Queza, Augur of Agonies (Commander) - Control

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Scryfall
Scheming Silvertongue
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Harmonized Trio
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
57%inclusion102 decks179 decks
54%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
54%inclusion96 decks179 decks
50%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion100 decks179 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
50%inclusion90 decks179 decks
42%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
46%inclusion82 decks179 decks
42%synergy
Lich's Mastery
41%inclusion74 decks179 decks
40%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
42%inclusion76 decks179 decks
39%synergy
Wizard Class
41%inclusion73 decks179 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion124 decks179 decks
35%synergy
Tolarian Winds
36%inclusion65 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion114 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion105 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion97 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion88 decks179 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
47%inclusion85 decks179 decks
27%synergy
Void Rend
44%inclusion79 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion76 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion74 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
40%inclusion71 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion71 decks179 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion95 decks179 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion79 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
41%inclusion74 decks179 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion65 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion52 decks179 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion47 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
24%inclusion43 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion42 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion42 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Laboratory Maniac
36%inclusion65 decks179 decks
33%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion59 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Starscape Cleric
31%inclusion54 decks175 decks
28%synergy
Baleful Strix
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion44 decks167 decks
24%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion42 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion41 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
22%inclusion40 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Chasm Skulker
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
19%inclusion34 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
17%inclusion27 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
8%synergy
The Council of Four
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Creation
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Homunculus Horde
7.8%inclusion13 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Dream Trawler
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Mister Negative
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
6%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
2%synergy
Tataru Taru
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Fate Unraveler
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion65 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion63 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion55 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
28%inclusion51 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion40 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion36 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Necrologia
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Brainsurge
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Faithful Mending
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Obscura Charm
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Esper Charm
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Consider
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Refute
8.4%inclusion14 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Emergency Powers
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Countersquall
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Excavation
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
27%inclusion48 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
25%inclusion45 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Echo of Eons
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Whispering Madness
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Day's Undoing
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Flux
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Step Between Worlds
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Time Reversal
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Clear the Mind
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-6%synergy
Minds Aglow
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Prosperity
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion46 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
24%inclusion43 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
-10%synergy
Howling Mine
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Font of Mythos
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Spellbook
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion60 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
34%inclusion60 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion56 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Necrodominance
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Ominous Seas
20%inclusion35 decks179 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion23 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion21 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
11%inclusion20 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
11%inclusion19 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Forced Fruition
6.1%inclusion11 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Witness Protection
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
22%inclusion40 decks179 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion37 decks179 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
5.0%inclusion9 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion10 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion153 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion149 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion106 decks179 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion85 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion78 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion64 decks179 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion55 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion53 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
26%inclusion47 decks179 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion44 decks179 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion33 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion18 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion167 decks179 decks
1%synergy
Island
91%inclusion163 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion162 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion161 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion109 decks179 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion107 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion103 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Raffine's Tower
53%inclusion95 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion83 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
45%inclusion81 decks179 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion81 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion80 decks179 decks
-14%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion79 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion68 decks179 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion61 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion61 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion60 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion58 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion57 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion56 decks179 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion54 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
29%inclusion52 decks179 decks
-13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion51 decks179 decks
-11%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion50 decks179 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion45 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
22%inclusion39 decks179 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
-3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
21%inclusion38 decks179 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion32 decks179 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion31 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion29 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion28 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion27 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion26 decks179 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion25 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion24 decks179 decks
-4%synergy