Queza, Augur of Agonies (Commander) - Optimized Card Draw

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Decorum Dissertation
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Tragedy Feaster
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Psychosis Crawler
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
67%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
64%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Brainstorm
72%inclusion41 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Wizard Class
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Void Rend
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Lich's Mastery
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Notion Thief
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Starscape Cleric
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Jace's Archivist
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Baleful Strix
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Body of Knowledge
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
The Council of Four
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Ledger Shredder
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Homunculus Horde
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Fate Unraveler
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Mulldrifter
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Epicure of Blood
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Whirlpool Rider
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
The Second Doctor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Creation
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Truce
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Moseo, Vein's New Dean
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Raven Eagle
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Tolarian Winds
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Necrologia
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Faithful Mending
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Consultation
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Consider
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Emergency Powers
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Quick Study
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Murder
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Whispering Madness
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Echo of Eons
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Step Between Worlds
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Commit // Memory
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Dark Deal
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Clear the Mind
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Decree of Pain
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Pull from the Grave
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Withering Curse
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Revoke Existence
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Time Reversal
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ringsight
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Compulsive Research
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Minds Aglow
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Prosperity
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Folio of Fancies
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Font of Mythos
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Venser's Journal
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Dreams
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Ominous Seas
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Necrodominance
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Well of Ideas
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Forced Fruition
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Curiosity
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Cleric Class
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Ob Nixilis Reignited
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Jace Beleren
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
79%inclusion45 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion56 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion43 decks57 decks
51%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Raffine's Tower
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Obscura Storefront
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-7%synergy