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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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Combustion Man
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Momo's Heist
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Warship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandler
68%inclusion74 decks109 decks
68%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
49%synergy
Aladdin
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
47%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
49%inclusion53 decks109 decks
46%synergy
Myr Retriever
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
40%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
48%inclusion52 decks109 decks
37%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
34%synergy
Viashino Heretic
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
32%synergy
Myr Landshaper
28%inclusion31 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Iron Myr
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion62 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
51%inclusion56 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Ruby Medallion
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion48 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
-11%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion45 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Blood Moon
39%inclusion43 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
39%inclusion42 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
-11%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
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Welder
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion38 decks109 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Engineer
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Anger
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Workshop Assistant
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Burnished Hart
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Starke of Rath
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Dwarven Miner
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Eron the Relentless
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Triplicate Titan
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Palladium Myr
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Plundering Barbarian
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Junk Diver
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Goblin Tinkerer
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Matron
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-8%synergy
Hedron Detonator
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mogg Assassin
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Shattering Pulse
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-19%synergy
Shatter
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Chef's Kiss
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Crush
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mogg Salvage
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Artifact Blast
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Fork
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Smelt
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Raze the Effigy
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Rack and Ruin
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Reverberate
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Mages' Contest
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion40 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
13%synergy
By Force
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Handling
22%inclusion24 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Shattering Spree
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
16%synergy
Shenanigans
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Trash for Treasure
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Obliterate
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Scrap Mastery
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Wild Guess
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Thieves' Auction
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Illicit Auction
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Pillage
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Stone Rain
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Meltdown
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Warp World
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Jokulhaups
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Whims of the Fates
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Scrambleverse
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
-7%synergy
Ruination
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Game of Chaos
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Mob Verdict
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Act of Treason
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Hijack
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Builder's Bane
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Worldfire
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Take for a Ride
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
28%inclusion30 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Joven's Tools
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
-22%synergy
Prized Statue
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Collector's Vault
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Steel Wrecking Ball
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Thran Forge
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Lembas
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Sun
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Possibility Storm
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Wild Evocation
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Price of Glory
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Pia's Revolution
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Impending Disaster
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Manabarbs
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Grip of Chaos
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Stranglehold
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
War's Toll
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Risky Move
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Custody Battle
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Planar Chaos
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Stolen Strategy
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Mana Flare
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
There and Back Again
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion32 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Forgotten Cave
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion22 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
-11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-4%synergy
Smoldering Crater
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Dwarven Mine
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Dormant Volcano
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
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
76%inclusion83 decks109 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion66 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
54%inclusion59 decks109 decks
39%synergy
Fire Diamond
43%inclusion47 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion46 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
26%inclusion28 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion27 decks109 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
8%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
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Blitzball
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion100 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy