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Raffine, Scheming Seer
Price tag $2.47

Legendary CreatureSphinx Demon

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Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 21% Wheels 19% +1/+1 Counters 8% Discard 7% Aggro 4% Flying 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

#213 Current Rank
#192 Last Week
#206 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
+12% Synergy $0.52
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+11% Synergy $1.36
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+7% Synergy $0.79
Moonshadow Moonshadow
+4% Synergy $19.48
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+3% Synergy $24.16

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 $0.26
Reanimate Reanimate
+52% Synergy $6.67
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+48% Synergy $7.94
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+45% Synergy $6.52
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+43% Synergy $3.14
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+40% Synergy $0.28
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+40% Synergy $1.78
Victimize Victimize
+40% Synergy $0.48
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+38% Synergy $0.24
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $1.01

Top Cards

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

Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+34% Synergy $0.19
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+32% Synergy $4.52
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+28% Synergy $1.38
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+28% Synergy $21.40
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $2.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $46.54
Void Rend Void Rend
+10% Synergy $0.39
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.16
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $33.75
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $37.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $45.55
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $40.86
Force of Will Force of Will
+5% Synergy $62.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+2% Synergy $57.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $53.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $47.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Containment Construct Containment Construct
+35% Synergy $0.51
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+33% Synergy $0.50
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+28% Synergy $0.23
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.25
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+27% Synergy $2.68
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+26% Synergy $16.89
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+26% Synergy $0.35
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+25% Synergy $0.65
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+24% Synergy $21.22
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+23% Synergy $2.02
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+23% Synergy $0.12
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+22% Synergy $16.56
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+22% Synergy $3.44
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+22% Synergy $18.14
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+21% Synergy $0.24
Elenda and Azor Elenda and Azor
+20% Synergy $0.42
Wonder Wonder
+20% Synergy $1.17
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+20% Synergy $7.69
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+20% Synergy $15.57
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+19% Synergy $37.09
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+19% Synergy $0.11
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+18% Synergy $1.65
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.48
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
+17% Synergy $0.61
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+16% Synergy $1.46
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+15% Synergy $5.21
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+15% Synergy $7.15
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+15% Synergy $1.70
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+15% Synergy $0.21
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+14% Synergy $0.48
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+14% Synergy $13.16
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+13% Synergy $87.13
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+13% Synergy $11.58
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+13% Synergy $21.40
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.11
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+13% Synergy $0.18
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+13% Synergy $0.94
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+12% Synergy $9.19
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+12% Synergy $9.76
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+12% Synergy $18.01
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+12% Synergy $6.00
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+12% Synergy $0.86
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+12% Synergy $0.44
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+10% Synergy $5.67
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+8% Synergy $34.44
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+7% Synergy $10.91
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+6% Synergy $7.07
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $18.92
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+4% Synergy $20.52
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+3% Synergy $9.76

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $13.85
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $7.83
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+11% Synergy $0.09
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $21.94
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.56
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+8% Synergy $0.64
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $3.08
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $1.86
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+7% Synergy $1.35
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+6% Synergy $3.97
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.93
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.87
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $3.81
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+5% Synergy $0.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.50
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+5% Synergy $0.59
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $47.15
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $14.79
Obscura Confluence Obscura Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.23
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $8.51
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+3% Synergy $6.72
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+3% Synergy $32.99
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $8.80
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.37
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $14.64
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.22
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $3.91
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.80
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $17.09
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $16.16
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $15.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.65
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $4.24
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $8.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.42
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.26
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $31.52
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.29

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+28% Synergy $0.41
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+27% Synergy $2.43
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+24% Synergy $0.52
Living Death Living Death
+20% Synergy $1.96
Persist Persist
+18% Synergy $0.41
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+14% Synergy $0.15
Unearth Unearth
+13% Synergy $0.50
Damn Damn
+11% Synergy $1.10
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+11% Synergy $19.74
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+10% Synergy $0.84
Exhume Exhume
+9% Synergy $4.96
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+9% Synergy $2.05
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.19
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+8% Synergy $0.39
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.14
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $7.72
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $6.86
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $3.62
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+5% Synergy $1.46
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.58
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $4.14
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.43
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $11.12
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+4% Synergy $3.12
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $5.83
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $136.78
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.35
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.79
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+26% Synergy $14.62
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+14% Synergy $11.91
Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+6% Synergy $0.39
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.32
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $29.48
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+1% Synergy $12.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.58
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $99.32
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-3% Synergy $2.60
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Necromancy Necromancy
+27% Synergy $10.99
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+23% Synergy $0.26
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+15% Synergy $0.25
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+13% Synergy $14.97
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.10
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+11% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $8.92
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $1.37
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $4.25
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $0.95
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+6% Synergy $0.20
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $25.37
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $13.23
Propaganda Propaganda
-21% Synergy $3.23

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $3.67

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $8.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $20.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $5.18
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.36
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+5% Synergy $0.18
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+5% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.27
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $53.21
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.85
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $35.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $33.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $115.71
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $65.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.72
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $832.25
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.87
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $86.10
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-4% Synergy $4.41
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.48
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-4% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-5% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.23
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $1.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-12% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+17% Synergy $12.68
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+14% Synergy $7.94
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $23.91
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+14% Synergy $15.20
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+14% Synergy $18.51
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+13% Synergy $9.01
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $14.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+13% Synergy $16.58
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+13% Synergy $0.68
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+12% Synergy $7.17
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+12% Synergy $12.50
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+12% Synergy $0.27
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+11% Synergy $5.33
Underground River Underground River
+10% Synergy $1.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $21.23
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+10% Synergy $18.24
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+10% Synergy $11.81
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+9% Synergy $13.60
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $4.32
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+8% Synergy $26.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.56
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $25.95
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+8% Synergy $26.93
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $23.25
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.14
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $15.26
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $9.96
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $25.34
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.12
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.43
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.20
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.20
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-1% Synergy $2.86
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.18
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-2% Synergy $0.25
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-2% Synergy $0.23
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.23
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-13% Synergy $0.28

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