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Raffine, Scheming Seer
Price tag $2.53

Legendary CreatureSphinx Demon

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Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 21% Wheels 17% +1/+1 Counters 8% Discard 7% Aggro 4% Connive 4% Flying 4% Control 4% Midrange 3% Tokens 2%

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

#213 Current Rank
#196 Last Week
#220 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Raffine, Scheming Seer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Raffine, Scheming Seer decks.

Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+14% Synergy $0.38
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+13% Synergy $0.61
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.55
Moonshadow Moonshadow
+6% Synergy $15.53
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+5% Synergy $17.66

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Raffine, Scheming Seer's abilities and overall game plan.

Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+55% Synergy $0.33
Reanimate Reanimate
+52% Synergy $8.55
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+48% Synergy $8.60
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+45% Synergy $7.65
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+43% Synergy $3.42
Victimize Victimize
+41% Synergy $0.55
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+41% Synergy $0.34
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+40% Synergy $2.69
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+38% Synergy $0.30
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $0.79

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Raffine, Scheming Seer decks.

Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+34% Synergy $0.29
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+32% Synergy $5.09
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+28% Synergy $3.28
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+28% Synergy $26.90
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $2.44
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $53.73
Void Rend Void Rend
+9% Synergy $0.47
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.37
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $33.59
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $43.57
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+8% Synergy $52.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $41.18
Force of Will Force of Will
+5% Synergy $68.34
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $63.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $62.01
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $58.42
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $51.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Raffine, Scheming Seer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Containment Construct Containment Construct
+34% Synergy $0.59
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+33% Synergy $0.59
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+28% Synergy $0.33
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+28% Synergy $0.27
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+27% Synergy $3.99
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+26% Synergy $17.44
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+26% Synergy $0.55
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+26% Synergy $0.32
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+24% Synergy $21.26
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+23% Synergy $19.40
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+23% Synergy $2.57
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+23% Synergy $0.25
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+22% Synergy $4.74
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+22% Synergy $20.84
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+21% Synergy $0.24
Wonder Wonder
+20% Synergy $1.34
Elenda and Azor Elenda and Azor
+20% Synergy $0.45
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+20% Synergy $5.51
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+20% Synergy $16.63
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+19% Synergy $0.21
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+18% Synergy $31.98
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+18% Synergy $1.60
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.94
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
+17% Synergy $0.68
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+16% Synergy $4.95
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+16% Synergy $8.05
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+16% Synergy $2.32
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+15% Synergy $15.10
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+15% Synergy $1.47
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+15% Synergy $0.33
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+14% Synergy $0.83
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+13% Synergy $90.44
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+13% Synergy $11.36
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.27
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.09
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+12% Synergy $11.05
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+12% Synergy $9.41
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+12% Synergy $2.93
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+12% Synergy $23.06
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+12% Synergy $1.94
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+12% Synergy $0.93
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+11% Synergy $17.12
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+11% Synergy $0.36
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy $1.02
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+8% Synergy $39.50
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+7% Synergy $11.19
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $3.56
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $22.74
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $24.01
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+3% Synergy $15.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Raffine, Scheming Seer safe.

Entomb Entomb
+20% Synergy $14.61
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $8.38
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+11% Synergy $0.16
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $25.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $8.05
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $2.91
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $2.28
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+7% Synergy $0.78
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+7% Synergy $1.21
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+6% Synergy $4.13
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $2.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $4.65
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+5% Synergy $0.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $12.12
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+5% Synergy $0.58
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.28
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $44.34
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $15.76
Obscura Confluence Obscura Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.14
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.06
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $8.80
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+3% Synergy $7.44
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+3% Synergy $37.16
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $10.93
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $7.43
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $15.89
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $1.59
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $1.64
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $18.36
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $17.65
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $14.66
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+1% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $50.42
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $4.53
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.44
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $11.16
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.34
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Raffine, Scheming Seer's game plan and control the board.

Dread Return Dread Return
+28% Synergy $0.39
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+28% Synergy $1.93
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+24% Synergy $0.58
Living Death Living Death
+21% Synergy $2.36
Persist Persist
+18% Synergy $0.59
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+14% Synergy $0.25
Unearth Unearth
+13% Synergy $0.45
Damn Damn
+11% Synergy $2.18
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+11% Synergy $20.66
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+10% Synergy $0.88
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+9% Synergy $3.28
Exhume Exhume
+9% Synergy $4.95
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.24
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+7% Synergy $0.39
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.26
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $8.87
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $7.71
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $5.59
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+5% Synergy $2.12
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.93
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $5.37
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.43
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $13.42
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $146.21
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.66
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $7.19
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+27% Synergy $18.48
Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+14% Synergy $0.43
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+14% Synergy $14.51
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+6% Synergy $0.35
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.41
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $32.43
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+1% Synergy $12.32
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $106.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.85
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-3% Synergy $2.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Raffine, Scheming Seer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Necromancy Necromancy
+28% Synergy $13.43
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+23% Synergy $0.31
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+14% Synergy $15.51
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+14% Synergy $0.34
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.44
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+11% Synergy $0.25
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+7% Synergy $5.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $10.63
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $1.34
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $1.69
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+6% Synergy $0.20
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $32.15
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $16.46
Propaganda Propaganda
-22% Synergy $3.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Raffine, Scheming Seer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $3.97

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+15% Synergy $10.61
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $24.44
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $5.92
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.13
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+5% Synergy $0.32
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+5% Synergy $0.31
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.39
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $52.21
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $1.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $37.01
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $139.18
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $71.00
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.06
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $938.97
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-3% Synergy $1.10
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $97.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-4% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-5% Synergy $2.96
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-5% Synergy $0.76
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-6% Synergy $0.36
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $0.83
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base foundation for Raffine, Scheming Seer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+16% Synergy $13.41
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $19.48
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $26.47
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+14% Synergy $16.38
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+14% Synergy $24.76
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+13% Synergy $12.24
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $7.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $15.77
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+13% Synergy $0.83
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+12% Synergy $8.70
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+12% Synergy $14.05
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+12% Synergy $0.35
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+11% Synergy $6.20
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+11% Synergy $26.20
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $9.37
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+10% Synergy $11.85
Underground River Underground River
+9% Synergy $1.26
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+9% Synergy $13.90
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $4.99
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+8% Synergy $27.58
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $8.05
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $30.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $30.46
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+8% Synergy $17.28
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $28.76
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $4.49
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $11.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $29.10
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+5% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.29
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.50
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.22
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.25
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.21
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-1% Synergy $4.11
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.35
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.39
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-2% Synergy $0.34
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.22
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.35
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-14% Synergy $0.40

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