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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Glen Elendra's Answer
2.2%inclusion4 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Mathemagics
0.9%inclusion1 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
0.6%inclusion1 decks175 decks
-1%synergy
Noggle the Mind
0.6%inclusion1 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Loch Mare
0.6%inclusion1 decks177 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jace Beleren
72%inclusion1.13K decks1.57K decks
68%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
71%inclusion1.11K decks1.57K decks
68%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
68%inclusion1.06K decks1.57K decks
65%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
65%inclusion1.02K decks1.57K decks
63%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
65%inclusion1.02K decks1.57K decks
62%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
77%inclusion1.20K decks1.57K decks
62%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
61%inclusion951 decks1.57K decks
60%synergy
Oath of Jace
58%inclusion908 decks1.57K decks
57%synergy
Jace's Triumph
57%inclusion893 decks1.57K decks
56%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
57%inclusion893 decks1.57K decks
56%synergy
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Counterspell
83%inclusion1.30K decks1.57K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion1.09K decks1.57K decks
28%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion1.03K decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion911 decks1.57K decks
20%synergy
Jace Reawakened
57%inclusion872 decks1.53K decks
55%synergy
Spark Double
55%inclusion870 decks1.57K decks
42%synergy
Jace's Projection
55%inclusion859 decks1.57K decks
54%synergy
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion850 decks1.57K decks
50%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
54%inclusion848 decks1.57K decks
53%synergy
High Tide
53%inclusion836 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion841 decks1.57K decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion649 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion555 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion345 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion331 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion305 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion304 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion212 decks1.57K decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion189 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion143 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Phantasm
47%inclusion736 decks1.57K decks
43%synergy
Jace's Mindseeker
44%inclusion685 decks1.57K decks
43%synergy
Flux Channeler
40%inclusion620 decks1.57K decks
34%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
35%inclusion556 decks1.57K decks
17%synergy
Guildpact Informant
32%inclusion504 decks1.57K decks
30%synergy
Jace's Sentinel
30%inclusion465 decks1.57K decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion462 decks1.57K decks
18%synergy
Deepglow Skate
28%inclusion440 decks1.57K decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion364 decks1.57K decks
19%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
22%inclusion341 decks1.57K decks
19%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion261 decks1.43K decks
14%synergy
Ruin Crab
18%inclusion276 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion271 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion252 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
15%inclusion240 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
14%inclusion227 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion218 decks1.57K decks
-7%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion185 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion180 decks1.57K decks
-13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion175 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Crab
11%inclusion170 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion166 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion153 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
10%inclusion153 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion153 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion150 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
9.4%inclusion148 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.9%inclusion113 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.5%inclusion133 decks1.57K decks
-6%synergy
Palinchron
7.7%inclusion121 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.5%inclusion118 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.2%inclusion113 decks1.57K decks
-15%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
6.8%inclusion92 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.8%inclusion80 decks1.18K decks
-5%synergy
Fleet Swallower
6.8%inclusion106 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Phantasmal Image
6.6%inclusion104 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.4%inclusion91 decks1.43K decks
-7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.2%inclusion98 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
6.2%inclusion97 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Peregrine Drake
6.1%inclusion96 decks1.57K decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.57K decks
-13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.9%inclusion21 decks355 decks
-2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.7%inclusion90 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
5.7%inclusion42 decks733 decks
4%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
5.4%inclusion85 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.3%inclusion83 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Illusionary Servant
5.2%inclusion81 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
41%inclusion638 decks1.57K decks
31%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
38%inclusion599 decks1.57K decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion593 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
37%inclusion583 decks1.57K decks
37%synergy
Dispel
36%inclusion566 decks1.57K decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion527 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion467 decks1.57K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion459 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion416 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion402 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Unsubstantiate
24%inclusion374 decks1.57K decks
21%synergy
Jace's Scrutiny
24%inclusion372 decks1.57K decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion336 decks1.57K decks
-15%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion331 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion326 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion314 decks1.57K decks
-9%synergy
Clash of Wills
20%inclusion309 decks1.57K decks
19%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion306 decks1.57K decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion300 decks1.57K decks
-15%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion294 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
19%inclusion292 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion280 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion211 decks1.26K decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion240 decks1.44K decks
-5%synergy
Experimental Augury
17%inclusion260 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
17%inclusion259 decks1.57K decks
16%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion258 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Redirect
16%inclusion247 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion243 decks1.57K decks
-12%synergy
Lay Bare
15%inclusion236 decks1.57K decks
15%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
15%inclusion236 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion233 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Comparative Analysis
14%inclusion225 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Jace's Defeat
14%inclusion221 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
No Escape
14%inclusion216 decks1.57K decks
13%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion215 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion212 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
13%inclusion208 decks1.57K decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion207 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion204 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion200 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion184 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion173 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Bring the Ending
10%inclusion161 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion158 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion153 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.9%inclusion139 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Calculated Dismissal
8.5%inclusion133 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion131 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.8%inclusion123 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
45%inclusion713 decks1.57K decks
38%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion568 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Flood of Recollection
36%inclusion568 decks1.57K decks
33%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion565 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Jace's Ruse
35%inclusion547 decks1.57K decks
35%synergy
Contentious Plan
35%inclusion543 decks1.57K decks
30%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
34%inclusion538 decks1.57K decks
34%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion488 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion337 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Mind Sculpt
21%inclusion336 decks1.57K decks
20%synergy
Contingency Plan
19%inclusion299 decks1.57K decks
18%synergy
Merchant Scroll
19%inclusion298 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Grasping Current
19%inclusion298 decks1.57K decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
18%inclusion282 decks1.57K decks
13%synergy
Enter the Infinite
17%inclusion271 decks1.57K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion267 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Fractured Sanity
16%inclusion257 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion244 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion227 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion226 decks1.57K decks
-7%synergy
Strategic Planning
14%inclusion217 decks1.57K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion213 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion188 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Ugin's Insight
11%inclusion179 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion174 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion170 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion170 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
10%inclusion163 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.5%inclusion149 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
9.2%inclusion145 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.4%inclusion132 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
7.8%inclusion122 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
7.3%inclusion115 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Uncovered Clues
7.3%inclusion115 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.2%inclusion113 decks1.57K decks
-2%synergy
Selective Memory
7.1%inclusion111 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
6.8%inclusion107 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.2%inclusion81 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
38%inclusion600 decks1.57K decks
36%synergy
The Water Crystal
26%inclusion187 decks712 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion388 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
The Chain Veil
23%inclusion355 decks1.57K decks
22%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
14%inclusion226 decks1.57K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion221 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Azor's Gateway
11%inclusion174 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion173 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.8%inclusion138 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
7.8%inclusion123 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.2%inclusion113 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.6%inclusion104 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion102 decks1.57K decks
-11%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
6.4%inclusion101 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.6%inclusion88 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
5.5%inclusion86 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
53%inclusion828 decks1.57K decks
49%synergy
Jace's Erasure
53%inclusion827 decks1.57K decks
51%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
40%inclusion626 decks1.57K decks
32%synergy
Omniscience
40%inclusion620 decks1.57K decks
31%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
34%inclusion531 decks1.57K decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion506 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion400 decks1.57K decks
-2%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion337 decks1.57K decks
18%synergy
Control Magic
21%inclusion336 decks1.57K decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion237 decks1.57K decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion140 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion204 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
13%inclusion204 decks1.57K decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Talent
13%inclusion202 decks1.57K decks
12%synergy
Drowned Secrets
12%inclusion185 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Mind Control
12%inclusion183 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
11%inclusion176 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Trail of Evidence
11%inclusion170 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Memory Erosion
11%inclusion168 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Induced Amnesia
8.9%inclusion140 decks1.57K decks
9%synergy
Fraying Sanity
8.9%inclusion139 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Court of Cunning
8.7%inclusion137 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.4%inclusion132 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Castaway's Despair
8.3%inclusion130 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.8%inclusion122 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Back to Basics
7.5%inclusion118 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.1%inclusion111 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion108 decks1.57K decks
-5%synergy
Dress Down
6.7%inclusion105 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Living Guildpact
51%inclusion806 decks1.57K decks
51%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
49%inclusion761 decks1.57K decks
47%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
47%inclusion742 decks1.57K decks
46%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion160 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.7%inclusion121 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.5%inclusion117 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.8%inclusion107 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion962 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion904 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
34%inclusion531 decks1.57K decks
29%synergy
Castle Vantress
30%inclusion478 decks1.57K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion408 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
21%inclusion325 decks1.57K decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion317 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
16%inclusion254 decks1.57K decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion233 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
13%inclusion98 decks736 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion181 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion173 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion163 decks1.57K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion155 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion151 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.3%inclusion146 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion137 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.0%inclusion125 decks1.57K decks
-11%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion68 decks911 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion115 decks1.57K decks
-9%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.3%inclusion99 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.8%inclusion82 decks1.43K decks
2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.6%inclusion19 decks339 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion85 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.1%inclusion80 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion1.17K decks1.57K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion822 decks1.57K decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion748 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
27%inclusion417 decks1.57K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion396 decks1.57K decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion247 decks1.57K decks
-7%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion231 decks1.57K decks
-6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion211 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion208 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion193 decks1.57K decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion169 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.9%inclusion140 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion127 decks1.57K decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion123 decks1.57K decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion111 decks1.57K decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.7%inclusion105 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.6%inclusion104 decks1.57K decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.6%inclusion103 decks1.57K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion102 decks1.57K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion100 decks1.57K decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
6.1%inclusion95 decks1.57K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.57K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.45K decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion398 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion240 decks1.44K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion220 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion218 decks1.57K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion213 decks1.57K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion201 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion194 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion155 decks1.57K decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion151 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.4%inclusion91 decks1.43K decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion99 decks1.57K decks
2%synergy