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Q, Stacking the Deck
Price tag $4.06

Legendary Creature — Q

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

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.

Greyed-out options don't have enough decks yet.

New Cards

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

Brazen Bluff Brazen Bluff
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.92
Dragon's Smile Dragon's Smile
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $9.20
Pyre Rhymer Pyre Rhymer
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.35
Quark's Bar Quark's Bar
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.49
Hall of Echoes Hall of Echoes
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.13

High Synergy Cards

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+50% Synergy in 56% of decks $15.97
Twinflame Twinflame
+47% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.06
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+46% Synergy in 51% of decks $14.51
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+44% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.97
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+40% Synergy in 42% of decks $7.54
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+40% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.62
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.77
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+33% Synergy in 38% of decks $3.47
War Room War Room
+33% Synergy in 64% of decks $4.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+32% Synergy in 46% of decks $125.97

Top Cards

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+50% Synergy in 56% of decks $15.97
Twinflame Twinflame
+47% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.06
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+46% Synergy in 51% of decks $14.51
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+44% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.97
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+40% Synergy in 42% of decks $7.54
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+40% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.62
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+17% Synergy in 49% of decks $1.08
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy in 42% of decks $11.44
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.63
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-7% Synergy in 49% of decks $15.20

Game Changers

Game Changers that Upgraded Q, Stacking the Deck decks play. The Game Changers list is how the Commander brackets measure power, alongside combos, extra turns and land denial. Here's what each bracket allows.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+32% Synergy in 46% of decks $125.97
The One Ring The One Ring
+23% Synergy in 35% of decks $106.23
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $16.99
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy in 35% of decks $39.91
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $111.31

Creatures

Creatures played in Upgraded Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.77
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.65
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.17
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+29% Synergy in 31% of decks $7.63
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+24% Synergy in 35% of decks $32.32
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+21% Synergy in 27% of decks $5.92
Flaming Tyrannosaurus Flaming Tyrannosaurus
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $9.77
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+18% Synergy in 22% of decks $5.40
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.73
Nico Minoru, Runaway Nico Minoru, Runaway
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $17.19
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.79
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.99
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+10% Synergy in 18% of decks $6.07
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+10% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.90
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $6.61
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+9% Synergy in 22% of decks $23.35
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.56
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+8% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.19
Pyrogoyf Pyrogoyf
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.03
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.39
Rionya, Fire Dancer Rionya, Fire Dancer
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.36
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+5% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.33
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.27
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+5% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.09
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.49
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.66
Seven Dwarves Seven Dwarves
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.42
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.63
Cavalier of Flame Cavalier of Flame
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.74
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $16.47
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.67
Generous Plunderer Generous Plunderer
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $18.56
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.39
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $5.44
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.72
Combustible Gearhulk Combustible Gearhulk
-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.40
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.62
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
-3% Synergy in 11% of decks $12.45
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
-3% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.74
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $26.73
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.50
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-5% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.45
Iron Myr Iron Myr
-7% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.70
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-7% Synergy in 6% of decks $39.82
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-10% Synergy in 11% of decks $19.95
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
-11% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.60

Instants

Instants played in Upgraded Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Price of Progress Price of Progress
+21% Synergy in 29% of decks $8.13
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+3% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.13
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+3% Synergy in 18% of decks $6.41
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+2% Synergy in 15% of decks $5.86
Big Score Big Score
+0% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.60
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy in 18% of decks $14.29
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy in 24% of decks $75.93
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-8% Synergy in 9% of decks $10.69
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-8% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.24
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.58
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-10% Synergy in 11% of decks $11.92
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-12% Synergy in 7% of decks $6.55
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-12% Synergy in 6% of decks $10.32
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy in 15% of decks $7.65
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-17% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.29
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-19% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.64
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-25% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.27
Abrade Abrade
-29% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Upgraded Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+27% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.67
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $6.12
Snort Snort
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.26
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+19% Synergy in 29% of decks $3850.00
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+19% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.75
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+17% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.84
Seize the Spotlight Seize the Spotlight
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $13.36
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $6.18
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+14% Synergy in 22% of decks $6.23
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+13% Synergy in 18% of decks $10.90
Boltwave Boltwave
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.48
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.33
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $17.27
Path of the Pyromancer Path of the Pyromancer
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.05
Fiery Gambit Fiery Gambit
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.38
Ultimate Magic: Meteor Ultimate Magic: Meteor
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.26
Mob Verdict Mob Verdict
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.40
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.74
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $8.66
Insurrection Insurrection
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $12.27
Hex Magic Hex Magic
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.47
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.77
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy in 35% of decks $39.91
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.44
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-1% Synergy in 7% of decks $6.25
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.18
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-4% Synergy in 6% of decks $5.10
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.47
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-7% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-17% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.64
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-33% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.51

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+33% Synergy in 38% of decks $3.47
The One Ring The One Ring
+23% Synergy in 35% of decks $106.23
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+21% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.27
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.23
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.66
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.62
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.64
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.39
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.37
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $10.84
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.97
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.64
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $6.81
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $6.31
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+0% Synergy in 24% of decks $7.64
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.30

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Upgraded Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $16.48
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.40
Splinter Twin Splinter Twin
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $7.45
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.07
Advanced Reconstruction Advanced Reconstruction
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.35
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.74
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.48
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $6.96
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $6.34
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
-1% Synergy in 9% of decks $11.04
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.40
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
-8% Synergy in 7% of decks $12.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Upgraded Q, Stacking the Deck decks.

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
-5% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.19

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+33% Synergy in 64% of decks $4.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+32% Synergy in 46% of decks $125.97
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+31% Synergy in 35% of decks $2.25
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.91
High Market High Market
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.52
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+23% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.81
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+21% Synergy in 26% of decks $8.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.36
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+15% Synergy in 40% of decks $17.67
Underdark Rift Underdark Rift
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.48
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.42
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.53
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $7.07
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $48.04
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+11% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.51
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.45
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.30
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $10.11
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.67
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $551.19
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.28
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.30
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.32
Northampton Farm Northampton Farm
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.31
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.77
Vesuva Vesuva
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $4.48
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.90
Dormant Volcano Dormant Volcano
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.74
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+7% Synergy in 7% of decks $65.14
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.36
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $24.41
City of Shadows City of Shadows
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $71.80
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.24
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.61
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $21.17
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $16.99
Eldrazi Temple Eldrazi Temple
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.77
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.16
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $20.65
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.54
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.93
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy in 15% of decks $39.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+0% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.64
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.82
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-2% Synergy in 18% of decks $9.66
Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
-3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.34
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.40
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-9% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+27% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.30
Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.36
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.32
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy in 18% of decks $29.46
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.21
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $11.89
Loki's Scepter Loki's Scepter
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.72
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.33
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $12.18
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.37
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $111.31
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-5% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.09
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.25
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-15% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.25

Lands

The lands Upgraded Q, Stacking the Deck decks run.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+16% Synergy in 22% of decks $62.18
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.92
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.77
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy in 22% of decks $48.99
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.56
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $7.27
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $14.13
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $10.02
Wastes Wastes
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.26
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.51
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $28.06
Snow-Covered Wastes Snow-Covered Wastes
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.67
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.35
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $35.63
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $17.87
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $31.03
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $20.42
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy in 18% of decks $14.29
Mountain Mountain
-4% Synergy in 91% of decks $0.10
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-5% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Q, Stacking the Deck: Bracket 3 (Upgraded).