To begin I made this deck to change how I viewed edh. Im primarly a combo control player but i hate winning with the same card every single game the same way (Tooth and nail, Omniscience, Craterhoof Behemoth). To be able to play an aggro deck I decided the best way to play against these type of decks is kill them when they're at their weakest, the early game. From this decision I decided to build a Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon deck that could land a turn 1-3 Skittles and force answers as fast as possible.
When playing a deck that can kill a player as early as turn 1 and consistently kill by turn 4 will eventually need for people to run some answers. My playgroup now all run Swords to plowshare, path to exile, and my least favorite Condemn.To combat these cards you will need to run either protection in the form of equipment, targeted discard, or misdirection. When playing Skithiryx also expect that you are gonna have to play in some 1v3 situations. This is best dealt with by playing pillow fort cards or a stax package.
Probably one of the best Skittles lists I've seen in a long time. I really like the presentation and formatting, as well; it's obvious you've put a lot of effort into it. With all the cards that cost so much money, I want to assume that budget isn't an issue, so have you considered Grim Tutor and Imperial Seal?
This list looks great. As an avid mono black commander player (I play Geth, Lord of the Vault... My list on here is out dated and I working towards a primer) I can honestly say this is an amazing way to play mono black in commander. Have you thought of Nether Void if you resolve it after skittles its really difficult for someone to stop you in time. Also your removal seems strong but another free removal spell never hurt, have you thought about Snuff Out simply a free one shot kill spell. Anyway have fun coming out of the gate swinging and ending games. Best of luck.
Forgot to add that you misspelled Toxic Deluge in your list.
Superb list! I'd really like to see a Primer for Skittles. Probably one of the best voltron commanders available. With the new tuck rule change it's a lot more viable.
Introduction
1x Skithiryx, the blight dragon
Early game ramp
1x Chrome mox
1x Lion's Eye Diamond
1x Lotus Bloom
1x Lotus Petal
1x Mana Crypt
1x Mox Diamond
1x Bubbling Muck
1x Dark Ritual
1x Mana Vault
1x Sol Ring
1x Cabal Ritual
1x Grim Monolith
Card Draw/Deck Manipulation
1x Sensei's Divining Top
1x Skeletal Scrying
1x Necropotence
1x Dark Confidant
1x Night's Whisper
1x Plunge into Darkness
1x Sign in Blood
1x Tainted Pact
1x Phyrexian Arena
Tutors
1x Expedition Map
1x Vampiric Tutor
1x Diabolic Intent
1x Demonic Tutor
1x Beseech the Queen
1x Cruel Tutor
1x Diabolic tutor
1x Ghastly Demise
1x Vendetta
1x Smother
1x Ashes to Ashes
1x Dismember
1x Sudden Death
1x Toxic Dekuge
1x Snuff Out
Pump
1x Tainted Strike
1x Umezawa's JItte
1x Unspeakable Symbol
1x Hatred
Recursion
1x Reanimate
1x Dance of the Dead
1x Crucible of Worlds
1x Yawgmoth's Will
Creatures
1x Bloodghast
1x Phyrexian Crusader
1x Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
Stax
1x Bitterblossom
1x Torpor Orb
1x Winter Orb
1x Contamination
1x Desolation
1x Static Orb
1x Tangle Wire
1x Portcullis
Tech
1x Darkness
1x Duress
1x Funeral Charm
1x Mind Twist
1x Skullclamp
1x Thoughtseize
1x Imp's Mischief
1x Sinkhole
1x Liliana of the Veil
1x Ancient Tomb
1x Bloodstained Mire
1x Bojuka Bog
1x Buried Ruin
1x Cathedral of War
1x Cavern of Souls
1x Glacial Chasm
1x Gemstone Caverns
1x High Market
1x Homeward Path
1x Inkmoth Nexus
1x Maze of Ith
1x Phyrexian Tower
1x Polluted Delta
1x Shizo Death's Storehouse
1x Strip Mine
1x Thespian Stage
1x Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
1x Vault of Whispers
1x Vesuva
1x Volrath's Stronghold
14x Swamp
Forgot to add that you misspelled Toxic Deluge in your list.
MY PRIMER ON NIV-MIZZET, THE FIREMIND, MY CUSTOM CARDS ON DEVIANTART
My other decks:
Kaalia of the Vast: Certified Air Raid Material
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher: NOM NOM NOM!
Aurelia, the Warleader: Warclamp