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Cas Hinds
Sep 22, 2025
Are "Hat Sets" Bad?
We've heard the term "Hat Sets," but what does it mean? Does the term hold up? Is the experience of them harmful to the game?
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Agna Qel'a
15%inclusion59 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.7%inclusion41 decks473 decks
1%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
7.5%inclusion30 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
6.8%inclusion30 decks444 decks
1%synergy
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Muraganda Raceway
70%inclusion1.91K decks2.74K decks
67%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
73%inclusion2.01K decks2.74K decks
59%synergy
Slither Blade
60%inclusion1.66K decks2.74K decks
58%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
56%inclusion1.52K decks2.74K decks
54%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
56%inclusion1.53K decks2.74K decks
53%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
71%inclusion1.93K decks2.74K decks
53%synergy
Spectral Sailor
54%inclusion1.49K decks2.74K decks
52%synergy
Homunculus Horde
58%inclusion1.59K decks2.74K decks
51%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
52%inclusion1.43K decks2.74K decks
50%synergy
Chasm Skulker
61%inclusion1.67K decks2.74K decks
49%synergy
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Brainstorm
73%inclusion2K decks2.74K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion1.78K decks2.74K decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
64%inclusion1.76K decks2.74K decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion1.73K decks2.74K decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
62%inclusion1.71K decks2.74K decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
61%inclusion1.68K decks2.74K decks
44%synergy
Ominous Seas
55%inclusion1.50K decks2.74K decks
44%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
55%inclusion1.50K decks2.74K decks
47%synergy
Wizard Class
53%inclusion1.46K decks2.74K decks
37%synergy
Windfall
53%inclusion1.45K decks2.74K decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion791 decks2.74K decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion678 decks2.74K decks
-10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion620 decks2.74K decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion594 decks2.74K decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion445 decks2.74K decks
-7%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion324 decks2.74K decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion273 decks2.74K decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion270 decks2.74K decks
-14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.0%inclusion192 decks2.74K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
52%inclusion1.42K decks2.74K decks
45%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
52%inclusion1.42K decks2.74K decks
46%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
50%inclusion1.37K decks2.74K decks
44%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
47%inclusion1.29K decks2.74K decks
42%synergy
Shoreline Looter
46%inclusion1.26K decks2.74K decks
43%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
46%inclusion1.26K decks2.74K decks
40%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
46%inclusion1.25K decks2.74K decks
40%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
42%inclusion1.16K decks2.74K decks
38%synergy
Body of Knowledge
39%inclusion1.06K decks2.74K decks
32%synergy
Gudul Lurker
38%inclusion1.05K decks2.74K decks
37%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
37%inclusion475 decks1.28K decks
36%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
35%inclusion968 decks2.74K decks
21%synergy
Faerie Seer
32%inclusion876 decks2.74K decks
29%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
32%inclusion873 decks2.74K decks
29%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
31%inclusion843 decks2.74K decks
28%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
30%inclusion825 decks2.74K decks
19%synergy
Harrier Strix
30%inclusion815 decks2.74K decks
29%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
29%inclusion805 decks2.74K decks
25%synergy
Oneirophage
29%inclusion796 decks2.74K decks
25%synergy
Gingerbrute
28%inclusion769 decks2.74K decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
27%inclusion750 decks2.74K decks
23%synergy
Mockingbird
24%inclusion670 decks2.74K decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion634 decks2.74K decks
17%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
22%inclusion594 decks2.74K decks
18%synergy
Detective of the Month
21%inclusion583 decks2.74K decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion579 decks2.74K decks
18%synergy
Invisible Stalker
20%inclusion560 decks2.74K decks
19%synergy
Looter il-Kor
19%inclusion528 decks2.74K decks
17%synergy
Jace's Archivist
18%inclusion484 decks2.74K decks
14%synergy
Slick Imitator
17%inclusion454 decks2.70K decks
16%synergy
Loyal Drake
17%inclusion460 decks2.74K decks
13%synergy
Merfolk Windrobber
17%inclusion456 decks2.74K decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion433 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
16%inclusion425 decks2.74K decks
15%synergy
Forgotten Creation
14%inclusion390 decks2.74K decks
13%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
14%inclusion385 decks2.74K decks
13%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion380 decks2.74K decks
11%synergy
Nadir Kraken
14%inclusion378 decks2.74K decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion371 decks2.74K decks
-9%synergy
Mausoleum Wanderer
13%inclusion361 decks2.74K decks
12%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
11%inclusion311 decks2.74K decks
11%synergy
Faerie Vandal
11%inclusion309 decks2.74K decks
10%synergy
Spyglass Siren
11%inclusion304 decks2.74K decks
10%synergy
Silver Raven
11%inclusion302 decks2.74K decks
10%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
11%inclusion292 decks2.74K decks
9%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
11%inclusion127 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
10%inclusion284 decks2.74K decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion268 decks2.74K decks
-15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion267 decks2.74K decks
-2%synergy
Starwinder
9.3%inclusion115 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion1.36K decks2.74K decks
13%synergy
Opt
48%inclusion1.32K decks2.74K decks
23%synergy
High Tide
47%inclusion1.29K decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
44%inclusion1.19K decks2.74K decks
15%synergy
Pongify
43%inclusion1.19K decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion1.17K decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
41%inclusion1.12K decks2.74K decks
33%synergy
Tolarian Winds
39%inclusion1.08K decks2.74K decks
36%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
39%inclusion1.07K decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion836 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Consider
29%inclusion781 decks2.74K decks
14%synergy
Refute
27%inclusion731 decks2.74K decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion658 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
24%inclusion644 decks2.74K decks
7%synergy
Foil
22%inclusion603 decks2.74K decks
16%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion559 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion548 decks2.74K decks
-6%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
19%inclusion534 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
19%inclusion528 decks2.74K decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion522 decks2.74K decks
-8%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
18%inclusion486 decks2.74K decks
11%synergy
Commandeer
16%inclusion437 decks2.74K decks
11%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion385 decks2.74K decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion384 decks2.74K decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion382 decks2.74K decks
-5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion380 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion355 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion292 decks2.74K decks
-5%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion280 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.5%inclusion260 decks2.74K decks
-6%synergy
Peek
9.5%inclusion259 decks2.74K decks
6%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion249 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.8%inclusion242 decks2.74K decks
4%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.5%inclusion232 decks2.74K decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.1%inclusion222 decks2.74K decks
-3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.8%inclusion213 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion210 decks2.74K decks
-4%synergy
Remand
7.6%inclusion208 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.9%inclusion188 decks2.74K decks
-3%synergy
Run Away Together
6.8%inclusion186 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.6%inclusion180 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.5%inclusion179 decks2.74K decks
-6%synergy
Thought Scour
6.4%inclusion174 decks2.74K decks
-1%synergy
Abjure
6.3%inclusion172 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Rewind
5.9%inclusion163 decks2.74K decks
-7%synergy
Vapor Snag
5.5%inclusion152 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Visions of Beyond
5.5%inclusion152 decks2.74K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.2%inclusion143 decks2.74K decks
-4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.1%inclusion141 decks2.74K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
38%inclusion1.04K decks2.74K decks
8%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion912 decks2.74K decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
29%inclusion783 decks2.74K decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
28%inclusion760 decks2.74K decks
16%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion537 decks2.74K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion500 decks2.74K decks
4%synergy
Chart a Course
16%inclusion441 decks2.74K decks
12%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion347 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion334 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Winternight Stories
12%inclusion239 decks2.01K decks
11%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion315 decks2.74K decks
6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
11%inclusion315 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion308 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion270 decks2.74K decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.3%inclusion256 decks2.74K decks
-2%synergy
Flux
9.3%inclusion256 decks2.74K decks
8%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.4%inclusion175 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Ideas Unbound
6.4%inclusion175 decks2.74K decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
5.4%inclusion148 decks2.74K decks
-4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.3%inclusion146 decks2.74K decks
0%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.0%inclusion22 decks437 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
46%inclusion1.27K decks2.74K decks
35%synergy
Aether Syphon
45%inclusion1.24K decks2.71K decks
44%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
33%inclusion880 decks2.70K decks
32%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
32%inclusion889 decks2.74K decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion657 decks2.74K decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion537 decks2.74K decks
-9%synergy
Empyrial Plate
19%inclusion520 decks2.74K decks
17%synergy
The Water Crystal
17%inclusion266 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
16%inclusion437 decks2.74K decks
14%synergy
Ivory Tower
14%inclusion375 decks2.74K decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion372 decks2.74K decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion265 decks2.74K decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion250 decks2.74K decks
-9%synergy
Howling Mine
9.1%inclusion250 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.8%inclusion241 decks2.74K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.4%inclusion231 decks2.74K decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.2%inclusion197 decks2.74K decks
-8%synergy
Hand of Vecna
6.7%inclusion183 decks2.74K decks
6%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6.2%inclusion170 decks2.74K decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.2%inclusion169 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.9%inclusion163 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
5.4%inclusion146 decks2.70K decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.4%inclusion147 decks2.74K decks
0%synergy
Credit Voucher
5.0%inclusion138 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
40%inclusion1.09K decks2.74K decks
10%synergy
Coastal Piracy
32%inclusion870 decks2.74K decks
28%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
32%inclusion866 decks2.74K decks
25%synergy
Nerd Rage
25%inclusion697 decks2.74K decks
22%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
24%inclusion665 decks2.74K decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion660 decks2.74K decks
-3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion456 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
16%inclusion427 decks2.74K decks
13%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion380 decks2.74K decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
14%inclusion373 decks2.74K decks
10%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion341 decks2.74K decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion340 decks2.74K decks
4%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
9.5%inclusion259 decks2.74K decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
9.3%inclusion254 decks2.74K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.8%inclusion242 decks2.74K decks
-1%synergy
Combat Research
8.8%inclusion240 decks2.74K decks
7%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.1%inclusion195 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.8%inclusion185 decks2.74K decks
1%synergy
Jace's Erasure
6.6%inclusion180 decks2.74K decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.0%inclusion162 decks2.70K decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
5.9%inclusion161 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Curious Obsession
5.3%inclusion146 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.1%inclusion140 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
52%inclusion1.43K decks2.74K decks
38%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
28%inclusion779 decks2.74K decks
23%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
8.6%inclusion236 decks2.74K decks
7%synergy
Mordenkainen
7.2%inclusion197 decks2.74K decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.2%inclusion196 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion1.87K decks2.74K decks
12%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
49%inclusion1.34K decks2.74K decks
48%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
49%inclusion1.33K decks2.74K decks
-2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
30%inclusion827 decks2.74K decks
16%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
24%inclusion646 decks2.74K decks
15%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion606 decks2.74K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion554 decks2.74K decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion516 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion488 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion333 decks2.74K decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
12%inclusion326 decks2.74K decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion285 decks2.74K decks
-9%synergy
Remote Isle
10%inclusion275 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion271 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.2%inclusion185 decks2.01K decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.4%inclusion229 decks2.74K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion200 decks2.74K decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
7.2%inclusion196 decks2.74K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion195 decks2.74K decks
-10%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.5%inclusion179 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.2%inclusion169 decks2.74K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion2.14K decks2.74K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion1.52K decks2.74K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion1.51K decks2.74K decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion906 decks2.74K decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion785 decks2.74K decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion475 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
16%inclusion445 decks2.74K decks
16%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion376 decks2.74K decks
-10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion345 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion306 decks2.74K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion304 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion291 decks2.74K decks
-9%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.9%inclusion217 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion179 decks2.74K decks
-1%synergy
Caged Sun
6.3%inclusion173 decks2.74K decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.8%inclusion158 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.1%inclusion140 decks2.74K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion2.62K decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion658 decks2.74K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion537 decks2.74K decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion500 decks2.74K decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion433 decks2.74K decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.0%inclusion165 decks2.74K decks
1%synergy