Joven (Commander)

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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
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Tweeze
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Strike
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandler
67%inclusion74 decks111 decks
67%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
49%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
46%synergy
Aladdin
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Myr Retriever
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Viashino Heretic
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Myr Landshaper
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Ruby Medallion
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion48 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Iron Myr
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Big Score
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Treasure Nabber
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Welder
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Engineer
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Scrap Trawler
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Burnished Hart
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Workshop Assistant
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Dwarven Miner
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Starke of Rath
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Eron the Relentless
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Triplicate Titan
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Junk Diver
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Plundering Barbarian
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Matron
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Detonator
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Hoard-Smelter Dragon
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Tinkerer
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Mogg Assassin
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Shattering Pulse
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Shatter
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Chef's Kiss
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Fork
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Reverberate
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Mages' Contest
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Handling
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
17%synergy
By Force
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Shattering Spree
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Trash for Treasure
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Obliterate
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Shenanigans
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Wild Guess
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Scrap Mastery
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Thieves' Auction
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Pillage
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Illicit Auction
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Warp World
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Scrambleverse
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Whims of the Fates
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Jokulhaups
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Stone Rain
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Meltdown
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Game of Chaos
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Ruination
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Worldfire
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Hijack
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Spitting Earth
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Mob Verdict
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Joven's Tools
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Prized Statue
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Trading Post
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Dingus Egg
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Clock of Omens
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Howling Mine
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Steel Wrecking Ball
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Blood Sun
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Wild Evocation
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Possibility Storm
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Grip of Chaos
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Pia's Revolution
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Price of Glory
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Stolen Strategy
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Impending Disaster
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Risky Move
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Custody Battle
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Stranglehold
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Flare
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Outpost Siege
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Cave
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
16%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Crater
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Dwarven Mine
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
-10%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Dormant Volcano
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Dwarven Hold
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion84 decks111 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Fire Diamond
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion102 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy