Dina, Essence Brewer (Commander) - Expensive Sacrifice

Benjamin Levin
Apr 28, 2026
How Fun Are the Secrets of Strixhaven Commanders?
Our resident fun expert is here to break down the commanders in Secrets of Strixhaven to see where they land on the fun scale.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pest Rescuer
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Ribtruss Roaster
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Cauldron of Essence
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Turbulent Fen
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Immoral Bargain
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Morbid Opportunist
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Ophiomancer
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Witch of the Moors
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
High Market
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Savra, Queen of the Golgari
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Defiling Daemogoth
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Eccentric Pestfinder
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Elvish Mystic
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Grave Pact
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Haywire Mite
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Seedborn Muse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Natural Order
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Zulaport Cutthroat
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Birds of Paradise
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Viscera Seer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Dina, Soul Steeper
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Daemogoth Woe-Eater
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Daemogoth Titan
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Nether Traitor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Abomination
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Accursed Marauder
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Bloodghast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Gorma, the Gullet
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Blossoming Bogbeast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Veinwitch Coven
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mycoloth
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Gyre Sage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Ouroboroid
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Teacher's Pest
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Warden of the Grove
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Yargle and Multani
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Cankerbloom
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bygone Colossus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Grave Researcher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Merchant of Venom
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Evolution Witness
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Witherbloom Charm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mortality Spear
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Village Rites
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Tend the Pests
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dina's Guidance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Abrupt Decay
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tear Asunder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Second Harvest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Sorceries
Culling Ritual
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Pest Infestation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Brew
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Germination Practicum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Casualties of War
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Harvest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Vicious Rivalry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Final Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Awaken the Woods
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Witherbloom Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Moldervine Reclamation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Awakening Zone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Blight Mound
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Bitterblossom
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Feral Appetite
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Doubling Season
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Parallel Lives
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Branching Evolution
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Puca's Covenant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Exploration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Attrition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Greater Good
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Dellian Fel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grim Backwoods
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Shifting Woodland
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Restless Cottage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Herd Heirloom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bayou
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Twilight Mire
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Vernal Fen
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Underground Mortuary
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Wastewood Verge
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Deathcap Glade
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Viridescent Bog
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Blooming Marsh
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Wood
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malady
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Festering Thicket
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Witherbloom Campus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Mire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Hollow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy