The Scorpion God (Commander) - Core

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Arnaud Gompertz
Nov 19, 2025
Diminishing Returns? Not with this Scorpion God Budget Deck!
The least popular of the three Amonkhet gods gets the trim treatment this week, as Arnaud sifts through the rough for some budget diamonds.
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Ozai, the Phoenix King
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.1%inclusion2 decks64 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nest of Scarabs
94%inclusion496 decks529 decks
93%synergy
Kulrath Knight
89%inclusion469 decks529 decks
88%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
88%inclusion465 decks529 decks
87%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
85%inclusion450 decks529 decks
84%synergy
Everlasting Torment
81%inclusion430 decks529 decks
80%synergy
Contagion Clasp
81%inclusion427 decks529 decks
80%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
80%inclusion424 decks529 decks
79%synergy
Grim Affliction
78%inclusion412 decks529 decks
77%synergy
Necroskitter
75%inclusion399 decks529 decks
75%synergy
Carnifex Demon
73%inclusion387 decks529 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Midnight Banshee
73%inclusion384 decks529 decks
72%synergy
Soul Snuffers
72%inclusion379 decks529 decks
71%synergy
Incremental Blight
68%inclusion362 decks529 decks
68%synergy
Skinrender
68%inclusion360 decks529 decks
68%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
68%inclusion358 decks529 decks
67%synergy
Corrosive Mentor
65%inclusion345 decks529 decks
65%synergy
Contagion Engine
63%inclusion334 decks529 decks
63%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
62%inclusion324 decks524 decks
60%synergy
Stigma Lasher
60%inclusion318 decks529 decks
59%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
55%inclusion188 decks342 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Fume Spitter
54%inclusion288 decks529 decks
54%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
54%inclusion287 decks529 decks
54%synergy
Festering Mummy
53%inclusion280 decks529 decks
52%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
50%inclusion265 decks529 decks
48%synergy
Dusk Urchins
49%inclusion258 decks529 decks
48%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
48%inclusion256 decks529 decks
34%synergy
Lockjaw Snapper
44%inclusion231 decks529 decks
43%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
43%inclusion171 decks395 decks
42%synergy
Necropede
43%inclusion226 decks529 decks
42%synergy
Harbinger of Night
42%inclusion223 decks529 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion210 decks529 decks
18%synergy
Plague Myr
39%inclusion204 decks529 decks
38%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
35%inclusion185 decks529 decks
31%synergy
Hateflayer
33%inclusion177 decks529 decks
33%synergy
Soulstinger
31%inclusion166 decks529 decks
31%synergy
Core Prowler
30%inclusion159 decks529 decks
30%synergy
Massacre Girl
28%inclusion149 decks529 decks
24%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
25%inclusion134 decks529 decks
24%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
24%inclusion128 decks529 decks
24%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
23%inclusion124 decks529 decks
23%synergy
Sickle Ripper
23%inclusion123 decks529 decks
23%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
23%inclusion121 decks529 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion120 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
22%inclusion115 decks529 decks
20%synergy
Ichor Rats
21%inclusion113 decks529 decks
21%synergy
Serrated Biskelion
21%inclusion110 decks529 decks
21%synergy
Ashenmoor Liege
21%inclusion109 decks529 decks
20%synergy
Fallen Ferromancer
20%inclusion108 decks529 decks
20%synergy
Grief Tyrant
19%inclusion100 decks529 decks
19%synergy
Merciless Javelineer
18%inclusion97 decks529 decks
18%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
18%inclusion96 decks529 decks
18%synergy
Razor Swine
17%inclusion92 decks529 decks
17%synergy
Harvester of Souls
17%inclusion90 decks529 decks
13%synergy
Massacre Wurm
16%inclusion83 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Grim Poppet
15%inclusion79 decks529 decks
15%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
15%inclusion79 decks529 decks
15%synergy
Leaden Myr
14%inclusion76 decks529 decks
12%synergy
Plague Stinger
14%inclusion74 decks529 decks
14%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
13%inclusion71 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
13%inclusion70 decks529 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion69 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
12%inclusion64 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Iron Myr
12%inclusion64 decks529 decks
10%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
12%inclusion55 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
11%inclusion60 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
11%inclusion59 decks529 decks
10%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
11%inclusion57 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Murderous Redcap
11%inclusion56 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Furystoke Giant
9.5%inclusion50 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Butcher
9.1%inclusion48 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Sudden Spoiling
54%inclusion286 decks529 decks
52%synergy
Puncture Blast
50%inclusion262 decks529 decks
49%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
47%inclusion249 decks529 decks
47%synergy
Terminate
47%inclusion249 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Volt Charge
44%inclusion234 decks529 decks
44%synergy
Bedevil
44%inclusion233 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
42%inclusion224 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Venom
41%inclusion218 decks529 decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion213 decks529 decks
-8%synergy
Scar
36%inclusion191 decks529 decks
36%synergy
Splendid Agony
36%inclusion190 decks529 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion141 decks529 decks
-15%synergy
Tainted Strike
20%inclusion105 decks529 decks
18%synergy
Puncture Bolt
19%inclusion98 decks529 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion98 decks529 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion60 decks344 decks
-5%synergy
Blur of Blades
17%inclusion89 decks529 decks
17%synergy
Virulent Wound
17%inclusion88 decks529 decks
16%synergy
Tragic Slip
15%inclusion78 decks529 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion58 decks529 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion55 decks529 decks
-16%synergy
Vraska's Fall
10%inclusion54 decks529 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
9.1%inclusion48 decks529 decks
-7%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.5%inclusion45 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion36 decks426 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.9%inclusion42 decks529 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.8%inclusion27 decks344 decks
-10%synergy
Thrilling Encore
7.4%inclusion39 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.0%inclusion37 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.6%inclusion35 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.2%inclusion33 decks529 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Volley
6.2%inclusion33 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.2%inclusion33 decks529 decks
-8%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
6.2%inclusion33 decks529 decks
-2%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.7%inclusion30 decks529 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
5.1%inclusion27 decks529 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Drown in Ichor
47%inclusion251 decks529 decks
47%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion239 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Persist
44%inclusion235 decks529 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion216 decks529 decks
-10%synergy
Liliana's Influence
41%inclusion215 decks529 decks
40%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion159 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Lethal Sting
25%inclusion132 decks529 decks
25%synergy
Vat Emergence
24%inclusion125 decks529 decks
23%synergy
Spread the Sickness
22%inclusion119 decks529 decks
22%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion99 decks529 decks
13%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
18%inclusion96 decks529 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion85 decks529 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion84 decks529 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion73 decks529 decks
-5%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion71 decks529 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion71 decks529 decks
-15%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion66 decks529 decks
-3%synergy
Dreadbore
12%inclusion65 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Attempted Murder
10%inclusion51 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Retribution
9.5%inclusion50 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
8.7%inclusion46 decks529 decks
-14%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
8.5%inclusion45 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.9%inclusion42 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion39 decks529 decks
0%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.8%inclusion36 decks529 decks
2%synergy
By Force
5.5%inclusion29 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion27 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cauldron of Souls
33%inclusion175 decks529 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion144 decks529 decks
13%synergy
Serrated Arrows
23%inclusion122 decks529 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion108 decks529 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion104 decks529 decks
-15%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion100 decks529 decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion99 decks529 decks
17%synergy
Blight Sickle
14%inclusion74 decks529 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion73 decks529 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion62 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion48 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Heartstone
8.7%inclusion46 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Trigon of Corruption
7.9%inclusion42 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.4%inclusion39 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.0%inclusion37 decks529 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Fists of the Demigod
43%inclusion228 decks529 decks
43%synergy
All Will Be One
42%inclusion222 decks529 decks
39%synergy
Black Market
35%inclusion187 decks529 decks
30%synergy
Glistening Oil
31%inclusion166 decks529 decks
31%synergy
Cartouche of Ambition
23%inclusion120 decks529 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion100 decks529 decks
-5%synergy
Sadistic Obsession
15%inclusion78 decks529 decks
15%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion72 decks529 decks
12%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
12%inclusion62 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Warstorm Surge
11%inclusion58 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion57 decks529 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.5%inclusion50 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.9%inclusion47 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.9%inclusion31 decks529 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death Wielder
40%inclusion212 decks529 decks
40%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
24%inclusion129 decks529 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion330 decks529 decks
61%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion257 decks529 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion226 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Grasping Dunes
41%inclusion217 decks529 decks
41%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
29%inclusion152 decks529 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Grounds
19%inclusion101 decks529 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion75 decks529 decks
-5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion74 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
14%inclusion73 decks529 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion73 decks529 decks
-6%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion72 decks529 decks
9%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
14%inclusion72 decks529 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion55 decks529 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion55 decks529 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
9.5%inclusion50 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.9%inclusion42 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.4%inclusion39 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion39 decks529 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.6%inclusion35 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.6%inclusion35 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.4%inclusion34 decks529 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion454 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion431 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
70%inclusion370 decks529 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion266 decks529 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion215 decks529 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion177 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion136 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion117 decks529 decks
-12%synergy
Glistening Sphere
20%inclusion106 decks529 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Compleation
18%inclusion97 decks529 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion80 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion78 decks529 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion71 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion66 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.5%inclusion45 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Locket
7.4%inclusion39 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.7%inclusion30 decks529 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion29 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion522 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion522 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion449 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion352 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion317 decks529 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion265 decks529 decks
17%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
45%inclusion239 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Peak
43%inclusion226 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
38%inclusion203 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion184 decks529 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
32%inclusion169 decks529 decks
-13%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion157 decks529 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion152 decks529 decks
-17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
28%inclusion146 decks529 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion141 decks529 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
26%inclusion136 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Graven Cairns
26%inclusion135 decks529 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion128 decks529 decks
3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion114 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19%inclusion102 decks529 decks
-4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion66 decks344 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion91 decks529 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion90 decks529 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion86 decks529 decks
-16%synergy
Akoum Refuge
14%inclusion74 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion71 decks524 decks
-8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion70 decks529 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
12%inclusion66 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.3%inclusion49 decks529 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion36 decks426 decks
-4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.1%inclusion43 decks529 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.9%inclusion42 decks529 decks
-7%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.6%inclusion40 decks529 decks
-2%synergy
Jagged Barrens
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Barrens
7.4%inclusion39 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
6.8%inclusion36 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
6.6%inclusion35 decks529 decks
2%synergy