Joven (Commander)

Josh Nelson
Aug 11, 2025
Ranking the 5 Worst Magic Sets of All Time
Let's look at the five worst Magic: The Gathering sets of all time. And for those of you concerned, Aetherdrift didn't even make the cut!
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Charging Strifeknight
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Flashback
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandler
67%inclusion80 decks119 decks
67%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
45%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
43%synergy
Aladdin
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
41%synergy
Myr Retriever
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
34%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Joven's Tools
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion52 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Ruby Medallion
43%inclusion51 decks119 decks
-14%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
-15%synergy
Iron Myr
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Treasure Nabber
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Welder
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Engineer
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Viashino Heretic
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Myr Landshaper
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Burnished Hart
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Workshop Assistant
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Starke of Rath
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Eron the Relentless
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Dwarven Miner
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Palladium Myr
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Junk Diver
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Triplicate Titan
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Humble Defector
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-15%synergy
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Matron
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Ebony Rhino
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Soldier of Fortune
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Tinkerer
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Firebrand Archer
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Scrap Welder
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Shattering Pulse
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Shatter
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Fork
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Mages' Contest
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-15%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Crush
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Tormenting Voice
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
16%synergy
By Force
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Handling
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Shattering Spree
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Trash for Treasure
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Wild Guess
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Insurrection
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Meltdown
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Obliterate
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Thieves' Auction
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Shenanigans
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Warp World
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Illicit Auction
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Pillage
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Mastery
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Scrambleverse
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Stone Rain
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Ruination
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Whims of the Fates
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Game of Chaos
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Jokulhaups
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Spitting Earth
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Earthquake
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Act of Treason
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Worldfire
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Hijack
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterstorm
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
-17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Prized Statue
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Dingus Egg
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-17%synergy
Grinding Station
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Mirage Mirror
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Howling Mine
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Manabarbs
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Pia's Revolution
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Wild Evocation
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Sticky Fingers
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Blood Sun
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Grip of Chaos
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Possibility Storm
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Risky Move
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Price of Glory
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Custody Battle
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Outpost Siege
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Spellshock
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Impending Disaster
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Flare
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Stolen Strategy
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
33%inclusion39 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Forgotten Cave
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
13%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Crater
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Dwarven Mine
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Dormant Volcano
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Dwarven Hold
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
6%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Kher Keep
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion89 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion65 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
36%synergy
Fire Diamond
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion48 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-0%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
93%inclusion111 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy