Fasting (Card)
Fasting
In 72 decks
0% of 1767749 decks
May 12, 2022
Mechanical Engineering - Variance and Optimizing
The Commander Mechanic discusses the value of variance and why building a more consistent deck isn't always a good thing.
Top Commanders (3)
Tivadar of Thorn
8.96% of 67 decks
6 decks
Cromat
0.67% of 1044 decks
7 decks
Atogatog
0.53% of 1126 decks
6 decks
High Synergy Cards (10)
Goblin Firebug
45% of 31 decks
+45% synergy
One with Nothing
42% of 40 decks
+42% synergy
Break Open
39% of 31 decks
+39% synergy
Shinka Gatekeeper
35% of 31 decks
+35% synergy
Cephalid Snitch
33% of 46 decks
+33% synergy
Mudhole
32% of 31 decks
+32% synergy
Alabaster Leech
31% of 71 decks
+31% synergy
Zephyr Spirit
30% of 46 decks
+30% synergy
Scornful Egotist
30% of 46 decks
+30% synergy
Ember Shot
29% of 31 decks
+29% synergy
Top Cards (10)
Juju Bubble
37% of 71 decks
+37% synergy
Obelisk of Undoing
31% of 72 decks
+31% synergy
Shelkin Brownie
27% of 37 decks
+27% synergy
Wood Elemental
27% of 37 decks
+27% synergy
Deep Water
26% of 46 decks
+26% synergy
Mogg Squad
26% of 31 decks
+26% synergy
Security Detail
25% of 71 decks
+25% synergy
Razor Boomerang
24% of 70 decks
+24% synergy
Ignoble Soldier
24% of 71 decks
+24% synergy
Bargain
24% of 71 decks
+24% synergy
Creatures (50)
Chimney Imp
18% of 40 decks
+17% synergy
Homarid
17% of 46 decks
+17% synergy
Warping Wurm
17% of 35 decks
+17% synergy
Aven Trooper
14% of 71 decks
+14% synergy
Jade Leech
14% of 37 decks
+14% synergy
Ruby Leech
13% of 31 decks
+13% synergy
Obstinate Familiar
13% of 31 decks
+13% synergy
Colossal Dreadmaw
13% of 31 decks
+13% synergy
Goblin War Wagon
13% of 71 decks
+13% synergy
Andradite Leech
12% of 40 decks
+12% synergy
Numai Outcast
12% of 40 decks
+12% synergy
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
12% of 49 decks
+12% synergy
Viashino Skeleton
12% of 26 decks
+12% synergy
Camel
11% of 72 decks
+11% synergy
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
11% of 27 decks
+10% synergy
Sapphire Leech
11% of 46 decks
+11% synergy
Merchant Ship
11% of 46 decks
+11% synergy
Sky Swallower
11% of 46 decks
+11% synergy
Force of Savagery
11% of 37 decks
+11% synergy
Uktabi Orangutan
11% of 37 decks
+11% synergy
Spirited Companion
10% of 49 decks
+8% synergy
Emberwilde Caliph
10% of 30 decks
+10% synergy
Akron Legionnaire
10% of 72 decks
+10% synergy
Flailing Manticore
10% of 31 decks
+10% synergy
Crazed Goblin
10% of 31 decks
+10% synergy
Soulgorger Orgg
10% of 31 decks
+10% synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
9% of 33 decks
+9% synergy
Azor's Elocutors
9% of 45 decks
+9% synergy
Avizoa
9% of 46 decks
+9% synergy
Wormfang Manta
9% of 46 decks
+9% synergy
Cephalid Vandal
9% of 46 decks
+9% synergy
Chronatog
9% of 46 decks
+9% synergy
Storm Crow
9% of 46 decks
+9% synergy
Taniwha
9% of 46 decks
+9% synergy
Angel of Destiny
9% of 58 decks
+8% synergy
Trap Digger
8% of 71 decks
+8% synergy
Takeno's Cavalry
8% of 71 decks
+8% synergy
Icatian Moneychanger
8% of 72 decks
+8% synergy
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
8% of 61 decks
+8% synergy
Mungha Wurm
8% of 37 decks
+8% synergy
Force of Nature
8% of 37 decks
+8% synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
8% of 38 decks
+8% synergy
Abyssal Persecutor
8% of 39 decks
+7% synergy
Faithbound Judge
8% of 53 decks
+7% synergy
Face of Fear
8% of 40 decks
+7% synergy
Derelor
8% of 40 decks
+7% synergy
Kezzerdrix
8% of 40 decks
+7% synergy
Evil Eye of Orms-by-Gore
8% of 40 decks
+7% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8% of 40 decks
+4% synergy
Filigree Familiar
7% of 67 decks
+7% synergy
Instants (22)
Malicious Advice
20% of 30 decks
+20% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
19% of 72 decks
-9% synergy
Pale Moon
13% of 46 decks
+13% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11% of 71 decks
+3% synergy
Path to Exile
10% of 71 decks
-9% synergy
Thermal Blast
10% of 31 decks
+10% synergy
Chaoslace
10% of 31 decks
+10% synergy
Time and Tide
9% of 46 decks
+9% synergy
Niveous Wisps
7% of 71 decks
+7% synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
7% of 71 decks
+7% synergy
Hisoka's Defiance
7% of 46 decks
+7% synergy
Frazzle
7% of 46 decks
+7% synergy
Thoughtlace
7% of 46 decks
+7% synergy
Arcane Denial
7% of 46 decks
-3% synergy
Kill Shot
6% of 69 decks
+6% synergy
Defiant Strike
6% of 69 decks
+5% synergy
Ray of Distortion
6% of 71 decks
+6% synergy
Purelace
6% of 72 decks
+6% synergy
Piety
6% of 72 decks
+6% synergy
Formation
6% of 72 decks
+6% synergy
Divine Smite
6% of 54 decks
+6% synergy
Righteousness
6% of 72 decks
+6% synergy
Sorceries (26)
Kamahl's Sledge
23% of 31 decks
+23% synergy
Archangel's Light
17% of 69 decks
+17% synergy
Tahngarth's Glare
16% of 31 decks
+16% synergy
Wrath of God
15% of 72 decks
+12% synergy
Tombfire
15% of 40 decks
+15% synergy
Harmless Offering
14% of 29 decks
+14% synergy
Baki's Curse
13% of 46 decks
+13% synergy
Scorching Spear
13% of 31 decks
+13% synergy
Hint of Insanity
12% of 40 decks
+12% synergy
Cultivate
11% of 36 decks
-11% synergy
Trapfinder's Trick
11% of 46 decks
+11% synergy
Kodama's Reach
11% of 37 decks
-5% synergy
Farseek
11% of 37 decks
-5% synergy
Farewell
10% of 49 decks
+4% synergy
Tivadar's Crusade
10% of 72 decks
+10% synergy
Armageddon
10% of 72 decks
+9% synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9% of 57 decks
+8% synergy
Bountiful Harvest
8% of 37 decks
+8% synergy
Inquisition
8% of 40 decks
+7% synergy
Strongarm Tactics
8% of 40 decks
+7% synergy
Day of Judgment
7% of 71 decks
+6% synergy
Piracy
7% of 46 decks
+7% synergy
Donate
7% of 46 decks
+6% synergy
All Is Dust
6% of 70 decks
+4% synergy
Leeches
6% of 71 decks
+6% synergy
Visions
6% of 72 decks
+6% synergy
Utility Artifacts (36)
Nine-Ringed Bo
20% of 71 decks
+20% synergy
Apocalypse Chime
20% of 71 decks
+20% synergy
Rakalite
19% of 72 decks
+19% synergy
Jandor's Ring
18% of 72 decks
+18% synergy
Armageddon Clock
14% of 72 decks
+14% synergy
Darksteel Relic
11% of 70 decks
+11% synergy
Arcum's Sleigh
11% of 72 decks
+11% synergy
Aladdin's Ring
11% of 72 decks
+11% synergy
Cyclopean Snare
10% of 71 decks
+10% synergy
North Star
10% of 72 decks
+10% synergy
City in a Bottle
10% of 72 decks
+10% synergy
Delif's Cube
10% of 72 decks
+10% synergy
Aladdin's Lamp
10% of 72 decks
+10% synergy
Razor Pendulum
8% of 71 decks
+8% synergy
Golgothian Sylex
8% of 72 decks
+8% synergy
Investigator's Journal
8% of 51 decks
+8% synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7% of 67 decks
+3% synergy
Greataxe
7% of 54 decks
+7% synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
7% of 54 decks
+7% synergy
Essence Bottle
7% of 71 decks
+7% synergy
Hankyu
7% of 71 decks
+7% synergy
Tower of Fortunes
7% of 71 decks
+7% synergy
Ice Cauldron
7% of 72 decks
+7% synergy
Jalum Tome
7% of 72 decks
+7% synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
6% of 62 decks
+6% synergy
Sunset Pyramid
6% of 64 decks
+6% synergy
Jar of Eyeballs
6% of 69 decks
+6% synergy
Briber's Purse
6% of 69 decks
+6% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6% of 69 decks
-23% synergy
Parallax Inhibitor
6% of 71 decks
+6% synergy
Mercadian Lift
6% of 71 decks
+6% synergy
Assembly Hall
6% of 71 decks
+6% synergy
Magma Mine
6% of 71 decks
+6% synergy
Serrated Arrows
6% of 71 decks
+6% synergy
Bonesplitter
6% of 71 decks
+5% synergy
Mask of Memory
6% of 71 decks
+4% synergy
Enchantments (50)
Great Wall
22% of 72 decks
+22% synergy
Dawn of a New Age
18% of 17 decks
+17% synergy
Root Cage
16% of 37 decks
+16% synergy
Cocoon
16% of 37 decks
+16% synergy
Dispersing Orb
15% of 46 decks
+15% synergy
Common Cause
14% of 71 decks
+14% synergy
Living Artifact
14% of 37 decks
+14% synergy
Brutal Suppression
13% of 31 decks
+13% synergy
Cleric Class
13% of 55 decks
+11% synergy
Divine Intervention
12% of 72 decks
+12% synergy
Extravagant Replication
12% of 25 decks
+11% synergy
Words of Worship
11% of 71 decks
+11% synergy
Power Leak
11% of 46 decks
+11% synergy
Greener Pastures
11% of 37 decks
+11% synergy
Freyalise's Winds
11% of 37 decks
+11% synergy
Sporogenesis
11% of 37 decks
+11% synergy
Helix Pinnacle
11% of 37 decks
+10% synergy
Fatal Mutation
10% of 40 decks
+10% synergy
Aysen Highway
10% of 71 decks
+10% synergy
Form of the Dragon
10% of 31 decks
+10% synergy
Ominous Seas
9% of 34 decks
+7% synergy
Merseine
9% of 46 decks
+9% synergy
Chromatic Armor
9% of 46 decks
+9% synergy
Armistice
8% of 71 decks
+8% synergy
Absolute Law
8% of 71 decks
+8% synergy
Pursuit of Knowledge
8% of 71 decks
+8% synergy
Spiritual Sanctuary
8% of 72 decks
+8% synergy
Island Sanctuary
8% of 72 decks
+8% synergy
Deadfall
8% of 37 decks
+8% synergy
Cycle of Life
8% of 37 decks
+8% synergy
Game Preserve
8% of 37 decks
+8% synergy
Dawn of Hope
8% of 62 decks
+7% synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
8% of 64 decks
+8% synergy
As Foretold
7% of 41 decks
+6% synergy
Banishing Light
7% of 69 decks
+6% synergy
Ajani's Mantra
7% of 70 decks
+7% synergy
Worship
7% of 71 decks
+7% synergy
Solitary Confinement
7% of 71 decks
+7% synergy
Abiding Grace
7% of 57 decks
+7% synergy
Farmstead
7% of 72 decks
+7% synergy
Hedron Alignment
7% of 44 decks
+7% synergy
Defensive Stance
7% of 45 decks
+7% synergy
Coma Veil
7% of 46 decks
+7% synergy
Venarian Gold
7% of 46 decks
+7% synergy
Erosion
7% of 46 decks
+7% synergy
Coral Reef
7% of 46 decks
+7% synergy
Snowfall
7% of 46 decks
+7% synergy
Legacy's Allure
7% of 46 decks
+6% synergy
Palliation Accord
7% of 46 decks
+6% synergy
Aether Barrier
7% of 46 decks
+6% synergy
Planeswalkers (2)
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
10% of 30 decks
+10% synergy
Jace, the Living Guildpact
7% of 45 decks
+7% synergy
Utility Lands (31)
Madblind Mountain
26% of 31 decks
+26% synergy
Sorrow's Path
19% of 72 decks
+19% synergy
Nomad Stadium
14% of 71 decks
+14% synergy
Wintermoon Mesa
13% of 71 decks
+13% synergy
Cathedral of Serra
12% of 72 decks
+12% synergy
Oasis
12% of 72 decks
+12% synergy
Tomb of Urami
10% of 40 decks
+10% synergy
Seafarer's Quay
10% of 72 decks
+10% synergy
Unholy Citadel
10% of 72 decks
+10% synergy
Tolaria
9% of 46 decks
+9% synergy
Magosi, the Waterveil
9% of 46 decks
+9% synergy
Calciform Pools
9% of 46 decks
+9% synergy
Rath's Edge
8% of 71 decks
+8% synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8% of 71 decks
+8% synergy
Mountain Stronghold
8% of 72 decks
+8% synergy
Adventurers' Guildhouse
8% of 72 decks
+8% synergy
Gavony Township
8% of 36 decks
+6% synergy
Hollow Trees
8% of 37 decks
+8% synergy
Rushwood Grove
8% of 37 decks
+8% synergy
Fountain of Cho
7% of 71 decks
+7% synergy
Ancient Tomb
7% of 71 decks
-4% synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7% of 57 decks
+5% synergy
Icatian Store
7% of 72 decks
+7% synergy
Sand Silos
7% of 46 decks
+6% synergy
Saprazzan Cove
7% of 46 decks
+6% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6% of 49 decks
+1% synergy
Maze of Shadows
6% of 71 decks
+6% synergy
Island of Wak-Wak
6% of 72 decks
+6% synergy
Desert
6% of 72 decks
+5% synergy
Dungeon Descent
5% of 56 decks
+5% synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5% of 57 decks
-4% synergy
Mana Artifacts (19)
Sol Ring
32% of 72 decks
-52% synergy
Arcane Signet
21% of 61 decks
-49% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13% of 69 decks
+4% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
13% of 31 decks
+7% synergy
Orzhov Signet
10% of 40 decks
+3% synergy
Marble Diamond
10% of 71 decks
+8% synergy
Mind Stone
10% of 71 decks
-9% synergy
Component Pouch
9% of 54 decks
+9% synergy
Altar of the Lost
9% of 69 decks
+9% synergy
Midnight Clock
8% of 37 decks
+6% synergy
Tome of the Guildpact
8% of 62 decks
+8% synergy
Commander's Sphere
7% of 69 decks
-10% synergy
Chronatog Totem
7% of 46 decks
+6% synergy
Azorius Signet
7% of 46 decks
+0% synergy
Lotus Blossom
6% of 71 decks
+6% synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6% of 71 decks
+4% synergy
Celestial Prism
6% of 72 decks
+6% synergy
Fellwar Stone
6% of 72 decks
-15% synergy
Replicating Ring
5% of 57 decks
+4% synergy
Lands (50)
Command Tower
35% of 69 decks
-38% synergy
Wizards' School
30% of 30 decks
+30% synergy
Koskun Keep
27% of 26 decks
+27% synergy
An-Havva Township
27% of 26 decks
+27% synergy
Castle Sengir
27% of 26 decks
+27% synergy
Rhystic Cave
24% of 71 decks
+24% synergy
Cinder Marsh
23% of 26 decks
+23% synergy
Aysen Abbey
23% of 35 decks
+23% synergy
Training Center
20% of 20 decks
+14% synergy
Land Cap
20% of 46 decks
+20% synergy
Mogg Hollows
19% of 26 decks
+19% synergy
Veldt
19% of 37 decks
+19% synergy
Sea of Clouds
18% of 38 decks
+13% synergy
Exotic Orchard
18% of 71 decks
-16% synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
18% of 17 decks
+12% synergy
Forsaken City
17% of 71 decks
+17% synergy
River Delta
17% of 30 decks
+17% synergy
Rootwater Depths
17% of 30 decks
+17% synergy
Vec Townships
16% of 37 decks
+16% synergy
Plateau
16% of 31 decks
+13% synergy
Battlefield Forge
16% of 31 decks
+11% synergy
Timberline Ridge
15% of 26 decks
+15% synergy
Lava Tubes
15% of 26 decks
+15% synergy
Pinecrest Ridge
15% of 26 decks
+15% synergy
Lantern-Lit Graveyard
15% of 26 decks
+15% synergy
Thriving Grove
15% of 26 decks
+14% synergy
Thalakos Lowlands
15% of 46 decks
+15% synergy
Sunlit Marsh
15% of 20 decks
+14% synergy
Raugrin Triome
15% of 20 decks
+12% synergy
Alpine Meadow
14% of 21 decks
+13% synergy
Seaside Citadel
14% of 35 decks
+11% synergy
Yavimaya Coast
14% of 35 decks
+9% synergy
Spectator Seating
14% of 21 decks
+9% synergy
Vault of Champions
14% of 28 decks
+8% synergy
Evolving Wilds
14% of 70 decks
-8% synergy
Morphic Pool
14% of 22 decks
+7% synergy
Tranquil Garden
14% of 37 decks
+13% synergy
Waterveil Cavern
13% of 30 decks
+13% synergy
Boros Guildgate
13% of 30 decks
+12% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13% of 46 decks
+10% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
13% of 46 decks
+4% synergy
Deserted Beach
13% of 31 decks
+9% synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12% of 24 decks
+9% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
12% of 40 decks
+9% synergy
Caves of Koilos
12% of 40 decks
+6% synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
12% of 24 decks
+6% synergy
Simic Guildgate
12% of 34 decks
+10% synergy
Taiga
12% of 26 decks
+9% synergy
Badlands
12% of 26 decks
+8% synergy
Pine Barrens
11% of 27 decks
+11% synergy