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Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Price tag $0.67

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

#717 Current Rank
#688 Last Week
#754 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.

Superior Spider-Man Superior Spider-Man
+3% Synergy $1.60
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
0% Synergy $0.40
Sinister Hideout Sinister Hideout
0% Synergy $0.05
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.21
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-3% Synergy $61.02

High Synergy Cards

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

Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+57% Synergy $0.18
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+47% Synergy $0.62
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+43% Synergy $1.39
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+42% Synergy $15.58
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+42% Synergy $6.95
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+40% Synergy $3.16
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+40% Synergy $0.45
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+39% Synergy $0.58
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+37% Synergy $3.30
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
+37% Synergy $0.50

Top Cards

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

Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+36% Synergy $1.27
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+36% Synergy $1.42
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+35% Synergy $1.00
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+34% Synergy $0.30
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+33% Synergy $4.45
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+32% Synergy $0.18
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+32% Synergy $1.23
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+31% Synergy $0.40
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+28% Synergy $0.53
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.61

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+30% Synergy $0.95
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $37.35
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $1.93
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $51.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $43.59
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $19.38
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.01
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $13.29
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $64.58
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

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

Body Double Body Double
+28% Synergy $0.12
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+28% Synergy $1.34
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+26% Synergy $0.42
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+25% Synergy $0.29
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+24% Synergy $2.07
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+20% Synergy $1.55
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+20% Synergy $0.91
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+19% Synergy $44.00
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+19% Synergy $0.90
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+17% Synergy $0.16
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+17% Synergy $4.13
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+16% Synergy $11.12
Wight of Precinct Six Wight of Precinct Six
+16% Synergy $0.11
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+15% Synergy $2.79
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+15% Synergy $1.70
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+15% Synergy $0.39
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+14% Synergy $0.27
Lazav, Wearer of Faces Lazav, Wearer of Faces
+14% Synergy $0.10
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+14% Synergy $0.08
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+13% Synergy $3.18
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+13% Synergy $6.74
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+13% Synergy $3.67
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+12% Synergy $3.08
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+12% Synergy $17.66
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+12% Synergy $0.93
Clone Clone
+12% Synergy $0.28
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+11% Synergy $0.82
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+11% Synergy $1.35
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.28
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+10% Synergy $0.96
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+10% Synergy $3.29
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+10% Synergy $0.34
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+9% Synergy $4.57
Shadowmage Infiltrator Shadowmage Infiltrator
+9% Synergy $0.17
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+9% Synergy $0.61
Spark Double Spark Double
+8% Synergy $8.12
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+8% Synergy $0.24
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+8% Synergy $1.62
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+8% Synergy $0.30
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+8% Synergy $0.42
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+7% Synergy $1.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.26
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.62
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+6% Synergy $3.46
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+6% Synergy $0.18
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+6% Synergy $7.97
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+6% Synergy $0.09
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+5% Synergy $0.39
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+4% Synergy $4.70
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+4% Synergy $29.14

Instants

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

Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+31% Synergy $0.15
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+25% Synergy $0.32
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+24% Synergy $0.21
Grisly Spectacle Grisly Spectacle
+21% Synergy $0.07
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+18% Synergy $5.63
Dimir Charm Dimir Charm
+16% Synergy $0.19
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+12% Synergy $0.47
See Double See Double
+12% Synergy $0.44
Perplex Perplex
+11% Synergy $1.03
Into the Story Into the Story
+11% Synergy $0.15
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+10% Synergy $0.13
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+9% Synergy $0.48
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+9% Synergy $1.61
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+8% Synergy $0.20
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+7% Synergy $3.08
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+6% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $1.41
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.03
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.17
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.14
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.79
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.36
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+5% Synergy $0.10
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+5% Synergy $0.09
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+5% Synergy $0.19
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.74
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+4% Synergy $0.15
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+3% Synergy $1.72
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.79
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.86
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+2% Synergy $0.17
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+1% Synergy $2.38
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $1.87
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+1% Synergy $0.71
Countersquall Countersquall
-1% Synergy $0.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $46.95
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.11
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-4% Synergy $0.19
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
-4% Synergy $4.53
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.86
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.65
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.24
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.33
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $43.48
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $19.02
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $0.57
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $1.43
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-16% Synergy $3.46

Sorceries

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

Traumatize Traumatize
+26% Synergy $3.91
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $5.87
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+23% Synergy $2.76
Windfall Windfall
+21% Synergy $3.98
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+18% Synergy $0.98
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+18% Synergy $0.96
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+18% Synergy $0.06
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+17% Synergy $3.35
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+14% Synergy $0.27
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $5.37
Paranoid Delusions Paranoid Delusions
+10% Synergy $0.07
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $18.91
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.22
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+8% Synergy $7.58
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+8% Synergy $0.18
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+7% Synergy $0.49
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+7% Synergy $0.54
Life's Finale Life's Finale
+7% Synergy $1.37
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+7% Synergy $0.16
Bribery Bribery
+6% Synergy $5.65
Thought Erasure Thought Erasure
+6% Synergy $0.08
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+5% Synergy $2.87
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+5% Synergy $0.05
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+5% Synergy $0.59
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+5% Synergy $0.31
Rise from the Grave Rise from the Grave
+4% Synergy $0.07
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+3% Synergy $1.10
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.77
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.44
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.22
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+2% Synergy $7.00
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.24
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.45
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+1% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.95
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $8.47
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
0% Synergy $1.13
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.21
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.57
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $5.70
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.62

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+24% Synergy $22.09
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+22% Synergy $2.64
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+16% Synergy $0.97
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+13% Synergy $8.94
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+13% Synergy $0.31
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+12% Synergy $0.40
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+10% Synergy $0.24
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+9% Synergy $0.64
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+8% Synergy $16.79
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+7% Synergy $1.36
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+6% Synergy $0.35
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+4% Synergy $0.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.21
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $18.35
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+2% Synergy $11.91
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.34
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
-1% Synergy $2.08
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.07
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.05

Enchantments

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

Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+33% Synergy $7.05
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+23% Synergy $2.62
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+19% Synergy $7.30
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+16% Synergy $1.51
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.39
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+12% Synergy $20.04
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $2.29
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+10% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $2.33
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $1.03
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.14
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+7% Synergy $0.44
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+6% Synergy $0.17
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.29
Control Magic Control Magic
+5% Synergy $0.83
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+5% Synergy $0.43
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.16
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+3% Synergy $6.59
Necromancy Necromancy
+2% Synergy $8.43
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
0% Synergy $3.04
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
-1% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.52
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $11.64

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+11% Synergy $2.34
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+9% Synergy $1.39
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+8% Synergy $1.69
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+6% Synergy $1.47

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+24% Synergy $0.14
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+15% Synergy $0.99
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+14% Synergy $1.02
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 $0.66
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+2% Synergy $0.28
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.59
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.12
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-1% Synergy $25.21
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $48.25
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $23.75
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-3% Synergy $0.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.98
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.07
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+9% Synergy $0.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+8% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Cluestone Dimir Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.14
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.21
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+5% Synergy $3.95
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $1.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.01
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+4% Synergy $0.27
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-5% Synergy $0.98
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.45
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.02

Lands

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

Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+11% Synergy $0.20
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+9% Synergy $0.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.12
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+7% Synergy $0.26
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.62
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+5% Synergy $1.38
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+3% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+3% Synergy $0.19
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+3% Synergy $8.16
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+3% Synergy $0.07
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.79
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $1.06
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+1% Synergy $1.79
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.90
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.13
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $7.91
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
0% Synergy $0.27
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-1% Synergy $7.11
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.15
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.84
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.16
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-2% Synergy $0.07
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.27
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.18
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-3% Synergy $7.98
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $19.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.11
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $4.31
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $14.94
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-5% Synergy $0.25
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $0.83
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $18.66
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.65
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.16

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