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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Tweeze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Strike
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandler
66%inclusion73 decks110 decks
66%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
48%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Aladdin
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Myr Retriever
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Viashino Heretic
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Myr Landshaper
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
51%inclusion56 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Iron Myr
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Treasure Nabber
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Engineer
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Welder
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Scrap Trawler
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Burnished Hart
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Anger
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Workshop Assistant
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Dwarven Miner
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Starke of Rath
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Eron the Relentless
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Triplicate Titan
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Junk Diver
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Plundering Barbarian
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Tinkerer
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Matron
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Hoard-Smelter Dragon
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Mogg Assassin
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Dragon Mage
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Shattering Pulse
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Shatter
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Chef's Kiss
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Fork
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Reverberate
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Mages' Contest
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Handling
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
17%synergy
By Force
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Shattering Spree
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Trash for Treasure
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Obliterate
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Wild Guess
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Shenanigans
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Thieves' Auction
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Illicit Auction
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Pillage
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Warp World
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Scrambleverse
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Meltdown
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Stone Rain
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Whims of the Fates
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Jokulhaups
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Game of Chaos
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Worldfire
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Hijack
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Spitting Earth
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Mob Verdict
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Ruination
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Joven's Tools
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Prized Statue
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Trading Post
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Dingus Egg
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Clock of Omens
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Howling Mine
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Steel Wrecking Ball
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Blood Sun
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Wild Evocation
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Possibility Storm
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Grip of Chaos
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Pia's Revolution
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Price of Glory
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Risky Move
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Impending Disaster
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Stolen Strategy
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Custody Battle
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mana Flare
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Stranglehold
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Outpost Siege
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Cave
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Crater
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Dwarven Mine
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Dormant Volcano
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Dwarven Hold
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion83 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Fire Diamond
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion101 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy