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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
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Tweeze
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cinder Strike
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandler
67%inclusion76 decks113 decks
67%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
48%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Aladdin
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
43%synergy
Myr Retriever
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
38%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Viashino Heretic
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Iron Myr
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
50%inclusion57 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Treasure Nabber
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Welder
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Engineer
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Myr Landshaper
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Scrap Trawler
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Burnished Hart
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Workshop Assistant
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Dwarven Miner
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Starke of Rath
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Eron the Relentless
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Triplicate Titan
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Junk Diver
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Plundering Barbarian
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Tinkerer
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Detonator
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Hoard-Smelter Dragon
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Matron
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Mogg Assassin
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Shattering Pulse
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Shatter
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Chef's Kiss
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Fork
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Reverberate
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Mages' Contest
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Tormenting Voice
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Handling
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
11%synergy
By Force
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Shattering Spree
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Trash for Treasure
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Obliterate
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Shenanigans
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Wild Guess
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Scrap Mastery
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Thieves' Auction
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Illicit Auction
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Pillage
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Stone Rain
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Warp World
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Scrambleverse
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Whims of the Fates
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Jokulhaups
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Meltdown
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Game of Chaos
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Spitting Earth
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Ruination
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Mob Verdict
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Hijack
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Worldfire
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Joven's Tools
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
-21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Prized Statue
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Trading Post
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Collector's Vault
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Dingus Egg
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Steel Wrecking Ball
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-11%synergy
Lembas
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Sticky Fingers
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Blood Sun
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Possibility Storm
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Wild Evocation
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Planar Chaos
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Grip of Chaos
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Pia's Revolution
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Price of Glory
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Stolen Strategy
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Risky Move
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Custody Battle
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Impending Disaster
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
There and Back Again
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Outpost Siege
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Stranglehold
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Flare
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Great Furnace
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Forgotten Cave
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Crater
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Dwarven Mine
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Dormant Volcano
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Dwarven Hold
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion84 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
53%inclusion60 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Fire Diamond
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion104 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy