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Jacob Frye
Price tag $0.36

Legendary Creature — Human Assassin

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Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Partner Commander

Jacob Frye can partner with Evie Frye.

Evie Frye Evie Frye

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Jacob Frye's abilities and overall game plan.

Hullcarver Hullcarver
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.44
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.89
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.62
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.61
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $26.28
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.57
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Damnation Damnation
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $21.70

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+23% Synergy in 50% of decks $65.21

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Jacob Frye's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Hullcarver Hullcarver
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.20
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.62
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.61
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.57
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.69
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.78
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+76% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.41
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
+74% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.16
King's Assassin King's Assassin
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.27
Poison-Blade Mentor Poison-Blade Mentor
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Merciless Harlequin Merciless Harlequin
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.13
Desmond Miles Desmond Miles
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Termination Facilitator Termination Facilitator
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.64
Kiku, Night's Flower Kiku, Night's Flower
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.60
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Dark Impostor Dark Impostor
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Agate-Blade Assassin Agate-Blade Assassin
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Guul Draz Assassin Guul Draz Assassin
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.00
Hired Poisoner Hired Poisoner
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.18
Virtus the Veiled Virtus the Veiled
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.93
Tainted Adversary Tainted Adversary
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.17
Assassin Initiate Assassin Initiate
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Sanguinary Priest Sanguinary Priest
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.92
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Mari, the Killing Quill Mari, the Killing Quill
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.44
Josu Vess, Lich Knight Josu Vess, Lich Knight
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Sengir Autocrat Sengir Autocrat
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Liliana, Heretical Healer Liliana, Defiant Necromancer Liliana, Heretical Healer
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.56
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.56
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.79
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.43
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.65
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $6.03
Butcher of Malakir Butcher of Malakir
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.48
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.69
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.53
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.90
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.81
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $27.50
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.39
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+29% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.54
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+25% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+18% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.03
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
0% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.11

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Jacob Frye safe.

Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.65
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+72% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Chain Assassination Chain Assassination
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Spoils of Blood Spoils of Blood
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.04
Body Count Body Count
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.65
Rise of the Dread Marn Rise of the Dread Marn
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.62
Murder Murder
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.25
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.71
Village Rites Village Rites
+23% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Jacob Frye's game plan and control the board.

Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.89
Damnation Damnation
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $21.70
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+49% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.31
Lash of the Balrog Lash of the Balrog
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.15
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.07
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $34.56
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+23% Synergy in 50% of decks $65.21
Victimize Victimize
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+77% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.67
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.47
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.26
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $45.87
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.13
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $18.43
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.69
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $42.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.98
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.15
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $56.61
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+29% Synergy in 50% of decks $16.19
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-11% Synergy in 50% of decks $15.07

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Jacob Frye's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $26.28
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.36
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $21.66
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.14
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $32.51
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $12.65
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+10% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.94

Utility Lands

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

Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.44
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.38
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+66% Synergy in 100% of decks $13.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+62% Synergy in 100% of decks $50.23
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+52% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.35
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+45% Synergy in 100% of decks $27.64
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.64
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.32
High Market High Market
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.50
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+23% Synergy in 50% of decks $31.05
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+20% Synergy in 50% of decks $44.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.54
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+38% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Jacob Frye decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.10

Jacob Frye Deck Stats

Based on 2 Jacob Frye decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 36
  • Instant 6
  • Sorcery 6
  • Artifact 10
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 36

Lands: 28 basic, 8 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 1 decks with a bracket
1 · Exhibition
0%
2 · Core
100%
3 · Upgraded
0%
4 · Optimized
0%
5 · cEDH
0%
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