Arni Metalbrow (Commander)

Josh Nelson
Aug 11, 2025
Ranking the 5 Worst Magic Sets of All Time
Let's look at the five worst Magic: The Gathering sets of all time. And for those of you concerned, Aetherdrift didn't even make the cut!
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Blazing Firesinger
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Casey Jones, Asphalt Hooligan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Raphael's Technique
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Slash, Reptile Rampager
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Molten Monstrosity
62%inclusion121 decks196 decks
61%synergy
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
64%inclusion125 decks196 decks
61%synergy
Avatar of Fury
58%inclusion113 decks196 decks
57%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
67%inclusion131 decks196 decks
57%synergy
Oxidda Golem
57%inclusion112 decks196 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
58%inclusion113 decks196 decks
56%synergy
Sneak Attack
55%inclusion107 decks196 decks
50%synergy
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
51%inclusion100 decks196 decks
49%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
61%inclusion120 decks196 decks
49%synergy
Port Razer
53%inclusion103 decks196 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
64%inclusion126 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
54%inclusion106 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
54%inclusion106 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
52%inclusion101 decks196 decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
51%inclusion99 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
51%inclusion99 decks196 decks
28%synergy
Anger
51%inclusion99 decks196 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
49%inclusion96 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
49%inclusion96 decks196 decks
31%synergy
Abrade
48%inclusion95 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion58 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
-11%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Dragon Mage
46%inclusion91 decks196 decks
42%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
45%inclusion89 decks196 decks
42%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
40%inclusion79 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
40%inclusion79 decks196 decks
28%synergy
Delina, Wild Mage
38%inclusion75 decks196 decks
36%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
38%inclusion75 decks196 decks
31%synergy
Fanatic of Mogis
37%inclusion73 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
37%inclusion72 decks196 decks
30%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
36%inclusion70 decks196 decks
31%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
35%inclusion69 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirster
33%inclusion65 decks196 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Courage
33%inclusion58 decks175 decks
27%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
32%inclusion63 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
31%inclusion61 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
30%inclusion30 decks99 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Alena, Kessig Trapper
29%inclusion57 decks196 decks
27%synergy
Herigast, Erupting Nullkite
28%inclusion54 decks195 decks
27%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Flamerush Rider
26%inclusion51 decks196 decks
25%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
25%inclusion49 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
25%inclusion49 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Elturel Survivors
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Inferno Titan
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
21%synergy
Fireflux Squad
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Meteor Golem
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Thundermare
22%inclusion44 decks196 decks
22%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
22%inclusion43 decks196 decks
18%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Frogmyr Enforcer
20%inclusion39 decks191 decks
20%synergy
Calamity, Galloping Inferno
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Combat Celebrant
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Balefire Dragon
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Furnace Hellkite
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Incinerator of the Guilty
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
16%inclusion31 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Ox of Agonas
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion29 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Gnoll War Band
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Unexpected Windfall
42%inclusion83 decks196 decks
19%synergy
Seething Song
42%inclusion83 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
41%inclusion80 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
29%inclusion56 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
27%inclusion52 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
Battle Hymn
23%inclusion46 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
23%inclusion40 decks175 decks
-5%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
-11%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
-9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
-12%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-9%synergy
Dragonrage
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion87 decks196 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Geyser
41%inclusion81 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
34%inclusion66 decks196 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
20%inclusion40 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Irencrag Feat
19%inclusion37 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Tormenting Voice
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Crash Through
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Geosurge
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Sozin's Comet
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Anzrag's Rampage
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Into the Fire
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hazoret's Monument
45%inclusion89 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion70 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32%inclusion62 decks196 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
-7%synergy
Dolmen Gate
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
24%synergy
The Fire Crystal
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Horn of the Mark
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
21%synergy
Endless Atlas
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
15%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
18%inclusion36 decks196 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
15%inclusion30 decks196 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion19 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Mind's Eye
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Warstorm Surge
46%inclusion90 decks196 decks
37%synergy
Rising of the Day
24%inclusion47 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Firebender Ascension
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Flameshadow Conjuring
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Fires of Invention
18%inclusion35 decks196 decks
17%synergy
City on Fire
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
-12%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Connecting the Dots
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Bedlam
10%inclusion20 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Mirror March
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Blood Moon
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
-15%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Echoing Assault
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-10%synergy
The Legend of Roku
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Spinerock Knoll
47%inclusion92 decks196 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion78 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
35%inclusion69 decks196 decks
16%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion59 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
25%inclusion49 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion48 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Castle Embereth
21%inclusion41 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion33 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion29 decks190 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
12%inclusion24 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion21 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.6%inclusion13 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Crater
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion157 decks196 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion133 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
52%inclusion102 decks196 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion84 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Fire Diamond
35%inclusion68 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
31%inclusion61 decks196 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion45 decks196 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
21%inclusion42 decks196 decks
12%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
20%inclusion39 decks196 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion32 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion28 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion27 decks196 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion25 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion23 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion22 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
-5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.1%inclusion12 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion186 decks196 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion78 decks196 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
28%inclusion54 decks196 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
8.2%inclusion16 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.6%inclusion11 decks196 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion10 decks196 decks
2%synergy