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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
Combustion Man
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Warship
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandler
66%inclusion73 decks110 decks
66%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
46%synergy
Aladdin
45%inclusion50 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
45%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Myr Retriever
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
36%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Viashino Heretic
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Myr Landshaper
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Ruby Medallion
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Iron Myr
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Big Score
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Treasure Nabber
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Welder
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Engineer
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Anger
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Workshop Assistant
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Starke of Rath
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Dwarven Miner
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Eron the Relentless
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Triplicate Titan
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Plundering Barbarian
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Junk Diver
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Matron
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Goblin Tinkerer
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Mogg Assassin
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Humble Defector
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
Hedron Detonator
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Shattering Pulse
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Chef's Kiss
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Shatter
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Artifact Blast
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Crush
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Smelt
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Fork
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mogg Salvage
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Raze the Effigy
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mages' Contest
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-21%synergy
Fling
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Reverberate
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-8%synergy
Rack and Ruin
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
12%synergy
By Force
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Handling
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Shattering Spree
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Insurrection
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Shenanigans
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Trash for Treasure
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Obliterate
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Wild Guess
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Illicit Auction
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Thieves' Auction
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Scrap Mastery
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Warp World
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Pillage
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Scrambleverse
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Whims of the Fates
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Game of Chaos
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Stone Rain
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Jokulhaups
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Meltdown
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Take for a Ride
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Ruination
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Worldfire
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Hijack
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Act of Treason
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mob Verdict
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Builder's Bane
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mob Rule
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Joven's Tools
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Prized Statue
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Vault
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Steel Wrecking Ball
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Knowledge Pool
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Thran Forge
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Chest
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Lembas
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Boompile
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Sun
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Wild Evocation
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Possibility Storm
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Grip of Chaos
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Impending Disaster
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Pia's Revolution
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Planar Chaos
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Manabarbs
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Price of Glory
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Stranglehold
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Risky Move
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Custody Battle
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
War's Toll
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Witch Hunt
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Strategy
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Flare
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
There and Back Again
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Forgotten Cave
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Smoldering Crater
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Dwarven Mine
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Dormant Volcano
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion82 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion63 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
37%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion101 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy