Skrelv, Defector Mite
Toxic 1 (Players dealt combat damage by this creature also get a poison counter.) Skrelv can't block. {W/P}, {T}: Choose a color. Another target creature you control gains toxic 1 and hexproof from that color until end of turn. It can't be blocked by creatures of that color this turn. ({W/P} can be paid with either {W} or 2 life.)
How Skrelv decks play in EDH
Skrelv, Defector Mite is a mono-white commander costing W, and its legendary artifact creature - phyrexian mite 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 Skrelv, Defector Mite decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $57.30Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (3)
Card draw (1)
Removal (2)
Creatures (12)
Synergy & payoffs (2)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Skrelv, Defector Mite 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 Skrelv, Defector Mite deck?
Skrelv, Defector Mite has a mono-white colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Skrelv, Defector Mite?
The cards played most often in Skrelv, Defector Mite decks include Bilbo's Gambit, Gleaming Splendor, The Queen of Dale. 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 Skrelv, Defector Mite deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $57.30 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 Skrelv, Defector Mite 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.