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Rayne, Academy Chancellor
Price tag $1.21

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2230 Current Rank
#2278 Last Week
#2170 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Rayne, Academy Chancellor decks.

Future Flight Future Flight
+8% Synergy $1.19
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+2% Synergy $2.77
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+1% Synergy $0.72

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Rayne, Academy Chancellor's abilities and overall game plan.

Vanishing Vanishing
+55% Synergy $0.52
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+52% Synergy $0.11
Spellskite Spellskite
+51% Synergy $8.99
Misdirection Misdirection
+46% Synergy $8.08
Combat Research Combat Research
+46% Synergy $0.27
Curiosity Curiosity
+46% Synergy $0.53
Auramancer's Guise Auramancer's Guise
+45% Synergy $0.84
Mizzium Meddler Mizzium Meddler
+43% Synergy $0.22
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+43% Synergy $0.24
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+43% Synergy $2.25

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rayne, Academy Chancellor decks.

Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+42% Synergy $0.38
Private Research Private Research
+41% Synergy $0.26
Redirect Redirect
+37% Synergy $0.30
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+31% Synergy $0.17
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $1.35
Propaganda Propaganda
+15% Synergy $2.29
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+12% Synergy $4.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $1.83
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $1.60
High Tide High Tide
+1% Synergy $1.03

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $51.13
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $37.35
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-2% Synergy $17.54
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $64.58
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-5% Synergy $1.89
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.95
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $13.26
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $43.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $44.22

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rayne, Academy Chancellor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Willbender Willbender
+31% Synergy $0.14
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+31% Synergy $0.51
Rootwater Shaman Rootwater Shaman
+31% Synergy $0.68
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+30% Synergy $1.73
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+28% Synergy $0.33
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+28% Synergy $0.26
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+26% Synergy $0.29
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+24% Synergy $0.18
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+20% Synergy $0.29
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+19% Synergy $0.48
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+18% Synergy $0.21
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+17% Synergy $2.02
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+16% Synergy $12.39
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+15% Synergy $0.50
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+15% Synergy $5.33
Rootwater Matriarch Rootwater Matriarch
+15% Synergy $0.60
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+14% Synergy $0.19
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+13% Synergy $4.02
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+10% Synergy $1.01
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+10% Synergy $6.70
Academy Researchers Academy Researchers
+10% Synergy $0.19
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+9% Synergy $0.16
Iridescent Drake Iridescent Drake
+9% Synergy $0.10
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+8% Synergy $0.31
Archivist Archivist
+8% Synergy $0.36
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+8% Synergy $2.12
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+7% Synergy $0.40
Hakim, Loreweaver Hakim, Loreweaver
+7% Synergy $0.72
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+6% Synergy $0.68
Palinchron Palinchron
+6% Synergy $37.87
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+5% Synergy $0.84
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+5% Synergy $0.85
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+5% Synergy $8.46
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+4% Synergy $0.15
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+4% Synergy $0.10
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+4% Synergy $0.46
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+4% Synergy $7.98
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+3% Synergy $0.48
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+3% Synergy $0.09
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+2% Synergy $0.22
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+2% Synergy $7.64
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+1% Synergy $7.63
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+1% Synergy $0.13
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
0% Synergy $1.15
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-4% Synergy $0.96
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-5% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-9% Synergy $2.84
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-13% Synergy $3.87
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-14% Synergy $0.75

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rayne, Academy Chancellor safe.

Meddle Meddle
+36% Synergy $0.13
Divert Divert
+26% Synergy $2.28
Aura Finesse Aura Finesse
+17% Synergy $0.18
Fumble Fumble
+15% Synergy $0.48
Deflection Deflection
+14% Synergy $0.41
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+12% Synergy $0.35
Enchantment Alteration Enchantment Alteration
+12% Synergy $0.25
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+9% Synergy $0.17
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+9% Synergy $0.11
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $1.71
Hubris Hubris
+8% Synergy $0.05
Evacuation Evacuation
+7% Synergy $0.14
Rebound Rebound
+7% Synergy $0.20
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.56
Commandeer Commandeer
+6% Synergy $1.00
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+6% Synergy $0.26
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+5% Synergy $1.26
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+5% Synergy $0.44
Boomerang Boomerang
+5% Synergy $0.12
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $2.28
Foil Foil
+4% Synergy $1.03
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.42
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.36
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+2% Synergy $10.56
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.12
Wash Away Wash Away
+1% Synergy $0.57
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $3.14
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-2% Synergy $0.19
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $1.85
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-2% Synergy $0.20
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
-2% Synergy $0.99
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.21
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-4% Synergy $1.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.24
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-5% Synergy $1.16
Rewind Rewind
-5% Synergy $0.41
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-5% Synergy $5.74
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-6% Synergy $1.52
Resculpt Resculpt
-6% Synergy $0.26
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-7% Synergy $45.90
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.58
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.48
Snap Snap
-8% Synergy $2.15
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $1.81
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-12% Synergy $46.95
Opt Opt
-15% Synergy $0.10

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rayne, Academy Chancellor's game plan and control the board.

Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+12% Synergy $0.12
Bribery Bribery
+9% Synergy $5.65
Ravenform Ravenform
+6% Synergy $0.17
Wash Out Wash Out
+5% Synergy $0.32
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+4% Synergy $1.99
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.13
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.91
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $3.98
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-1% Synergy $3.63
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.67
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.24
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $36.04
Preordain Preordain
-8% Synergy $0.58
Fabricate Fabricate
-16% Synergy $8.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+22% Synergy $2.56
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+21% Synergy $0.93
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+17% Synergy $1.09
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.21
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+14% Synergy $0.35
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $1.49
Crown of the Ages Crown of the Ages
+7% Synergy $0.30
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+6% Synergy $1.00
Skull of Orm Skull of Orm
+6% Synergy $1.39
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+5% Synergy $0.14
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+2% Synergy $2.02
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $5.22
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $1.12
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-3% Synergy $3.69
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-12% Synergy $16.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rayne, Academy Chancellor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+34% Synergy $0.38
Alexi's Cloak Alexi's Cloak
+33% Synergy $0.33
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+32% Synergy $1.03
Cartouche of Knowledge Cartouche of Knowledge
+32% Synergy $0.07
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+31% Synergy $3.58
Arcanum Wings Arcanum Wings
+27% Synergy $1.15
Infiltrator's Magemark Infiltrator's Magemark
+22% Synergy $0.13
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+22% Synergy $12.73
Diplomatic Immunity Diplomatic Immunity
+20% Synergy $1.52
Control Magic Control Magic
+19% Synergy $0.83
False Demise False Demise
+19% Synergy $0.29
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+18% Synergy $0.10
Traveler's Cloak Traveler's Cloak
+18% Synergy $0.19
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+17% Synergy $3.05
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.46
Super State Super State
+15% Synergy $9.26
Robe of Mirrors Robe of Mirrors
+15% Synergy $0.32
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+14% Synergy $0.94
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+14% Synergy $0.61
Treachery Treachery
+14% Synergy $37.88
Fae Flight Fae Flight
+14% Synergy $0.09
Drake Umbra Drake Umbra
+14% Synergy $0.36
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+13% Synergy $1.52
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+13% Synergy $0.47
Launch Launch
+13% Synergy $0.24
Zephid's Embrace Zephid's Embrace
+12% Synergy $0.34
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+11% Synergy $12.29
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.46
Mystic Veil Mystic Veil
+11% Synergy $0.16
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+10% Synergy $0.12
Confiscate Confiscate
+10% Synergy $0.12
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+10% Synergy $0.29
Abduction Abduction
+10% Synergy $0.41
Betrayal Betrayal
+9% Synergy $0.28
Wingspan Stride Wingspan Stride
+9% Synergy $0.06
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+8% Synergy $0.15
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+8% Synergy $15.21
Spectral Flight Spectral Flight
+8% Synergy $0.07
Starlit Mantle Starlit Mantle
+8% Synergy $0.06
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+7% Synergy $3.22
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+7% Synergy $0.42
Fate Foretold Fate Foretold
+7% Synergy $0.03
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+7% Synergy $0.04
Rune of Flight Rune of Flight
+7% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $10.49
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+6% Synergy $1.89
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+6% Synergy $1.00
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $3.04
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+2% Synergy $5.49
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
-1% Synergy $3.74

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Rayne, Academy Chancellor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $3.19
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+1% Synergy $6.51
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-8% Synergy $6.62

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+34% Synergy $0.56
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.39
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+14% Synergy $2.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $39.21
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+10% Synergy $0.14
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+9% Synergy $0.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.65
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+6% Synergy $9.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $1.99
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $3.03
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+4% Synergy $0.48
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+4% Synergy $0.40
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+3% Synergy $0.13
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $9.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.45
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+2% Synergy $1.21
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $1.59
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.70
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-3% Synergy $0.18
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-5% Synergy $46.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-10% Synergy $35.36
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-12% Synergy $10.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.13
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.43
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.24
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $3.47
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.28
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.04
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $16.72
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $23.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.05
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-4% Synergy $2.63
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.55
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.46
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-10% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rayne, Academy Chancellor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+30% Synergy $1.73
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.16
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.52
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.42
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+2% Synergy $0.97
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
0% Synergy $4.63
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.38
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.06
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $15.26
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-5% Synergy $36.04

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