Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Flying Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.) {B}: Skithiryx gains haste until end of turn. {B}{B}: Regenerate Skithiryx.
How Skithiryx decks play in EDH
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon is a mono-black commander costing 3BB, and its legendary creature - phyrexian dragon skeleton line shapes the whole deck around it. Built-in evasion means damage gets through reliably, so effects that scale that damage are worth more than extra bodies. The cards below are the ones Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $32.63Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (2)
Card draw (2)
Creatures (11)
Synergy & payoffs (5)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
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What colours can I use in a Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon deck?
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon has a mono-black colour identity, so every card in the deck must be black or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon?
The cards played most often in Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon decks include Lich's Relic, My Precious // Allure of Power, Reverent Howl. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $32.63 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.