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Q, Stacking the Deck
Price tag $4.06

Legendary Creature — Q

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Brackets

Brackets let a table agree on how strong their decks are before shuffling up, so a cEDH list doesn't land in a casual pod. Pick one to see what Q, Stacking the Deck decks at that level play.

1
Exhibition: theme first, winning second
2
Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
3
Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
4
Optimized: high power, anything goes
5
cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Q, Stacking the Deck builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Core Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Brazen Bluff Brazen Bluff
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.92
Quark's Bar Quark's Bar
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.49
Dragon's Smile Dragon's Smile
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $9.20
Pyre Rhymer Pyre Rhymer
+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.35
Ajani Unrelenting Ajani Unrelenting
+2% Synergy in 3% of decks $10.07

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Core Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+34% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.62
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $7.54
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+29% Synergy in 35% of decks $15.97
Twinflame Twinflame
+25% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.06
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.74
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.77
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.97
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.47
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $14.51
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.91

Top Cards

The cards most Core Q, Stacking the Deck decks run.

Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+34% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.62
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $7.54
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+29% Synergy in 35% of decks $15.97
Twinflame Twinflame
+25% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.06
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.74
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.77
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+22% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.97
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.47
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $14.51
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-29% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.64

Creatures

Creatures played in Core Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $8.17
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $7.63
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $5.40
Seven Dwarves Seven Dwarves
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.42
Nico Minoru, Runaway Nico Minoru, Runaway
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $17.19
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $9.77
Cavalier of Flame Cavalier of Flame
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.74
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.79
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.73
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.75
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.02
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.33
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.36
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.34
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.57
Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.35
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.56
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+2% Synergy in 13% of decks $32.32
Delina, Wild Mage Delina, Wild Mage
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $4.79
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $6.61
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.67
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+2% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.74
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.66
Sandstone Oracle Sandstone Oracle
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.31
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+0% Synergy in 13% of decks $23.35
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.40
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+0% Synergy in 5% of decks $18.56
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
0% Synergy in 5% of decks $5.92
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $6.07
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
0% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.93
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
0% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.19
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
-1% Synergy in 5% of decks $5.81
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-1% Synergy in 10% of decks $26.73
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
-1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.72
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
-2% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.99
Desert Were-Worm Desert Were-Worm
-2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.30
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.63
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.50
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-3% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.62
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
-7% Synergy in 7% of decks $12.45
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-7% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.61
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-7% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.09
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-9% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.90
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-14% Synergy in 7% of decks $19.95
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-17% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.60

Instants

Instants played in Core Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Solstice Revelations Solstice Revelations
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.25
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+0% Synergy in 8% of decks $8.13
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-3% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.27
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-5% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.86
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-8% Synergy in 7% of decks $6.41
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-10% Synergy in 8% of decks $14.29
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-15% Synergy in 10% of decks $2.13
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-15% Synergy in 5% of decks $11.92
Big Score Big Score
-17% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.60
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-19% Synergy in 10% of decks $7.65
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-19% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.24
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-20% Synergy in 8% of decks $75.93
Seething Song Seething Song
-23% Synergy in 8% of decks $11.44
Abrade Abrade
-29% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Core Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.67
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+12% Synergy in 18% of decks $13.36
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $6.12
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.26
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $6.18
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.33
Snort Snort
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.26
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.40
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $3850.00
Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.05
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $10.90
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $4.84
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.00
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $6.23
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $6.75
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
0% Synergy in 5% of decks $8.66
Grapeshot Grapeshot
0% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.44
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.41
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-4% Synergy in 5% of decks $6.25
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-4% Synergy in 5% of decks $5.10
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-10% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.08
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-27% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.64
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-33% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.63
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-34% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.51

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Core Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.23
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.27
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.97
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.22
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.39
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $16.60
Brainstone Brainstone
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.34
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.04
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $4.74
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $38.52
Urabrask's Forge Urabrask's Forge
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.13
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.53
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-9% Synergy in 13% of decks $7.64
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-33% Synergy in 23% of decks $15.20

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Core Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.40
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.07
Court of Embereth Court of Embereth
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.05
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $16.48
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.41
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.48
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.35
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.44
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.77
Claws of Valakut Claws of Valakut
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.38
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+0% Synergy in 12% of decks $11.04

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Core Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
-3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.38

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Core Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.91
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.42
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.30
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.74
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $8.19
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.53
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+13% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.36
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+12% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.81
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.25
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.37
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.53
High Market High Market
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.52
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+8% Synergy in 33% of decks $17.67
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.93
Vesuva Vesuva
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.48
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.45
The Great Mound The Great Mound
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.36
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.49
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.51
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.36
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.62
The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.28
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.90
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $5.47
Miren, the Moaning Well Miren, the Moaning Well
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $23.25
Mage-Ring Network Mage-Ring Network
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.36
Underdark Rift Underdark Rift
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.48
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.54
Mirrorpool Mirrorpool
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.98
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.31
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $20.65
Wasteland Wasteland
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $24.41
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $10.11
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.16
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+1% Synergy in 10% of decks $2.82
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.30
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $28.32
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+0% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.45
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.82
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
-1% Synergy in 7% of decks $15.70
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.34
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
-2% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.31
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy in 18% of decks $9.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy in 5% of decks $39.55
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.40
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy in 10% of decks $48.04
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Core Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.21
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.36
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+5% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.30
Powerstone Shard Powerstone Shard
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.19
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.32
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.31
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.54
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $11.89
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+0% Synergy in 5% of decks $4.39
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
-1% Synergy in 5% of decks $12.18
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.97
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.72
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-16% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-20% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-42% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-50% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.91

Lands

The lands Core Q, Stacking the Deck decks run.

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+10% Synergy in 20% of decks $48.99
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.56
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $14.13
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.70
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.50
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.77
Wastes Wastes
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.26
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $7.27
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $62.18
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.51
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.92
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.88
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32
Mountain Mountain
-3% Synergy in 92% of decks $0.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-10% Synergy in 8% of decks $14.29

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Q, Stacking the Deck: Bracket 2 (Core).

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Erica Ortegas, Plucky Pilot Erica Ortegas, Plucky Pilot
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Shocker, Unshakable Shocker, Unshakable
Matoc, Lavamancer Matoc, Lavamancer
Rom and Leeta, Unlikely Pair Rom and Leeta, Unlikely Pair
Amber Gristle O'Maul Dragon Cultist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Dragon Cultist
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
Lwaxana Troi, Charming Guest Lwaxana Troi, Charming Guest
Beckett Mariner, Impetuous Ensign Beckett Mariner, Impetuous Ensign
Skoa, Embermage Skoa, Embermage
Will Riker, First in the Field Will Riker, First in the Field
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Street Urchin Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Street Urchin
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Guild Artisan Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Guild Artisan
Jabs, Mistress of Mockery Jabs, Mistress of Mockery
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
Tahngarth, Talruum Hero Tahngarth, Talruum Hero
Zalto, Fire Giant Duke Zalto, Fire Giant Duke
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Passionate Archaeologist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Passionate Archaeologist
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Tavern Brawler Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Tavern Brawler
Commander William Riker Commander William Riker
Chira, All In Chira, All In
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
Alexander, Ship's Fool Alexander, Ship's Fool
Far Fortune, End Boss Far Fortune, End Boss
Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos Hidetsugu, Devouring Chaos
Kazarov, Sengir Pureblood Kazarov, Sengir Pureblood
Razia, Boros Archangel Razia, Boros Archangel
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Vial Smasher the Fierce Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Aegar, the Freezing Flame Aegar, the Freezing Flame
Curzon Dax, Bound by Blood Curzon Dax, Bound by Blood
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Vial Smasher the Fierce Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Guild Artisan Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Guild Artisan
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Passionate Archaeologist Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Passionate Archaeologist
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Vial Smasher the Fierce Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Hallar, the Firefletcher Hallar, the Firefletcher
Ellie, Brick Master Joel, Resolute Survivor Ellie, Brick Master // Joel, Resolute Survivor