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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Combustion Man
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Fire Nation Warship
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Momo's Heist
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandler
67%inclusion73 decks109 decks
67%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
50%inclusion54 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Aladdin
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
46%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
45%synergy
Myr Retriever
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
46%inclusion50 decks109 decks
35%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Viashino Heretic
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Myr Landshaper
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Ruby Medallion
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
-11%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Iron Myr
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Blood Moon
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Treasure Nabber
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Welder
34%inclusion37 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Engineer
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Anger
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Workshop Assistant
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Starke of Rath
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Dwarven Miner
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Eron the Relentless
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Triplicate Titan
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Plundering Barbarian
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Junk Diver
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Matron
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Tinkerer
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Humble Defector
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mogg Assassin
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Detonator
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Scrap Welder
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Shattering Pulse
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Chef's Kiss
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Shatter
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-19%synergy
Artifact Blast
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Smelt
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Fork
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Crush
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Mogg Salvage
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Raze the Effigy
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Mages' Contest
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Fling
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Reverberate
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Rack and Ruin
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
12%synergy
By Force
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
20%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Handling
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Shattering Spree
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Shenanigans
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Insurrection
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Trash for Treasure
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Obliterate
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Wild Guess
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Illicit Auction
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Warp World
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Scrap Mastery
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Thieves' Auction
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Pillage
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Scrambleverse
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Whims of the Fates
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Stone Rain
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Meltdown
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Game of Chaos
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Jokulhaups
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Act of Treason
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Worldfire
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Hijack
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Ruination
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Take for a Ride
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Mob Verdict
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Builder's Bane
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Mob Rule
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
23%synergy
Joven's Tools
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
-23%synergy
Prized Statue
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Domination
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Collector's Vault
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Steel Wrecking Ball
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Knowledge Pool
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Manifold Key
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Thran Forge
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Lembas
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Chest
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Boompile
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Sun
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Wild Evocation
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Possibility Storm
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Grip of Chaos
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Impending Disaster
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Pia's Revolution
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Manabarbs
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Price of Glory
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Planar Chaos
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Stranglehold
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Risky Move
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Stolen Strategy
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Witch Hunt
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Custody Battle
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
War's Toll
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
City on Fire
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Flare
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
There and Back Again
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Forgotten Cave
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Crater
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Dwarven Mine
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Dormant Volcano
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion82 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion63 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
53%inclusion58 decks109 decks
38%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
40%inclusion44 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion100 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-3%synergy