Nekusar, the Mindrazer (Commander) - Counterspells

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Eddie, Lord of LightEddie, Lord of Light

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
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Razorkin Needlehead
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
68%synergy
Howling Mine
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Winds of Change
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Jace's Archivist
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Underworld Dreams
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Whispering Madness
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
54%synergy
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58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
54%synergy
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Windfall
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Fate Unraveler
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Waste Not
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Forced Fruition
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Dark Deal
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Reforge the Soul
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Kederekt Parasite
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
The Locust God
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Master of the Feast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Fog Bank
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chasm Skulker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sycorax Commander
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Raven Eagle
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Wheel and Deal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vision Skeins
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Dream Fracture
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dissolve
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Strike
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dissipate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Opt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Rewind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Shore Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Crosis's Charm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Peer into the Abyss
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Echo of Eons
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Prosperity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Day's Undoing
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Damnable Pact
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Time Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Incendiary Command
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Tempest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Time Spiral
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fascination
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Skyscribing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Font of Mythos
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Crawlspace
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Temple Bell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Venser's Journal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Library of Leng
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Folio of Fancies
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Iron Maiden
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Spellbook
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Fevered Visions
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Spiteful Visions
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Phyresis
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Liliana's Caress
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Curiosity
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Tyranny
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Megrim
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Price of Knowledge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Breathstealer's Crypt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vanishing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Honest Work
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Grievous Wound
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Jace Beleren
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Mistrise Village
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Kher Keep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Locket
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Blood Crypt
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Xander's Lounge
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Badlands
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Seething Landscape
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Ridge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Darkslick Shores
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy