Joven (Commander)

Josh Nelson
Aug 11, 2025
Ranking the 5 Worst Magic Sets of All Time
Let's look at the five worst Magic: The Gathering sets of all time. And for those of you concerned, Aetherdrift didn't even make the cut!
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Charging Strifeknight
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Flashback
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandler
68%inclusion80 decks118 decks
68%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
45%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
45%inclusion53 decks118 decks
42%synergy
Aladdin
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
41%synergy
Myr Retriever
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
34%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
29%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
39%inclusion46 decks118 decks
28%synergy
Joven's Tools
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
47%inclusion55 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion52 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion50 decks118 decks
-14%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion49 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion45 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
-16%synergy
Iron Myr
37%inclusion44 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
31%inclusion37 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
-13%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
-0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Treasure Nabber
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Welder
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Engineer
31%inclusion36 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Scrap Trawler
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
22%synergy
Viashino Heretic
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Burnished Hart
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Myr Landshaper
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
23%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Anger
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Workshop Assistant
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Starke of Rath
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Eron the Relentless
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Dwarven Miner
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Palladium Myr
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Junk Diver
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Triplicate Titan
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Humble Defector
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-0%synergy
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-15%synergy
Goblin Matron
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Ebony Rhino
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Soldier of Fortune
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Tinkerer
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Firebrand Archer
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Scrap Welder
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion30 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Shattering Pulse
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Shatter
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-18%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Fork
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Mages' Contest
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Crush
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Tormenting Voice
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
16%synergy
By Force
21%inclusion25 decks118 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Handling
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Shattering Spree
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
15%synergy
Trash for Treasure
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Wild Guess
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Insurrection
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Obliterate
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Meltdown
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Thieves' Auction
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Shenanigans
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Warp World
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Illicit Auction
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Pillage
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Mastery
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Scrambleverse
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Stone Rain
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Ruination
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Jokulhaups
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Whims of the Fates
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Game of Chaos
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Spitting Earth
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Earthquake
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Shatterstorm
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Act of Treason
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Worldfire
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Hijack
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion27 decks118 decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Prized Statue
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Dingus Egg
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Grinding Station
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-0%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-0%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Howling Mine
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Manabarbs
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Wild Evocation
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Pia's Revolution
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Sticky Fingers
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Blood Sun
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Possibility Storm
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Grip of Chaos
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Risky Move
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Price of Glory
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Custody Battle
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Outpost Siege
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
-0%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-5%synergy
Spellshock
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Impending Disaster
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Mana Flare
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
3%synergy
Stolen Strategy
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion35 decks118 decks
16%synergy
Forgotten Cave
29%inclusion34 decks118 decks
12%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
20%inclusion24 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
19%inclusion23 decks118 decks
13%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion21 decks118 decks
-12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Crater
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Mine
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Dwarven Mine
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Tower
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Dormant Volcano
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Dwarven Hold
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
6%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Kher Keep
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-11%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion88 decks118 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion65 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
49%inclusion58 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Fire Diamond
42%inclusion50 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion48 decks118 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion22 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion19 decks118 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion17 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion14 decks118 decks
-0%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
-3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion7 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
93%inclusion110 decks118 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion31 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion15 decks118 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion13 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy