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Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
Price tag $0.31

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#543 Current Rank
#621 Last Week
#473 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter decks.

Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+6% Synergy $0.53
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+5% Synergy $4.10
Fire Navy Trebuchet Fire Navy Trebuchet
+1% Synergy $0.06
White Lotus Tile White Lotus Tile
0% Synergy $6.08
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-3% Synergy $8.84

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter's abilities and overall game plan.

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+63% Synergy $2.06
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+62% Synergy $0.59
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+61% Synergy $5.12
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+55% Synergy $2.81
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+51% Synergy $0.21
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+51% Synergy $0.30
Prized Statue Prized Statue
+49% Synergy $0.30
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+48% Synergy $1.54
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+48% Synergy $1.92
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+47% Synergy $2.63

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter decks.

Marionette Master Marionette Master
+45% Synergy $1.49
Disciple of the Vault Disciple of the Vault
+45% Synergy $0.61
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+44% Synergy $0.58
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+44% Synergy $0.12
Xorn Xorn
+41% Synergy $6.90
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.20
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+35% Synergy $3.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+33% Synergy $0.24
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+28% Synergy $1.54
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $44.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $30.49
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+7% Synergy $12.34
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $91.84
Gamble Gamble
+4% Synergy $9.60
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+4% Synergy $83.26
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $30.76
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $48.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $57.97
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $46.24

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+43% Synergy $1.34
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+39% Synergy $7.57
Dross Scorpion Dross Scorpion
+38% Synergy $0.23
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+37% Synergy $0.58
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+37% Synergy $1.86
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+37% Synergy $1.85
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+36% Synergy $0.27
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+33% Synergy $0.56
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+32% Synergy $12.54
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+31% Synergy $9.07
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+27% Synergy $0.25
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+27% Synergy $1.65
Magda, Brazen Outlaw Magda, Brazen Outlaw
+25% Synergy $0.56
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+25% Synergy $4.96
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+24% Synergy $1.34
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+21% Synergy $0.15
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+20% Synergy $3.71
Workshop Assistant Workshop Assistant
+19% Synergy $0.08
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+16% Synergy $29.74
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+16% Synergy $2.04
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+16% Synergy $0.22
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+16% Synergy $6.80
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+15% Synergy $0.20
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+14% Synergy $0.20
Arcbound Condor Arcbound Condor
+14% Synergy $0.06
Pactdoll Terror Pactdoll Terror
+13% Synergy $0.14
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+12% Synergy $5.76
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+12% Synergy $9.20
Vihaan, Goldwaker Vihaan, Goldwaker
+12% Synergy $0.51
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+12% Synergy $1.84
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy $42.73
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+11% Synergy $13.21
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+11% Synergy $0.58
Osgir, the Reconstructor Osgir, the Reconstructor
+11% Synergy $0.99
Ragost, Deft Gastronaut Ragost, Deft Gastronaut
+11% Synergy $0.50
Imskir Iron-Eater Imskir Iron-Eater
+10% Synergy $0.14
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+10% Synergy $0.85
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+9% Synergy $7.60
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $1.87
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+9% Synergy $3.53
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+9% Synergy $1.98
Digsite Engineer Digsite Engineer
+9% Synergy $0.74
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+9% Synergy $0.19
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+9% Synergy $0.23
Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+8% Synergy $0.11
Myr Battlesphere Myr Battlesphere
+8% Synergy $0.18
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+4% Synergy $13.12
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+3% Synergy $2.04
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
-2% Synergy $4.08
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-3% Synergy $0.17

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter safe.

Dispatch Dispatch
+36% Synergy $0.21
Big Score Big Score
+13% Synergy $0.72
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+10% Synergy $2.52
Fanatical Offering Fanatical Offering
+10% Synergy $0.89
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+9% Synergy $0.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+7% Synergy $0.38
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+6% Synergy $0.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.96
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.17
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.13
Village Rites Village Rites
+2% Synergy $0.22
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.55
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.19
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+2% Synergy $10.47
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $18.26
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $7.40
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.24
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $7.08
Despark Despark
0% Synergy $0.24
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $48.80
Terminate Terminate
-1% Synergy $0.50
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-1% Synergy $1.12
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-1% Synergy $0.23
Bedevil Bedevil
-1% Synergy $0.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.63
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.82
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.71
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $3.45
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-8% Synergy $1.25
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
-9% Synergy $0.30
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-12% Synergy $4.82

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter's game plan and control the board.

Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+17% Synergy $1.09
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+12% Synergy $0.26
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+11% Synergy $0.11
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+10% Synergy $0.14
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+10% Synergy $0.17
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+7% Synergy $10.32
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.45
Blood Money Blood Money
+7% Synergy $0.48
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+6% Synergy $0.36
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+6% Synergy $0.07
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+4% Synergy $15.01
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+4% Synergy $0.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.53
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+3% Synergy $0.40
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.26
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.27
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.25
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $132.80
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.49
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.81
Damn Damn
-1% Synergy $1.18
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $6.57
Mythos of Snapdax Mythos of Snapdax
-1% Synergy $0.34
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $3.39
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.26
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-10% Synergy $1.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Oni-Cult Anvil Oni-Cult Anvil
+41% Synergy $0.10
Liquimetal Coating Liquimetal Coating
+41% Synergy $0.92
Nimblewright Schematic Nimblewright Schematic
+32% Synergy $0.09
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+30% Synergy $0.32
Mephitic Draught Mephitic Draught
+30% Synergy $0.09
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.56
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+25% Synergy $4.07
Servo Schematic Servo Schematic
+24% Synergy $0.22
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+23% Synergy $0.39
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+20% Synergy $24.61
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+18% Synergy $14.24
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+16% Synergy $13.84
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+16% Synergy $0.98
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+15% Synergy $6.31
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+14% Synergy $20.65
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+14% Synergy $7.49
Trading Post Trading Post
+14% Synergy $0.47
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.18
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+13% Synergy $5.48
Sword of the Meek Sword of the Meek
+13% Synergy $0.48
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+12% Synergy $1.72
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+11% Synergy $2.12
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+10% Synergy $3.43
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+10% Synergy $28.82
Ashnod's Transmogrant Ashnod's Transmogrant
+10% Synergy $5.36
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $3.74
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+9% Synergy $1.18
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+9% Synergy $0.11
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+9% Synergy $0.40
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+9% Synergy $2.18
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $34.01
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
+7% Synergy $19.40
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+7% Synergy $0.28
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+7% Synergy $4.10
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+6% Synergy $9.74
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.59
Cranial Ram Cranial Ram
+6% Synergy $0.05
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $1.36
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.66
Tarrian's Journal The Tomb of Aclazotz Tarrian's Journal
+5% Synergy $0.39
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+5% Synergy $4.30
Voltaic Key Voltaic Key
+5% Synergy $2.34
Demonic Junker Demonic Junker
+5% Synergy $0.27
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+5% Synergy $6.77
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $0.33
Spine of Ish Sah Spine of Ish Sah
+4% Synergy $0.20
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+4% Synergy $0.17
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+32% Synergy $0.30
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+23% Synergy $2.36
Biotransference Biotransference
+20% Synergy $5.42
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+16% Synergy $13.30
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+15% Synergy $0.23
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+13% Synergy $40.08
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+13% Synergy $0.41
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+12% Synergy $2.83
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+9% Synergy $1.65
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+9% Synergy $0.21
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+5% Synergy $2.40
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+5% Synergy $0.81
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+5% Synergy $0.88
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.55
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $2.24
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+4% Synergy $0.51
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+4% Synergy $2.33
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+3% Synergy $9.36
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+2% Synergy $0.96
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $11.71
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-7% Synergy $0.24
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
-7% Synergy $5.49
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-11% Synergy $3.36

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+28% Synergy $1.17
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+12% Synergy $17.92
Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast Daretti, Ingenious Iconoclast
+11% Synergy $4.72
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
-3% Synergy $29.84

Utility Lands

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

Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+47% Synergy $2.22
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+47% Synergy $1.27
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+34% Synergy $2.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+30% Synergy $0.23
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+24% Synergy $10.25
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+19% Synergy $1.47
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $34.91
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+6% Synergy $6.93
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+5% Synergy $1.24
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $4.08
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+2% Synergy $1.14
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $89.88
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $18.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.26
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $46.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+60% Synergy $2.18
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+34% Synergy $3.04
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+10% Synergy $0.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.17
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $175.57
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $24.20
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+4% Synergy $1.96
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $61.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.22
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $116.80
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-3% Synergy $0.79
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.92
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-5% Synergy $2.58
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.34
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-6% Synergy $0.24
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-6% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-8% Synergy $1.58
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-10% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-11% Synergy $0.41

Lands

The mana base foundation for Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+38% Synergy $0.45
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
+37% Synergy $0.86
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+37% Synergy $0.13
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+28% Synergy $0.13
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+8% Synergy $0.43
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.10
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.10
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.10
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
0% Synergy $18.35
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
0% Synergy $0.54
Badlands Badlands
0% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
0% Synergy $325.65
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
0% Synergy $4.46
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
0% Synergy $2.88
City of Brass City of Brass
-1% Synergy $20.01
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.59
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $13.78
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $24.24
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
-2% Synergy $0.41
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.14
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-3% Synergy $7.74
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-3% Synergy $17.41
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-3% Synergy $0.19
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.30
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $20.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-3% Synergy $0.18
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-4% Synergy $6.59
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-4% Synergy $16.84
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-4% Synergy $10.84
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-4% Synergy $5.51
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.11
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-4% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.20
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-5% Synergy $4.91
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-5% Synergy $0.19
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-5% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-7% Synergy $0.10
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-8% Synergy $0.11
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-9% Synergy $3.16
Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
-12% Synergy $0.18
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-13% Synergy $0.20
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-19% Synergy $0.19
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-20% Synergy $0.86
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-22% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-24% Synergy $0.16

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