Anje Falkenrath (Commander) - Optimized Discard

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Ben Macready
Sep 16, 2025
Madness and Mayhem - Comparing Magic's Discard Mechanics
Madness, MTG's premier discard mechanic, has a new rival in the form of mayhem from the new Spider-Man set. How do the two stack up?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Grave Scrabbler
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
98%synergy
Big Game Hunter
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
96%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
94%synergy
Dark Withering
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
93%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
93%synergy
Muck Drubb
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
91%synergy
Gorgon Recluse
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
90%synergy
Murderous Compulsion
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
90%synergy
Fiery Temper
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
90%synergy
Terminal Agony
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
Animate Dead
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
86%synergy
Stromkirk Occultist
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Nightshade Assassin
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Blazing Rootwalla
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Violent Eruption
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Revolutionist
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Shadow of the Grave
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
83%synergy
Anje's Ravager
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Curse of Fool's Wisdom
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Underworld Breach
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Asylum Visitor
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Kitchen Imp
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Necrogoyf
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Bloodhall Priest
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Twins of Maurer Estate
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Bloodmad Vampire
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Reckless Wurm
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Hell Mongrel
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Voldaren Pariah
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Incorrigible Youths
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Bone Miser
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Weirded Vampire
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Brain Gorgers
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Markov Baron
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Skophos Reaver
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Insatiable Gorgers
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Ultimate Green Goblin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Blood Pet
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Anger
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Green Goblin, Revenant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Merchant of the Vale
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Skirk Prospector
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Skirge Familiar
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Green Goblin, Nemesis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ox of Agonas
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Gibbering Fiend
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Garna, the Bloodflame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Psychotic Haze
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Entomb
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Abandon Reason
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Songs of the Damned
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Swat
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Burnt Offering
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Saw in Half
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Sacrifice
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-31%synergy
Gravepurge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Pact
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Comet Storm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sarkhan's Triumph
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Alchemist's Greeting
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Biting Rain
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
75%synergy
From Under the Floorboards
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Psychotic Episode
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Ichor Slick
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Malevolent Whispers
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Alms of the Vein
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Gisa's Bidding
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Final Parting
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Distemper of the Blood
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Change of Fortune
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-31%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Cut // Ribbons
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Unmarked Grave
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Counsel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-30%synergy
Forever Young
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Dark Deal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Bag of Holding
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Key to the City
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Currency Converter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Collector's Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Dance of the Dead
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Necromancy
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Strength of Lunacy
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Gibbering Descent
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Senseless Rage
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Stensia Masquerade
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Tectonic Reformation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Feast of Sanity
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Zombie Infestation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Sunscorched Desert
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Forgotten Cave
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Barren Moor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Rix Maadi, Dungeon Palace
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Drownyard Temple
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Peat Bog
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sandstone Needle
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Memorial to Folly
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Restless Vents
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Rakdos Signet
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Locket
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Luxury Suite
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Ridge
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Graven Cairns
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Peak
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Canyon Slough
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Badlands
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mount Doom
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Akoum Refuge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Malice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Cinder Barrens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy