Nekusar, the Mindrazer (Commander) - Expensive Control

Alternate Names:

Eddie, Lord of LightEddie, Lord of Light

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
Is Paradigm a Fixed Version of Epic?
The new paradigm mechanic harkens back to an unloved mechanic from 21 years ago. But are these new cards more playable?
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Wheel of Fortune
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
86%synergy
Winds of Change
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Windfall
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Timetwister
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Echo of Eons
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Molten Psyche
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Reforge the Soul
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Mana Drain
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Whispering Madness
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Swan Song
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Dark Deal
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Force of Will
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Mana Vault
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Archivist
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Fate Unraveler
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Norman Osborn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Magebane Lizard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Bone Miser
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mayhem Devil
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
The Locust God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Mental Misstep
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Arcane Denial
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Wheel and Deal
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Pact of Negation
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Tainted Pact
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Brain Freeze
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Demonic Consultation
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Mastery
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Chain of Vapor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Terminate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fire Covenant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Strike
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Delay
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-27%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Insidious Dreams
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Snap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Misdirection
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Seal
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Time Spiral
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Time Reversal
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Burning Inquiry
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Incendiary Command
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Day's Undoing
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Flash Photography
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Game Plan
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Past in Flames
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Prosperity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dreadbore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Howling Mine
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Font of Mythos
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mindcrank
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Memory Jar
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Waste Not
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Underworld Breach
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Underworld Dreams
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Spiteful Visions
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Liliana's Caress
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Curiosity
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Megrim
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ophidian Eye
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Forced Fruition
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Phyresis
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Fevered Visions
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Glistening Oil
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
City of Traitors
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Dimir Signet
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Badlands
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Underground Sea
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Volcanic Island
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
77%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
68%synergy
Island
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
City of Brass
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Luxury Suite
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Swamp
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
Mountain
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-27%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Xander's Lounge
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-29%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
3%synergy