Queza, Augur of Agonies (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
Is Paradigm a Fixed Version of Epic?
The new paradigm mechanic harkens back to an unloved mechanic from 21 years ago. But are these new cards more playable?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Kitsune's Technique
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
67%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
68%inclusion54 decks79 decks
65%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
61%synergy
Lich's Mastery
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
58%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Windfall
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
56%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
48%inclusion37 decks77 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Void Rend
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Tolarian Winds
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Notion Thief
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Smothering Tithe
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
38%synergy
Starscape Cleric
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Baleful Strix
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Jace's Archivist
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Ledger Shredder
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Chasm Skulker
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
The Council of Four
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Homunculus Horde
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
13%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Creation
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Likeness Looter
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Fate Unraveler
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
The Second Doctor
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Hope Estheim
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Mulldrifter
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Nadir Kraken
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Dream Trawler
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Necrologia
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Faithful Mending
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Mortify
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Emergency Powers
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Obscura Charm
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Esper Charm
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Refute
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Absorb
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Echo of Eons
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Flux
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Step Between Worlds
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Clear the Mind
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Compulsive Research
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Doomsday
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Revelation
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Time Reversal
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Howling Mine
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Mindcrank
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Necrodominance
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Ominous Seas
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Siege
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Forced Fruition
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Solemnity
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Agna Qel'a
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Barren Moor
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion75 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion67 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion75 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion75 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion72 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Raffine's Tower
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion14 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
5%synergy