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Rayne, Academy Chancellor
Price tag $1.38

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

#2173 Current Rank
#2287 Last Week
#2309 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+22% Synergy $1.13
Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan Ms. Marvel, Kamala Khan
+12% Synergy $2.30
Super Intelligence Super Intelligence
+11% Synergy $0.71
Divergent Equation Divergent Equation
+4% Synergy $0.16
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+3% Synergy $0.33

High Synergy Cards

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

Vanishing Vanishing
+51% Synergy $0.53
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.27
Curiosity Curiosity
+46% Synergy $1.24
Spellskite Spellskite
+45% Synergy $8.06
Combat Research Combat Research
+44% Synergy $0.58
Auramancer's Guise Auramancer's Guise
+43% Synergy $0.65
Mizzium Meddler Mizzium Meddler
+42% Synergy $0.15
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+41% Synergy $0.38
Misdirection Misdirection
+41% Synergy $10.64
Private Research Private Research
+39% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+38% Synergy $2.51
Redirect Redirect
+37% Synergy $0.30
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+35% Synergy $0.86
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+31% Synergy $0.25
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+24% Synergy $1.70
Propaganda Propaganda
+15% Synergy $3.11
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+10% Synergy $6.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.67
High Tide High Tide
+2% Synergy $1.73
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $2.01

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy $66.59
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $34.55
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $64.63
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-4% Synergy $22.52
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-5% Synergy $2.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $129.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $18.15
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $58.52

Creatures

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

Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+35% Synergy $0.41
Willbender Willbender
+32% Synergy $0.19
Rootwater Shaman Rootwater Shaman
+32% Synergy $0.68
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+31% Synergy $0.80
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+27% Synergy $0.37
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+25% Synergy $0.24
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+24% Synergy $0.43
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+24% Synergy $0.38
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+17% Synergy $1.62
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+16% Synergy $0.25
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+15% Synergy $0.53
Rootwater Matriarch Rootwater Matriarch
+15% Synergy $0.52
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+14% Synergy $9.45
Academy Researchers Academy Researchers
+13% Synergy $0.16
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+12% Synergy $4.33
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+12% Synergy $6.68
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.89
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+11% Synergy $5.21
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+11% Synergy $0.42
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+10% Synergy $2.76
Iridescent Drake Iridescent Drake
+10% Synergy $0.05
Archivist Archivist
+10% Synergy $0.37
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+9% Synergy $0.25
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+8% Synergy $15.45
Hakim, Loreweaver Hakim, Loreweaver
+8% Synergy $0.61
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+6% Synergy $0.32
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+6% Synergy $0.31
Riptide Director Riptide Director
+6% Synergy $0.60
Beguiler of Wills Beguiler of Wills
+6% Synergy $2.31
Prodigal Sorcerer Prodigal Sorcerer
+6% Synergy $0.26
Clone Clone
+5% Synergy $0.57
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+5% Synergy $9.21
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+4% Synergy $0.54
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+3% Synergy $0.40
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+3% Synergy $10.05
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+2% Synergy $6.08
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+2% Synergy $6.97
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+2% Synergy $1.08
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+2% Synergy $3.05
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+1% Synergy $9.09
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
0% Synergy $0.95
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
0% Synergy $0.33
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
0% Synergy $18.05
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-5% Synergy $0.36
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-6% Synergy $1.63
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-8% Synergy $10.12
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-11% Synergy $2.15
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-12% Synergy $0.67
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-14% Synergy $5.92

Instants

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

Meddle Meddle
+37% Synergy $0.14
Divert Divert
+23% Synergy $2.38
Fumble Fumble
+15% Synergy $0.55
Enchantment Alteration Enchantment Alteration
+15% Synergy $0.30
Aura Finesse Aura Finesse
+15% Synergy $0.12
Deflection Deflection
+14% Synergy $0.37
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+11% Synergy $0.49
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+9% Synergy $0.28
Rebound Rebound
+9% Synergy $0.23
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $2.60
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+8% Synergy $0.30
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+8% Synergy $0.56
Hubris Hubris
+8% Synergy $0.05
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+7% Synergy $0.26
Forbid Forbid
+7% Synergy $1.08
Commandeer Commandeer
+6% Synergy $3.54
Foil Foil
+6% Synergy $3.39
Aura Graft Aura Graft
+6% Synergy $0.25
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.34
Boomerang Boomerang
+5% Synergy $0.10
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $4.11
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+4% Synergy $0.77
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+4% Synergy $5.73
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.41
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.25
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.44
Capsize Capsize
+2% Synergy $1.01
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+1% Synergy $16.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.82
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.75
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.25
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $2.30
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.24
Rewind Rewind
-4% Synergy $0.44
Snap Snap
-5% Synergy $3.40
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.19
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-5% Synergy $0.30
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-5% Synergy $6.07
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $50.70
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.26
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-7% Synergy $1.44
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.20
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-9% Synergy $1.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.39
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.72
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.00
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-12% Synergy $0.50
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-13% Synergy $55.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.27

Sorceries

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

Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+11% Synergy $0.31
Bribery Bribery
+9% Synergy $5.98
Wash Out Wash Out
+5% Synergy $0.41
Fade Away Fade Away
+5% Synergy $0.52
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+4% Synergy $5.05
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+4% Synergy $8.80
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.30
Flow State Flow State
+2% Synergy $2.70
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $4.94
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
+1% Synergy $4.30
Step Through Step Through
+1% Synergy $0.21
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $3.50
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.24
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
-3% Synergy $5.50
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $37.03
Ponder Ponder
-8% Synergy $1.75
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.50
Fabricate Fabricate
-16% Synergy $9.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+21% Synergy $3.22
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+18% Synergy $0.77
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+17% Synergy $0.93
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+14% Synergy $0.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.30
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $3.15
Crown of the Ages Crown of the Ages
+9% Synergy $0.38
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+6% Synergy $0.30
Skull of Orm Skull of Orm
+6% Synergy $0.97
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+5% Synergy $1.51
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+1% Synergy $5.78
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+1% Synergy $3.53
Spellbook Spellbook
0% Synergy $3.84
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $0.37
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-5% Synergy $4.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+37% Synergy $0.40
Cartouche of Knowledge Cartouche of Knowledge
+31% Synergy $0.17
Alexi's Cloak Alexi's Cloak
+31% Synergy $0.42
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+28% Synergy $1.03
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+28% Synergy $1.98
Arcanum Wings Arcanum Wings
+28% Synergy $0.96
Infiltrator's Magemark Infiltrator's Magemark
+24% Synergy $0.15
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+22% Synergy $9.90
Control Magic Control Magic
+21% Synergy $0.90
Diplomatic Immunity Diplomatic Immunity
+21% Synergy $4.44
False Demise False Demise
+20% Synergy $0.25
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+18% Synergy $0.31
Traveler's Cloak Traveler's Cloak
+17% Synergy $0.15
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+16% Synergy $1.92
Robe of Mirrors Robe of Mirrors
+16% Synergy $0.35
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+15% Synergy $5.37
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+15% Synergy $1.96
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+15% Synergy $0.41
Treachery Treachery
+15% Synergy $42.66
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+14% Synergy $0.38
Fae Flight Fae Flight
+14% Synergy $0.26
Launch Launch
+14% Synergy $0.13
Zephid's Embrace Zephid's Embrace
+13% Synergy $0.34
Drake Umbra Drake Umbra
+13% Synergy $0.25
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+12% Synergy $1.13
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+12% Synergy $0.26
Confiscate Confiscate
+12% Synergy $0.14
Abduction Abduction
+12% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Veil Mystic Veil
+12% Synergy $0.16
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+11% Synergy $10.87
Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+11% Synergy $0.14
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+10% Synergy $1.07
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+10% Synergy $8.78
Super State Super State
+10% Synergy $21.17
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+10% Synergy $0.35
Betrayal Betrayal
+9% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $12.00
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+8% Synergy $0.31
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+8% Synergy $0.11
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+7% Synergy $5.34
Spectral Flight Spectral Flight
+7% Synergy $0.08
Wingspan Stride Wingspan Stride
+7% Synergy $0.13
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+6% Synergy $0.40
Cloak of Mists Cloak of Mists
+6% Synergy $0.43
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+5% Synergy $1.35
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $8.43
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+5% Synergy $4.70
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+3% Synergy $1.59
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+3% Synergy $6.21
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $1.23

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $5.08
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
0% Synergy $10.32
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-10% Synergy $8.80

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+33% Synergy $0.41
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+14% Synergy $2.21
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.40
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.28
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $51.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.38
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+10% Synergy $0.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.29
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+7% Synergy $8.59
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.56
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+5% Synergy $0.54
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.52
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.94
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.74
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.36
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+3% Synergy $1.84
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
0% Synergy $11.15
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.85
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-1% Synergy $1.28
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-2% Synergy $0.22
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $30.88
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-3% Synergy $62.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-11% Synergy $40.73
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-14% Synergy $9.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.21
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.63
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $4.17
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.36
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.73
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.51
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $35.66
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $11.98
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $4.53
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.13
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-4% Synergy $1.08
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-9% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+31% Synergy $0.80
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.33
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.54
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.44
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.82
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.07
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
-1% Synergy $6.52
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $16.02
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $37.03

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