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Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Price tag $0.69

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

#900 Current Rank
#978 Last Week
#769 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.

Lo and Li, Royal Advisors Lo and Li, Royal Advisors
+2% Synergy $0.40
Nightmares and Daydreams Nightmares and Daydreams
+1% Synergy $0.25
Serpent's Pass Serpent's Pass
+1% Synergy $0.08
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $0.56
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-2% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+57% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+47% Synergy $0.59
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+43% Synergy $1.30
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+42% Synergy $11.21
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+42% Synergy $6.63
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+40% Synergy $0.71
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+40% Synergy $3.64
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+39% Synergy $0.45
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+38% Synergy $6.70
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
+37% Synergy $0.55

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 $0.99
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+36% Synergy $1.70
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+34% Synergy $0.35
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+34% Synergy $7.11
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+33% Synergy $4.59
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+32% Synergy $0.16
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+32% Synergy $1.35
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+31% Synergy $0.39
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+27% Synergy $0.64
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.24

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+28% Synergy $1.59
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+2% Synergy $33.74
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $1.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $49.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $38.29
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $16.96
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.67
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $13.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $58.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $40.44

Creatures

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

Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+35% Synergy $1.31
Body Double Body Double
+28% Synergy $0.11
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+27% Synergy $1.42
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+26% Synergy $0.39
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+25% Synergy $0.27
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+24% Synergy $3.62
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+20% Synergy $1.40
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+20% Synergy $43.52
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+20% Synergy $0.84
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+19% Synergy $0.87
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+17% Synergy $0.26
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+16% Synergy $13.15
Wight of Precinct Six Wight of Precinct Six
+16% Synergy $0.10
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+16% Synergy $4.04
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+15% Synergy $1.83
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+15% Synergy $0.41
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+14% Synergy $1.00
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+14% Synergy $0.25
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+14% Synergy $0.90
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+13% Synergy $7.25
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+13% Synergy $3.93
Lazav, Wearer of Faces Lazav, Wearer of Faces
+13% Synergy $0.09
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+13% Synergy $0.07
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+12% Synergy $3.84
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+12% Synergy $21.09
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+12% Synergy $3.97
Clone Clone
+12% Synergy $0.40
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+11% Synergy $0.99
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.42
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+11% Synergy $1.24
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+10% Synergy $1.41
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+10% Synergy $3.86
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+10% Synergy $0.25
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+9% Synergy $0.59
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+8% Synergy $7.73
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+8% Synergy $1.31
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+8% Synergy $0.18
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+8% Synergy $0.34
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+8% Synergy $0.46
Shadowmage Infiltrator Shadowmage Infiltrator
+8% Synergy $0.16
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $10.98
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+7% Synergy $1.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.54
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+6% Synergy $0.24
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+6% Synergy $3.64
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+6% Synergy $0.17
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+6% Synergy $11.60
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+5% Synergy $0.41
Malleable Impostor Malleable Impostor
+3% Synergy $10.16

Instants

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

Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+31% Synergy $0.13
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+25% Synergy $0.27
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+24% Synergy $0.26
Grisly Spectacle Grisly Spectacle
+20% Synergy $0.07
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+19% Synergy $5.50
Dimir Charm Dimir Charm
+16% Synergy $0.20
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+12% Synergy $0.34
See Double See Double
+12% Synergy $0.49
Perplex Perplex
+11% Synergy $0.78
Into the Story Into the Story
+11% Synergy $0.14
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.12
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+9% Synergy $0.57
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+9% Synergy $1.53
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+8% Synergy $0.19
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.18
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+7% Synergy $2.98
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+6% Synergy $0.68
Murder Murder
+6% Synergy $0.07
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+6% Synergy $0.10
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+6% Synergy $0.20
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.15
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.53
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.36
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+5% Synergy $0.12
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+5% Synergy $0.21
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.52
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+4% Synergy $0.16
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+3% Synergy $1.89
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.77
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+2% Synergy $0.17
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+1% Synergy $3.13
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+1% Synergy $1.17
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.74
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+1% Synergy $0.89
Countersquall Countersquall
-1% Synergy $0.89
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $45.60
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.61
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-4% Synergy $0.18
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.64
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $63.86
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.25
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.61
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.21
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $18.34
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-12% Synergy $0.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $2.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-16% Synergy $3.45

Sorceries

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

Traumatize Traumatize
+26% Synergy $4.34
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+23% Synergy $2.60
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+22% Synergy $5.82
Windfall Windfall
+21% Synergy $3.89
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+19% Synergy $0.92
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+18% Synergy $0.10
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+17% Synergy $3.82
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+17% Synergy $1.16
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+14% Synergy $0.46
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $5.32
Paranoid Delusions Paranoid Delusions
+10% Synergy $0.07
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $17.04
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+8% Synergy $7.59
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.21
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+7% Synergy $0.42
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+7% Synergy $1.78
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+7% Synergy $0.15
Life's Finale Life's Finale
+7% Synergy $1.32
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+7% Synergy $0.13
Bribery Bribery
+6% Synergy $5.74
Thought Erasure Thought Erasure
+6% Synergy $0.08
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+5% Synergy $3.10
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+5% Synergy $0.09
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+5% Synergy $0.55
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rise from the Grave Rise from the Grave
+4% Synergy $0.09
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+3% Synergy $0.19
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $1.81
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.46
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.14
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.19
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.27
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+1% Synergy $6.77
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+1% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.17
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $7.92
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.48
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $6.48
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+24% Synergy $23.78
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+21% Synergy $2.41
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+15% Synergy $1.52
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+13% Synergy $7.12
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+13% Synergy $0.45
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+12% Synergy $0.38
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+10% Synergy $0.22
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+9% Synergy $0.60
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+8% Synergy $16.27
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+7% Synergy $1.11
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+6% Synergy $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.19
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+4% Synergy $0.22
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+3% Synergy $10.45
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $20.04
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.34
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
-1% Synergy $2.01
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.21

Enchantments

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

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+23% Synergy $3.21
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+18% Synergy $7.78
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+16% Synergy $3.48
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.42
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+12% Synergy $11.46
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $2.87
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+10% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $3.06
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+9% Synergy $0.79
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.08
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+7% Synergy $0.63
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+6% Synergy $0.18
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.14
Control Magic Control Magic
+5% Synergy $0.71
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.17
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+4% Synergy $0.50
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+3% Synergy $6.11
Necromancy Necromancy
+2% Synergy $10.68
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
-1% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $9.04
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $11.77

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+11% Synergy $2.53
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+9% Synergy $1.25
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+8% Synergy $1.56
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+6% Synergy $1.81

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+24% Synergy $0.13
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+15% Synergy $0.69
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+14% Synergy $0.98
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+12% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.37
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+7% Synergy $0.38
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $0.58
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+2% Synergy $0.31
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $2.94
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $6.74
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.23
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-1% Synergy $30.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $46.26
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $25.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.63
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-3% Synergy $0.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $7.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.07
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $19.47

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+9% Synergy $0.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.14
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+7% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Cluestone Dimir Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.09
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.58
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+5% Synergy $4.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.93
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.18
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+4% Synergy $0.29
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $1.02
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-5% Synergy $2.82
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+15% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+12% Synergy $0.19
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+9% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.07
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+7% Synergy $0.22
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $4.54
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+5% Synergy $1.88
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+4% Synergy $0.23
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+4% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.12
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+3% Synergy $8.36
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+3% Synergy $0.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.65
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.15
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+1% Synergy $2.04
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+1% Synergy $1.17
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.14
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $7.81
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.26
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-1% Synergy $7.08
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.07
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.15
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-2% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.16
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-2% Synergy $0.06
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.21
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $15.15
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-3% Synergy $16.76
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $5.22
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-4% Synergy $4.95
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-4% Synergy $7.82
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-5% Synergy $0.28
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $0.97
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $17.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.64
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.17

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