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Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Price tag $0.34

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 29% Tokens 17% +1/+1 Counters 12% Control 7% Proliferate 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2573 Current Rank
#2784 Last Week
#2447 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Deekah, Fractal Theorist decks.

Confusticate and Bebother Confusticate and Bebother
+5% Synergy $0.20
Consider the Prime Directive Consider the Prime Directive
+2% Synergy $2.99
Uncover the Moon-Letters Uncover the Moon-Letters
+2% Synergy $0.34
Glamdring, Foe-hammer Glamdring, Foe-hammer
+0% Synergy $0.77
Wizard's Staff Wizard's Staff
-2% Synergy $2.88

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Deekah, Fractal Theorist's abilities and overall game plan.

Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+55% Synergy $3.32
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+54% Synergy $0.26
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+52% Synergy $0.27
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+47% Synergy $0.58
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+47% Synergy $6.41
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+46% Synergy $0.25
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+46% Synergy $0.31
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+45% Synergy $6.55
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+43% Synergy $0.26
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+41% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Deekah, Fractal Theorist decks.

Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+39% Synergy $0.34
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+36% Synergy $1.84
Rewind Rewind
+33% Synergy $0.49
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+31% Synergy $1.96
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+30% Synergy $0.27
Aetherize Aetherize
+20% Synergy $0.54
High Tide High Tide
+16% Synergy $1.67
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+11% Synergy $1.34
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $8.06
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $3.52

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $59.60
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-4% Synergy $1.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $131.49
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $64.99
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $17.61
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $70.75
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $39.32

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Deekah, Fractal Theorist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+36% Synergy $1.10
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+34% Synergy $0.37
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+31% Synergy $3.68
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+31% Synergy $3.36
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+30% Synergy $1.38
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+27% Synergy $0.24
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+22% Synergy $0.29
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+22% Synergy $2.89
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+20% Synergy $0.64
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+19% Synergy $1.65
Jadzi, Steward of Fate Jadzi, Steward of Fate
+17% Synergy $0.25
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+16% Synergy $0.13
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+15% Synergy $4.24
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+14% Synergy $0.28
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+12% Synergy $8.37
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+12% Synergy $0.31
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+11% Synergy $1.22
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+11% Synergy $0.33
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+10% Synergy $0.36
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+9% Synergy $1.23
Wonder Wonder
+8% Synergy $3.03
Dirgur Focusmage Dirgur Focusmage
+7% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+7% Synergy $0.34
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+7% Synergy $0.41
Echo Mage Echo Mage
+7% Synergy $0.28
Hydro-Channeler Hydro-Channeler
+7% Synergy $0.21
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
+6% Synergy $3.21
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+5% Synergy $18.95
Guildpact Informant Guildpact Informant
+5% Synergy $0.80
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+5% Synergy $0.48
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+5% Synergy $0.35
Muse Seeker Muse Seeker
+4% Synergy $0.20
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+4% Synergy $0.86
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+4% Synergy $2.41
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+3% Synergy $0.32
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+3% Synergy $8.43
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+3% Synergy $5.81
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+2% Synergy $0.33
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+2% Synergy $0.72
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+0% Synergy $16.84
Silver Myr Silver Myr
0% Synergy $0.71
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
0% Synergy $0.71
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
-3% Synergy $2.43
Spark Double Spark Double
-3% Synergy $11.92
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-7% Synergy $1.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.39
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-14% Synergy $6.35

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Deekah, Fractal Theorist safe.

Steady Progress Steady Progress
+33% Synergy $0.29
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+27% Synergy $3.04
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+24% Synergy $0.40
Radstorm Radstorm
+24% Synergy $5.58
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+23% Synergy $2.52
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+21% Synergy $0.27
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+21% Synergy $0.99
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+21% Synergy $0.61
Unwind Unwind
+20% Synergy $1.52
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+19% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+19% Synergy $1.06
Twincast Twincast
+19% Synergy $7.93
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+18% Synergy $0.35
Resculpt Resculpt
+17% Synergy $0.27
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+16% Synergy $0.29
Opt Opt
+16% Synergy $0.25
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+15% Synergy $0.34
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+15% Synergy $0.55
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+13% Synergy $0.29
Complete the Circuit Complete the Circuit
+11% Synergy $0.37
Quick Study Quick Study
+10% Synergy $0.19
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+10% Synergy $0.87
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+10% Synergy $0.22
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy $0.96
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+9% Synergy $0.72
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+7% Synergy $0.36
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+7% Synergy $8.20
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+7% Synergy $1.96
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+7% Synergy $0.36
Snap Snap
+6% Synergy $3.89
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+6% Synergy $3.31
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+6% Synergy $1.43
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+6% Synergy $0.35
Commandeer Commandeer
+6% Synergy $3.83
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+5% Synergy $1.07
See Double See Double
+4% Synergy $1.02
Misdirection Misdirection
+4% Synergy $12.46
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+3% Synergy $4.82
Consider Consider
+2% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.19
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $2.46
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+1% Synergy $0.35
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $8.88
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.40
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $52.98
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $56.47
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-8% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $3.79
Swan Song Swan Song
-15% Synergy $10.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Deekah, Fractal Theorist's game plan and control the board.

Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+36% Synergy $0.35
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+29% Synergy $0.26
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+28% Synergy $0.34
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+26% Synergy $9.04
Ravenform Ravenform
+22% Synergy $0.32
Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+21% Synergy $1.97
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+21% Synergy $3.75
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+21% Synergy $0.25
Preordain Preordain
+17% Synergy $0.70
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+17% Synergy $3.44
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+16% Synergy $11.24
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+16% Synergy $2.04
Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+14% Synergy $0.12
Serpentine Curve Serpentine Curve
+14% Synergy $0.13
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+13% Synergy $1.03
Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $4.03
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+12% Synergy $0.20
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+11% Synergy $0.20
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+11% Synergy $4.96
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+10% Synergy $0.36
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+9% Synergy $3.05
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+8% Synergy $0.23
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+8% Synergy $4.34
Replication Technique Replication Technique
+8% Synergy $0.18
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+7% Synergy $3.07
Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+7% Synergy $0.39
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.30
Of One Mind Of One Mind
+7% Synergy $0.28
Flow State Flow State
+6% Synergy $2.01
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+6% Synergy $4.32
Temporal Fissure Temporal Fissure
+6% Synergy $0.29
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+5% Synergy $0.41
Procrastinate Procrastinate
+5% Synergy $0.22
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+5% Synergy $9.08
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $2.57
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $5.22
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+5% Synergy $0.63
Sleep Sleep
+5% Synergy $0.28
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+5% Synergy $3.34
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.34
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $6.24
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+4% Synergy $0.34
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+4% Synergy $0.32
Stock Up Stock Up
+3% Synergy $1.55
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $37.58
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+2% Synergy $0.39
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+2% Synergy $0.28
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-3% Synergy $3.64
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $5.31

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+34% Synergy $1.58
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+26% Synergy $11.28
Geometric Nexus Geometric Nexus
+16% Synergy $0.35
Adaptive Training Post Adaptive Training Post
+11% Synergy $0.21
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $63.14
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+8% Synergy $16.24
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $3.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $5.04
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $3.76
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+3% Synergy $7.89
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-5% Synergy $13.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Deekah, Fractal Theorist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+36% Synergy $1.97
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+31% Synergy $5.60
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+24% Synergy $1.82
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+17% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+8% Synergy $0.34
The Mirari Conjecture The Mirari Conjecture
+6% Synergy $0.28
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+6% Synergy $3.98
As Foretold As Foretold
+3% Synergy $1.55
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $3.24
Omniscience Omniscience
-1% Synergy $5.94
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $6.08
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-6% Synergy $1.52
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-6% Synergy $0.35
Propaganda Propaganda
-13% Synergy $2.84
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-17% Synergy $12.86

Battles

Battles that give Deekah, Fractal Theorist decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Arcavios Invocation of the Founders Invasion of Arcavios
+4% Synergy $0.41
Invasion of Segovia Caetus, Sea Tyrant of Segovia Invasion of Segovia
+3% Synergy $1.25

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+35% Synergy $1.96
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+24% Synergy $0.66
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+15% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $1.08
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+9% Synergy $1.20
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+9% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $5.28
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.15
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+4% Synergy $17.55
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.95
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+4% Synergy $0.20
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.22
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $29.19
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.94
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+0% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.50
Rivendell Rivendell
-3% Synergy $1.60
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $52.84
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.02

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+21% Synergy $0.25
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.25
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+9% Synergy $0.61
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+8% Synergy $1.30
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.24
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+7% Synergy $0.27
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $29.06
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.36
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.73
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $13.09
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy $1.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $0.60
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.45
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.64
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $4.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $4.29
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $20.39
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.35
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.25
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $4.85
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.91
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $3.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.59

Lands

The mana base foundation for Deekah, Fractal Theorist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+24% Synergy $0.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+18% Synergy $0.22
Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+11% Synergy $0.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $37.58
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.48
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.40
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-7% Synergy $1.07

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Deekah, Fractal Theorist.

Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
Saruman the White Saruman the White
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Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Magnus the Red Magnus the Red
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Meng, Wu General
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Feywild Visitor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Feywild Visitor
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Popular Entertainer Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Popular Entertainer
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Shantotto, Tactician Magician Shantotto, Tactician Magician
Shiko and Narset, Unified Shiko and Narset, Unified
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
Cormela, Glamour Thief Cormela, Glamour Thief
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
Tibor and Lumia Tibor and Lumia
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Ertai, Wizard Adept Ertai, Wizard Adept
God-Eternal Kefnet God-Eternal Kefnet
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
Zethi, Arcane Blademaster Zethi, Arcane Blademaster