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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Kitsune's Technique
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-1%synergy
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0.5%inclusion1 decks184 decks
0%synergy
Mathemagics
0.4%inclusion1 decks245 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jace Beleren
71%inclusion1.15K decks1.62K decks
68%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
70%inclusion1.13K decks1.62K decks
67%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
68%inclusion1.09K decks1.62K decks
65%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
65%inclusion1.05K decks1.62K decks
63%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
76%inclusion1.23K decks1.62K decks
62%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
65%inclusion1.05K decks1.62K decks
62%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
61%inclusion983 decks1.62K decks
60%synergy
Oath of Jace
58%inclusion936 decks1.62K decks
57%synergy
Jace's Triumph
57%inclusion924 decks1.62K decks
57%synergy
Jace Reawakened
57%inclusion922 decks1.62K decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion1.34K decks1.62K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
70%inclusion1.13K decks1.62K decks
29%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion1.07K decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Negate
59%inclusion952 decks1.62K decks
21%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
56%inclusion912 decks1.62K decks
55%synergy
Spark Double
55%inclusion884 decks1.62K decks
41%synergy
Jace's Projection
55%inclusion883 decks1.62K decks
53%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
54%inclusion872 decks1.62K decks
53%synergy
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion870 decks1.62K decks
50%synergy
Jace's Erasure
53%inclusion857 decks1.62K decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
53%inclusion858 decks1.62K decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion657 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion561 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion349 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion343 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion317 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion310 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion249 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion193 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion148 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Phantasm
47%inclusion762 decks1.62K decks
43%synergy
Jace's Mindseeker
44%inclusion707 decks1.62K decks
43%synergy
Flux Channeler
39%inclusion632 decks1.62K decks
33%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
36%inclusion577 decks1.62K decks
17%synergy
Guildpact Informant
32%inclusion518 decks1.62K decks
30%synergy
Jace's Sentinel
30%inclusion482 decks1.62K decks
30%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion472 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Deepglow Skate
28%inclusion445 decks1.62K decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion375 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
21%inclusion347 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion279 decks1.53K decks
14%synergy
Ruin Crab
17%inclusion281 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion276 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion257 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
15%inclusion244 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
14%inclusion230 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion226 decks1.62K decks
-6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion192 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion186 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion178 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Crab
11%inclusion173 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion172 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion161 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
10%inclusion160 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion155 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.3%inclusion150 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
8.9%inclusion144 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.9%inclusion122 decks1.37K decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.3%inclusion134 decks1.62K decks
-7%synergy
Palinchron
7.6%inclusion123 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.4%inclusion119 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.0%inclusion102 decks1.45K decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion112 decks1.62K decks
-15%synergy
Fleet Swallower
6.6%inclusion106 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Phantasmal Image
6.5%inclusion105 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.4%inclusion82 decks1.29K decks
-5%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
6.4%inclusion103 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion97 decks1.53K decks
-8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
6.2%inclusion101 decks1.62K decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.1%inclusion98 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.0%inclusion97 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
5.9%inclusion50 decks845 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.7%inclusion27 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Illusionary Servant
5.5%inclusion89 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.4%inclusion87 decks1.62K decks
-2%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
5.4%inclusion87 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.3%inclusion86 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Krovikan Mist
5.3%inclusion85 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Phantom Warrior
5.2%inclusion84 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
5.1%inclusion82 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
High Tide
53%inclusion855 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
41%inclusion661 decks1.62K decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion617 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
38%inclusion610 decks1.62K decks
18%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
37%inclusion604 decks1.62K decks
37%synergy
Dispel
37%inclusion598 decks1.62K decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion546 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion476 decks1.62K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion464 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion430 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion411 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Jace's Scrutiny
24%inclusion393 decks1.62K decks
24%synergy
Unsubstantiate
24%inclusion391 decks1.62K decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion354 decks1.62K decks
-14%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion339 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion332 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Clash of Wills
20%inclusion327 decks1.62K decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion327 decks1.62K decks
-10%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion314 decks1.62K decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion308 decks1.62K decks
-15%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion303 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
18%inclusion299 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion290 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion237 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
17%inclusion268 decks1.62K decks
16%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion261 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion249 decks1.54K decks
-6%synergy
Redirect
16%inclusion254 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion252 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
16%inclusion251 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Lay Bare
15%inclusion246 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion244 decks1.62K decks
-12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion242 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Comparative Analysis
15%inclusion236 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Jace's Defeat
15%inclusion236 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
No Escape
14%inclusion226 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion225 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
14%inclusion222 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion219 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion215 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion213 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion211 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion192 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion181 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Bring the Ending
10%inclusion169 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion167 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Serum Snare
9.4%inclusion152 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Calculated Dismissal
9.1%inclusion148 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.8%inclusion143 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.7%inclusion141 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
46%inclusion737 decks1.62K decks
38%synergy
Windfall
37%inclusion593 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Flood of Recollection
36%inclusion586 decks1.62K decks
33%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion578 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Jace's Ruse
35%inclusion564 decks1.62K decks
35%synergy
Contentious Plan
34%inclusion558 decks1.62K decks
30%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
34%inclusion552 decks1.62K decks
34%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion501 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion351 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Mind Sculpt
21%inclusion346 decks1.62K decks
20%synergy
Contingency Plan
20%inclusion318 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Grasping Current
19%inclusion312 decks1.62K decks
19%synergy
Merchant Scroll
19%inclusion310 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
18%inclusion289 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Enter the Infinite
17%inclusion280 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion275 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Fractured Sanity
16%inclusion256 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion255 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion233 decks1.62K decks
-7%synergy
Strategic Planning
14%inclusion231 decks1.62K decks
13%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion228 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion221 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion194 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Ugin's Insight
12%inclusion190 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion180 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion176 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
11%inclusion170 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion170 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion159 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
10%inclusion157 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.2%inclusion132 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
8.0%inclusion130 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Uncovered Clues
7.7%inclusion125 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Selective Memory
7.5%inclusion122 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.2%inclusion116 decks1.62K decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
7.0%inclusion114 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
6.8%inclusion110 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
6.1%inclusion98 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.2%inclusion84 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
37%inclusion604 decks1.62K decks
35%synergy
The Water Crystal
27%inclusion219 decks824 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion387 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
The Chain Veil
22%inclusion362 decks1.62K decks
22%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
15%inclusion237 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion228 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Azor's Gateway
12%inclusion187 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion180 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.4%inclusion136 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
8.2%inclusion132 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.1%inclusion115 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
6.8%inclusion79 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.7%inclusion108 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion100 decks1.62K decks
-11%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
6.1%inclusion98 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.7%inclusion92 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.5%inclusion89 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
5.3%inclusion86 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
52%inclusion849 decks1.62K decks
49%synergy
Omniscience
40%inclusion642 decks1.62K decks
31%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
39%inclusion635 decks1.62K decks
31%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
34%inclusion544 decks1.62K decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion528 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion410 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Control Magic
22%inclusion354 decks1.62K decks
20%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion341 decks1.62K decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion235 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion160 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
14%inclusion221 decks1.62K decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion207 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Talent
12%inclusion196 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Mind Control
12%inclusion191 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Drowned Secrets
12%inclusion188 decks1.62K decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
11%inclusion178 decks1.62K decks
7%synergy
Trail of Evidence
11%inclusion178 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Memory Erosion
11%inclusion170 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Induced Amnesia
9.1%inclusion147 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Fraying Sanity
8.8%inclusion142 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Castaway's Despair
8.7%inclusion140 decks1.62K decks
9%synergy
Court of Cunning
8.5%inclusion138 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.0%inclusion130 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.6%inclusion123 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Back to Basics
7.3%inclusion118 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.2%inclusion116 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.6%inclusion106 decks1.62K decks
-6%synergy
Dress Down
6.5%inclusion105 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Living Guildpact
51%inclusion825 decks1.62K decks
50%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
48%inclusion782 decks1.62K decks
47%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
47%inclusion757 decks1.62K decks
46%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion165 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.6%inclusion123 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.5%inclusion122 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.8%inclusion110 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion987 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion922 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion533 decks1.62K decks
28%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion494 decks1.62K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion423 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion329 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion319 decks1.62K decks
10%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
16%inclusion253 decks1.62K decks
15%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion239 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
13%inclusion113 decks848 decks
9%synergy
Drownyard Temple
12%inclusion187 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion179 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion167 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion159 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.5%inclusion153 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.4%inclusion152 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion141 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.8%inclusion127 decks1.62K decks
-11%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.6%inclusion78 decks1.02K decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.2%inclusion117 decks1.62K decks
-10%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion29 decks461 decks
-1%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.0%inclusion97 decks1.62K decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.7%inclusion87 decks1.53K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion91 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.1%inclusion82 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion1.20K decks1.62K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion839 decks1.62K decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion766 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
27%inclusion441 decks1.62K decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion395 decks1.62K decks
-11%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion246 decks1.62K decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion242 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion222 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion215 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion198 decks1.62K decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion175 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.9%inclusion144 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.7%inclusion125 decks1.62K decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.5%inclusion122 decks1.62K decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion110 decks1.62K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion110 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.4%inclusion103 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.3%inclusion102 decks1.62K decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion102 decks1.62K decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
6.2%inclusion100 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.2%inclusion100 decks1.62K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.62K decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion83 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.49K decks1.62K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion409 decks1.62K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion249 decks1.54K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion232 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion227 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion221 decks1.62K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion212 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion204 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion164 decks1.62K decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion160 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.4%inclusion103 decks1.62K decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion97 decks1.53K decks
-8%synergy