Vren, the Relentless (Commander) - Optimized Rats

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Josh Nelson
Aug 26, 2025
Examining Bloomburrow, One Year Later
Today we're examining Bloomburrow. This set came out in 2024 to massive acclaim. But did players stay as hyped for the set as they'd hoped?
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Rat King, Verminister
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Shredder's Technique
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Splinter's Technique
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Swarmyard
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Marrow-Gnawer
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Piper of the Swarm
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Accursed Marauder
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Soul Shatter
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Pack Rat
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Swarmyard Massacre
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Kindred Discovery
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Karumonix, the Rat King
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Vona's Hunger
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Notion Thief
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Plaguecrafter
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Valley Rotcaller
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Shoreline Looter
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Demon's Disciple
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Persistent Marshstalker
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Gravelighter
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Lord Skitter's Butcher
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Merciless Executioner
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Chittering Witch
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Species Specialist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Ratcatcher
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rat Colony
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Ruin Rat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mindwhisker
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Wonder
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Burglar Rat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Voracious Vermin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Gnat Miser
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Typhoid Rats
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ichor Rats
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nezumi Graverobber
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Colony
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Pongify
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Fell the Profane
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Malice
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Force of Despair
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Dismember
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Vraska's Fall
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Consumed by Greed
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Slip
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Countersquall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Murder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Snap
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Curse of the Swine
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Rush of Dread
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Make an Example
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Distant Melody
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Crippling Fear
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Mire in Misery
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Season of Loss
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Innocent Blood
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Extract a Confession
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Plague of Vermin
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Windfall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Bone Splinters
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of the Rats
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Consumption
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Fell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Gix's Command
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Necromantic Selection
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Tithing Blade
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Thornbite Staff
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Rimefire Torque
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cover of Darkness
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Nowhere to Run
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Call of the Ring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Faces of the Past
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Liliana Vess
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Mudflat Village
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lilypad Village
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Rivendell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Patchwork Banner
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
White Lotus Tile
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Sunken Hollow
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Choked Estuary
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Isle
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Ruins
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-17%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Darkslick Shores
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sinister Hideout
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Bad River
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Pools
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy