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Raffine, Scheming Seer
Price tag $2.07

Legendary CreatureSphinx Demon

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Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 23% Reanimator 21% +1/+1 Counters 7% Discard 6% Flying 4% Connive 4% Aggro 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

#194 Current Rank
#179 Last Week
#193 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.

Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
+4% Synergy $0.85
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $28.67
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.47
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+1% Synergy $0.57
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+1% Synergy $1.46

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 $2.76
Reanimate Reanimate
+51% Synergy $5.15
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+48% Synergy $7.45
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+44% Synergy $6.46
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+43% Synergy $1.89
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+40% Synergy $0.39
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+40% Synergy $2.85
Victimize Victimize
+39% Synergy $0.49
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+37% Synergy $0.16
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $0.48

Top Cards

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

Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+35% Synergy $0.24
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+31% Synergy $5.78
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+28% Synergy $11.80
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+27% Synergy $0.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $1.36
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $41.79
Void Rend Void Rend
+11% Synergy $0.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.14
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 $37.35
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $30.57
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $44.22
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+8% Synergy $13.27
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $43.88
Force of Will Force of Will
+5% Synergy $64.58
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $19.90
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $13.26
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $17.54
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $109.39

Creatures

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

Containment Construct Containment Construct
+35% Synergy $0.42
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.79
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.28
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+27% Synergy $0.31
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+27% Synergy $0.23
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+26% Synergy $16.04
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+25% Synergy $23.40
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+25% Synergy $2.55
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+24% Synergy $1.08
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+23% Synergy $6.67
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+23% Synergy $0.13
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+22% Synergy $1.69
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+22% Synergy $15.65
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+21% Synergy $0.24
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+20% Synergy $12.53
Elenda and Azor Elenda and Azor
+20% Synergy $0.31
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+20% Synergy $14.31
Wonder Wonder
+19% Synergy $1.58
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+19% Synergy $37.11
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+19% Synergy $6.03
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+19% Synergy $0.11
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+18% Synergy $1.22
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
+18% Synergy $0.29
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.04
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+17% Synergy $0.74
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+15% Synergy $0.16
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+14% Synergy $0.29
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+14% Synergy $6.30
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+14% Synergy $14.11
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+14% Synergy $0.80
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+14% Synergy $25.40
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+14% Synergy $4.35
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+14% Synergy $0.19
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+13% Synergy $68.66
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+13% Synergy $7.96
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+13% Synergy $13.86
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+13% Synergy $10.98
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.15
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+13% Synergy $1.27
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+12% Synergy $8.60
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+12% Synergy $7.64
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+12% Synergy $0.33
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $2.99
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+11% Synergy $3.02
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+11% Synergy $10.82
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+11% Synergy $0.08
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+10% Synergy $0.56
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+7% Synergy $5.29
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+5% Synergy $18.27
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+4% Synergy $10.08

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $18.03
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+12% Synergy $0.08
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $8.48
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+8% Synergy $2.00
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $19.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.76
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+8% Synergy $0.99
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+8% Synergy $1.08
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $2.07
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+6% Synergy $0.14
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+6% Synergy $3.92
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+6% Synergy $0.37
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.83
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.68
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.78
Obscura Confluence Obscura Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.18
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $45.90
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $4.36
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $54.04
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+3% Synergy $10.82
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $9.65
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+3% Synergy $23.69
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $8.08
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $8.01
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $17.98
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $8.91
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.20
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.82
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $3.64
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $15.61
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $14.40
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.12
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.43
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+1% Synergy $1.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $46.95
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.40
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.43
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $50.09
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $0.58
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $8.82
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.47
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $32.03
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+28% Synergy $0.31
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+26% Synergy $3.00
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.44
Living Death Living Death
+19% Synergy $2.40
Persist Persist
+18% Synergy $2.48
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+14% Synergy $0.18
Unearth Unearth
+13% Synergy $0.47
Damn Damn
+12% Synergy $1.22
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+10% Synergy $24.15
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+9% Synergy $0.93
Exhume Exhume
+9% Synergy $3.35
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+9% Synergy $6.53
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.24
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+8% Synergy $0.25
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.08
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+7% Synergy $7.41
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.94
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $3.45
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+5% Synergy $1.38
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.24
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $3.98
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.21
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $11.31
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+4% Synergy $2.30
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $48.71
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $5.92
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $125.49
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $1.77
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $3.33
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+24% Synergy $8.56
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+14% Synergy $9.70
Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+12% Synergy $0.42
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+6% Synergy $0.28
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $1.12
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $21.95
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $18.83
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.14
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $78.29
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-3% Synergy $3.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Necromancy Necromancy
+26% Synergy $8.21
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+23% Synergy $0.09
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+16% Synergy $0.21
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+13% Synergy $14.69
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+12% Synergy $0.15
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.00
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $10.49
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $1.03
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $1.35
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $3.90
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+6% Synergy $0.19
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $22.45
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $51.13
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $11.69
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $36.64
Propaganda Propaganda
-20% Synergy $2.29

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $3.19

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $7.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $18.45
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $3.80
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.16
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+5% Synergy $0.34
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+4% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.31
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $48.20
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.99
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.93
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $35.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $26.71
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $64.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.05
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $716.12
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $1.01
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-3% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.23
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-4% Synergy $0.17
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-4% Synergy $78.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.49
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.04
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $2.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.46
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 $11.22
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+14% Synergy $13.51
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $21.48
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+14% Synergy $17.98
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $11.39
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+13% Synergy $7.35
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+13% Synergy $0.75
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+12% Synergy $6.84
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+12% Synergy $13.38
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $15.26
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+12% Synergy $12.60
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.28
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+11% Synergy $4.38
Underground River Underground River
+10% Synergy $0.83
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $19.64
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+9% Synergy $2.61
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+9% Synergy $19.92
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+9% Synergy $12.98
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+8% Synergy $17.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.76
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $26.43
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $19.30
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $4.59
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $24.01
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $23.54
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $12.90
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $22.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $8.50
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.91
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.21
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy $1.03
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+1% Synergy $1.38
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.12
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.33
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.22
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-2% Synergy $0.19
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.26
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-13% Synergy $0.31

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