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Raffine, Scheming Seer
Price tag $2.02

Legendary CreatureSphinx Demon

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Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Wheels 22% 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

#190 Current Rank
#172 Last Week
#195 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.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+4% Synergy $36.99
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
+4% Synergy $0.87
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $53.45
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+1% Synergy $1.44
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
0% Synergy $0.64

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 $2.80
Reanimate Reanimate
+51% Synergy $5.24
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+48% Synergy $7.72
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+44% Synergy $5.97
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+43% Synergy $2.28
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+40% Synergy $0.36
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+40% Synergy $1.12
Victimize Victimize
+39% Synergy $0.38
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+37% Synergy $0.18
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

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

Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+35% Synergy $0.23
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+31% Synergy $4.64
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+28% Synergy $0.81
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+28% Synergy $11.78
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $1.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+19% Synergy $42.50
Void Rend Void Rend
+11% Synergy $0.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.21
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.52

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $36.99
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $28.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $40.06
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $40.81
Force of Will Force of Will
+5% Synergy $64.07
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $48.13
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+3% Synergy $55.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $51.97
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $47.90
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $38.72

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 $0.46
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.20
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+27% Synergy $0.32
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+27% Synergy $0.22
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+26% Synergy $16.39
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+25% Synergy $23.49
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+25% Synergy $1.37
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+24% Synergy $1.03
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+23% Synergy $5.87
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+23% Synergy $0.10
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+22% Synergy $1.40
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+22% Synergy $15.85
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+21% Synergy $0.25
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+20% Synergy $11.25
Elenda and Azor Elenda and Azor
+20% Synergy $0.29
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+20% Synergy $14.49
Wonder Wonder
+19% Synergy $1.42
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+19% Synergy $35.57
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+19% Synergy $5.57
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+19% Synergy $1.54
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+19% Synergy $0.05
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
+18% Synergy $0.36
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.19
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+16% Synergy $0.90
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+15% Synergy $0.17
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+14% Synergy $5.85
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+14% Synergy $0.34
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+14% Synergy $12.13
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+14% Synergy $0.81
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+14% Synergy $3.59
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+14% Synergy $0.18
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+13% Synergy $71.89
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+13% Synergy $5.76
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+13% Synergy $12.48
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+13% Synergy $11.13
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+13% Synergy $25.05
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.18
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+13% Synergy $1.18
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+12% Synergy $7.41
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+12% Synergy $6.16
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+12% Synergy $2.51
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+12% Synergy $0.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $2.62
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+11% Synergy $8.11
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+8% Synergy $12.94
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+7% Synergy $5.57
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $20.17
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+4% Synergy $10.17
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $16.88

Instants

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

Entomb Entomb
+19% Synergy $17.23
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+12% Synergy $0.08
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $7.73
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+8% Synergy $2.51
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $18.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $6.39
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+8% Synergy $1.07
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+8% Synergy $1.13
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $1.28
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+6% Synergy $0.16
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+6% Synergy $4.13
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+6% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.66
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $7.73
Obscura Confluence Obscura Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $12.76
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $47.94
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+4% Synergy $3.87
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.26
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+3% Synergy $6.56
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $9.05
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+3% Synergy $24.84
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $5.95
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $7.69
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $15.72
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $8.75
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.16
Fracture Fracture
+2% Synergy $0.63
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $3.21
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $14.91
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+1% Synergy $13.51
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.16
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.53
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+1% Synergy $1.62
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $46.96
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.44
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $0.47
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $8.06
Despark Despark
-3% Synergy $0.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $31.52
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $0.82

Sorceries

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

Dread Return Dread Return
+28% Synergy $0.27
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+27% Synergy $3.00
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+23% Synergy $0.45
Living Death Living Death
+19% Synergy $1.75
Persist Persist
+18% Synergy $2.70
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+14% Synergy $0.15
Damn Damn
+12% Synergy $1.10
Unearth Unearth
+12% Synergy $0.45
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+10% Synergy $22.36
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+9% Synergy $0.94
Exhume Exhume
+9% Synergy $3.20
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+9% Synergy $4.37
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.22
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+8% Synergy $0.27
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.04
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+7% Synergy $7.57
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.66
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $3.31
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+5% Synergy $1.19
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.21
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $3.58
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+4% Synergy $10.81
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+4% Synergy $2.24
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $5.89
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+2% Synergy $127.26
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $1.93
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $2.96
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+24% Synergy $7.79
Currency Converter Currency Converter
+14% Synergy $10.82
Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+12% Synergy $0.35
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+6% Synergy $0.29
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+5% Synergy $1.07
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $23.75
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $18.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.14
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $77.56
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
-3% Synergy $4.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $3.68

Enchantments

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

Necromancy Necromancy
+27% Synergy $8.74
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+23% Synergy $0.10
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+16% Synergy $0.20
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+13% Synergy $15.57
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+11% Synergy $0.95
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+11% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $9.60
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $1.07
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $1.27
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $3.92
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+6% Synergy $0.20
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $22.70
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $11.61
Propaganda Propaganda
-20% Synergy $2.20

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $3.37

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+16% Synergy $6.58
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $18.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+10% Synergy $4.10
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.19
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+5% Synergy $0.29
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+4% Synergy $0.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.33
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.42
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $90.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.84
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $1.08
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $34.77

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $26.54
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $109.56
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $61.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.68
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $723.17
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $0.94
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.50
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-3% Synergy $0.57
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-4% Synergy $0.15
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-4% Synergy $77.60
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-6% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.05
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $2.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.23
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 $11.25
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+14% Synergy $13.90
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $20.82
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+14% Synergy $17.02
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $15.00
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+13% Synergy $7.30
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+13% Synergy $0.65
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+12% Synergy $5.90
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+12% Synergy $12.89
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $13.59
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+12% Synergy $12.05
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.29
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+11% Synergy $4.15
Underground River Underground River
+10% Synergy $0.85
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $17.54
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+9% Synergy $3.16
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+9% Synergy $18.65
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+9% Synergy $12.40
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+8% Synergy $15.54
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $6.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+8% Synergy $22.92
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+8% Synergy $19.28
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.90
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+7% Synergy $21.94
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $22.68
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+7% Synergy $11.95
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $22.84
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $8.80
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.78
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.19
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+2% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.54
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.51
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-1% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.13
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.22
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-2% Synergy $0.18
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.11
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-13% Synergy $0.32

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