Jace, Vryn's Prodigy (Commander)

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Alex Wicker
Jul 22, 2025
Commander Philosophy - How Does "Dies To Removal" Actually Work?
In this Commander Philosophy, let's talk about that old phrase "Dies to removal." What does it mean, and how does it affect Commander games?
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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion14 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.8%inclusion12 decks207 decks
-2%synergy
Noggle the Mind
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
3.1%inclusion6 decks194 decks
-6%synergy
Boomerang Basics
2.4%inclusion5 decks211 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jace Beleren
71%inclusion1.08K decks1.52K decks
68%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
70%inclusion1.06K decks1.52K decks
67%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
67%inclusion1.02K decks1.52K decks
64%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
65%inclusion979 decks1.52K decks
63%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
76%inclusion1.15K decks1.52K decks
61%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
64%inclusion976 decks1.52K decks
61%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
60%inclusion912 decks1.52K decks
59%synergy
Oath of Jace
58%inclusion874 decks1.52K decks
57%synergy
Jace's Triumph
57%inclusion857 decks1.52K decks
56%synergy
Jace Reawakened
58%inclusion821 decks1.43K decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion1.26K decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion1.05K decks1.52K decks
28%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion999 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion883 decks1.52K decks
20%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
57%inclusion857 decks1.52K decks
55%synergy
Spark Double
55%inclusion829 decks1.52K decks
41%synergy
Jace's Projection
55%inclusion827 decks1.52K decks
53%synergy
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion821 decks1.52K decks
50%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
54%inclusion817 decks1.52K decks
53%synergy
High Tide
53%inclusion809 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion813 decks1.52K decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion637 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion548 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion351 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion325 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion304 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion304 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion193 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion183 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion152 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Phantasm
47%inclusion711 decks1.52K decks
43%synergy
Jace's Mindseeker
43%inclusion656 decks1.52K decks
42%synergy
Flux Channeler
39%inclusion587 decks1.52K decks
33%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
35%inclusion533 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Guildpact Informant
31%inclusion473 decks1.52K decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion449 decks1.52K decks
18%synergy
Jace's Sentinel
29%inclusion445 decks1.52K decks
29%synergy
Deepglow Skate
28%inclusion421 decks1.52K decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
22%inclusion340 decks1.52K decks
18%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
21%inclusion317 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion240 decks1.33K decks
14%synergy
Ruin Crab
18%inclusion267 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion258 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion253 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
15%inclusion232 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
14%inclusion215 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion212 decks1.52K decks
-7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion178 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion175 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion174 decks1.52K decks
-13%synergy
Hedron Crab
11%inclusion168 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion163 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion152 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
10%inclusion150 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion147 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion146 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
9.2%inclusion139 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
The Mindskinner
9.1%inclusion106 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.4%inclusion128 decks1.52K decks
-6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.0%inclusion122 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Palinchron
8.0%inclusion121 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.4%inclusion112 decks1.52K decks
-15%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.0%inclusion87 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.0%inclusion75 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Fleet Swallower
6.9%inclusion104 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Phantasmal Image
6.5%inclusion99 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.4%inclusion97 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.3%inclusion96 decks1.52K decks
-12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.2%inclusion82 decks1.33K decks
-8%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
6.1%inclusion93 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Peregrine Drake
6.1%inclusion92 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.9%inclusion89 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
5.7%inclusion87 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
5.5%inclusion34 decks617 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.3%inclusion80 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
5.3%inclusion80 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.1%inclusion77 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Illusionary Servant
5.0%inclusion76 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
5.0%inclusion76 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
41%inclusion615 decks1.52K decks
31%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
39%inclusion590 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion577 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
37%inclusion562 decks1.52K decks
36%synergy
Dispel
36%inclusion548 decks1.52K decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion511 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion453 decks1.52K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion452 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion410 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion392 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Jace's Scrutiny
24%inclusion357 decks1.52K decks
23%synergy
Unsubstantiate
24%inclusion357 decks1.52K decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion325 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion322 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion320 decks1.52K decks
-15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion297 decks1.52K decks
-15%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion296 decks1.52K decks
-9%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion295 decks1.52K decks
-6%synergy
Clash of Wills
19%inclusion295 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion287 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
19%inclusion286 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion274 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
18%inclusion203 decks1.15K decks
16%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
16%inclusion250 decks1.52K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion220 decks1.34K decks
-5%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion246 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion244 decks1.52K decks
-12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion243 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Redirect
16%inclusion236 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion233 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Lay Bare
15%inclusion229 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
15%inclusion225 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Comparative Analysis
14%inclusion218 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion214 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Jace's Defeat
14%inclusion210 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
No Escape
14%inclusion208 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
14%inclusion207 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion207 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Turnabout
14%inclusion206 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion203 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Archmage's Charm
12%inclusion186 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion174 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion165 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Bring the Ending
10%inclusion158 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion151 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion148 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.9%inclusion135 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.6%inclusion131 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.5%inclusion129 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Calculated Dismissal
8.2%inclusion125 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
45%inclusion684 decks1.52K decks
38%synergy
Windfall
37%inclusion556 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Flood of Recollection
37%inclusion555 decks1.52K decks
34%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion544 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Jace's Ruse
34%inclusion522 decks1.52K decks
34%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
34%inclusion522 decks1.52K decks
34%synergy
Contentious Plan
34%inclusion521 decks1.52K decks
30%synergy
Preordain
32%inclusion484 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion327 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Mind Sculpt
21%inclusion321 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Merchant Scroll
20%inclusion303 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Grasping Current
19%inclusion284 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Contingency Plan
19%inclusion281 decks1.52K decks
18%synergy
Enter the Infinite
18%inclusion271 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
18%inclusion270 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion262 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Fractured Sanity
17%inclusion253 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion244 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Traumatize
15%inclusion222 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion221 decks1.52K decks
-7%synergy
Strategic Planning
14%inclusion205 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion204 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion180 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
12%inclusion176 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion171 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion171 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Ugin's Insight
11%inclusion167 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
10%inclusion158 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion147 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
9.0%inclusion137 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.2%inclusion125 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
8.0%inclusion122 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
8.0%inclusion121 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.3%inclusion111 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Selective Memory
7.2%inclusion109 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Uncovered Clues
7.1%inclusion107 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
6.9%inclusion105 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
6.2%inclusion94 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
37%inclusion568 decks1.52K decks
35%synergy
The Water Crystal
27%inclusion159 decks594 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion381 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
The Chain Veil
22%inclusion337 decks1.52K decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion223 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
14%inclusion215 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion173 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Azor's Gateway
11%inclusion171 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
9.0%inclusion137 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
7.7%inclusion117 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.3%inclusion111 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
7.0%inclusion66 decks940 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion102 decks1.52K decks
-11%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.4%inclusion97 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
6.3%inclusion96 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.9%inclusion89 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.6%inclusion85 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
52%inclusion792 decks1.52K decks
48%synergy
Jace's Erasure
52%inclusion789 decks1.52K decks
50%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
40%inclusion605 decks1.52K decks
32%synergy
Omniscience
39%inclusion592 decks1.52K decks
30%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
33%inclusion503 decks1.52K decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion479 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion397 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Control Magic
21%inclusion320 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion314 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion223 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion129 decks940 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion195 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
13%inclusion195 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Talent
13%inclusion193 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Drowned Secrets
12%inclusion180 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Mind Control
12%inclusion176 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Memory Erosion
11%inclusion165 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
11%inclusion165 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Trail of Evidence
11%inclusion163 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Court of Cunning
9.2%inclusion139 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Fraying Sanity
9.0%inclusion137 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Induced Amnesia
8.8%inclusion133 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.6%inclusion130 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Castaway's Despair
8.3%inclusion126 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Back to Basics
8.0%inclusion121 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.5%inclusion114 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.2%inclusion109 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
6.9%inclusion105 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion105 decks1.52K decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Living Guildpact
51%inclusion772 decks1.52K decks
50%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
48%inclusion726 decks1.52K decks
47%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
47%inclusion712 decks1.52K decks
46%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion158 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.7%inclusion116 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.2%inclusion109 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.9%inclusion105 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
62%inclusion938 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion882 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion505 decks1.52K decks
28%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion466 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion401 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
21%inclusion318 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion308 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
16%inclusion247 decks1.52K decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion232 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
14%inclusion86 decks620 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion179 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion161 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion157 decks1.52K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion153 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion151 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion138 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.0%inclusion136 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.0%inclusion122 decks1.52K decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion117 decks1.52K decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion60 decks802 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.4%inclusion97 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.2%inclusion82 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.3%inclusion80 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.2%inclusion79 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion1.13K decks1.52K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion799 decks1.52K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion725 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
27%inclusion405 decks1.52K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion390 decks1.52K decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion242 decks1.52K decks
-7%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion232 decks1.52K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion203 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion203 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion179 decks1.52K decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion173 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.4%inclusion143 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.8%inclusion119 decks1.52K decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion116 decks1.52K decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion111 decks1.52K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion104 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion102 decks1.52K decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.7%inclusion101 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.7%inclusion101 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
6.5%inclusion98 decks1.52K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion96 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion93 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.3%inclusion80 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.40K decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion389 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion220 decks1.34K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion219 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion217 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion204 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion198 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion191 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion153 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion145 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.2%inclusion82 decks1.33K decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.1%inclusion93 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy