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Raffine, Scheming Seer
Price tag $2.91

Legendary Creature — Sphinx Demon

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Esper

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

#193 Current Rank
#181 Last Week
#229 Past 2 Years

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.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+14% Synergy $2.57
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+7% Synergy $0.32
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+4% Synergy $1.43
Ultron, Unlimited Ultron, Unlimited
+3% Synergy
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $5.92

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 $0.32
Reanimate Reanimate
+51% Synergy $8.28
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+48% Synergy $4.93
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+46% Synergy $7.38
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+42% Synergy $5.34
Victimize Victimize
+41% Synergy $1.72
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+41% Synergy $2.08
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+40% Synergy $0.37
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+38% Synergy $0.40
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $0.52

Top Cards

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

Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+35% Synergy $0.34
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+31% Synergy $5.44
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+28% Synergy $9.95
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+27% Synergy $3.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+20% Synergy $1.96
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $60.48
Void Rend Void Rend
+8% Synergy $0.68
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+14% Synergy $34.55
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+10% Synergy $49.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $58.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $41.55
Force of Will Force of Will
+4% Synergy $64.60
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+2% Synergy $61.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $72.88
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.21
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-2% Synergy $66.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Containment Construct Containment Construct
+33% Synergy $0.44
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+29% Synergy $0.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+28% Synergy $0.33
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+27% Synergy $4.08
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+26% Synergy $20.63
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+26% Synergy $0.40
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+25% Synergy $0.33
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+24% Synergy $2.96
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+24% Synergy $18.56
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+22% Synergy $20.56
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+22% Synergy $23.37
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+22% Synergy $0.34
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+22% Synergy $3.30
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+20% Synergy $0.36
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+20% Synergy $5.93
Elenda and Azor Elenda and Azor
+20% Synergy $0.50
Wonder Wonder
+19% Synergy $1.56
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+19% Synergy $0.28
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+19% Synergy $17.58
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+18% Synergy $4.37
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+17% Synergy $2.48
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.91
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+17% Synergy $31.35
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+17% Synergy $3.05
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+17% Synergy $11.41
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+16% Synergy $0.33
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
+15% Synergy $0.80
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+15% Synergy $16.25
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+15% Synergy $0.46
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+14% Synergy $1.66
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+13% Synergy $1.39
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.30
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+13% Synergy $6.83
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+13% Synergy $12.26
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+12% Synergy $0.28
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+12% Synergy $0.55
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+11% Synergy $93.04
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+11% Synergy $4.49
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+11% Synergy $27.49
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+11% Synergy $12.11
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+11% Synergy $0.98
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+10% Synergy $2.24
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+10% Synergy $13.20
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+9% Synergy $0.79
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+8% Synergy $36.03
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $3.10
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+6% Synergy $14.61
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+3% Synergy $23.37
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+3% Synergy $22.71
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+1% Synergy $17.83

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $17.25
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $8.18
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+10% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.20
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $27.90
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $0.92
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $3.42
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+6% Synergy $8.30
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+6% Synergy $1.62
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+5% Synergy $2.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $2.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $3.63
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+5% Synergy $0.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $13.96
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+4% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.40
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $8.60
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $50.79
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.22
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $10.23
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $18.15
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+2% Synergy $38.87
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+2% Synergy $7.79
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $2.60
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $14.66
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.29
Silence Silence
+1% Synergy $10.00
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $15.83
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+0% Synergy $18.30
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+0% Synergy $0.23
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+0% Synergy $22.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $55.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.90
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $4.60
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.33
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $1.11
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $37.90
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+33% Synergy $0.28
Dread Return Dread Return
+29% Synergy $0.42
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+29% Synergy $1.99
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+24% Synergy $0.32
Living Death Living Death
+21% Synergy $2.18
Persist Persist
+18% Synergy $0.92
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+14% Synergy $0.30
Unearth Unearth
+13% Synergy $0.57
Damn Damn
+10% Synergy $2.47
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+10% Synergy $29.73
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+10% Synergy $0.91
Exhume Exhume
+9% Synergy $5.25
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+9% Synergy $5.30
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.24
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+7% Synergy $0.39
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+6% Synergy $0.26
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $9.96
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.18
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+4% Synergy $1.82
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+4% Synergy $2.25
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $7.08
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.42
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $16.86
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $4.94
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $164.74
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.61
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+27% Synergy $16.99
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+14% Synergy $16.58
Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+14% Synergy $0.43
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $0.36
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+5% Synergy $0.37
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+4% Synergy $38.09
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+0% Synergy $10.84
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $108.23
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-2% Synergy $2.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Necromancy Necromancy
+27% Synergy $20.15
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+23% Synergy $0.35
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+13% Synergy $17.16
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+13% Synergy $0.33
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+10% Synergy $0.20
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+10% Synergy $1.39
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+7% Synergy $7.87
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+5% Synergy $1.63
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $12.12
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.63
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+5% Synergy $0.27
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $34.36
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+3% Synergy $2.61
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+3% Synergy $0.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $19.63
Propaganda Propaganda
-23% Synergy $3.12

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $5.08

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+15% Synergy $10.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $30.54
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+9% Synergy $5.84
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $0.91
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+5% Synergy $0.23
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+4% Synergy $0.35
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.49
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $64.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $0.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $37.57
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $167.83
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $73.32
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $1122.75
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $2.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-2% Synergy $109.60
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-3% Synergy $1.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-5% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-6% Synergy $1.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-6% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-6% Synergy $0.39
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-7% Synergy $4.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $3.30

Lands

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

Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+16% Synergy $15.11
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $32.53
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+14% Synergy $19.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $16.09
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+13% Synergy $18.79
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+13% Synergy $27.97
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $8.02
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+13% Synergy $0.53
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+13% Synergy $10.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+12% Synergy $0.38
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+12% Synergy $9.48
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+11% Synergy $15.62
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+11% Synergy $16.74
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+11% Synergy $6.83
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+10% Synergy $11.95
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+10% Synergy $11.01
Underground River Underground River
+9% Synergy $1.47
City of Brass City of Brass
+9% Synergy $10.49
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $7.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $5.35
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $37.32
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+7% Synergy $31.32
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $18.15
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $36.78
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $11.86
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $34.29
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $1.46
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $32.91
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $3.10
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $3.63
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+5% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.82
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+3% Synergy $10.40
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy $3000.00
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.22
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+0% Synergy $2.00
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+0% Synergy $0.33
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.76
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $2.00
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.32
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.35
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-13% Synergy $0.37

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