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Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Price tag $0.51

Legendary CreatureShapeshifter

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

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

#763 Current Rank
#756 Last Week
#745 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Lazav, Dimir Mastermind.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Lazav, Dimir Mastermind decks.

Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+26% Synergy $0.72
Chorale of the Void Chorale of the Void
+2% Synergy $0.22
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+1% Synergy $0.33
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+1% Synergy $4.10
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
0% Synergy $0.08

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Lazav, Dimir Mastermind's abilities and overall game plan.

Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+57% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+47% Synergy $0.59
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+44% Synergy $1.52
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+44% Synergy $6.82
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+43% Synergy $16.33
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+40% Synergy $0.53
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+40% Synergy $2.51
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+39% Synergy $0.64
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+37% Synergy $2.80
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+37% Synergy $1.39

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Lazav, Dimir Mastermind decks.

Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+36% Synergy $0.71
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
+36% Synergy $0.57
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+35% Synergy $2.45
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+34% Synergy $0.31
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+34% Synergy $6.95
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+33% Synergy $4.51
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+33% Synergy $1.26
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+32% Synergy $0.14
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+31% Synergy $0.49
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+30% Synergy $0.78
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $35.46
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $2.11
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $49.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $46.53
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-2% Synergy $22.72
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $52.72
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $15.45
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $61.91
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $59.87

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Lazav, Dimir Mastermind's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Body Double Body Double
+30% Synergy $0.25
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+28% Synergy $1.68
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+26% Synergy $0.31
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+25% Synergy $0.57
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+25% Synergy $2.55
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+21% Synergy $1.59
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+21% Synergy $0.94
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+20% Synergy $0.89
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+19% Synergy $43.27
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+17% Synergy $0.21
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+17% Synergy $4.06
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+16% Synergy $10.08
Wight of Precinct Six Wight of Precinct Six
+16% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+15% Synergy $2.47
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+15% Synergy $0.42
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+14% Synergy $0.77
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+14% Synergy $0.30
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+14% Synergy $3.49
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+14% Synergy $6.68
Lazav, Wearer of Faces Lazav, Wearer of Faces
+14% Synergy $0.13
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+14% Synergy $0.08
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+13% Synergy $2.63
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+12% Synergy $1.89
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+12% Synergy $19.12
Clone Clone
+12% Synergy $0.31
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+12% Synergy $1.01
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+12% Synergy $0.74
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+11% Synergy $0.76
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.31
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+11% Synergy $3.13
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+10% Synergy $1.01
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+10% Synergy $0.21
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+9% Synergy $4.07
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+9% Synergy $0.27
Shadowmage Infiltrator Shadowmage Infiltrator
+9% Synergy $0.19
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+9% Synergy $0.58
Spark Double Spark Double
+8% Synergy $7.92
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+8% Synergy $0.15
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+8% Synergy $1.00
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+8% Synergy $0.47
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+7% Synergy $1.15
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+7% Synergy $2.82
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+7% Synergy $6.28
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.11
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+6% Synergy $0.17
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+6% Synergy $0.16
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+5% Synergy $0.33
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+4% Synergy $2.89
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+4% Synergy $30.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Lazav, Dimir Mastermind safe.

Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+32% Synergy $0.14
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+26% Synergy $0.26
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+25% Synergy $0.24
Grisly Spectacle Grisly Spectacle
+21% Synergy $0.07
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+19% Synergy $6.48
Dimir Charm Dimir Charm
+16% Synergy $0.16
See Double See Double
+13% Synergy $0.50
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+11% Synergy $0.40
Perplex Perplex
+11% Synergy $0.68
Into the Story Into the Story
+11% Synergy $0.18
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.17
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+9% Synergy $1.63
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.47
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+8% Synergy $0.25
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+7% Synergy $2.99
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+6% Synergy $0.29
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.04
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.15
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.23
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $1.38
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+5% Synergy $0.16
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.15
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+5% Synergy $0.19
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.76
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $2.22
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.45
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+4% Synergy $0.15
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.27
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.62
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.83
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+2% Synergy $0.17
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+1% Synergy $2.64
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $2.92
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+1% Synergy $0.98
Countersquall Countersquall
-1% Synergy $0.80
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $44.85
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.02
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-4% Synergy $0.27
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
-4% Synergy $4.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.82
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.87
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.25
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $42.02
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.34
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $18.91
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $0.44
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-16% Synergy $1.45
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Lazav, Dimir Mastermind's game plan and control the board.

Traumatize Traumatize
+26% Synergy $5.37
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $6.10
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+23% Synergy $2.66
Windfall Windfall
+21% Synergy $4.82
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+19% Synergy $1.07
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+18% Synergy $0.05
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+17% Synergy $3.53
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+17% Synergy $0.82
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+14% Synergy $0.31
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $5.14
Paranoid Delusions Paranoid Delusions
+10% Synergy $0.10
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+9% Synergy $0.17
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $20.12
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+8% Synergy $7.94
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+8% Synergy $0.21
Life's Finale Life's Finale
+8% Synergy $1.53
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+7% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+7% Synergy $0.43
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+7% Synergy $0.14
Bribery Bribery
+6% Synergy $5.20
Thought Erasure Thought Erasure
+6% Synergy $0.09
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+5% Synergy $2.86
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+5% Synergy $0.70
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+5% Synergy $0.31
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+4% Synergy $0.08
Rise from the Grave Rise from the Grave
+4% Synergy $0.06
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $0.40
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+3% Synergy $0.19
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.72
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.25
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+2% Synergy $6.31
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.23
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.22
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.43
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+1% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.51
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $7.80
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.20
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
-1% Synergy $1.36
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.61
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.54
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+25% Synergy $23.86
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+22% Synergy $2.13
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+16% Synergy $1.23
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+13% Synergy $10.28
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+13% Synergy $0.25
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+12% Synergy $0.49
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+11% Synergy $0.32
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+8% Synergy $15.67
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+8% Synergy $0.63
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+7% Synergy $1.07
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+6% Synergy $0.34
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+4% Synergy $0.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.26
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+3% Synergy $12.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $18.49
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+3% Synergy $3.28
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $3.78
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
-1% Synergy $2.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Lazav, Dimir Mastermind's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+23% Synergy $2.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+19% Synergy $6.56
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+17% Synergy $1.29
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.37
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+12% Synergy $18.15
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $2.35
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+10% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $2.62
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $1.41
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.12
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+7% Synergy $0.35
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+6% Synergy $0.25
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.29
Control Magic Control Magic
+5% Synergy $0.83
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+5% Synergy $1.57
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+5% Synergy $0.52
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.16
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $6.08
Necromancy Necromancy
+2% Synergy $7.37
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
0% Synergy $0.27
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
0% Synergy $3.33
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $8.45
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $12.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Lazav, Dimir Mastermind to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+11% Synergy $2.15
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+8% Synergy $2.57
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+7% Synergy $1.13
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+6% Synergy $1.34

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+25% Synergy $0.13
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+14% Synergy $1.05
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+14% Synergy $1.15
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+12% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.32
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+7% Synergy $0.51
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.89
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+2% Synergy $0.29
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.24
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.74
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-1% Synergy $23.29
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.37
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $49.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.71
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-3% Synergy $0.30
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.89
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+9% Synergy $0.51
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+7% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Cluestone Dimir Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.17
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+6% Synergy $4.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.28
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $0.86
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+3% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-4% Synergy $0.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Lazav, Dimir Mastermind decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.18
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+11% Synergy $0.23
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+9% Synergy $0.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+6% Synergy $0.23
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.11
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+5% Synergy $1.44
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+3% Synergy $0.25
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+3% Synergy $0.20
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.11
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+2% Synergy $2.34
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.62
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $5.01
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+2% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.21
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.18
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $8.12
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
0% Synergy $0.30
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-1% Synergy $7.60
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.03
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.14
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.03
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-2% Synergy $11.76
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-2% Synergy $0.08
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.26
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $15.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.21
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $20.95
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.02
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-4% Synergy $0.33
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $5.02
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $0.87
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $16.75
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.15

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