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Raffine, Scheming Seer
Price tag $2.78

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Playstyle & Strategy

Reanimator 21% Wheels 12% +1/+1 Counters 8% Discard 7% Aggro 5%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Raffine, Scheming Seer players are trying out in Discard decks.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+23% Synergy $2.25
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+11% Synergy $0.30
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+6% Synergy $1.28
Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $5.72
Moment of Reckoning Moment of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Raffine, Scheming Seer's Discard builds — cards that lean hardest into the Discard theme.

Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+68% Synergy $0.36
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+54% Synergy $7.65
Reanimate Reanimate
+54% Synergy $8.61
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+47% Synergy $4.99
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+46% Synergy $5.15
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+46% Synergy $0.32
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+43% Synergy $0.43
Victimize Victimize
+43% Synergy $2.27
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+42% Synergy $2.07
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+40% Synergy $0.48

Top Cards

The staple cards most Raffine, Scheming Seer Discard decks run as their core.

Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+39% Synergy $0.35
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+36% Synergy $19.09
Bone Miser Bone Miser
+36% Synergy $26.64
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+25% Synergy $3.61
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+23% Synergy $2.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+18% Synergy $58.07
Void Rend Void Rend
+12% Synergy $0.76
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.19
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $3.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Raffine, Scheming Seer Discard game on their own.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+18% Synergy $34.33
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $40.14
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $54.33
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+7% Synergy $44.92
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $54.50
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $62.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $72.26
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+1% Synergy $60.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $76.77
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-12% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Discard plan in Raffine, Scheming Seer decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Hashaton, Scarab's Fist Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
+33% Synergy $0.45
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+32% Synergy $5.03
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.38
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+31% Synergy $0.31
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+30% Synergy $3.68
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+28% Synergy $2.48
Queza, Augur of Agonies Queza, Augur of Agonies
+28% Synergy $0.27
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+28% Synergy $0.57
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+27% Synergy $10.47
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+27% Synergy $2.92
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+26% Synergy $20.03
Mausoleum Wanderer Mausoleum Wanderer
+26% Synergy $0.33
Wonder Wonder
+23% Synergy $1.70
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+23% Synergy $22.59
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+22% Synergy $19.10
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+22% Synergy $4.78
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
+22% Synergy $0.84
Elenda and Azor Elenda and Azor
+21% Synergy $0.45
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+20% Synergy $17.68
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+20% Synergy $2.73
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+19% Synergy $0.35
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+18% Synergy $6.10
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+18% Synergy $1.80
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+17% Synergy $9.87
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+17% Synergy $2.42
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+16% Synergy $15.72
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+15% Synergy $12.22
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+15% Synergy $0.30
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+14% Synergy $1.53
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+14% Synergy $31.68
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+14% Synergy $1.59
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+14% Synergy $0.33
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+14% Synergy $0.49
Wyrm's Crossing Patrol Wyrm's Crossing Patrol
+14% Synergy $0.28
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+13% Synergy $95.66
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.26
Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer Oskar, Rubbish Reclaimer
+12% Synergy $0.45
Judge's Familiar Judge's Familiar
+11% Synergy $0.19
Malevolent Hermit Benevolent Geist Malevolent Hermit
+11% Synergy $1.11
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+10% Synergy $6.26
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+10% Synergy $11.65
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+10% Synergy $29.12
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+10% Synergy $0.30
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+9% Synergy $29.67
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+9% Synergy $22.05
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+7% Synergy $2.95
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+7% Synergy $0.99
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+6% Synergy $12.20
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+6% Synergy $35.25
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-3% Synergy $17.29

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Raffine, Scheming Seer's Discard deck ahead.

Entomb Entomb
+16% Synergy $18.02
Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $8.50
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+12% Synergy $0.23
Shadow of the Grave Shadow of the Grave
+10% Synergy $0.54
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+10% Synergy $12.22
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+9% Synergy $1.68
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+8% Synergy $1.06
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+8% Synergy $27.53
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.92
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $5.19
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $14.06
Obscura Confluence Obscura Confluence
+7% Synergy $0.25
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $3.60
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+5% Synergy $2.42
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+5% Synergy $1.02
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $13.15
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+5% Synergy $3.19
Dihada's Ploy Dihada's Ploy
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+4% Synergy $56.81
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.69
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $52.62
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+2% Synergy $13.61
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $2.44
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.24
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $8.78
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $18.16
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.00
Frantic Search Frantic Search
0% Synergy $1.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $16.95
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $20.32
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
0% Synergy $7.17
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
0% Synergy $38.90
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.32
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-1% Synergy $8.45
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $4.55
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $10.59
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-4% Synergy $11.92
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.37
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.62
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $39.51

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Discard game plan forward for Raffine, Scheming Seer.

Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+38% Synergy $0.30
Dread Return Dread Return
+30% Synergy $0.42
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+30% Synergy $1.86
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+27% Synergy $0.32
Living Death Living Death
+22% Synergy $2.21
Damn Damn
+13% Synergy $2.44
Persist Persist
+12% Synergy $1.27
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+12% Synergy $27.44
Unearth Unearth
+12% Synergy $0.60
Restart Sequence Restart Sequence
+12% Synergy $0.32
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+10% Synergy $0.73
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+10% Synergy $5.11
Exhume Exhume
+9% Synergy $5.76
Writ of Return Writ of Return
+8% Synergy $0.34
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+7% Synergy $3.31
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $5.08
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+6% Synergy $0.29
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $9.82
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+6% Synergy $2.47
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+5% Synergy $0.35
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+5% Synergy $2.00
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $6.80
Austere Command Austere Command
+3% Synergy $0.46
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $17.57
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-1% Synergy $163.77
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $5.28
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $2.35

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Raffine, Scheming Seer Discard decks.

Currency Converter Currency Converter
+21% Synergy $1.06
Cryptcaller Chariot Cryptcaller Chariot
+19% Synergy $0.40
Mask of the Schemer Mask of the Schemer
+7% Synergy $0.67
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+6% Synergy $39.14
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+1% Synergy $0.39
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+1% Synergy $10.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.33
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $104.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $2.46
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Discard strategy in Raffine, Scheming Seer decks.

Necromancy Necromancy
+27% Synergy $21.49
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+27% Synergy $0.37
Drake Haven Drake Haven
+20% Synergy $0.31
Feast of Sanity Feast of Sanity
+19% Synergy $0.22
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+12% Synergy $16.68
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+12% Synergy $1.16
Faith of the Devoted Faith of the Devoted
+10% Synergy $0.29
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+8% Synergy $6.80
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+6% Synergy $0.59
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+6% Synergy $2.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $12.67
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $33.87
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+4% Synergy $2.62
Propaganda Propaganda
-23% Synergy $2.13

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Raffine, Scheming Seer's Discard game plan.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+10% Synergy $4.88

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Raffine, Scheming Seer Discard decks.

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+19% Synergy $11.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+16% Synergy $27.39
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+14% Synergy $0.87
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+12% Synergy $5.54
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.29
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+6% Synergy $0.49
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+5% Synergy $0.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.40
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $6.51
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $63.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $131.68
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Raffine, Scheming Seer's Discard strategy.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $36.20
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $171.12
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $76.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.70
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
-1% Synergy $1118.84
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-7% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-8% Synergy $1.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.69
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-9% Synergy $0.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-10% Synergy $0.37
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-10% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-12% Synergy $0.97
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.92

Lands

The mana base behind Raffine, Scheming Seer's Discard decks.

Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+22% Synergy $13.97
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+15% Synergy $9.28
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+15% Synergy $15.03
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $19.37
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+15% Synergy $28.38
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+14% Synergy $8.86
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+14% Synergy $17.77
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+14% Synergy $16.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $8.07
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+13% Synergy $31.12
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+13% Synergy $7.43
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+12% Synergy $9.81
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+12% Synergy $9.65
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+11% Synergy $1.37
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+11% Synergy $14.79
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+11% Synergy $5.16
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+10% Synergy $0.52
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+10% Synergy $5.65
City of Brass City of Brass
+10% Synergy $11.03
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+10% Synergy $0.27
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+9% Synergy $34.12
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+9% Synergy $4.54
Underground River Underground River
+8% Synergy $1.49
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+8% Synergy $10.09
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.23
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+7% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $5.19
Scrubland Scrubland
+5% Synergy
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+5% Synergy $9.03
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $35.70
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $28.51
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.24
Tundra Tundra
+4% Synergy $3000.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $38.56
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $17.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.14
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+3% Synergy
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.13
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.13
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.47
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-2% Synergy $4.23
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.32
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-7% Synergy $0.34
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-11% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-13% Synergy $0.39

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The Eighth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Eighth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Sefris of the Hidden Ways Sefris of the Hidden Ways
Neyam Shai Murad Neyam Shai Murad
Taigam, Sidisi's Hand Taigam, Sidisi's Hand
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Emet-Selch, Unsundered
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
Cyan, Vengeful Samurai Cyan, Vengeful Samurai
Isareth the Awakener Isareth the Awakener
Niambi, Esteemed Speaker Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
Sauron, the Necromancer Sauron, the Necromancer
Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths Atris, Oracle of Half-Truths
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
Volrath the Fallen Volrath the Fallen
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
Sarevok, Deathbringer Flaming Fist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Flaming Fist
Ardyn, the Usurper Ardyn, the Usurper
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
The Eighth Doctor Peri Brown The Eighth Doctor // Peri Brown
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Herald of Invasion
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
Mageta the Lion Mageta the Lion
Moira and Teshar Moira and Teshar
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Moira, Urborg Haunt Moira, Urborg Haunt
Viconia, Drow Apostate Noble Heritage Viconia, Drow Apostate // Noble Heritage
Barrowin of Clan Undurr Barrowin of Clan Undurr
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
Iname, Death Aspect Iname, Death Aspect
Lim-Dûl the Necromancer Lim-Dûl the Necromancer
Myojin of Grim Betrayal Myojin of Grim Betrayal
The Ancient One The Ancient One