Jace, Vryn's Prodigy (Commander)

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Alex Wicker
Jul 22, 2025
Commander Philosophy - How Does "Dies To Removal" Actually Work?
In this Commander Philosophy, let's talk about that old phrase "Dies to removal." What does it mean, and how does it affect Commander games?
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Glen Elendra's Answer
2.0%inclusion2 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
1.1%inclusion1 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Noggle the Mind
1.1%inclusion1 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Loch Mare
1.1%inclusion1 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Omni-Changeling
1.1%inclusion1 decks94 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jace Beleren
72%inclusion1.10K decks1.54K decks
68%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
71%inclusion1.09K decks1.54K decks
68%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
68%inclusion1.04K decks1.54K decks
65%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
65%inclusion1K decks1.54K decks
63%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
65%inclusion1K decks1.54K decks
62%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
76%inclusion1.18K decks1.54K decks
61%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
60%inclusion932 decks1.54K decks
59%synergy
Oath of Jace
58%inclusion894 decks1.54K decks
57%synergy
Jace's Triumph
57%inclusion876 decks1.54K decks
56%synergy
Jace Reawakened
57%inclusion841 decks1.47K decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion1.28K decks1.54K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion1.07K decks1.54K decks
28%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion1.02K decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion896 decks1.54K decks
20%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
57%inclusion877 decks1.54K decks
55%synergy
Spark Double
55%inclusion851 decks1.54K decks
42%synergy
Jace's Projection
55%inclusion844 decks1.54K decks
54%synergy
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion836 decks1.54K decks
50%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
54%inclusion832 decks1.54K decks
53%synergy
High Tide
54%inclusion826 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion826 decks1.54K decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion644 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion557 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion349 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion326 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion305 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion304 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion197 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion184 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion150 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Phantasm
47%inclusion725 decks1.54K decks
43%synergy
Jace's Mindseeker
43%inclusion669 decks1.54K decks
42%synergy
Flux Channeler
39%inclusion606 decks1.54K decks
34%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
35%inclusion545 decks1.54K decks
17%synergy
Guildpact Informant
32%inclusion489 decks1.54K decks
30%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion455 decks1.54K decks
18%synergy
Jace's Sentinel
29%inclusion452 decks1.54K decks
29%synergy
Deepglow Skate
28%inclusion436 decks1.54K decks
27%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion353 decks1.54K decks
18%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
21%inclusion330 decks1.54K decks
19%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion249 decks1.37K decks
14%synergy
Ruin Crab
18%inclusion271 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion266 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion253 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
15%inclusion238 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
14%inclusion219 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion216 decks1.54K decks
-7%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion183 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion178 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion177 decks1.54K decks
-13%synergy
Hedron Crab
11%inclusion167 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion166 decks1.54K decks
-4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion153 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion152 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
10%inclusion151 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion151 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
10%inclusion147 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
The Mindskinner
9.0%inclusion109 decks1.21K decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.4%inclusion130 decks1.54K decks
-6%synergy
Palinchron
7.8%inclusion121 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.8%inclusion120 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.3%inclusion112 decks1.54K decks
-15%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.1%inclusion91 decks1.28K decks
-1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.1%inclusion79 decks1.12K decks
-5%synergy
Fleet Swallower
6.9%inclusion106 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Phantasmal Image
6.5%inclusion100 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.4%inclusion88 decks1.37K decks
-7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.4%inclusion98 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.2%inclusion96 decks1.54K decks
-13%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
6.1%inclusion94 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.0%inclusion92 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Peregrine Drake
5.9%inclusion91 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
5.9%inclusion39 decks663 decks
4%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
5.3%inclusion82 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.2%inclusion81 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.2%inclusion81 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.1%inclusion14 decks275 decks
-3%synergy
Illusionary Servant
5.1%inclusion78 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
41%inclusion627 decks1.54K decks
31%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
39%inclusion597 decks1.54K decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion587 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
37%inclusion571 decks1.54K decks
36%synergy
Dispel
36%inclusion558 decks1.54K decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion524 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion459 decks1.54K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion453 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion411 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion398 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Unsubstantiate
24%inclusion366 decks1.54K decks
21%synergy
Jace's Scrutiny
23%inclusion361 decks1.54K decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion328 decks1.54K decks
-15%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion327 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion326 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion305 decks1.54K decks
-9%synergy
Clash of Wills
20%inclusion303 decks1.54K decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion301 decks1.54K decks
-15%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion297 decks1.54K decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion290 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
19%inclusion289 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion280 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion206 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
17%inclusion256 decks1.54K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion228 decks1.38K decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion254 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion254 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion247 decks1.54K decks
-11%synergy
Redirect
16%inclusion240 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion235 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Lay Bare
15%inclusion234 decks1.54K decks
15%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
15%inclusion228 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Comparative Analysis
14%inclusion223 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Jace's Defeat
14%inclusion215 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
No Escape
14%inclusion214 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion214 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
14%inclusion209 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion208 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion205 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion205 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion196 decks1.54K decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion181 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion166 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Bring the Ending
10%inclusion162 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion153 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion151 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.1%inclusion140 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Calculated Dismissal
8.6%inclusion132 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.5%inclusion131 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.2%inclusion126 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
45%inclusion698 decks1.54K decks
38%synergy
Flood of Recollection
37%inclusion566 decks1.54K decks
34%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion560 decks1.54K decks
14%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion553 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Contentious Plan
35%inclusion534 decks1.54K decks
30%synergy
Jace's Ruse
35%inclusion533 decks1.54K decks
34%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
34%inclusion532 decks1.54K decks
34%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion485 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion334 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Mind Sculpt
21%inclusion327 decks1.54K decks
19%synergy
Merchant Scroll
20%inclusion304 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Contingency Plan
19%inclusion293 decks1.54K decks
18%synergy
Grasping Current
19%inclusion291 decks1.54K decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
18%inclusion278 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Enter the Infinite
18%inclusion272 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion259 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Fractured Sanity
17%inclusion257 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion246 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion225 decks1.54K decks
-7%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion223 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Strategic Planning
14%inclusion213 decks1.54K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion209 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion182 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion176 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Ugin's Insight
11%inclusion172 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion172 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion170 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
10%inclusion161 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion149 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
9.2%inclusion142 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.2%inclusion126 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
7.8%inclusion121 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
7.7%inclusion119 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.3%inclusion112 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Uncovered Clues
7.3%inclusion112 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Selective Memory
7.2%inclusion111 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
6.9%inclusion106 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
6.2%inclusion96 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
38%inclusion587 decks1.54K decks
36%synergy
The Water Crystal
27%inclusion172 decks640 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion386 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
The Chain Veil
22%inclusion347 decks1.54K decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion227 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
14%inclusion220 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion174 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Azor's Gateway
11%inclusion172 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion138 decks1.54K decks
-4%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
7.8%inclusion121 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.3%inclusion113 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
6.9%inclusion68 decks984 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion103 decks1.54K decks
-11%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.5%inclusion100 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
6.3%inclusion97 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.7%inclusion88 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.5%inclusion85 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
53%inclusion812 decks1.54K decks
48%synergy
Jace's Erasure
52%inclusion801 decks1.54K decks
50%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
40%inclusion611 decks1.54K decks
32%synergy
Omniscience
39%inclusion603 decks1.54K decks
30%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
33%inclusion512 decks1.54K decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion489 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion402 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion327 decks1.54K decks
17%synergy
Control Magic
21%inclusion324 decks1.54K decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion231 decks1.54K decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion133 decks984 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion202 decks1.54K decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Talent
13%inclusion201 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
13%inclusion199 decks1.54K decks
13%synergy
Drowned Secrets
12%inclusion183 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Mind Control
11%inclusion176 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
11%inclusion168 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Memory Erosion
11%inclusion167 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Trail of Evidence
11%inclusion165 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Court of Cunning
8.9%inclusion138 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Fraying Sanity
8.9%inclusion138 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Induced Amnesia
8.9%inclusion137 decks1.54K decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.6%inclusion132 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Castaway's Despair
8.4%inclusion129 decks1.54K decks
8%synergy
Back to Basics
7.8%inclusion121 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.5%inclusion115 decks1.54K decks
-4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.1%inclusion109 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.0%inclusion108 decks1.54K decks
-5%synergy
Dress Down
6.9%inclusion106 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Living Guildpact
51%inclusion790 decks1.54K decks
51%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
48%inclusion745 decks1.54K decks
47%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
47%inclusion727 decks1.54K decks
46%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion161 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.8%inclusion120 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.5%inclusion115 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.8%inclusion105 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
62%inclusion951 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion892 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
34%inclusion520 decks1.54K decks
29%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion474 decks1.54K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion408 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
21%inclusion322 decks1.54K decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion312 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
16%inclusion251 decks1.54K decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion234 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
13%inclusion88 decks666 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion180 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion167 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion161 decks1.54K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion155 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion153 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.3%inclusion143 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion135 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.0%inclusion123 decks1.54K decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion116 decks1.54K decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion63 decks846 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.4%inclusion99 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.0%inclusion82 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion86 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.1%inclusion79 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.0%inclusion13 decks259 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion1.16K decks1.54K decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion812 decks1.54K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion737 decks1.54K decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
27%inclusion414 decks1.54K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion394 decks1.54K decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion249 decks1.54K decks
-7%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion234 decks1.54K decks
-5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion208 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion206 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion188 decks1.54K decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion172 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.3%inclusion143 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion125 decks1.54K decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion120 decks1.54K decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion113 decks1.54K decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.8%inclusion105 decks1.54K decks
-4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.7%inclusion104 decks1.54K decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion104 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.7%inclusion103 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion98 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
6.1%inclusion94 decks1.54K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion93 decks1.54K decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.2%inclusion81 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.42K decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion396 decks1.54K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion228 decks1.38K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion219 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion218 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion209 decks1.54K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion199 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion192 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion155 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.4%inclusion145 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.4%inclusion88 decks1.37K decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.2%inclusion95 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy