Queza, Augur of Agonies (Commander) - Control

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Scryfall
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
King T'Challa
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Immortus, Master of Eternity
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Molecule Man
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
57%inclusion103 decks181 decks
54%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
54%inclusion98 decks181 decks
51%synergy
Windfall
56%inclusion101 decks181 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
50%inclusion91 decks181 decks
42%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
45%inclusion82 decks181 decks
41%synergy
Lich's Mastery
42%inclusion76 decks181 decks
41%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
42%inclusion76 decks181 decks
38%synergy
Wizard Class
40%inclusion72 decks181 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion124 decks181 decks
35%synergy
Tolarian Winds
36%inclusion65 decks181 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion115 decks181 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion102 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion96 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
49%inclusion88 decks181 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion87 decks181 decks
31%synergy
Void Rend
44%inclusion79 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion79 decks181 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion76 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
40%inclusion73 decks181 decks
31%synergy
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion71 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion93 decks181 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion80 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
41%inclusion75 decks181 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion65 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion53 decks181 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion49 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion48 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
24%inclusion44 decks181 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion41 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion41 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Laboratory Maniac
35%inclusion64 decks181 decks
32%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion60 decks181 decks
23%synergy
Starscape Cleric
31%inclusion56 decks180 decks
29%synergy
Baleful Strix
30%inclusion54 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
24%inclusion44 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Archivist
22%inclusion39 decks181 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion38 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion37 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion35 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion34 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion34 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion33 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion31 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
7%synergy
The Council of Four
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Body of Knowledge
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
-4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Homunculus Horde
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Creation
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
6%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Mister Negative
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Dream Trawler
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Tataru Taru
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion68 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion63 decks181 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion58 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion58 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion52 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion49 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion48 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion40 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion37 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion36 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion36 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion35 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion35 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion34 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion34 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Necrologia
18%inclusion33 decks181 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion27 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Faithful Mending
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Obscura Charm
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Esper Charm
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Emergency Powers
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Render Silent
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Consider
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Quick Study
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Refute
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Pongify
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
-0%synergy
Ancient Excavation
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Countersquall
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
27%inclusion48 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion44 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion42 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion40 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion35 decks181 decks
14%synergy
Echo of Eons
18%inclusion33 decks181 decks
17%synergy
Whispering Madness
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Day's Undoing
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Flux
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Step Between Worlds
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Time Reversal
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
-3%synergy
Clear the Mind
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
26%inclusion47 decks181 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
23%inclusion42 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
-10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
-0%synergy
Font of Mythos
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
35%inclusion63 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion62 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion54 decks181 decks
16%synergy
Necrodominance
22%inclusion39 decks181 decks
21%synergy
Ominous Seas
20%inclusion36 decks181 decks
18%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion24 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Dreams
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
8.8%inclusion16 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Forced Fruition
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
22%inclusion39 decks181 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion39 decks181 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
14%inclusion25 decks181 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion60 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion41 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion25 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion21 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
-3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.7%inclusion14 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion154 decks181 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion152 decks181 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion106 decks181 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
48%inclusion87 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion79 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion66 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion66 decks181 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
35%inclusion64 decks181 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion56 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion54 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
26%inclusion47 decks181 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion46 decks181 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion37 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion23 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion20 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion19 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion15 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
7.2%inclusion13 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion169 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Island
91%inclusion165 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion164 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion163 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
62%inclusion112 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion109 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion105 decks181 decks
7%synergy
Raffine's Tower
52%inclusion95 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion86 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
47%inclusion85 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion83 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion81 decks181 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
44%inclusion80 decks181 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion72 decks181 decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion64 decks181 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion62 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion62 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion61 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion60 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion59 decks181 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion59 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion56 decks181 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion55 decks181 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
30%inclusion54 decks181 decks
-12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion52 decks181 decks
-11%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion51 decks181 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion46 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
22%inclusion39 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion37 decks181 decks
-4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
20%inclusion37 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
18%inclusion33 decks181 decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion32 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion30 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion29 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
-0%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
-0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion27 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion27 decks181 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion27 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Choked Estuary
14%inclusion26 decks181 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion25 decks181 decks
-3%synergy