Jace, Vryn's Prodigy (Commander)

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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Expansion Algorithm
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
4.1%inclusion5 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
3.5%inclusion4 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
2.5%inclusion3 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
2.4%inclusion3 decks123 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jace Beleren
71%inclusion1.17K decks1.64K decks
68%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
70%inclusion1.15K decks1.64K decks
67%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
67%inclusion1.10K decks1.64K decks
64%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
65%inclusion1.06K decks1.64K decks
63%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
76%inclusion1.25K decks1.64K decks
61%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
64%inclusion1.06K decks1.64K decks
61%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
60%inclusion990 decks1.64K decks
59%synergy
Oath of Jace
58%inclusion946 decks1.64K decks
57%synergy
Jace's Triumph
57%inclusion939 decks1.64K decks
57%synergy
Jace Reawakened
57%inclusion941 decks1.64K decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion1.36K decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion1.14K decks1.64K decks
29%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion1.08K decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Negate
59%inclusion961 decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
56%inclusion920 decks1.64K decks
55%synergy
Jace's Projection
54%inclusion889 decks1.64K decks
53%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
54%inclusion886 decks1.64K decks
53%synergy
Spark Double
54%inclusion882 decks1.64K decks
41%synergy
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion881 decks1.64K decks
50%synergy
Jace's Erasure
53%inclusion872 decks1.64K decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
53%inclusion864 decks1.64K decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion661 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
34%inclusion564 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion354 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion346 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion321 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion319 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
16%inclusion263 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion187 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion150 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Phantasm
47%inclusion771 decks1.64K decks
43%synergy
Jace's Mindseeker
44%inclusion715 decks1.64K decks
43%synergy
Flux Channeler
38%inclusion631 decks1.64K decks
33%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
36%inclusion592 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Guildpact Informant
32%inclusion525 decks1.64K decks
30%synergy
Jace's Sentinel
30%inclusion492 decks1.64K decks
30%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion482 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Deepglow Skate
27%inclusion440 decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion382 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
21%inclusion349 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion289 decks1.59K decks
14%synergy
Ruin Crab
17%inclusion286 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion284 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion258 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
15%inclusion243 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion238 decks1.64K decks
-6%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
14%inclusion227 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion191 decks1.64K decks
-13%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion189 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Crab
11%inclusion182 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion178 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion170 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
10%inclusion162 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion159 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion156 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
9.0%inclusion148 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.8%inclusion126 decks1.43K decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
8.3%inclusion137 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.2%inclusion135 decks1.64K decks
-7%synergy
Palinchron
7.6%inclusion124 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.2%inclusion118 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.2%inclusion108 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion114 decks1.64K decks
-15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.6%inclusion88 decks1.34K decks
-5%synergy
Phantasmal Image
6.5%inclusion107 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Peregrine Drake
6.5%inclusion106 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Fleet Swallower
6.4%inclusion105 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
6.4%inclusion105 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.4%inclusion101 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
6.1%inclusion55 decks906 decks
4%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.0%inclusion98 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.9%inclusion97 decks1.64K decks
-13%synergy
Illusionary Servant
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
5.4%inclusion88 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Krovikan Mist
5.3%inclusion87 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Phantom Warrior
5.2%inclusion85 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.2%inclusion28 decks541 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
High Tide
53%inclusion863 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
41%inclusion672 decks1.64K decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion625 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
38%inclusion619 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
37%inclusion611 decks1.64K decks
37%synergy
Dispel
37%inclusion608 decks1.64K decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion546 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion480 decks1.64K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion471 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion435 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion414 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Jace's Scrutiny
24%inclusion401 decks1.64K decks
24%synergy
Unsubstantiate
24%inclusion395 decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion356 decks1.64K decks
-15%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion347 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion337 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion335 decks1.64K decks
-10%synergy
Clash of Wills
20%inclusion334 decks1.64K decks
20%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion324 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion313 decks1.64K decks
-15%synergy
Evacuation
18%inclusion302 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion300 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion292 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion246 decks1.42K decks
16%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
16%inclusion270 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion263 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion255 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion253 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Redirect
15%inclusion252 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
15%inclusion251 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion249 decks1.64K decks
-12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion246 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Jace's Defeat
15%inclusion243 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Lay Bare
15%inclusion242 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Comparative Analysis
14%inclusion236 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion230 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
No Escape
14%inclusion227 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion225 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
14%inclusion224 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion221 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion220 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion208 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion193 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion184 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Bring the Ending
10%inclusion172 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion172 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Serum Snare
9.4%inclusion155 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.0%inclusion148 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.0%inclusion148 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Calculated Dismissal
8.8%inclusion144 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
45%inclusion738 decks1.64K decks
38%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion593 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Flood of Recollection
36%inclusion592 decks1.64K decks
33%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion587 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Jace's Ruse
35%inclusion574 decks1.64K decks
35%synergy
Contentious Plan
34%inclusion565 decks1.64K decks
30%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
34%inclusion554 decks1.64K decks
33%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion506 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion353 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Mind Sculpt
21%inclusion349 decks1.64K decks
20%synergy
Contingency Plan
19%inclusion318 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Grasping Current
19%inclusion316 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Merchant Scroll
19%inclusion312 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
17%inclusion285 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Enter the Infinite
17%inclusion284 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion281 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion260 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Fractured Sanity
16%inclusion259 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion236 decks1.64K decks
-7%synergy
Strategic Planning
14%inclusion233 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion229 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion221 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion195 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Ugin's Insight
12%inclusion191 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion187 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion183 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
10%inclusion172 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
10%inclusion170 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion162 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
10%inclusion158 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Time Spiral
8.3%inclusion136 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.2%inclusion134 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Uncovered Clues
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Selective Memory
7.6%inclusion124 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.2%inclusion118 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Serum Visions
7.0%inclusion115 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Time Warp
6.9%inclusion113 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
5.8%inclusion95 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.4%inclusion89 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
37%inclusion608 decks1.64K decks
35%synergy
The Water Crystal
28%inclusion244 decks885 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion392 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
The Chain Veil
22%inclusion357 decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
15%inclusion239 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion229 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Azor's Gateway
12%inclusion193 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion182 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion136 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
8.0%inclusion132 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
7.3%inclusion88 decks1.21K decks
3%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.0%inclusion115 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.4%inclusion105 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion104 decks1.64K decks
-11%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
5.9%inclusion97 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Mindcrank
5.4%inclusion88 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.4%inclusion88 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
52%inclusion860 decks1.64K decks
48%synergy
Omniscience
39%inclusion645 decks1.64K decks
31%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
39%inclusion642 decks1.64K decks
31%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
34%inclusion552 decks1.64K decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion529 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion412 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Control Magic
22%inclusion355 decks1.64K decks
20%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion340 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion232 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
14%inclusion224 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion165 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion209 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Secrets
12%inclusion196 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Mind Control
12%inclusion195 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Talent
12%inclusion193 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
11%inclusion181 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Trail of Evidence
11%inclusion178 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Memory Erosion
10%inclusion168 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Induced Amnesia
9.0%inclusion147 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Fraying Sanity
8.7%inclusion142 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Castaway's Despair
8.5%inclusion139 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Court of Cunning
8.2%inclusion135 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.8%inclusion128 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.7%inclusion126 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Back to Basics
7.2%inclusion118 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.1%inclusion117 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
6.6%inclusion108 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.5%inclusion107 decks1.64K decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Living Guildpact
51%inclusion835 decks1.64K decks
50%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
48%inclusion789 decks1.64K decks
47%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
47%inclusion767 decks1.64K decks
46%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion162 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.6%inclusion124 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.6%inclusion124 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.8%inclusion112 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion994 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion930 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
32%inclusion530 decks1.64K decks
27%synergy
Castle Vantress
30%inclusion491 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion431 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion331 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion323 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
16%inclusion259 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion241 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
14%inclusion124 decks909 decks
9%synergy
Drownyard Temple
12%inclusion191 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion178 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion170 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion164 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.4%inclusion154 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.3%inclusion153 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.6%inclusion141 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.7%inclusion127 decks1.64K decks
-11%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion80 decks1.08K decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.0%inclusion115 decks1.64K decks
-10%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.3%inclusion103 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.1%inclusion32 decks525 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.6%inclusion88 decks1.58K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion1.22K decks1.64K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion851 decks1.64K decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion767 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Hedron Archive
27%inclusion449 decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion395 decks1.64K decks
-11%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion245 decks1.64K decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion243 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion224 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion217 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion202 decks1.64K decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion176 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion150 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.64K decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.6%inclusion124 decks1.64K decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion112 decks1.64K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion112 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion105 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.3%inclusion104 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.3%inclusion103 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
6.2%inclusion102 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.2%inclusion102 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion95 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.51K decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion414 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion255 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion231 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion226 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion221 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion210 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion201 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion162 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion160 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.4%inclusion101 decks1.59K decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion104 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy