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Raffine, Scheming Seer
Price tag $2.01

Legendary CreatureSphinx Demon

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Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 21% Reanimator 21% +1/+1 Counters 7% Discard 6% Flying 4% Aggro 4% Connive 4% Control 3% Midrange 3% Combo 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

#201 Current Rank
#202 Last Week
#199 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.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $34.04
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+1% Synergy $0.49
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+1% Synergy $45.68
Momo, Friendly Flier Momo, Friendly Flier
+1% Synergy $0.27
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+1% Synergy $2.78

High Synergy Cards

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

Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+54% Synergy $2.74
Reanimate Reanimate
+51% Synergy $5.32
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+48% Synergy $7.75
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+44% Synergy $6.20
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+43% Synergy $3.12
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+40% Synergy $0.29
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+40% Synergy $1.26
Victimize Victimize
+39% Synergy $0.35
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+37% Synergy $0.21
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $0.53

Top Cards

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

Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+35% Synergy $0.18
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+31% Synergy $3.82
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+28% Synergy $0.99
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+28% Synergy $14.48
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $1.89
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $42.73
Void Rend Void Rend
+11% Synergy $0.44
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.71
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $34.12
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $30.39
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $40.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $37.99
Force of Will Force of Will
+5% Synergy $63.77
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $57.97
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $48.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $49.78
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Containment Construct Containment Construct
+35% Synergy $0.47
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.39
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.20
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+27% Synergy $0.23
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+26% Synergy $16.58
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+26% Synergy $1.68
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+26% Synergy $0.29
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+25% Synergy $0.92
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+24% Synergy $22.79
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+23% Synergy $2.11
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+23% Synergy $0.13
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+22% Synergy $1.05
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+22% Synergy $16.24
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+21% Synergy $14.45
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+21% Synergy $0.24
Elenda and Azor Elenda and Azor
+20% Synergy $0.33
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+20% Synergy $13.79
Wonder Wonder
+19% Synergy $1.08
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+19% Synergy $34.43
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+19% Synergy $6.59
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+19% Synergy $0.06
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+18% Synergy $1.47
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
+18% Synergy $0.40
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.14
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+16% Synergy $1.45
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+15% Synergy $4.98
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+15% Synergy $0.23
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+15% Synergy $1.57
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+14% Synergy $5.95
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+14% Synergy $0.41
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+14% Synergy $13.05
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+14% Synergy $0.88
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+14% Synergy $0.16
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+13% Synergy $73.33
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+13% Synergy $13.95
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+13% Synergy $11.33
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+13% Synergy $22.65
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.12
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+12% Synergy $7.60
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+12% Synergy $7.74
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+12% Synergy $3.95
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+12% Synergy $0.90
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+12% Synergy $0.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $4.96
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+10% Synergy $8.45
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+7% Synergy $11.24
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+6% Synergy $5.65
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $17.00
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+4% Synergy $9.19
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $17.51

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $13.68
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+12% Synergy $0.07
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $7.43
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $18.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $8.82
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+8% Synergy $0.76
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+8% Synergy $1.20
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $2.63
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $1.25
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+6% Synergy $0.12
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+6% Synergy $4.44
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+6% Synergy $0.59
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.58
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.96
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $5.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.43
Obscura Confluence Obscura Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $13.35
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $48.26
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.25
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+3% Synergy $5.52
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $8.83
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+3% Synergy $26.38
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $7.81
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.19
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $9.22
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.18
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.55
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $4.71
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $14.80
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $14.89
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $13.59
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.12
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $45.83
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.30
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.45
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $0.40
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $7.14
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $30.49
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+28% Synergy $0.28
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+27% Synergy $2.97
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.45
Living Death Living Death
+20% Synergy $1.17
Persist Persist
+18% Synergy $1.97
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+14% Synergy $0.16
Unearth Unearth
+13% Synergy $0.42
Damn Damn
+11% Synergy $1.18
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+11% Synergy $19.27
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+10% Synergy $0.99
Exhume Exhume
+9% Synergy $3.98
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+9% Synergy $1.60
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.19
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+8% Synergy $0.32
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.07
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $7.81
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $6.57
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $3.80
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+5% Synergy $1.49
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.31
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $3.84
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $10.32
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+4% Synergy $2.78
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $5.74
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $132.80
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.12
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $3.39
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+25% Synergy $15.89
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+14% Synergy $10.49
Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+13% Synergy $0.32
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+6% Synergy $0.30
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.32
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $27.53
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $15.51
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $91.84
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-3% Synergy $3.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Necromancy Necromancy
+27% Synergy $10.57
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+23% Synergy $0.13
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+15% Synergy $0.23
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+13% Synergy $14.01
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.21
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+11% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $9.06
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $1.24
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $1.07
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $3.98
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+6% Synergy $0.23
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $23.46
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $11.71
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $2.77

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $3.03

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $7.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $19.12
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $5.10
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.61
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+5% Synergy $0.19
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+5% Synergy $0.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.37
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.32
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $46.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $89.88
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.63
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $34.91

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $24.20
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $116.80
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.92
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $61.28
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $740.80
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.59
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-3% Synergy $2.87
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-3% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-4% Synergy $0.21
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-4% Synergy $83.26
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.22
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $2.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-12% Synergy $0.15

Lands

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

Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+17% Synergy $11.54
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+14% Synergy $15.00
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+14% Synergy $13.80
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $20.39
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+14% Synergy $17.24
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+13% Synergy $7.07
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+13% Synergy $14.85
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+13% Synergy $0.59
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+12% Synergy $6.59
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+12% Synergy $13.06
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+12% Synergy $10.84
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+12% Synergy $0.16
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+11% Synergy $4.95
Underground River Underground River
+10% Synergy $0.96
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $20.01
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+10% Synergy $17.19
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+9% Synergy $14.57
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+9% Synergy $11.78
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $5.86
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $8.82
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $24.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $20.14
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.16
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $23.77
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $25.18
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $13.30
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $24.24
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $9.61
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.06
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.14
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy $0.15
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.19
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.83
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.10
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.26
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.20
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-2% Synergy $0.22
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.23
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-13% Synergy $0.25

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