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Rayne, Academy Chancellor
Price tag $1.06

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

#2352 Current Rank
#2098 Last Week
#2269 Last Month

New Cards

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

Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+15% Synergy $0.17
Lofty Dreams Lofty Dreams
+6% Synergy $0.11
Renet, Temporal Apprentice Renet, Temporal Apprentice
+2% Synergy $0.33
Subterfuge Subterfuge
+2% Synergy $0.24
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+1% Synergy $22.78

High Synergy Cards

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

Vanishing Vanishing
+54% Synergy $0.50
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+53% Synergy $0.20
Curiosity Curiosity
+48% Synergy $0.74
Spellskite Spellskite
+47% Synergy $7.09
Auramancer's Guise Auramancer's Guise
+47% Synergy $0.68
Combat Research Combat Research
+46% Synergy $0.48
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+44% Synergy $0.38
Misdirection Misdirection
+43% Synergy $8.89
Mizzium Meddler Mizzium Meddler
+41% Synergy $0.13
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+39% Synergy $0.40

Top Cards

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

Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+39% Synergy $2.33
Private Research Private Research
+39% Synergy $0.25
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+35% Synergy $0.60
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+30% Synergy $0.33
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $1.70
Propaganda Propaganda
+14% Synergy $3.22
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+12% Synergy $5.93
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $2.09
High Tide High Tide
+3% Synergy $0.93
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $2.06

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $58.23
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
0% Synergy $33.59
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $68.48
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-4% Synergy $22.42
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-5% Synergy $1.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $111.70
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $15.93
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

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

Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+33% Synergy $0.71
Rootwater Shaman Rootwater Shaman
+30% Synergy $0.63
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+28% Synergy $0.94
Willbender Willbender
+28% Synergy $0.15
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+28% Synergy $0.16
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+27% Synergy $0.33
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+26% Synergy $0.35
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+26% Synergy $0.41
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+17% Synergy $1.20
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+17% Synergy $0.18
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+15% Synergy $0.77
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+15% Synergy $10.47
Rootwater Matriarch Rootwater Matriarch
+15% Synergy $0.65
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+14% Synergy $3.85
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+13% Synergy $7.26
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+13% Synergy $3.97
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+12% Synergy $0.60
Academy Researchers Academy Researchers
+12% Synergy $0.15
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+11% Synergy $0.20
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+10% Synergy $0.34
Iridescent Drake Iridescent Drake
+10% Synergy $0.09
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+9% Synergy $2.00
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+8% Synergy $0.23
Archivist Archivist
+8% Synergy $0.33
Hakim, Loreweaver Hakim, Loreweaver
+8% Synergy $0.66
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+7% Synergy $10.32
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+7% Synergy $16.13
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+7% Synergy $0.29
Riptide Director Riptide Director
+7% Synergy $0.58
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+6% Synergy $2.38
Palinchron Palinchron
+5% Synergy $44.06
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+4% Synergy $0.44
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+4% Synergy $0.47
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+4% Synergy $0.90
Clone Clone
+4% Synergy $0.53
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+3% Synergy $0.68
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+3% Synergy $1.08
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+3% Synergy $9.15
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+2% Synergy $4.16
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+2% Synergy $0.38
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+1% Synergy $0.97
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+1% Synergy $9.56
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
0% Synergy $0.27
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
-2% Synergy $0.31
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-4% Synergy $0.36
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-5% Synergy $1.09
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-10% Synergy $2.31
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-13% Synergy $5.60
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-13% Synergy $1.97

Instants

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

Redirect Redirect
+36% Synergy $0.34
Meddle Meddle
+35% Synergy $0.13
Divert Divert
+23% Synergy $2.30
Fumble Fumble
+15% Synergy $0.60
Aura Finesse Aura Finesse
+15% Synergy $0.11
Deflection Deflection
+14% Synergy $0.36
Enchantment Alteration Enchantment Alteration
+14% Synergy $0.30
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+11% Synergy $0.39
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+10% Synergy $0.13
Rebound Rebound
+9% Synergy $0.23
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+8% Synergy $0.33
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+8% Synergy $0.53
Hubris Hubris
+8% Synergy $0.04
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.59
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.29
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+6% Synergy $0.39
Forbid Forbid
+6% Synergy $1.09
Aura Graft Aura Graft
+6% Synergy $0.25
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+5% Synergy $1.29
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+5% Synergy $4.02
Foil Foil
+5% Synergy $1.69
Commandeer Commandeer
+5% Synergy $2.62
Boomerang Boomerang
+5% Synergy $0.16
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+3% Synergy $0.67
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.40
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.48
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+2% Synergy $12.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.42
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.25
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
0% Synergy $1.93
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.28
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $2.80
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
-3% Synergy $0.30
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-4% Synergy $0.24
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-4% Synergy $5.65
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.40
Rewind Rewind
-5% Synergy $0.44
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.29
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $3.18
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-7% Synergy $1.21
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-7% Synergy $44.88
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.45
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-9% Synergy $0.78
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.35
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.40
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $1.95
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.06
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $2.64
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-13% Synergy $50.50

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 $0.23
Bribery Bribery
+7% Synergy $5.18
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.34
Wash Out Wash Out
+4% Synergy $0.38
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+4% Synergy $2.43
Time Spiral Time Spiral
+4% Synergy $96.10
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+3% Synergy $8.62
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.17
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $5.34
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $2.37
Time Warp Time Warp
0% Synergy $13.24
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-1% Synergy $4.06
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.26
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
-3% Synergy $5.58
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.40
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $31.15
Preordain Preordain
-8% Synergy $0.60
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $8.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+21% Synergy $2.59
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+20% Synergy $1.20
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+18% Synergy $0.94
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+13% Synergy $0.41
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.30
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $3.65
Crown of the Ages Crown of the Ages
+9% Synergy $0.33
Skull of Orm Skull of Orm
+7% Synergy $1.12
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+4% Synergy $0.18
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+4% Synergy $1.24
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+2% Synergy $3.99
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $8.56
Spellbook Spellbook
-1% Synergy $4.77
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $0.41
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-5% Synergy $3.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-12% Synergy $15.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

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

Cartouche of Knowledge Cartouche of Knowledge
+32% Synergy $0.10
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+31% Synergy $1.05
Alexi's Cloak Alexi's Cloak
+31% Synergy $0.48
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+28% Synergy $4.15
Arcanum Wings Arcanum Wings
+28% Synergy $1.09
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+24% Synergy $11.48
Infiltrator's Magemark Infiltrator's Magemark
+23% Synergy $0.13
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+20% Synergy $0.24
Diplomatic Immunity Diplomatic Immunity
+19% Synergy $1.54
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+18% Synergy $3.86
Control Magic Control Magic
+18% Synergy $0.79
Traveler's Cloak Traveler's Cloak
+18% Synergy $0.17
False Demise False Demise
+17% Synergy $0.28
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.36
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+15% Synergy $1.65
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+15% Synergy $0.53
Robe of Mirrors Robe of Mirrors
+15% Synergy $0.30
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+14% Synergy $1.30
Fae Flight Fae Flight
+14% Synergy $0.13
Treachery Treachery
+13% Synergy $39.46
Drake Umbra Drake Umbra
+13% Synergy $0.28
Zephid's Embrace Zephid's Embrace
+13% Synergy $0.33
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+12% Synergy $0.28
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+12% Synergy $1.72
Super State Super State
+12% Synergy $15.07
Mystic Veil Mystic Veil
+12% Synergy $0.16
Launch Launch
+12% Synergy $0.18
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+11% Synergy $11.26
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.84
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+11% Synergy $0.35
Confiscate Confiscate
+10% Synergy $0.12
Abduction Abduction
+10% Synergy $0.36
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+9% Synergy $10.79
Betrayal Betrayal
+8% Synergy $0.30
Wingspan Stride Wingspan Stride
+8% Synergy $0.08
Rune of Flight Rune of Flight
+8% Synergy $0.12
Fate Foretold Fate Foretold
+8% Synergy $0.08
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+7% Synergy $0.31
Future Flight Future Flight
+7% Synergy $0.74
Spectral Flight Spectral Flight
+7% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Flight Arcane Flight
+7% Synergy $0.09
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+7% Synergy $13.71
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+7% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $10.69
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+6% Synergy $3.41
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+5% Synergy $1.45
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $10.16
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+3% Synergy $5.97
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+1% Synergy $3.10
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $0.72

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $3.97
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+1% Synergy $8.76
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-9% Synergy $8.00

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+34% Synergy $0.52
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+14% Synergy $2.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.44
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+11% Synergy $0.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $44.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $1.16
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+9% Synergy $0.12
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $8.92
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+6% Synergy $8.57
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.53
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+5% Synergy $0.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.70
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+3% Synergy $0.21
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.89
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+2% Synergy $1.66
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $1.40
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+1% Synergy $0.31
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+1% Synergy $1.04
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $4.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $25.26
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-2% Synergy $0.33
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $55.63
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-11% Synergy $37.51
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-12% Synergy $9.12

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.33
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $5.05
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.30
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.06
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $20.03
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $34.33
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $9.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.53
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.08
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $4.33
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $0.88
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-9% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+28% Synergy $0.94
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.40
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+2% Synergy $1.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.42
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
0% Synergy $5.80
Island Island
-3% Synergy $0.20
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $15.98
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $31.15

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