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
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1%synergy
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1.1%inclusion2 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
0.9%inclusion2 decks232 decks
0%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
0.8%inclusion2 decks241 decks
-3%synergy
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0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jace Beleren
72%inclusion1.15K decks1.60K decks
68%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
70%inclusion1.13K decks1.60K decks
67%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
68%inclusion1.08K decks1.60K decks
65%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
65%inclusion1.04K decks1.60K decks
63%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
76%inclusion1.22K decks1.60K decks
62%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
65%inclusion1.04K decks1.60K decks
62%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
61%inclusion968 decks1.60K decks
60%synergy
Oath of Jace
58%inclusion924 decks1.60K decks
57%synergy
Jace's Triumph
57%inclusion910 decks1.60K decks
56%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
57%inclusion908 decks1.60K decks
55%synergy
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Counterspell
83%inclusion1.33K decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion1.11K decks1.60K decks
28%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion1.06K decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion926 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Jace Reawakened
57%inclusion896 decks1.58K decks
55%synergy
Spark Double
55%inclusion880 decks1.60K decks
42%synergy
Jace's Projection
55%inclusion873 decks1.60K decks
53%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
54%inclusion862 decks1.60K decks
53%synergy
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion860 decks1.60K decks
50%synergy
High Tide
53%inclusion849 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion855 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion659 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion565 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion353 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion341 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion310 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion309 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion225 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion194 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
9.2%inclusion147 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Phantasm
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43%synergy
Jace's Mindseeker
43%inclusion694 decks1.60K decks
42%synergy
Flux Channeler
39%inclusion629 decks1.60K decks
34%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
35%inclusion566 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Guildpact Informant
32%inclusion512 decks1.60K decks
30%synergy
Jace's Sentinel
30%inclusion476 decks1.60K decks
30%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion466 decks1.60K decks
18%synergy
Deepglow Skate
28%inclusion445 decks1.60K decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion368 decks1.60K decks
18%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
22%inclusion346 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion270 decks1.48K decks
14%synergy
Ruin Crab
17%inclusion279 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion271 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion255 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
15%inclusion241 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
14%inclusion228 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion223 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion190 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion186 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion180 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Hedron Crab
11%inclusion171 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion171 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion161 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion158 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
10%inclusion156 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion152 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
9.1%inclusion145 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
The Mindskinner
9.0%inclusion118 decks1.31K decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.6%inclusion137 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Palinchron
7.7%inclusion123 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.6%inclusion122 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.1%inclusion99 decks1.39K decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion113 decks1.60K decks
-15%synergy
Phantasmal Image
6.8%inclusion108 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.6%inclusion81 decks1.23K decks
-5%synergy
Fleet Swallower
6.6%inclusion105 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.4%inclusion95 decks1.48K decks
-7%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
6.3%inclusion49 decks782 decks
4%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
6.2%inclusion99 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Peregrine Drake
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.0%inclusion96 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
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1%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.6%inclusion23 decks409 decks
-2%synergy
Illusionary Servant
5.4%inclusion86 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
5.4%inclusion86 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.3%inclusion85 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.3%inclusion84 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
5.1%inclusion82 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
40%inclusion646 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
38%inclusion605 decks1.60K decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion602 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
37%inclusion591 decks1.60K decks
36%synergy
Dispel
36%inclusion578 decks1.60K decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion538 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion475 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion467 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion423 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion406 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Jace's Scrutiny
24%inclusion381 decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Unsubstantiate
24%inclusion381 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion346 decks1.60K decks
-15%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion332 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion329 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion322 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Clash of Wills
20%inclusion315 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion308 decks1.60K decks
-15%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion307 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion302 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Evacuation
19%inclusion297 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion286 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion221 decks1.30K decks
15%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
16%inclusion262 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion262 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion243 decks1.49K decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion257 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Redirect
16%inclusion249 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion243 decks1.60K decks
-12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion240 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Lay Bare
15%inclusion240 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
15%inclusion240 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Jace's Defeat
14%inclusion228 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Comparative Analysis
14%inclusion227 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion219 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
No Escape
14%inclusion218 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion217 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
14%inclusion216 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion211 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion208 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion207 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion190 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion173 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Bring the Ending
10%inclusion164 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion159 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion155 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.8%inclusion140 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Calculated Dismissal
8.6%inclusion138 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.4%inclusion135 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.8%inclusion125 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
45%inclusion720 decks1.60K decks
38%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion579 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Flood of Recollection
36%inclusion572 decks1.60K decks
33%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion565 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Jace's Ruse
35%inclusion558 decks1.60K decks
35%synergy
Contentious Plan
34%inclusion550 decks1.60K decks
30%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
34%inclusion540 decks1.60K decks
33%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion491 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion346 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Mind Sculpt
21%inclusion339 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Merchant Scroll
19%inclusion308 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Contingency Plan
19%inclusion304 decks1.60K decks
18%synergy
Grasping Current
19%inclusion303 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
18%inclusion288 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Enter the Infinite
17%inclusion277 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion269 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Fractured Sanity
16%inclusion256 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion248 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion232 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion227 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
14%inclusion221 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion217 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion188 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Ugin's Insight
11%inclusion182 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion177 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion172 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion169 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
10%inclusion166 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion156 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
9.2%inclusion147 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.1%inclusion130 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
8.0%inclusion128 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Uncovered Clues
7.4%inclusion118 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Selective Memory
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
6.8%inclusion108 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
37%inclusion599 decks1.60K decks
36%synergy
The Water Crystal
27%inclusion204 decks761 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion390 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
The Chain Veil
22%inclusion358 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
14%inclusion231 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion227 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Azor's Gateway
11%inclusion177 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion177 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion143 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
7.9%inclusion127 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
6.8%inclusion75 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.5%inclusion104 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion100 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
6.2%inclusion99 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.6%inclusion89 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
5.4%inclusion86 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Erasure
53%inclusion842 decks1.60K decks
51%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
53%inclusion841 decks1.60K decks
49%synergy
Omniscience
39%inclusion631 decks1.60K decks
31%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
39%inclusion630 decks1.60K decks
32%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
33%inclusion533 decks1.60K decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion523 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion408 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Control Magic
21%inclusion342 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion341 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion238 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion147 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
13%inclusion208 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion206 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Talent
13%inclusion200 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Mind Control
12%inclusion188 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Drowned Secrets
12%inclusion186 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
11%inclusion177 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Trail of Evidence
11%inclusion174 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Memory Erosion
11%inclusion171 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Induced Amnesia
8.9%inclusion143 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Fraying Sanity
8.7%inclusion139 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Court of Cunning
8.6%inclusion138 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Castaway's Despair
8.5%inclusion136 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.4%inclusion135 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.8%inclusion124 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Back to Basics
7.6%inclusion121 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.2%inclusion115 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion110 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Dress Down
6.7%inclusion107 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Living Guildpact
51%inclusion822 decks1.60K decks
51%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
49%inclusion777 decks1.60K decks
48%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
47%inclusion756 decks1.60K decks
46%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion164 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.8%inclusion124 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.4%inclusion119 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.9%inclusion111 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion978 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion916 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion535 decks1.60K decks
28%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion489 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion414 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion324 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion321 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
16%inclusion253 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion237 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
14%inclusion106 decks785 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion181 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion180 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion167 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion160 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion153 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.4%inclusion150 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.0%inclusion144 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.8%inclusion125 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion72 decks960 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion117 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.9%inclusion27 decks393 decks
-1%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.6%inclusion83 decks1.47K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion89 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion1.19K decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion838 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion763 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
27%inclusion425 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion399 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion247 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion238 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion217 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion216 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion196 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion173 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion145 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.9%inclusion126 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion125 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion113 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion108 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.6%inclusion106 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.6%inclusion105 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion104 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion103 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
6.0%inclusion96 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion92 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.1%inclusion82 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.47K decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion405 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion243 decks1.49K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion225 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion222 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion217 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion206 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion199 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion158 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion155 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.4%inclusion95 decks1.48K decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.2%inclusion99 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy