Gorm the Great // Virtus the Veiled (Commander) - Upgraded

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Josh Nelson
Jul 23, 2025
Manipulating Lives With Alpharael, Stonechosen in Commander
This Alpharael, Stonechosen Commander deck tech is a love letter to black's oldest, most self-serving tenets within the color pie.
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Infiltration Lens
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Quietus Spike
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
67%synergy
Wound Reflection
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Rogue's Passage
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Ochran Assassin
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Lure
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Access Tunnel
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Thieves' Tools
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Golgari Charm
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Vorpal Sword
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Taunting Elf
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Fireshrieker
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Shinen of Life's Roar
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Prowler
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Raving Dead
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Vigor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Elves
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Deathcap Cultivator
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Hooded Blightfang
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Dire Fleet Ravager
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Fynn, the Fangbearer
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Chevill, Bane of Monsters
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Poison-Tip Archer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Nightshade Dryad
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Tempting Licid
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Anara, Wolvid Familiar
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Archpriest of Shadows
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Golgari Decoy
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Noble Quarry
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Harvester of Souls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ohran Viper
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Questing Beast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Acidic Slime
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Prized Unicorn
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Glissa, the Traitor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Archetype of Finality
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Thorn of the Black Rose
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tower Winder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ambush Viper
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Putrefy
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Deathsprout
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Infuse with Vitality
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Benefactor's Draught
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Abrupt Decay
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Thrilling Encore
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Obscuring Haze
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Gaze of the Gorgon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Offer Immortality
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Giant Growth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Overprotect
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Harrow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Titanic Growth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Status // Statue
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Return to Nature
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Destined // Lead
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Three Visits
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Skull Storm
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Harmonize
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dig Up
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Culling Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Rush of Dread
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Casualties of War
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Roar of Challenge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Allure
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Abundant Harvest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Irresistible Prey
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of the Hunted
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Prowler's Helm
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Scytheclaw
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Dolmen Gate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Nemesis Mask
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Viridian Longbow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Strionic Resonator
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Bow of Nylea
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Key to the City
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Skeleton Key
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thornbite Staff
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Brass Knuckles
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hot Soup
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Ring of Xathrid
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bladed Pinions
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Warlock Class
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Dauthi Embrace
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Raised by Giants
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Grievous Wound
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Wild Growth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Indomitable Might
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bear Umbra
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Canopy Cover
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Journey to Eternity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Asceticism
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sixth Sense
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fertile Ground
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Myth Unbound
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska the Unseen
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vraska, Swarm's Eminence
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Vraska, Relic Seeker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Hissing Quagmire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Pendelhaven
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Signet
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Keyrune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Wood
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Twilight Mire
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Deathcap Glade
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malady
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Wastewood Verge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blooming Marsh
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Viridescent Bog
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Underground Mortuary
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Jungle Hollow
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Foul Orchard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Chasm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy