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Rayne, Academy Chancellor
Price tag $1.27

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

#2323 Current Rank
#2374 Last Week
#2302 Last Month

New Cards

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

Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+13% Synergy $1.01
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+3% Synergy $0.28
Renet, Temporal Apprentice Renet, Temporal Apprentice
+1% Synergy $0.33
April O'Neil, Hacktivist April O'Neil, Hacktivist
+1% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

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

Vanishing Vanishing
+54% Synergy $0.48
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+51% Synergy $0.12
Curiosity Curiosity
+48% Synergy $1.12
Combat Research Combat Research
+46% Synergy $0.44
Auramancer's Guise Auramancer's Guise
+46% Synergy $0.67
Spellskite Spellskite
+45% Synergy $7.90
Misdirection Misdirection
+43% Synergy $10.19
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+42% Synergy $0.42
Mizzium Meddler Mizzium Meddler
+41% Synergy $0.12
Private Research Private Research
+40% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+38% Synergy $0.33
Octopus Umbra Octopus Umbra
+38% Synergy $2.32
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+37% Synergy $0.77
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+30% Synergy $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+24% Synergy $3.88
Propaganda Propaganda
+15% Synergy $3.42
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $5.55
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.48
High Tide High Tide
+4% Synergy $0.93
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.30

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $67.17
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-1% Synergy $31.27
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $69.23
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-4% Synergy $24.05
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-5% Synergy $2.62
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $122.46
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-11% Synergy $17.27
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $56.28

Creatures

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

Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+35% Synergy $0.48
Rootwater Shaman Rootwater Shaman
+31% Synergy $0.66
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+30% Synergy $0.86
Willbender Willbender
+30% Synergy $0.17
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+27% Synergy $0.22
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+27% Synergy $0.33
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+25% Synergy $0.38
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+25% Synergy $0.34
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+17% Synergy $1.85
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+16% Synergy $0.39
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+15% Synergy $10.14
Rootwater Matriarch Rootwater Matriarch
+15% Synergy $0.56
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+14% Synergy $0.68
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+14% Synergy $3.12
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+12% Synergy $6.35
Academy Researchers Academy Researchers
+12% Synergy $0.14
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+11% Synergy $0.86
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+11% Synergy $4.41
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+11% Synergy $0.37
Hurkyl, Master Wizard Hurkyl, Master Wizard
+10% Synergy $0.22
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+9% Synergy $2.20
Iridescent Drake Iridescent Drake
+9% Synergy $0.08
Archivist Archivist
+8% Synergy $0.36
Hakim, Loreweaver Hakim, Loreweaver
+8% Synergy $0.62
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+7% Synergy $0.26
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+7% Synergy $16.29
Riptide Director Riptide Director
+7% Synergy $0.60
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+6% Synergy $0.31
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+6% Synergy $10.23
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+5% Synergy $0.38
Palinchron Palinchron
+5% Synergy $43.92
Clone Clone
+4% Synergy $0.54
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+4% Synergy $0.37
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+3% Synergy $0.94
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+3% Synergy $0.64
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+2% Synergy $3.78
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+2% Synergy $7.06
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+2% Synergy $3.31
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+1% Synergy $0.39
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
0% Synergy $1.06
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
0% Synergy $9.57
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
0% Synergy $0.31
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
-2% Synergy $1.53
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-4% Synergy $1.84
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-5% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-8% Synergy $11.20
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-10% Synergy $1.79
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-13% Synergy $5.88
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-13% Synergy $0.76

Instants

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

Redirect Redirect
+37% Synergy $0.32
Meddle Meddle
+36% Synergy $0.14
Divert Divert
+23% Synergy $2.36
Fumble Fumble
+15% Synergy $0.54
Enchantment Alteration Enchantment Alteration
+15% Synergy $0.32
Aura Finesse Aura Finesse
+14% Synergy $0.11
Deflection Deflection
+14% Synergy $0.36
Insidious Will Insidious Will
+10% Synergy $0.45
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+10% Synergy $0.21
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+8% Synergy $2.45
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+8% Synergy $0.34
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+8% Synergy $0.54
Rebound Rebound
+8% Synergy $0.24
Hubris Hubris
+8% Synergy $0.06
Aura Graft Aura Graft
+7% Synergy $0.25
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.35
Commandeer Commandeer
+6% Synergy $2.54
Stroke of Genius Stroke of Genius
+6% Synergy $1.18
Forbid Forbid
+6% Synergy $1.07
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+5% Synergy $4.53
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+5% Synergy $4.06
Foil Foil
+5% Synergy $2.38
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.39
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+3% Synergy $0.66
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.37
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.25
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+2% Synergy $14.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $5.53
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-1% Synergy $1.83
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.35
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $2.90
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
-2% Synergy $0.35
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-3% Synergy $0.30
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
-3% Synergy $0.39
Rewind Rewind
-4% Synergy $0.47
Snap Snap
-5% Synergy $3.62
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $1.13
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-5% Synergy $6.13
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.42
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $47.55
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-7% Synergy $1.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-8% Synergy $0.46
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.37
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.73
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-10% Synergy $0.49
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $6.97
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.10
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.21
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-13% Synergy $52.04

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 $0.28
Bribery Bribery
+8% Synergy $5.88
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.32
Wash Out Wash Out
+4% Synergy $0.41
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+4% Synergy $2.77
Fade Away Fade Away
+4% Synergy $0.46
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+3% Synergy $8.88
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.24
Windfall Windfall
+1% Synergy $4.79
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
0% Synergy $3.93
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $3.13
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-1% Synergy $0.36
Time Warp Time Warp
-1% Synergy $13.41
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
-3% Synergy $5.71
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.54
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $33.91
Preordain Preordain
-8% Synergy $0.64
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $8.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+21% Synergy $2.45
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+19% Synergy $0.56
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+17% Synergy $0.94
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+14% Synergy $0.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.31
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+9% Synergy $3.29
Crown of the Ages Crown of the Ages
+9% Synergy $0.32
Skull of Orm Skull of Orm
+6% Synergy $0.95
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+4% Synergy $0.24
Empyrial Plate Empyrial Plate
+4% Synergy $1.37
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+2% Synergy $3.19
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy $7.29
Spellbook Spellbook
-1% Synergy $4.60
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $0.41
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-5% Synergy $3.80
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-12% Synergy $12.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $3.57

Enchantments

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

Cartouche of Knowledge Cartouche of Knowledge
+33% Synergy $0.18
Alexi's Cloak Alexi's Cloak
+31% Synergy $0.47
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+28% Synergy $1.73
Arcanum Wings Arcanum Wings
+28% Synergy $1.06
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+28% Synergy $1.09
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+24% Synergy $10.53
Infiltrator's Magemark Infiltrator's Magemark
+23% Synergy $0.13
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+19% Synergy $0.30
Diplomatic Immunity Diplomatic Immunity
+19% Synergy $2.31
False Demise False Demise
+19% Synergy $0.26
Control Magic Control Magic
+18% Synergy $0.87
Traveler's Cloak Traveler's Cloak
+17% Synergy $0.15
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+16% Synergy $4.20
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+15% Synergy $1.83
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+15% Synergy $0.42
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+15% Synergy $0.79
Robe of Mirrors Robe of Mirrors
+15% Synergy $0.34
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+15% Synergy $0.38
Fae Flight Fae Flight
+15% Synergy $0.19
Treachery Treachery
+14% Synergy $42.23
Drake Umbra Drake Umbra
+13% Synergy $0.27
Super State Super State
+13% Synergy $17.03
Aquitect's Defenses Aquitect's Defenses
+12% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Veil Mystic Veil
+12% Synergy $0.17
Zephid's Embrace Zephid's Embrace
+12% Synergy $0.32
Launch Launch
+12% Synergy $0.16
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+11% Synergy $1.16
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+11% Synergy $0.24
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+11% Synergy $11.22
Abduction Abduction
+11% Synergy $0.36
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.75
Steal Enchantment Steal Enchantment
+10% Synergy $9.50
Confiscate Confiscate
+10% Synergy $0.12
Curious Obsession Curious Obsession
+10% Synergy $0.33
Betrayal Betrayal
+9% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $10.56
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+8% Synergy $0.30
Rune of Flight Rune of Flight
+8% Synergy $0.17
Hermetic Study Hermetic Study
+7% Synergy $0.07
Starlit Mantle Starlit Mantle
+7% Synergy $0.08
Spectral Flight Spectral Flight
+7% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Flight Arcane Flight
+7% Synergy $0.08
Fate Foretold Fate Foretold
+7% Synergy $0.11
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+6% Synergy $3.74
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+6% Synergy $0.38
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $8.91
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $1.18
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+3% Synergy $5.71
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+2% Synergy $2.81
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $1.02

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $4.25
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+1% Synergy $10.07
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-9% Synergy $8.80

Utility Lands

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

Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+34% Synergy $0.45
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+13% Synergy $2.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+11% Synergy $51.56
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+10% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+9% Synergy $0.30
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+9% Synergy $0.28
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.29
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+6% Synergy $8.77
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.31
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+5% Synergy $0.57
Faerie Conclave Faerie Conclave
+5% Synergy $0.52
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+3% Synergy $1.72
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+2% Synergy $0.37
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+2% Synergy $0.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.51
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $1.64
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.81
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.11
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.24
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-1% Synergy $1.37
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $28.46
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $60.69
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-10% Synergy $39.75
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-14% Synergy $9.05

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+8% Synergy $0.56
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.24
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+5% Synergy $5.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.31
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.58
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $10.73
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $20.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.90
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $36.86
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.65
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $4.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.17
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.87
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-5% Synergy $0.47
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-9% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+30% Synergy $0.86
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $1.23
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $5.53
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
0% Synergy $5.87
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $15.07
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-3% Synergy $18.44
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-6% Synergy $33.91

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