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Raffine, Scheming Seer
Price tag $2.12

Legendary CreatureSphinx Demon

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Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 25% Reanimator 22% +1/+1 Counters 7% Discard 6% Flying 4% Aggro 3% Connive 3% Midrange 3% Control 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

#209 Current Rank
#204 Last Week
#182 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.

Starwinder Starwinder
+5% Synergy $0.90
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
+2% Synergy $14.65
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+1% Synergy $1.59
Quantum Riddler Quantum Riddler
+1% Synergy $24.98
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-1% Synergy $0.72

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 $1.25
Reanimate Reanimate
+51% Synergy $5.14
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+48% Synergy $6.56
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+43% Synergy $6.31
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+43% Synergy $2.00
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+39% Synergy $3.06
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+39% Synergy $0.35
Victimize Victimize
+38% Synergy $0.44
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+36% Synergy $0.18
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+36% Synergy $0.51

Top Cards

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

Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $0.71
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+34% Synergy $0.21
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+31% Synergy $5.85
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+28% Synergy $0.76
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $1.45
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $45.59
Void Rend Void Rend
+12% Synergy $0.31
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.96
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $35.46
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+13% Synergy $10.89
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $31.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $42.02
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+8% Synergy $13.36
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $46.53
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $61.91
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $19.02
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $22.72
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $15.45

Creatures

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

Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.71
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+28% Synergy $10.27
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+27% Synergy $0.28
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+26% Synergy $0.28
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+26% Synergy $16.56
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+26% Synergy $0.18
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+25% Synergy $15.60
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+25% Synergy $0.94
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+24% Synergy $0.17
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+23% Synergy $1.09
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+23% Synergy $0.75
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+22% Synergy $0.77
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+22% Synergy $15.31
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+21% Synergy $0.22
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+20% Synergy $14.98
Elenda and Azor Elenda and Azor
+20% Synergy $0.30
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+20% Synergy $37.50
Wonder Wonder
+19% Synergy $1.54
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+19% Synergy $14.25
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+19% Synergy $0.83
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
+19% Synergy $0.28
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+19% Synergy $0.10
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+18% Synergy $10.58
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.44
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+17% Synergy $0.56
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+15% Synergy $0.19
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+15% Synergy $0.64
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+14% Synergy $66.16
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+14% Synergy $0.38
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+14% Synergy $14.09
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+14% Synergy $8.30
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+14% Synergy $29.02
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+14% Synergy $1.37
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+14% Synergy $0.17
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+13% Synergy $5.70
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+13% Synergy $13.15
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+13% Synergy $0.33
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+13% Synergy $4.15
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+12% Synergy $7.33
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+12% Synergy $8.82
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+12% Synergy $3.27
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.16
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $2.67
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+11% Synergy $0.61
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+11% Synergy $10.82
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+11% Synergy $0.09
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+11% Synergy $0.12
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+7% Synergy $4.83
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+5% Synergy $20.03
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+4% Synergy $10.41

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $15.82
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+12% Synergy $0.07
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $8.03
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $18.91
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+9% Synergy $0.67
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+8% Synergy $1.94
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.87
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+8% Synergy $1.08
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $1.72
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+6% Synergy $0.24
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+6% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.82
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.73
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $5.02
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.35
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+5% Synergy $3.70
Obscura Confluence Obscura Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.18
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $51.18
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+4% Synergy $12.54
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+4% Synergy $23.01
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $7.66
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $59.87
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $9.24
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.27
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $6.89
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $17.03
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $8.12
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.84
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.17
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $4.51
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $14.92
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $8.20
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+1% Synergy $1.19
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.18
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.37
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $44.85
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.59
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $50.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $0.44
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $10.29
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.37
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.00
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+28% Synergy $0.32
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+26% Synergy $3.20
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.60
Living Death Living Death
+19% Synergy $2.43
Persist Persist
+19% Synergy $2.34
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+13% Synergy $0.16
Damn Damn
+12% Synergy $1.49
Unearth Unearth
+12% Synergy $0.45
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+10% Synergy $26.07
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+9% Synergy $0.97
Exhume Exhume
+9% Synergy $3.43
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.22
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+8% Synergy $0.29
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+8% Synergy $6.65
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.10
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+7% Synergy $7.88
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.54
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $3.53
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+5% Synergy $1.30
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.24
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $4.82
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $10.83
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+4% Synergy $2.34
Doomsday Doomsday
+4% Synergy $5.42
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $52.72
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.38
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $6.10
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $119.32
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $1.58
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.03
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+22% Synergy $6.54
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+14% Synergy $8.87
Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+11% Synergy $0.23
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+6% Synergy $0.29
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $32.27
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+4% Synergy $0.29
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $18.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $82.60
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-3% Synergy $3.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Necromancy Necromancy
+26% Synergy $7.37
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+23% Synergy $0.20
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+16% Synergy $0.23
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+13% Synergy $16.19
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+12% Synergy $0.15
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $0.83
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $8.45
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $1.09
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $1.34
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+6% Synergy $0.20
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+5% Synergy $3.91
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $21.01
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $49.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $12.32
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $34.30
Propaganda Propaganda
-19% Synergy $2.35

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $3.85

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $7.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $18.65
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $3.53
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $0.99
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+5% Synergy $0.29
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+4% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.32
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.52
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $49.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $95.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.59
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.89
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $41.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $26.29
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $103.74
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $65.92
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.34
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $669.19
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $39.82
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $0.87
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.79
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.41
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-4% Synergy $0.19
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-4% Synergy $77.64
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.52
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $2.28
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 $11.82
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+15% Synergy $12.12
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+15% Synergy $16.75
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+14% Synergy $15.94
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $23.61
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+13% Synergy $7.60
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+13% Synergy $6.49
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+13% Synergy $15.70
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+13% Synergy $0.86
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+13% Synergy $13.50
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+12% Synergy $13.93
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+12% Synergy $5.02
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.44
Underground River Underground River
+10% Synergy $0.87
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $18.89
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+9% Synergy $3.68
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+9% Synergy $20.95
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+9% Synergy $13.69
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+8% Synergy $23.97
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+8% Synergy $18.92
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.87
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $27.41
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $20.83
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $4.95
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $24.05
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $13.64
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $26.74
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $8.81
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.03
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.27
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.30
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+1% Synergy $1.44
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
0% Synergy $0.13
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.14
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.34
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.34
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-1% Synergy $0.19
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.20
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.26
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-13% Synergy $0.39

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