EDH Optimizer
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Dragon Skeleton
Color identity: Black
Average lands in decks for Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon: 36
InfectVoltronEquipment-1/-1 CountersPhyrexiansAggroFlyingArtifacts
Build your Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
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The highest-synergy cards in decks for Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Infectious Inquiry | 70% | +67% |
| Plague Stinger | 66% | +65% |
| Plague Myr | 66% | +65% |
| Ichor Rats | 65% | +62% |
| Hand of the Praetors | 62% | +61% |
| Vraska's Fall | 64% | +60% |
| Lashwrithe | 63% | +59% |
| Karn's Bastion | 62% | +59% |
| Drown in Ichor | 60% | +56% |
| Whispering Specter | 55% | +54% |
| Nightmare Lash | 55% | +52% |
| Phyrexian Crusader | 51% | +50% |
| Blightbelly Rat | 53% | +50% |
| Blackblade Reforged | 52% | +49% |
| Phyresis Outbreak | 51% | +49% |
| Rogue's Passage | 65% | +45% |
| Fireshrieker | 47% | +45% |
| Howl from Beyond | 45% | +44% |
| Necrogen Communion | 44% | +42% |
| Reaper of Sheoldred | 42% | +41% |
| Vraska, Betrayal's Sting | 43% | +41% |
| Whisper of the Dross | 43% | +41% |
| Crux of Fate | 41% | +39% |
| Ichorclaw Myr | 40% | +39% |
💰 The best cards for your Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Infectious Inquiry
- Plague Stinger
- Plague Myr
- Ichor Rats
- Vraska's Fall
- Lashwrithe
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Hand of the Praetors
- Phyrexian Crusader
- Phyresis Outbreak
- Inkmoth Nexus
- Staff of Compleation
- Phyrexian Obliterator
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Glistening Sphere
- Contagion Engine
- Sword of Truth and Justice
- Commander's Plate
- Shizo, Death's Storehouse
- Shadowspear
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
- Sanguine Bond + Exquisite Blood → Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifeloss, Infinite lifegain
- Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose + Exquisite Blood → Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifeloss, Infinite lifegain
- Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose + Bloodthirsty Conqueror → Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifeloss, Infinite lifegain
- Gravecrawler + Phyrexian Altar → Infinite death triggers, Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite sacrifice triggers, Infinite storm count
- Sanguine Bond + Bloodthirsty Conqueror → Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifeloss, Infinite lifegain
- Exquisite Blood + Enduring Tenacity → Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifeloss, Infinite lifegain
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Frequently asked questions
How many lands should a Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon deck run?
Real Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon decks run 36 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon?
The three highest-synergy cards are Infectious Inquiry, Plague Stinger, Plague Myr. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon decks.
What combos does Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon have?
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Sanguine Bond + Exquisite Blood. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon deck cost?
You can start cheap: Infectious Inquiry, Plague Stinger, Plague Myr are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.