Joven (Commander) - Artifacts

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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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Improvised Arsenal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Mouser Foundry
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandler
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Myr Retriever
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Aladdin
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Scrap Trawler
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Buried Ruin
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Foundry Inspector
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Viashino Heretic
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Solemn Simulacrum
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Prized Statue
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Goblin Welder
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Goblin Engineer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Junk Diver
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
30%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Workshop Assistant
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Myr Landshaper
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Burnished Hart
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Anger
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Dwarven Miner
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Iron Myr
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Nabber
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Bosh, Iron Golem
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Scrap Welder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Triplicate Titan
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Eron the Relentless
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Hoard-Smelter Dragon
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Brazen Collector
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hellkite Igniter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Humble Defector
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Gnat Alley Creeper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Rummaging Goblin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Ebony Rhino
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rorix Bladewing
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Stuffy Doll
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Campus Guide
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Burning-Tree Vandal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ball Lightning
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Akki Underminer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Soldier of Fortune
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Settlers
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Ruin Grinder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Generous Plunderer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Heiko Yamazaki, the General
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Maraxus of Keld
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Kami of Industry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Big Score
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Bolt
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Thunder Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Seize Opportunity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fire Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Laughing Mad
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Shattering Pulse
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Shatter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Ricochet Trap
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Voltage Surge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Starstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Seismic Strike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Boil
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hearth Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fork
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Parch
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Molten Frame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Burnout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Flick a Coin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Shock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Crush
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cast into the Fire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Galvanic Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Incinerate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rack and Ruin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Puppet's Verdict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Reckless Handling
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Trash for Treasure
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Scrap Mastery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Shattering Spree
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Suplex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Spitting Earth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
By Force
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Chain Lightning
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Hammer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Earthquake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Fervent Mastery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tormenting Voice
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Season of the Bold
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Selective Obliteration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
End the Festivities
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Pillage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Glimpse of Tomorrow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shenanigans
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Red Sun's Twilight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thieves' Auction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Release the Gremlins
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Obliterate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Star of Extinction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Strafe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Jokulhaups
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Builder's Bane
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Light Up the Stage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Disintegrate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Krenko's Command
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Wild Guess
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Detonate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Illicit Auction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Kuldotha Rebirth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Darksteel Forge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Trading Post
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Mind's Eye
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Joven's Tools
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Retributive Wand
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Summoning Station
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Crawlspace
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Oblivion Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Nin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Servo Schematic
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mazemind Tome
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Encyclopedia
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Angelheart Vial
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Helvault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Becoming
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Empires
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dingus Egg
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Oracle's Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tower of Calamities
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Salvaging Station
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Spellshock
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Braid of Fire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Blood Moon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Custody Battle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Pandemonium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rowan's Talent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Manabarbs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Blood Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Grand Melee
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Burning Earth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Citadel of Pain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Makeshift Munitions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mass Hysteria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
The Parting of the Ways
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Visions of Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Mana Flare
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Arms Race
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Outpost Siege
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Pia's Revolution
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
An-Zerrin Ruins
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Forgotten Cave
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Smoldering Crater
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Dormant Volcano
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Mine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Arch of Orazca
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dwarven Hold
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Workshop
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Blasted Landscape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Mercadian Bazaar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sandstone Needle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Nephalia Academy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Factory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Scorched Ruins
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dwarven Mine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Balduvian Trading Post
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Ghitu Encampment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Volcano
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Junktown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Liquimetal Torque
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Fire Diamond
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Cursed Mirror
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Blitzball
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Heart of Ramos
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Star
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Boommobile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Vulshok Factory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Planar Nexus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy