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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Joo Dee, One of Many
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Realm of Koh
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Zuko, Conflicted
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.4%inclusion2 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nest of Scarabs
94%inclusion498 decks530 decks
93%synergy
Kulrath Knight
89%inclusion471 decks530 decks
88%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
88%inclusion466 decks530 decks
87%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
85%inclusion450 decks530 decks
84%synergy
Contagion Clasp
81%inclusion429 decks530 decks
80%synergy
Everlasting Torment
81%inclusion430 decks530 decks
80%synergy
Crumbling Ashes
80%inclusion425 decks530 decks
80%synergy
Grim Affliction
78%inclusion413 decks530 decks
77%synergy
Necroskitter
76%inclusion401 decks530 decks
75%synergy
Carnifex Demon
73%inclusion387 decks530 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Midnight Banshee
72%inclusion383 decks530 decks
72%synergy
Soul Snuffers
71%inclusion378 decks530 decks
71%synergy
Incremental Blight
68%inclusion360 decks530 decks
67%synergy
Skinrender
68%inclusion358 decks530 decks
67%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
68%inclusion358 decks530 decks
67%synergy
Corrosive Mentor
65%inclusion346 decks530 decks
65%synergy
Contagion Engine
63%inclusion336 decks530 decks
63%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
62%inclusion324 decks521 decks
61%synergy
Stigma Lasher
60%inclusion319 decks530 decks
60%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
55%inclusion188 decks339 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Spitting Dilophosaurus
54%inclusion288 decks530 decks
54%synergy
Fume Spitter
54%inclusion287 decks530 decks
54%synergy
Festering Mummy
53%inclusion279 decks530 decks
52%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
50%inclusion266 decks530 decks
48%synergy
Dusk Urchins
48%inclusion256 decks530 decks
48%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
48%inclusion256 decks530 decks
34%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
44%inclusion171 decks392 decks
42%synergy
Lockjaw Snapper
44%inclusion231 decks530 decks
43%synergy
Necropede
43%inclusion228 decks530 decks
43%synergy
Harbinger of Night
42%inclusion223 decks530 decks
42%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion209 decks530 decks
18%synergy
Plague Myr
39%inclusion205 decks530 decks
38%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
35%inclusion185 decks530 decks
31%synergy
Hateflayer
33%inclusion177 decks530 decks
33%synergy
Soulstinger
31%inclusion166 decks530 decks
31%synergy
Core Prowler
30%inclusion158 decks530 decks
30%synergy
Massacre Girl
28%inclusion150 decks530 decks
24%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
25%inclusion135 decks530 decks
24%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
24%inclusion127 decks530 decks
24%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
24%inclusion126 decks530 decks
23%synergy
Sickle Ripper
23%inclusion123 decks530 decks
23%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
23%inclusion122 decks530 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
22%inclusion119 decks530 decks
4%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
22%inclusion116 decks530 decks
20%synergy
Ichor Rats
22%inclusion114 decks530 decks
21%synergy
Fallen Ferromancer
21%inclusion112 decks530 decks
21%synergy
Serrated Biskelion
21%inclusion111 decks530 decks
21%synergy
Ashenmoor Liege
20%inclusion108 decks530 decks
20%synergy
Grief Tyrant
19%inclusion99 decks530 decks
19%synergy
Merciless Javelineer
18%inclusion97 decks530 decks
18%synergy
Reaper of Sheoldred
18%inclusion97 decks530 decks
18%synergy
Razor Swine
18%inclusion93 decks530 decks
17%synergy
Harvester of Souls
17%inclusion90 decks530 decks
13%synergy
Massacre Wurm
16%inclusion84 decks530 decks
8%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
15%inclusion82 decks530 decks
15%synergy
Grim Poppet
15%inclusion79 decks530 decks
15%synergy
Leaden Myr
15%inclusion77 decks530 decks
12%synergy
Plague Stinger
14%inclusion75 decks530 decks
14%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
13%inclusion71 decks530 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
13%inclusion71 decks530 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion68 decks530 decks
7%synergy
Iron Myr
12%inclusion65 decks530 decks
10%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
12%inclusion65 decks530 decks
11%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
12%inclusion55 decks454 decks
9%synergy
Gulping Scraptrap
12%inclusion61 decks530 decks
11%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
11%inclusion57 decks530 decks
11%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
11%inclusion57 decks530 decks
9%synergy
Murderous Redcap
11%inclusion56 decks530 decks
7%synergy
Furystoke Giant
10%inclusion51 decks530 decks
9%synergy
Smoldering Butcher
9.2%inclusion49 decks530 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Sudden Spoiling
54%inclusion288 decks530 decks
52%synergy
Puncture Blast
50%inclusion265 decks530 decks
50%synergy
Terminate
47%inclusion249 decks530 decks
8%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
47%inclusion247 decks530 decks
46%synergy
Volt Charge
44%inclusion234 decks530 decks
44%synergy
Bedevil
44%inclusion232 decks530 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
42%inclusion223 decks530 decks
-1%synergy
Torment of Venom
41%inclusion219 decks530 decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion211 decks530 decks
-9%synergy
Scar
36%inclusion191 decks530 decks
36%synergy
Splendid Agony
36%inclusion190 decks530 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion140 decks530 decks
-15%synergy
Tainted Strike
20%inclusion107 decks530 decks
18%synergy
Puncture Bolt
18%inclusion98 decks530 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion96 decks530 decks
-4%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion60 decks341 decks
-5%synergy
Virulent Wound
17%inclusion91 decks530 decks
17%synergy
Blur of Blades
17%inclusion89 decks530 decks
17%synergy
Tragic Slip
15%inclusion78 decks530 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion59 decks530 decks
-7%synergy
Vraska's Fall
10%inclusion55 decks530 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion55 decks530 decks
-16%synergy
Village Rites
9.2%inclusion49 decks530 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion36 decks423 decks
-4%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
8.5%inclusion45 decks530 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion43 decks530 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.9%inclusion27 decks341 decks
-10%synergy
Thrilling Encore
7.4%inclusion39 decks530 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.0%inclusion37 decks530 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.6%inclusion35 decks530 decks
-1%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
6.4%inclusion34 decks530 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Volley
6.2%inclusion33 decks530 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.0%inclusion32 decks530 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.0%inclusion32 decks530 decks
-12%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.7%inclusion30 decks530 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
5.1%inclusion27 decks530 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Drown in Ichor
48%inclusion253 decks530 decks
47%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion238 decks530 decks
2%synergy
Persist
44%inclusion234 decks530 decks
42%synergy
Liliana's Influence
41%inclusion216 decks530 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion215 decks530 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion158 decks530 decks
-1%synergy
Lethal Sting
25%inclusion133 decks530 decks
25%synergy
Vat Emergence
24%inclusion126 decks530 decks
23%synergy
Spread the Sickness
23%inclusion121 decks530 decks
23%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion99 decks530 decks
13%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
18%inclusion97 decks530 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion86 decks530 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion84 decks530 decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion74 decks530 decks
-5%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion72 decks530 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion71 decks530 decks
-15%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion67 decks530 decks
-3%synergy
Dreadbore
12%inclusion64 decks530 decks
7%synergy
Attempted Murder
10%inclusion52 decks530 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.2%inclusion27 decks292 decks
0%synergy
Retribution
9.2%inclusion49 decks530 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
8.9%inclusion47 decks530 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
8.7%inclusion46 decks530 decks
-14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.9%inclusion42 decks530 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion39 decks530 decks
0%synergy
Decree of Pain
6.6%inclusion35 decks530 decks
2%synergy
By Force
5.5%inclusion29 decks530 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.3%inclusion28 decks530 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cauldron of Souls
33%inclusion174 decks530 decks
32%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion144 decks530 decks
12%synergy
Serrated Arrows
23%inclusion123 decks530 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion109 decks530 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion104 decks530 decks
-15%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion101 decks530 decks
9%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion99 decks530 decks
17%synergy
Blight Sickle
14%inclusion74 decks530 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
14%inclusion73 decks530 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion62 decks530 decks
11%synergy
Heartstone
9.1%inclusion48 decks530 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
9.1%inclusion48 decks530 decks
2%synergy
Trigon of Corruption
7.9%inclusion42 decks530 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.4%inclusion39 decks530 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.0%inclusion37 decks530 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Fists of the Demigod
43%inclusion229 decks530 decks
43%synergy
All Will Be One
42%inclusion221 decks530 decks
38%synergy
Black Market
35%inclusion188 decks530 decks
30%synergy
Glistening Oil
32%inclusion167 decks530 decks
31%synergy
Cartouche of Ambition
23%inclusion120 decks530 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion101 decks530 decks
-5%synergy
Sadistic Obsession
15%inclusion77 decks530 decks
14%synergy
Phyresis
14%inclusion72 decks530 decks
12%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
12%inclusion62 decks530 decks
9%synergy
Warstorm Surge
11%inclusion59 decks530 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion57 decks530 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.4%inclusion50 decks530 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion48 decks530 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.8%inclusion31 decks530 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death Wielder
40%inclusion213 decks530 decks
40%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
25%inclusion131 decks530 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
62%inclusion331 decks530 decks
61%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion256 decks530 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion226 decks530 decks
7%synergy
Grasping Dunes
41%inclusion218 decks530 decks
41%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
29%inclusion153 decks530 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Grounds
19%inclusion100 decks530 decks
18%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion75 decks530 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion74 decks530 decks
-5%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion73 decks530 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion73 decks530 decks
-6%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
14%inclusion73 decks530 decks
13%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
14%inclusion72 decks530 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion55 decks530 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion54 decks530 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion51 decks530 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.9%inclusion42 decks530 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion39 decks530 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Slagheap
7.2%inclusion38 decks530 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.6%inclusion35 decks530 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.4%inclusion34 decks530 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.4%inclusion34 decks530 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion455 decks530 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion430 decks530 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Signet
70%inclusion372 decks530 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion266 decks530 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion213 decks530 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion177 decks530 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion136 decks530 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion118 decks530 decks
-12%synergy
Glistening Sphere
20%inclusion108 decks530 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Compleation
18%inclusion98 decks530 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
15%inclusion81 decks530 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion79 decks530 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion72 decks530 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion67 decks530 decks
4%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.7%inclusion46 decks530 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Locket
7.4%inclusion39 decks530 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion29 decks530 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.3%inclusion28 decks530 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.1%inclusion27 decks530 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion522 decks530 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion522 decks530 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion449 decks530 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
67%inclusion353 decks530 decks
3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion318 decks530 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
50%inclusion267 decks530 decks
17%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
45%inclusion240 decks530 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Peak
42%inclusion225 decks530 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Malice
38%inclusion202 decks530 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
35%inclusion183 decks530 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
32%inclusion169 decks530 decks
-13%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion157 decks530 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
29%inclusion152 decks530 decks
-17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
27%inclusion145 decks530 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion141 decks530 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
26%inclusion137 decks530 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion135 decks530 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion128 decks530 decks
3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
22%inclusion115 decks530 decks
3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19%inclusion102 decks530 decks
-4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
19%inclusion65 decks341 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion91 decks530 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion90 decks530 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion85 decks530 decks
-16%synergy
Akoum Refuge
14%inclusion75 decks530 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion71 decks521 decks
-8%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
13%inclusion69 decks530 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion67 decks530 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.4%inclusion50 decks530 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion36 decks423 decks
-4%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.3%inclusion44 decks530 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.1%inclusion43 decks530 decks
-7%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.5%inclusion40 decks530 decks
-2%synergy
Cinder Barrens
7.5%inclusion40 decks530 decks
4%synergy
Jagged Barrens
7.3%inclusion33 decks454 decks
-1%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
6.8%inclusion36 decks530 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Mire
6.6%inclusion35 decks530 decks
2%synergy