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Raffine, Scheming Seer
Price tag $2.23

Legendary Creature — Sphinx Demon

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Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 27% Reanimator 21% +1/+1 Counters 6% Discard 5% Flying 4% Aggro 3% Connive 3% Midrange 2% cEDH 2% Control 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

#206 Current Rank
#192 Last Week
#160 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.

Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+3% Synergy $2.66
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
+3% Synergy $0.44
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+1% Synergy $27.49
Starting Town Starting Town
-1% Synergy $9.96
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
-1% Synergy $17.56

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 $1.28
Reanimate Reanimate
+51% Synergy $7.35
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+47% Synergy $6.69
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+43% Synergy $6.44
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+43% Synergy $1.88
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+39% Synergy $0.35
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+39% Synergy $3.16
Victimize Victimize
+37% Synergy $0.46
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+37% Synergy $0.45
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+36% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $1.00
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+34% Synergy $0.18
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+31% Synergy $5.26
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+28% Synergy $0.88
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+22% Synergy $1.49
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+20% Synergy $39.48
Void Rend Void Rend
+13% Synergy $0.79
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.06
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $2.00

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $33.47
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+13% Synergy $12.19
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+12% Synergy $27.36
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $40.74
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+9% Synergy $12.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $50.27
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $56.98
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+6% Synergy $19.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $12.09
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $16.58

Creatures

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

Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+31% Synergy $0.61
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+28% Synergy $10.06
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+27% Synergy $0.29
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+26% Synergy $0.29
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+26% Synergy $17.96
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+26% Synergy $0.18
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+25% Synergy $15.13
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+25% Synergy $0.48
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+24% Synergy $0.12
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+23% Synergy $0.59
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+22% Synergy $16.29
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+21% Synergy $0.87
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+21% Synergy $0.85
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+21% Synergy $0.21
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+20% Synergy $8.93
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+20% Synergy $28.80
Elenda and Azor Elenda and Azor
+19% Synergy $0.31
Wonder Wonder
+19% Synergy $1.48
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+19% Synergy $14.69
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+19% Synergy $1.08
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
+19% Synergy $0.27
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+19% Synergy $0.06
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+18% Synergy $10.87
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+18% Synergy $0.66
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $0.86
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+15% Synergy $10.73
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+15% Synergy $0.69
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+15% Synergy $42.87
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+15% Synergy $0.18
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+14% Synergy $65.25
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+14% Synergy $0.38
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+14% Synergy $1.23
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+14% Synergy $0.16
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+13% Synergy $5.32
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+13% Synergy $3.57
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+13% Synergy $0.25
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.15
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+12% Synergy $3.52
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+12% Synergy $3.25
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+12% Synergy $13.82
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+12% Synergy $3.76
Duelist of the Mind Duelist of the Mind
+12% Synergy $0.17
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $5.00
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+11% Synergy $6.06
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+11% Synergy $1.61
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+11% Synergy $10.68
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+11% Synergy $0.13
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $2.99
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+6% Synergy $24.87
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $9.54

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $13.09
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+12% Synergy $0.06
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $13.17
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+10% Synergy $16.38
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+9% Synergy $0.51
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+8% Synergy $2.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $6.72
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+8% Synergy $0.77
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $1.98
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+7% Synergy $0.13
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+6% Synergy $0.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.83
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.83
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $4.89
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $9.28
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+5% Synergy $3.56
Obscura Confluence Obscura Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.19
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+4% Synergy $53.08
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $49.17
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+4% Synergy $10.28
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+4% Synergy $7.06
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+4% Synergy $22.53
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $7.96
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+4% Synergy $0.33
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $6.65
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $13.99
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.24
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $14.94
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $11.18
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $1.12
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.15
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $4.40
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $16.40
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.38
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+1% Synergy $1.25
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+1% Synergy $8.62
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.28
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $0.42
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $10.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.25
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $47.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $41.94
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $28.16
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.50

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+28% Synergy $0.29
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+25% Synergy $3.45
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.33
Living Death Living Death
+19% Synergy $2.24
Persist Persist
+19% Synergy $1.21
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+13% Synergy $0.13
Damn Damn
+12% Synergy $1.84
Unearth Unearth
+12% Synergy $0.42
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+10% Synergy $22.49
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+9% Synergy $0.91
Exhume Exhume
+9% Synergy $3.67
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.23
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+8% Synergy $0.21
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.12
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+7% Synergy $7.28
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+7% Synergy $7.39
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $4.80
Windfall Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.86
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+5% Synergy $1.12
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.26
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $10.19
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $2.99
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+4% Synergy $1.56
Doomsday Doomsday
+4% Synergy $5.48
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+4% Synergy $0.07
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $57.80
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.46
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $5.25
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $110.20
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $35.13
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $1.77
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $1.19
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $4.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+20% Synergy $4.59
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+15% Synergy $8.92
Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+11% Synergy $0.24
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+6% Synergy $0.26
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $37.01
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+4% Synergy $0.37
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $17.09
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+1% Synergy $2.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy $1.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.22
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $63.82
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-3% Synergy $2.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.25

Enchantments

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

Necromancy Necromancy
+25% Synergy $6.85
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+23% Synergy $0.22
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+17% Synergy $0.21
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+13% Synergy $16.97
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+12% Synergy $0.13
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $1.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $8.48
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $0.88
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $1.19
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+6% Synergy $0.12
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+5% Synergy $4.51
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $17.46
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $48.75
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $14.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $33.46
Propaganda Propaganda
-18% Synergy $2.21

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $3.87

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $6.60
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+15% Synergy $17.64
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $4.09
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $0.72
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+5% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.37
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+4% Synergy $0.20
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.46
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $2.52
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $48.82
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $1.98
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $1.00
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $40.60

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $22.27
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $98.19
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $65.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.95
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $629.02
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $59.88
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
0% Synergy $0.84
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
0% Synergy $0.88
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.40
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-1% Synergy $0.44
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-3% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.41
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-5% Synergy $68.76
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-6% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $2.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-12% Synergy $0.20

Lands

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

Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+17% Synergy $10.90
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+15% Synergy $9.47
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+15% Synergy $15.03
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+14% Synergy $11.68
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+14% Synergy $14.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $21.97
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+13% Synergy $14.82
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+13% Synergy $0.75
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+13% Synergy $12.69
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+12% Synergy $12.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $14.54
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+12% Synergy $0.51
Underground River Underground River
+11% Synergy $1.57
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+11% Synergy $3.03
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $17.02
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+9% Synergy $2.45
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+9% Synergy $20.52
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+8% Synergy $29.02
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+8% Synergy $17.15
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+8% Synergy $13.36
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $24.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $18.87
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $4.19
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $23.61
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $12.14
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $23.37
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.90
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy $0.23
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $9.12
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+6% Synergy $3.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.25
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+4% Synergy $1.14
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+3% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+2% Synergy $1.65
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+1% Synergy $0.34
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.14
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
0% Synergy $0.51
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
0% Synergy $0.15
Port Town Port Town
-1% Synergy $0.16
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-5% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-8% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.05
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-13% Synergy $0.35

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