Hangarback Walker
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Skullclamp
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Withering Torment
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Walking Ballista
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Crypt Ghast
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Academy Manufactor
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Bloodtracker
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Myr Retriever
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Triskelion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Dockside Chef
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Scrap Trawler
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Workshop Assistant
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Steel Overseer
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Marketback Walker
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Emperor of Bones
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Scrapyard Recombiner
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Junk Diver
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Skyclave Shadowcat
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Shambling Ghast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Razorlash Transmogrant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Leaden Myr
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Moonshadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Forsworn Paladin
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dross Scorpion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Pentavus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Necropolis Regent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sarevok, Deathbringer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-43%synergy
Defile
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Undying Malice
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Slip
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Fanatical Offering
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Lethal Scheme
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Oblivion's Hunger
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Professor's Warning
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Espers to Magicite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Wither and Bloom
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Emergency Weld
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Fortuitous Find
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mutilate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Profane Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Rush of Dread
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Ambition's Cost
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Gix's Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Foreboding Fruit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bite of the Black Rose
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-26%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Decode Transmissions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Final Act
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Diresight
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Servo Schematic
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Magewright's Stone
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Prized Statue
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Mephitic Draught
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Thornbite Staff
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Transmutation Font
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Tempting Contract
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Map
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ghost Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Geth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Heartstone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Blood Fountain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Salvaging Station
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-52%synergy
Ring of Xathrid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Phantom Train
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nutrient Block
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Junker
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Dissection Tools
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Bumbleflower's Sharepot
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Boom Box
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Grave Pact
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Feast on the Fallen
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Thran Vigil
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Biotransference
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Necrosynthesis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Underhanded Designs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Mindless Conscription
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
23%synergy
War Room
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Vault of Whispers
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Fountainport
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Vault
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Barad-dûr
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Memorial to Folly
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Nephalia Academy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
The Dross Pits
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Springjack Pasture
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lake of the Dead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Crawling Barrens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Field of Ruin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The Gold Saucer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Patriar's Seal
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Crowded Crypt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Victory Chimes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Power Depot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy