Queza, Augur of Agonies (Commander) - Control

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Scryfall
Defacing Duskmage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Erode
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
56%inclusion99 decks176 decks
54%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
52%inclusion92 decks176 decks
49%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion99 decks176 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
51%inclusion89 decks176 decks
42%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
41%synergy
Lich's Mastery
41%inclusion73 decks176 decks
40%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Wizard Class
40%inclusion71 decks176 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion123 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Tolarian Winds
38%inclusion66 decks176 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion112 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion101 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion94 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
51%inclusion89 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
49%inclusion86 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Void Rend
45%inclusion79 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion75 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion73 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
40%inclusion71 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion69 decks176 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion96 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
42%inclusion74 decks176 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Laboratory Maniac
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
32%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Starscape Cleric
31%inclusion53 decks171 decks
28%synergy
Baleful Strix
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
26%inclusion43 decks163 decks
24%synergy
Jace's Archivist
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
15%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
The Council of Four
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Creation
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Mister Negative
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Dream Trawler
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
2%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Fate Unraveler
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Homunculus Horde
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion61 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion57 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion53 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion41 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Necrologia
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Obscura Charm
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Faithful Mending
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Esper Charm
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Consider
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Powers
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Quick Study
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Refute
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
0%synergy
No More Lies
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
27%inclusion47 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
25%inclusion44 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Echo of Eons
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion23 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Day's Undoing
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Flux
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Step Between Worlds
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Time Reversal
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Clear the Mind
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Minds Aglow
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
30%inclusion51 decks168 decks
29%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion45 decks176 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
24%inclusion42 decks176 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Howling Mine
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Font of Mythos
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Spellbook
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion60 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion55 decks176 decks
17%synergy
Necrodominance
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Ominous Seas
20%inclusion35 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion33 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Forced Fruition
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
23%inclusion40 decks176 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
5.1%inclusion9 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion31 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion19 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.1%inclusion16 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.8%inclusion12 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion151 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion147 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion104 decks176 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion85 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion76 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion64 decks176 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion63 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion62 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion55 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion52 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
27%inclusion48 decks176 decks
24%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion34 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion22 decks176 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion21 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion18 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion17 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.5%inclusion15 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.0%inclusion14 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion13 decks176 decks
1%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion165 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Island
91%inclusion160 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion159 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion158 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion108 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion106 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion103 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
55%inclusion96 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
47%inclusion82 decks176 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion82 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion80 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion78 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
37%inclusion65 decks176 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion59 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion58 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion57 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
-9%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion56 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion54 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion51 decks176 decks
-11%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion50 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
28%inclusion49 decks176 decks
-13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion43 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Obscura Storefront
22%inclusion39 decks176 decks
13%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion38 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion32 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion30 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion27 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion27 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion26 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion24 decks168 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
11%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion24 decks176 decks
-2%synergy