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Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
Price tag $0.78

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

#837 Current Rank
#792 Last Week
#812 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.

Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+6% Synergy $1.35
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+5% Synergy $0.69
Shark Shredder, Killer Clone Shark Shredder, Killer Clone
+1% Synergy $0.41
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
0% Synergy $5.74
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-1% Synergy $3.65

High Synergy Cards

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

Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+57% Synergy $0.27
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+46% Synergy $0.54
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+44% Synergy $1.64
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+41% Synergy $7.67
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+41% Synergy $13.66
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+40% Synergy $1.08
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+39% Synergy $3.33
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+39% Synergy $0.46
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+38% Synergy $1.15
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+38% Synergy $5.13

Top Cards

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

Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+36% Synergy $4.10
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
+36% Synergy $0.50
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+34% Synergy $0.43
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+34% Synergy $8.28
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+33% Synergy $5.19
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+32% Synergy $0.21
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+32% Synergy $1.53
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+31% Synergy $0.64
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+30% Synergy $0.74
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $2.48

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 $32.19
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.42
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $67.17
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $24.52
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $68.64
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $17.03
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $63.51
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $56.33

Creatures

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

Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+34% Synergy $0.84
Body Double Body Double
+28% Synergy $0.27
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+27% Synergy $2.41
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+26% Synergy $0.67
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+25% Synergy $0.36
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+24% Synergy $3.12
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+20% Synergy $1.51
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+19% Synergy $44.22
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+18% Synergy $1.71
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+18% Synergy $0.80
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+17% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+16% Synergy $1.79
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+16% Synergy $3.35
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+15% Synergy $2.09
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+15% Synergy $15.59
Wight of Precinct Six Wight of Precinct Six
+15% Synergy $0.28
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+14% Synergy $4.67
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+14% Synergy $0.36
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+14% Synergy $0.37
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+13% Synergy $2.05
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+13% Synergy $0.12
Lazav, Wearer of Faces Lazav, Wearer of Faces
+13% Synergy $0.21
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+12% Synergy $3.15
Clone Clone
+12% Synergy $0.55
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+12% Synergy $5.12
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+12% Synergy $8.64
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+12% Synergy $4.20
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+11% Synergy $30.58
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+11% Synergy $0.57
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+10% Synergy $1.09
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+10% Synergy $1.35
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+10% Synergy $0.33
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+9% Synergy $3.85
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+8% Synergy $0.30
Shadowmage Infiltrator Shadowmage Infiltrator
+8% Synergy $0.26
Cryptoplasm Cryptoplasm
+8% Synergy $0.58
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $13.43
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+7% Synergy $1.15
Callidus Assassin Callidus Assassin
+7% Synergy $8.69
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+7% Synergy $0.37
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+7% Synergy $0.66
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $5.75
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+6% Synergy $0.28
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+6% Synergy $4.31
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+6% Synergy $0.44
The Ancient One The Ancient One
+6% Synergy $2.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.27
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+5% Synergy $0.31
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+5% Synergy $11.49
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+4% Synergy $35.27

Instants

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

Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+31% Synergy $0.30
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+24% Synergy $0.32
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+24% Synergy $0.38
Grisly Spectacle Grisly Spectacle
+20% Synergy $0.08
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+19% Synergy $4.99
Dimir Charm Dimir Charm
+15% Synergy $0.28
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+12% Synergy $0.54
See Double See Double
+12% Synergy $0.75
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+10% Synergy $0.25
Perplex Perplex
+10% Synergy $1.88
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+10% Synergy $1.93
Into the Story Into the Story
+10% Synergy $0.36
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+9% Synergy $2.16
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+7% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $0.50
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+7% Synergy $0.31
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+6% Synergy $4.24
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+6% Synergy $0.27
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.59
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.71
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.41
Murder Murder
+5% Synergy $0.15
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+5% Synergy $0.27
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+5% Synergy $0.28
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.21
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+5% Synergy $0.26
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+3% Synergy $0.30
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+3% Synergy $2.40
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.83
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+2% Synergy $0.37
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+1% Synergy $3.48
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+1% Synergy $0.45
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+1% Synergy $1.66
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+1% Synergy $1.53
Countersquall Countersquall
-1% Synergy $1.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.06
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-4% Synergy $0.37
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $5.64
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.32
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.19
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.21
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-11% Synergy $0.45
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $26.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $2.05
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $6.77

Sorceries

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

Traumatize Traumatize
+25% Synergy $4.01
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+23% Synergy $2.96
Windfall Windfall
+22% Synergy $4.79
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+21% Synergy $8.44
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+19% Synergy $1.09
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+18% Synergy $0.14
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+17% Synergy $4.90
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+16% Synergy $1.32
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+13% Synergy $0.35
Reanimate Reanimate
+12% Synergy $9.11
Paranoid Delusions Paranoid Delusions
+10% Synergy $0.13
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.34
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+8% Synergy $10.33
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $20.57
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+7% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+7% Synergy $4.76
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+7% Synergy $0.30
Bribery Bribery
+6% Synergy $5.88
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+6% Synergy $0.24
Life's Finale Life's Finale
+6% Synergy $1.49
Thought Erasure Thought Erasure
+6% Synergy $0.22
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+5% Synergy $4.47
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+5% Synergy $0.21
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+5% Synergy $0.52
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+5% Synergy $0.34
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+4% Synergy $0.37
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.68
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+3% Synergy $0.34
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+2% Synergy $2.07
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.26
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+2% Synergy $8.07
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+2% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.38
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.35
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $11.97
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $3.58
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy $4.74
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.64
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+24% Synergy $21.66
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+23% Synergy $3.46
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+15% Synergy $2.66
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+13% Synergy $8.85
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+12% Synergy $2.03
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+11% Synergy $0.55
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+10% Synergy $0.30
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+9% Synergy $0.63
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+7% Synergy $20.24
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+6% Synergy $1.70
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+5% Synergy $0.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+4% Synergy $0.23
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+2% Synergy $16.47
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+2% Synergy $28.38
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $5.58
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $3.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+22% Synergy $4.20
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+20% Synergy $3.97
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+16% Synergy $3.27
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.48
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+13% Synergy $20.80
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $3.44
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+11% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+9% Synergy $4.09
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+8% Synergy $1.73
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.18
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+7% Synergy $0.68
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+5% Synergy $0.32
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.35
Control Magic Control Magic
+5% Synergy $0.87
Necromancy Necromancy
+4% Synergy $16.21
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+4% Synergy $0.63
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.29
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+3% Synergy $7.40
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
0% Synergy $0.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.56
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $16.90

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+11% Synergy $2.46
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+8% Synergy $2.40
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+8% Synergy $1.43
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+6% Synergy $2.05

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+25% Synergy $0.30
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+15% Synergy $1.52
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+13% Synergy $1.93
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+12% Synergy $0.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+7% Synergy $0.30
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy $0.44
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+4% Synergy $1.16
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+2% Synergy $0.36
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.29
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.96
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $1.13
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-1% Synergy $34.72
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.37
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $59.22
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $29.55
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.41
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.57
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $11.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $28.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+10% Synergy $1.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.34
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Cluestone Dimir Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.63
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $1.55
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+5% Synergy $7.12
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.36
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+4% Synergy $0.35
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $0.86
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.56
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-3% Synergy $2.72
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.89

Lands

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

Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+14% Synergy $0.11
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+13% Synergy $0.34
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+8% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.23
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+6% Synergy $5.75
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+6% Synergy $0.34
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+5% Synergy $3.04
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+4% Synergy $0.29
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+4% Synergy $9.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.21
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+3% Synergy $0.30
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
+2% Synergy $2.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.09
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+2% Synergy $0.18
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $15.76
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.09
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+1% Synergy $0.45
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.25
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.46
Watery Grave Watery Grave
0% Synergy $11.82
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
0% Synergy $5.01
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-1% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.27
River of Tears River of Tears
-1% Synergy $0.34
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-2% Synergy $0.39
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $19.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $3.06
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-4% Synergy $0.57
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $1.36
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-4% Synergy $10.71
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-4% Synergy $19.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.26
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-5% Synergy $6.85
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-5% Synergy $30.66
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $5.64
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.26

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