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
2.4%inclusion4 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
0.6%inclusion1 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Noggle the Mind
0.6%inclusion1 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Loch Mare
0.6%inclusion1 decks157 decks
0%synergy
Omni-Changeling
0.6%inclusion1 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jace Beleren
72%inclusion1.13K decks1.56K decks
69%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
71%inclusion1.10K decks1.56K decks
68%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
68%inclusion1.06K decks1.56K decks
65%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
65%inclusion1.02K decks1.56K decks
64%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
65%inclusion1.02K decks1.56K decks
62%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
77%inclusion1.20K decks1.56K decks
62%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
61%inclusion951 decks1.56K decks
60%synergy
Oath of Jace
58%inclusion908 decks1.56K decks
58%synergy
Jace's Triumph
57%inclusion892 decks1.56K decks
57%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
57%inclusion894 decks1.56K decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion1.30K decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion1.08K decks1.56K decks
28%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion1.03K decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion905 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Jace Reawakened
57%inclusion867 decks1.52K decks
56%synergy
Spark Double
55%inclusion866 decks1.56K decks
42%synergy
Jace's Projection
55%inclusion859 decks1.56K decks
54%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
54%inclusion850 decks1.56K decks
53%synergy
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion850 decks1.56K decks
50%synergy
High Tide
53%inclusion831 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion837 decks1.56K decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion644 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion557 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion343 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion330 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion307 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion304 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion209 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion186 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
9.2%inclusion144 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Phantasm
47%inclusion735 decks1.56K decks
43%synergy
Jace's Mindseeker
44%inclusion685 decks1.56K decks
43%synergy
Flux Channeler
40%inclusion620 decks1.56K decks
34%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
35%inclusion551 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Guildpact Informant
32%inclusion504 decks1.56K decks
30%synergy
Jace's Sentinel
30%inclusion466 decks1.56K decks
30%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion461 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Deepglow Skate
28%inclusion442 decks1.56K decks
27%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion362 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
22%inclusion339 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion258 decks1.42K decks
14%synergy
Ruin Crab
18%inclusion275 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion267 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion252 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
15%inclusion241 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
14%inclusion224 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion218 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion183 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion177 decks1.56K decks
-14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion176 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Hedron Crab
11%inclusion170 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion165 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion153 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion153 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
10%inclusion152 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion151 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
9.5%inclusion148 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.9%inclusion111 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.4%inclusion132 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Palinchron
7.8%inclusion122 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.5%inclusion118 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion111 decks1.56K decks
-15%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
6.8%inclusion91 decks1.33K decks
-2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.8%inclusion79 decks1.17K decks
-5%synergy
Phantasmal Image
6.7%inclusion105 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Fleet Swallower
6.7%inclusion104 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion90 decks1.42K decks
-7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.3%inclusion98 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
6.2%inclusion97 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Peregrine Drake
6.1%inclusion96 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.56K decks
-13%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
5.9%inclusion42 decks716 decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.8%inclusion90 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
5.4%inclusion85 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Illusionary Servant
5.2%inclusion81 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.1%inclusion80 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
41%inclusion637 decks1.56K decks
31%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
38%inclusion600 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion590 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
37%inclusion583 decks1.56K decks
37%synergy
Dispel
36%inclusion567 decks1.56K decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion523 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion461 decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion457 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion414 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion400 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Unsubstantiate
24%inclusion374 decks1.56K decks
22%synergy
Jace's Scrutiny
24%inclusion373 decks1.56K decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion331 decks1.56K decks
-15%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion327 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion325 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion311 decks1.56K decks
-9%synergy
Clash of Wills
20%inclusion310 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion303 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion299 decks1.56K decks
-15%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion291 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
19%inclusion290 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion277 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion208 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
17%inclusion259 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Experimental Augury
17%inclusion259 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion236 decks1.43K decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion256 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Redirect
16%inclusion247 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion242 decks1.56K decks
-12%synergy
Lay Bare
15%inclusion237 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
15%inclusion235 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion233 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Comparative Analysis
15%inclusion227 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Jace's Defeat
14%inclusion220 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
No Escape
14%inclusion217 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion212 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
13%inclusion211 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion211 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion205 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion204 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion196 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion181 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion171 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Bring the Ending
10%inclusion163 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion157 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion152 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.9%inclusion139 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Calculated Dismissal
8.5%inclusion133 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion130 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.0%inclusion125 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
45%inclusion708 decks1.56K decks
38%synergy
Flood of Recollection
36%inclusion567 decks1.56K decks
33%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion564 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion562 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Jace's Ruse
35%inclusion549 decks1.56K decks
35%synergy
Contentious Plan
35%inclusion541 decks1.56K decks
30%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
34%inclusion538 decks1.56K decks
34%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion488 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion336 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Mind Sculpt
21%inclusion335 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Merchant Scroll
19%inclusion300 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Contingency Plan
19%inclusion300 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Grasping Current
19%inclusion299 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
18%inclusion279 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Enter the Infinite
17%inclusion271 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion263 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Fractured Sanity
16%inclusion255 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion244 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion226 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion223 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
14%inclusion216 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion210 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion187 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Ugin's Insight
12%inclusion180 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion174 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion171 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion169 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
10%inclusion163 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion150 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
9.3%inclusion145 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.3%inclusion129 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
7.7%inclusion120 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
7.4%inclusion116 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Uncovered Clues
7.4%inclusion115 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.2%inclusion113 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Selective Memory
7.1%inclusion111 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
6.6%inclusion103 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
6.1%inclusion96 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
38%inclusion597 decks1.56K decks
36%synergy
The Water Crystal
26%inclusion183 decks695 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion387 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
The Chain Veil
23%inclusion357 decks1.56K decks
22%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
14%inclusion224 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion221 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Azor's Gateway
11%inclusion174 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion172 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
9.0%inclusion140 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
7.9%inclusion123 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.3%inclusion114 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
6.7%inclusion69 decks1.03K decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion104 decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.6%inclusion103 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
6.3%inclusion99 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.7%inclusion89 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.6%inclusion87 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
53%inclusion828 decks1.56K decks
49%synergy
Jace's Erasure
53%inclusion825 decks1.56K decks
51%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
40%inclusion623 decks1.56K decks
32%synergy
Omniscience
39%inclusion616 decks1.56K decks
31%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
34%inclusion527 decks1.56K decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion500 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion401 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Control Magic
21%inclusion335 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion333 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion235 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion140 decks1.03K decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion203 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Talent
13%inclusion203 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
13%inclusion203 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Mind Control
12%inclusion182 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Drowned Secrets
12%inclusion182 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
11%inclusion173 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Trail of Evidence
11%inclusion170 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Memory Erosion
11%inclusion168 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Induced Amnesia
9.1%inclusion142 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Fraying Sanity
8.8%inclusion138 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Court of Cunning
8.8%inclusion138 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.4%inclusion131 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Castaway's Despair
8.3%inclusion130 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.8%inclusion122 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Back to Basics
7.7%inclusion121 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.0%inclusion110 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.8%inclusion106 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Dress Down
6.7%inclusion105 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Living Guildpact
52%inclusion807 decks1.56K decks
51%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
49%inclusion763 decks1.56K decks
48%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
48%inclusion744 decks1.56K decks
47%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion160 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.8%inclusion122 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.5%inclusion117 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.9%inclusion108 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion957 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion903 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
34%inclusion530 decks1.56K decks
29%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion477 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion405 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
21%inclusion323 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion317 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
16%inclusion254 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion233 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
13%inclusion96 decks719 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion179 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion170 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion163 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion155 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion152 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.3%inclusion146 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.8%inclusion137 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.0%inclusion125 decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion115 decks1.56K decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.2%inclusion65 decks898 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.3%inclusion98 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.8%inclusion82 decks1.41K decks
2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.6%inclusion18 decks319 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.2%inclusion82 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.1%inclusion79 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion1.16K decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion823 decks1.56K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion748 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
27%inclusion418 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion398 decks1.56K decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion248 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion233 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion207 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion204 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion194 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion167 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.0%inclusion141 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion127 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion122 decks1.56K decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.0%inclusion110 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.7%inclusion104 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.6%inclusion103 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.5%inclusion102 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion101 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion100 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.44K decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion398 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion236 decks1.43K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion218 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion216 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion210 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion199 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion193 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion154 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.4%inclusion147 decks1.56K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion90 decks1.42K decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.2%inclusion97 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy