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Rayne, Academy Chancellor
Price tag $1.15

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

#2393 Current Rank
#2266 Last Week
#2223 Last Month

New Cards

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

Crashing Wave Crashing Wave
+3% Synergy $0.08
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+2% Synergy $0.61
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
-4% Synergy $34.04

High Synergy Cards

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

Vanishing Vanishing
+55% Synergy $0.47
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+52% Synergy $0.12
Spellskite Spellskite
+50% Synergy $6.62
Curiosity Curiosity
+47% Synergy $0.55
Auramancer's Guise Auramancer's Guise
+47% Synergy $0.77
Combat Research Combat Research
+47% Synergy $0.33
Misdirection Misdirection
+44% Synergy $7.64
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+44% Synergy $0.39
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+42% Synergy $2.25
Mizzium Meddler Mizzium Meddler
+42% Synergy $0.17

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 $0.29
Private Research Private Research
+39% Synergy $0.26
Redirect Redirect
+38% Synergy $0.28
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+31% Synergy $0.17
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $1.07
Propaganda Propaganda
+14% Synergy $2.77
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $4.33
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.58
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $1.21
High Tide High Tide
+1% Synergy $0.89

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $49.78
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $34.12
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $63.77
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-2% Synergy $17.51
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-4% Synergy $1.37
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $89.88
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $13.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $40.38

Creatures

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

Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+32% Synergy $0.50
Rootwater Shaman Rootwater Shaman
+31% Synergy $0.66
Willbender Willbender
+30% Synergy $0.16
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+28% Synergy $1.32
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+28% Synergy $0.20
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+27% Synergy $0.40
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+25% Synergy $0.26
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+25% Synergy $0.16
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+19% Synergy $0.41
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+18% Synergy $0.53
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+17% Synergy $0.26
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+16% Synergy $3.49
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+15% Synergy $0.52
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+15% Synergy $11.62
Rootwater Matriarch Rootwater Matriarch
+15% Synergy $0.61
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+14% Synergy $6.92
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+14% Synergy $0.18
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+12% Synergy $4.03
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+10% Synergy $1.19
Academy Researchers Academy Researchers
+10% Synergy $0.16
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+9% Synergy $0.17
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+9% Synergy $0.19
Iridescent Drake Iridescent Drake
+9% Synergy $0.10
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+8% Synergy $9.17
Archivist Archivist
+8% Synergy $0.36
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+8% Synergy $1.97
Hakim, Loreweaver Hakim, Loreweaver
+8% Synergy $0.71
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+7% Synergy $0.25
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+6% Synergy $0.49
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+5% Synergy $0.85
Palinchron Palinchron
+5% Synergy $39.37
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+4% Synergy $1.06
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+4% Synergy $0.51
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+3% Synergy $7.74
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+3% Synergy $0.10
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+3% Synergy $0.16
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+2% Synergy $0.67
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+2% Synergy $0.78
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+2% Synergy $0.19
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+1% Synergy $1.77
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+1% Synergy $7.49
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
0% Synergy $0.11
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
0% Synergy $0.21
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
0% Synergy $4.51
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-4% Synergy $0.85
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-5% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-9% Synergy $1.84
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-14% Synergy $5.41
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-14% Synergy $0.98

Instants

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

Meddle Meddle
+36% Synergy $0.14
Divert Divert
+24% Synergy $2.19
Fumble Fumble
+16% Synergy $0.45
Aura Finesse Aura Finesse
+16% Synergy $0.15
Deflection Deflection
+14% Synergy $0.43
Enchantment Alteration Enchantment Alteration
+12% Synergy $0.25
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+11% Synergy $0.39
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+9% Synergy $0.14
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+9% Synergy $0.03
Hubris Hubris
+8% Synergy $0.03
Rebound Rebound
+8% Synergy $0.21
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $1.85
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.16
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+6% Synergy $0.28
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+5% Synergy $1.35
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+5% Synergy $0.58
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+5% Synergy $2.28
Foil Foil
+5% Synergy $0.83
Commandeer Commandeer
+5% Synergy $1.27
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+5% Synergy $0.50
Boomerang Boomerang
+5% Synergy $0.14
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.33
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+4% Synergy $1.69
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.34
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+2% Synergy $10.11
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.12
Wash Away Wash Away
+1% Synergy $0.49
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.82
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.60
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-1% Synergy $0.17
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-2% Synergy $0.20
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-2% Synergy $0.18
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-3% Synergy $1.78
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
-3% Synergy $0.11
Rewind Rewind
-4% Synergy $0.42
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-4% Synergy $5.88
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.24
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.18
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.40
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $0.67
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-7% Synergy $48.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.40
Snap Snap
-8% Synergy $2.69
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.43
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $1.47
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-11% Synergy $1.89
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-13% Synergy $45.83
Opt Opt
-14% 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
+13% Synergy $0.16
Bribery Bribery
+8% Synergy $5.71
Ravenform Ravenform
+6% Synergy $0.17
Wash Out Wash Out
+5% Synergy $0.31
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+4% Synergy $1.95
Fade Away Fade Away
+4% Synergy $0.51
Step Through Step Through
+3% Synergy $0.15
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+2% Synergy $8.13
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.83
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-1% Synergy $2.45
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $3.84
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.19
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.18
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $32.52
Preordain Preordain
-7% Synergy $0.46
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $8.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+22% Synergy $3.23
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+20% Synergy $0.90
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+18% Synergy $0.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.19
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+13% Synergy $0.32
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $2.27
Crown of the Ages Crown of the Ages
+8% Synergy $0.29
Skull of Orm Skull of Orm
+6% Synergy $1.33
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+5% Synergy $0.09
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+5% Synergy $0.98
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+2% Synergy $2.34
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $5.38
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-1% Synergy $0.32
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-4% Synergy $2.66
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-11% Synergy $17.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-19% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+34% Synergy $0.35
Cartouche of Knowledge Cartouche of Knowledge
+32% Synergy $0.09
Alexi's Cloak Alexi's Cloak
+32% Synergy $0.38
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+31% Synergy $0.81
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+31% Synergy $3.68
Arcanum Wings Arcanum Wings
+27% Synergy $1.08
Infiltrator's Magemark Infiltrator's Magemark
+24% Synergy $0.12
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+23% Synergy $12.39
Control Magic Control Magic
+19% Synergy $0.71
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+19% Synergy $0.09
Diplomatic Immunity Diplomatic Immunity
+19% Synergy $1.81
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+18% Synergy $3.12
False Demise False Demise
+18% Synergy $0.28
Traveler's Cloak Traveler's Cloak
+17% Synergy $0.20
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+16% Synergy $0.42
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+15% Synergy $0.75
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+15% Synergy $0.54
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+14% Synergy $0.96
Robe of Mirrors Robe of Mirrors
+14% Synergy $0.31
Fae Flight Fae Flight
+14% Synergy $0.09
Drake Umbra Drake Umbra
+14% Synergy $0.33
Treachery Treachery
+13% Synergy $35.76
Super State Super State
+13% Synergy $10.89
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+12% Synergy $2.27
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+12% Synergy $0.68
Launch Launch
+12% Synergy $0.22
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+11% Synergy $0.10
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+11% Synergy $11.27
Confiscate Confiscate
+11% Synergy $0.09
Zephid's Embrace Zephid's Embrace
+11% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Veil Mystic Veil
+11% Synergy $0.15
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+10% Synergy $0.26
Abduction Abduction
+9% Synergy $0.44
Betrayal Betrayal
+9% Synergy $0.25
Future Flight Future Flight
+9% Synergy $0.96
Wingspan Stride Wingspan Stride
+9% Synergy $0.04
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+8% Synergy $0.17
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+8% Synergy $12.56
Starlit Mantle Starlit Mantle
+8% Synergy $0.05
Spectral Flight Spectral Flight
+8% Synergy $0.09
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+7% Synergy $3.06
Rune of Flight Rune of Flight
+7% Synergy $0.08
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+7% Synergy $10.87
Fate Foretold Fate Foretold
+7% Synergy $0.04
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+7% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $9.06
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+6% Synergy $1.21
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $7.04
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $3.12
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+3% Synergy $5.59

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $3.03
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
0% Synergy $6.96
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-8% Synergy $6.02

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+34% Synergy $0.44
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+17% Synergy $0.43
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+15% Synergy $2.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $38.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.37
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+10% Synergy $0.10
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+9% Synergy $0.18
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+9% Synergy $0.07
War Room War Room
+6% Synergy $4.92
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+6% Synergy $9.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.26
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+4% Synergy $0.55
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+4% Synergy $0.41
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+3% Synergy $0.14
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.78
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+2% Synergy $1.38
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $1.53
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $6.48
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $19.12
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-3% Synergy $0.19
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-5% Synergy $47.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-10% Synergy $34.91
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-12% Synergy $10.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.17
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.18
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.41
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $3.41
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.96
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $9.68
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.22
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $25.64
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $18.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-4% Synergy $3.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $0.83
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-10% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+28% Synergy $1.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.42
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.33
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.80
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.82
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
0% Synergy $4.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.06
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $14.85
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $25.18
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.08
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $32.52

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