Queza, Augur of Agonies (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Foot Elite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Turtle Lair
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16%synergy
Mind Transfer Protocol
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shredder, Unrelenting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
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Drogskol Reaver
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Wizard Class
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Windfall
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Chasm Skulker
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Tolarian Winds
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
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Frantic Search
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Starscape Cleric
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-38%synergy
Ledger Shredder
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Starwinder
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Fiendish Panda
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Exemplar of Light
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Essence Channeler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Body of Knowledge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Jennika, Bad Apple Big Sister
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stockman, Mad Fly-entist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hope Estheim
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mister Negative
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Seraph
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Vampire Scrivener
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Unicorn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Prehistoric Pet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Toluz, Clever Conductor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Vandal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Forgotten Creation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Scion of the Swarm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Subterfuge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gran-Gran
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Forecasting Fortune Teller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Negate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Charm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Turtles Forever
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Refute
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Union of the Third Path
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Excavation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Make Your Move
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Emergency Powers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Necrologia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Change of Plans
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Lethal Scheme
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Words of Wisdom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Annul
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fracture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Think Twice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mental Modulation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Space-Time Anomaly
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Donatello's Technique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Revelation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Whispering Madness
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Singularity Rupture
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Sygg's Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Infinite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Contentious Plan
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Birthday Escape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mind Grind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cut of the Profits
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Fractured Sanity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Traumatize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Decode Transmissions
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Honor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Evil Reawakened
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Unending Whisper
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Grasping Tentacles
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
The Water Crystal
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Excalibur II
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Elixir
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Magic Mirror
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aether Syphon
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Folio of Fancies
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Insight Engine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Scanship
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Requiem Monolith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Dreams
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Ominous Seas
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Lich's Mastery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Well of Ideas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Military Intelligence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Griffin Aerie
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Accord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Erasure
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Security Bypass
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dawn of Hope
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Observed Stasis
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Kaito Shizuki
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Honored Heirloom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Blitzball
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Watery Grave
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Dismal Backwater
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Tranquil Cove
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Rumble Arena
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Obscura Storefront
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Champions
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Esper Panorama
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Underground Sea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Abandoned Campground
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Murky Sewer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy