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
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandler
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
67%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
48%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Aladdin
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Myr Retriever
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Viashino Heretic
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Iron Myr
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Treasure Nabber
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Welder
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Engineer
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Myr Landshaper
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Burnished Hart
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Workshop Assistant
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Starke of Rath
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Dwarven Miner
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Eron the Relentless
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Triplicate Titan
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Junk Diver
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Plundering Barbarian
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Detonator
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Tinkerer
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Matron
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon Mage
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Mogg Assassin
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Shattering Pulse
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Shatter
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Chef's Kiss
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Fork
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Crush
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mages' Contest
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tormenting Voice
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Handling
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
15%synergy
By Force
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Shattering Spree
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Trash for Treasure
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Shenanigans
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Obliterate
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Wild Guess
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Thieves' Auction
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Illicit Auction
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Pillage
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Stone Rain
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Meltdown
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Warp World
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Jokulhaups
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Scrambleverse
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Whims of the Fates
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Ruination
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Game of Chaos
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Hijack
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Worldfire
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Spitting Earth
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Mob Verdict
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Joven's Tools
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Prized Statue
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Domination
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Unwinding Clock
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Trading Post
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Collector's Vault
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Steel Wrecking Ball
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Clock of Omens
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Lembas
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Dingus Egg
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Blood Sun
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Sticky Fingers
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Possibility Storm
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Wild Evocation
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Grip of Chaos
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Planar Chaos
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Price of Glory
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Manabarbs
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Pia's Revolution
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Impending Disaster
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Strategy
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Risky Move
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Custody Battle
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Stranglehold
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
There and Back Again
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Outpost Siege
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Flare
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
War's Toll
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Forgotten Cave
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Crater
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Mines of Moria
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Dwarven Mine
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Dormant Volcano
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion85 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Fire Diamond
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion103 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy