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Queza, Augur of Agonies
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Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
Chris Guest
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Decorum Dissertation
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
27%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Tragedy Feaster
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Expanse
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
64%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
62%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
58%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
56%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
53%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
53%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Windfall
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
48%synergy
Tolarian Winds
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Void Rend
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Lich's Mastery
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
45%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Starscape Cleric
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion53 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Notion Thief
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Jace's Archivist
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Baleful Strix
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Chasm Skulker
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
27%synergy
Ledger Shredder
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
23%synergy
The Council of Four
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Homunculus Horde
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Body of Knowledge
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Exemplar of Light
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Mulldrifter
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Creation
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Likeness Looter
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Hope Estheim
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dream Trawler
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Fate Unraveler
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
The Second Doctor
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Leech Collector
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Faithful Mending
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Emergency Powers
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Necrologia
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Obscura Charm
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Esper Charm
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Refute
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Union of the Third Path
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Keep Safe
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Consider
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Quick Study
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Murder
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Lethal Scheme
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-0%synergy
Dismember
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Whispering Madness
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Echo of Eons
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Deal
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Clear the Mind
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Revelation
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Damnable Pact
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Step Between Worlds
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Time Reversal
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Painful Truths
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Flux
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Prosperity
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Compulsive Research
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Pull from the Grave
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Withering Curse
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Howling Mine
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Spellbook
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Font of Mythos
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
2%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Wedding Ring
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Ominous Seas
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Dreams
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Necrodominance
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Forced Fruition
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
No Mercy
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-0%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Greed
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Cleric Class
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
32%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion58 decks72 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Midnight Clock
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion65 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Raffine's Tower
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion43 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
-21%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of Champions
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Obscura Storefront
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Dismal Backwater
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
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