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
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
2.9%inclusion4 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Chakra Meditation
1.3%inclusion2 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
1.2%inclusion2 decks167 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jace Beleren
71%inclusion1.07K decks1.50K decks
68%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
70%inclusion1.06K decks1.50K decks
67%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
67%inclusion1K decks1.50K decks
64%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
64%inclusion966 decks1.50K decks
62%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
76%inclusion1.14K decks1.50K decks
61%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
64%inclusion965 decks1.50K decks
61%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
60%inclusion900 decks1.50K decks
59%synergy
Oath of Jace
57%inclusion861 decks1.50K decks
57%synergy
Jace's Triumph
56%inclusion848 decks1.50K decks
56%synergy
Jace Reawakened
57%inclusion802 decks1.40K decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion1.25K decks1.50K decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
70%inclusion1.04K decks1.50K decks
28%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion985 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion878 decks1.50K decks
20%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
56%inclusion842 decks1.50K decks
55%synergy
Spark Double
54%inclusion819 decks1.50K decks
41%synergy
Jace's Projection
54%inclusion816 decks1.50K decks
53%synergy
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion811 decks1.50K decks
50%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
54%inclusion808 decks1.50K decks
53%synergy
High Tide
53%inclusion803 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion813 decks1.50K decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion643 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion556 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion353 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion329 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion310 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion307 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion180 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion179 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion151 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Phantasm
46%inclusion696 decks1.50K decks
42%synergy
Jace's Mindseeker
43%inclusion643 decks1.50K decks
42%synergy
Flux Channeler
39%inclusion580 decks1.50K decks
33%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
35%inclusion523 decks1.50K decks
17%synergy
Guildpact Informant
30%inclusion458 decks1.50K decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion446 decks1.50K decks
18%synergy
Jace's Sentinel
29%inclusion437 decks1.50K decks
29%synergy
Deepglow Skate
27%inclusion412 decks1.50K decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
22%inclusion330 decks1.50K decks
17%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
21%inclusion310 decks1.50K decks
18%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion231 decks1.30K decks
14%synergy
Ruin Crab
17%inclusion261 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion255 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion254 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
15%inclusion225 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion213 decks1.50K decks
-7%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
14%inclusion212 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion173 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion172 decks1.50K decks
-4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion171 decks1.50K decks
-13%synergy
Hedron Crab
11%inclusion166 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion160 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion150 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
10%inclusion147 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion143 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Fog Bank
9.4%inclusion142 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
9.3%inclusion140 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
The Mindskinner
9.0%inclusion101 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.4%inclusion126 decks1.50K decks
-6%synergy
Palinchron
8.2%inclusion123 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.9%inclusion118 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.4%inclusion111 decks1.50K decks
-15%synergy
Fleet Swallower
7.0%inclusion105 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.21K decks
-2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.7%inclusion69 decks1.03K decks
-5%synergy
Phantasmal Image
6.7%inclusion100 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.4%inclusion96 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.3%inclusion95 decks1.50K decks
-12%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.0%inclusion90 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
6.0%inclusion90 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Peregrine Drake
5.9%inclusion89 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
5.8%inclusion87 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
5.3%inclusion80 decks1.50K decks
-4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.2%inclusion78 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
5.1%inclusion29 decks567 decks
3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.1%inclusion76 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
5.1%inclusion76 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
5.1%inclusion76 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
41%inclusion612 decks1.50K decks
31%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
39%inclusion586 decks1.50K decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion573 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
37%inclusion554 decks1.50K decks
36%synergy
Dispel
36%inclusion538 decks1.50K decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion504 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion453 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion446 decks1.50K decks
-11%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion403 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion393 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Jace's Scrutiny
23%inclusion352 decks1.50K decks
23%synergy
Unsubstantiate
23%inclusion347 decks1.50K decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion329 decks1.50K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion320 decks1.50K decks
-15%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion319 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion294 decks1.50K decks
-15%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion293 decks1.50K decks
-9%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion290 decks1.50K decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion290 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Evacuation
19%inclusion289 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Clash of Wills
19%inclusion289 decks1.50K decks
19%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion274 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion193 decks1.11K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion219 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
17%inclusion249 decks1.50K decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion243 decks1.50K decks
-12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion240 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion235 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion234 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Redirect
15%inclusion228 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
15%inclusion225 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion221 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Lay Bare
15%inclusion219 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Comparative Analysis
15%inclusion219 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Jace's Defeat
14%inclusion210 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion210 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
No Escape
14%inclusion207 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Turnabout
14%inclusion204 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
13%inclusion201 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion196 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion190 decks1.50K decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion171 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion161 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Bring the Ending
10%inclusion157 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion150 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion148 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.0%inclusion135 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.8%inclusion132 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.6%inclusion130 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Calculated Dismissal
8.3%inclusion124 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
45%inclusion669 decks1.50K decks
37%synergy
Windfall
37%inclusion559 decks1.50K decks
14%synergy
Flood of Recollection
36%inclusion546 decks1.50K decks
33%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion535 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Jace's Ruse
34%inclusion516 decks1.50K decks
34%synergy
Contentious Plan
34%inclusion514 decks1.50K decks
30%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
34%inclusion513 decks1.50K decks
34%synergy
Preordain
32%inclusion477 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion327 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Mind Sculpt
21%inclusion317 decks1.50K decks
19%synergy
Merchant Scroll
20%inclusion298 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Grasping Current
19%inclusion282 decks1.50K decks
19%synergy
Contingency Plan
18%inclusion276 decks1.50K decks
18%synergy
Enter the Infinite
18%inclusion266 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
17%inclusion263 decks1.50K decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion260 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Fractured Sanity
17%inclusion252 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion241 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Traumatize
15%inclusion224 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion222 decks1.50K decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion206 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Strategic Planning
14%inclusion204 decks1.50K decks
12%synergy
Echo of Eons
12%inclusion180 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion178 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
12%inclusion175 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion168 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Ugin's Insight
11%inclusion166 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
10%inclusion152 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion148 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
9.2%inclusion138 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.4%inclusion126 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
8.3%inclusion124 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
7.7%inclusion115 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.3%inclusion110 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Selective Memory
7.1%inclusion107 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Uncovered Clues
7.0%inclusion105 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
6.9%inclusion104 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
6.1%inclusion92 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.4%inclusion81 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
37%inclusion558 decks1.50K decks
35%synergy
The Water Crystal
26%inclusion140 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion383 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
The Chain Veil
22%inclusion329 decks1.50K decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion225 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
14%inclusion212 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Azor's Gateway
11%inclusion172 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion171 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion141 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
7.6%inclusion114 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.4%inclusion111 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion102 decks1.50K decks
-11%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
6.6%inclusion59 decks891 decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.6%inclusion99 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
6.2%inclusion93 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.1%inclusion91 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.7%inclusion85 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
5.4%inclusion81 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
52%inclusion783 decks1.50K decks
48%synergy
Jace's Erasure
52%inclusion776 decks1.50K decks
49%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
40%inclusion596 decks1.50K decks
32%synergy
Omniscience
39%inclusion582 decks1.50K decks
30%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
33%inclusion493 decks1.50K decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion474 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion398 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Control Magic
21%inclusion318 decks1.50K decks
19%synergy
Inexorable Tide
20%inclusion307 decks1.50K decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion224 decks1.50K decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion117 decks891 decks
6%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
13%inclusion197 decks1.50K decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Talent
13%inclusion193 decks1.50K decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion191 decks1.50K decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Secrets
12%inclusion182 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Mind Control
12%inclusion176 decks1.50K decks
11%synergy
Memory Erosion
11%inclusion164 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
11%inclusion162 decks1.50K decks
7%synergy
Trail of Evidence
11%inclusion159 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Court of Cunning
9.4%inclusion141 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Fraying Sanity
9.0%inclusion136 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Induced Amnesia
8.9%inclusion134 decks1.50K decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.8%inclusion133 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Back to Basics
8.3%inclusion124 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Castaway's Despair
8.1%inclusion122 decks1.50K decks
8%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.8%inclusion117 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.7%inclusion115 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
7.3%inclusion110 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.0%inclusion105 decks1.50K decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Living Guildpact
51%inclusion764 decks1.50K decks
50%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
48%inclusion720 decks1.50K decks
47%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
47%inclusion704 decks1.50K decks
46%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
11%inclusion164 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.7%inclusion115 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.1%inclusion106 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.0%inclusion105 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.1%inclusion76 decks1.50K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
62%inclusion939 decks1.50K decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion874 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion497 decks1.50K decks
28%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion465 decks1.50K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion397 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
21%inclusion309 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion302 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
16%inclusion242 decks1.50K decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion229 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
14%inclusion80 decks570 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion179 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion160 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion157 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion155 decks1.50K decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion146 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.3%inclusion140 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.0%inclusion135 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.1%inclusion121 decks1.50K decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion116 decks1.50K decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion58 decks753 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.5%inclusion98 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.1%inclusion79 decks1.29K decks
2%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.5%inclusion82 decks1.50K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion1.13K decks1.50K decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion799 decks1.50K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion724 decks1.50K decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
27%inclusion408 decks1.50K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion391 decks1.50K decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion240 decks1.50K decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion236 decks1.50K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion206 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion200 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion183 decks1.50K decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion176 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.4%inclusion142 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion120 decks1.50K decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion118 decks1.50K decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion115 decks1.50K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.2%inclusion108 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion104 decks1.50K decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.7%inclusion100 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.6%inclusion99 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
6.6%inclusion99 decks1.50K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion96 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion95 decks1.50K decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.4%inclusion81 decks1.50K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.38K decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion389 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion219 decks1.30K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion222 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion220 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion206 decks1.50K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion201 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion195 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion157 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion146 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion95 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy