Chandler (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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Tablet of Discovery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Charging Strifeknight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mica, Reader of Ruins
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Liquimetal Coating
75%inclusion100 decks134 decks
73%synergy
Thran Forge
61%inclusion82 decks134 decks
61%synergy
Joven
58%inclusion78 decks134 decks
58%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
60%inclusion81 decks134 decks
58%synergy
Toymaker
54%inclusion72 decks134 decks
54%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
55%inclusion74 decks134 decks
50%synergy
Viashino Heretic
51%inclusion68 decks134 decks
50%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
51%inclusion68 decks134 decks
50%synergy
Myr Retriever
51%inclusion68 decks134 decks
48%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
49%inclusion66 decks134 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Vandalblast
62%inclusion83 decks134 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Nabber
55%inclusion74 decks134 decks
44%synergy
Goblin Engineer
54%inclusion72 decks134 decks
44%synergy
Iron Myr
51%inclusion68 decks134 decks
37%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
51%inclusion68 decks134 decks
40%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion67 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
49%inclusion65 decks134 decks
42%synergy
Trash for Treasure
48%inclusion64 decks134 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion63 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Aladdin
45%inclusion60 decks134 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Welder
44%inclusion59 decks134 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion57 decks134 decks
21%synergy
Karn, Silver Golem
42%inclusion56 decks134 decks
42%synergy
Transmogrifying Licid
40%inclusion53 decks134 decks
40%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
39%inclusion52 decks134 decks
31%synergy
Scrap Trawler
38%inclusion51 decks134 decks
35%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
24%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
28%inclusion38 decks134 decks
26%synergy
Workshop Assistant
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
27%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
24%synergy
Dross Scorpion
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
24%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
25%inclusion33 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Myr Landshaper
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
23%synergy
Burnished Hart
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Audacious Reshapers
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Palladium Myr
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Hoard-Smelter Dragon
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
18%synergy
Junk Diver
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
16%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Crime Novelist
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Hellkite Igniter
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Generous Plunderer
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Tinkerer
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Myr
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Hoarding Dragon
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Matron
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
-10%synergy
Atog
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Stuffy Doll
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Ruin Grinder
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Eron the Relentless
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Metalworker
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Anger
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Cathodion
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Su-Chi Cave Guard
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Big Score
42%inclusion56 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion49 decks134 decks
-24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
35%inclusion47 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion44 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
21%inclusion28 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
-13%synergy
Skycrash
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
-13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
-15%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
-7%synergy
Mogg Salvage
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Rack and Ruin
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
8%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
-11%synergy
Crush
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Fling
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
-14%synergy
Shatter
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Smelt
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Siege Smash
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-0%synergy
Flashback
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Reiterate
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Grab the Reins
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-8%synergy
Price of Progress
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Antagonize
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Act of Aggression
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
41%inclusion55 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Shenanigans
40%inclusion53 decks134 decks
39%synergy
Reckless Handling
40%inclusion53 decks134 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion51 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Shattering Spree
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
25%synergy
By Force
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
24%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spoils
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Suplex
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Scrap Mastery
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
10%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Shatterstorm
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Anzrag's Rampage
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Thud
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Meltdown
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Act of Treason
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Wild Guess
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood's End
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Bloody Betrayal
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Mob Rule
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Detonate
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Broadcast Takeover
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Blaze
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Kari Zev's Expertise
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Hijack
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
43%inclusion58 decks134 decks
-13%synergy
Sculpting Steel
39%inclusion52 decks134 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Forge
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
29%synergy
Voltaic Key
29%inclusion39 decks134 decks
28%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion37 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
26%inclusion35 decks134 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Forge
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion27 decks134 decks
-20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion24 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
16%inclusion21 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Trading Post
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Moonsilver Key
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Clock of Omens
13%inclusion17 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorworks
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Thornbite Staff
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Collector's Vault
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-17%synergy
Lithoform Engine
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-0%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Reunion
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
12%inclusion16 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Braid of Fire
11%inclusion15 decks134 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
-7%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, Living Legacy
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Flamecaller
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion63 decks134 decks
34%synergy
Great Furnace
45%inclusion60 decks134 decks
32%synergy
Inventors' Fair
43%inclusion58 decks134 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
34%inclusion46 decks134 decks
28%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion39 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
22%inclusion29 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion23 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion22 decks134 decks
-4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Tower
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Mine
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
13%inclusion18 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Smoldering Crater
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Tower of the Magistrate
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion96 decks134 decks
-13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
70%inclusion94 decks134 decks
57%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion68 decks134 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion58 decks134 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
37%inclusion49 decks134 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
36%inclusion48 decks134 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion41 decks134 decks
23%synergy
Caged Sun
23%inclusion31 decks134 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion20 decks134 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion19 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion14 decks134 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.0%inclusion12 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion11 decks134 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
6%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion129 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion25 decks134 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion10 decks134 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
6.0%inclusion8 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
1%synergy