The Scorpion God (Commander) - Upgraded Infect

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Crumbling Ashes
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
99%synergy
Necroskitter
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
99%synergy
Nest of Scarabs
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
99%synergy
Kulrath Knight
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
99%synergy
Everlasting Torment
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
99%synergy
Blowfly Infestation
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
92%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
91%synergy
Karn's Bastion
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
91%synergy
Soul Snuffers
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
84%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Carnifex Demon
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Stigma Lasher
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Dusk Urchins
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Plague Myr
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Chaos Warp
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Incremental Blight
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Contagion Clasp
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Persistent Constrictor
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Midnight Banshee
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Necropede
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Plague Stinger
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Spitting Dilophosaurus
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Harbinger of Night
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Ichor Rats
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Core Prowler
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Corrosive Mentor
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Fume Spitter
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Blightbelly Rat
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Flesh-Eater Imp
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Skinrender
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Fallen Ferromancer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Hateflayer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Festering Mummy
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Banewhip Punisher
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Hand of the Praetors
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Lockjaw Snapper
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Baleful Ammit
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Crusader
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Juggernaut
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Humble Defector
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Razor Swine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Rustrazor Butcher
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Harvester of Souls
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Massacre Girl
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Sickle Ripper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Ashenmoor Liege
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Vincent Valentine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ruthless Sniper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Contagious Nim
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Furystoke Giant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Sudden Spoiling
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Grim Affliction
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Bedevil
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Puncture Blast
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Vraska's Fall
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Volt Charge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Virulent Wound
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Strike
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Puncture Bolt
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Anoint with Affliction
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Scar
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Murder
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Splendid Agony
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Bile Blight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blur of Blades
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Uncaged Fury
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Venom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Antagonize
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Persist
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Drown in Ichor
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Phyresis Outbreak
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Influence
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Vat Emergence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Spread the Sickness
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Crash Through
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Lethal Sting
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Increasing Ambition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Retribution
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Red Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Dreadbore
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Trash for Treasure
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Molten Collapse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Engine
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Whip of Erebos
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Embercleave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Blight Sickle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Serrated Arrows
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Glistening Oil
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Black Market
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
All Will Be One
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Phyresis
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Revel in Riches
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Fists of the Demigod
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Opulence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Pain for All
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sadistic Obsession
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mana Flare
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blood Spatter Analysis
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Embrace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sneak Attack
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Liliana, Death Wielder
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Grasping Dunes
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Nesting Grounds
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Molten Slagheap
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Mire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Rakdos Signet
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Glistening Sphere
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Compleation
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Haunted Ridge
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Peak
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Canyon Slough
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Graven Cairns
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Malice
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Blazemire Verge
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Mount Doom
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Escape Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Urborg Volcano
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Badlands
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Akoum Refuge
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Geothermal Bog
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy