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The Master, Mesmerist
Price tag $0.15

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Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2085 Current Rank
#1950 Last Week
#2040 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Master, Mesmerist decks.

Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.37
Blight Rot Blight Rot
+4% Synergy $0.23
Glamermite Glamermite
+3% Synergy $0.11
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+3% Synergy $6.06
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+1% Synergy $0.46

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Master, Mesmerist's abilities and overall game plan.

Fogwalker Fogwalker
+79% Synergy $0.06
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+79% Synergy $0.45
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+77% Synergy $0.49
Rancid Rats Rancid Rats
+75% Synergy $0.25
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+73% Synergy $0.35
Farbog Revenant Farbog Revenant
+70% Synergy $0.06
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+70% Synergy $0.19
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+69% Synergy $0.23
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+64% Synergy $0.13
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+62% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Master, Mesmerist decks.

Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+62% Synergy $4.24
Furtive Homunculus Furtive Homunculus
+62% Synergy $0.02
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+61% Synergy $0.22
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+57% Synergy $0.26
Cybermat Cybermat
+57% Synergy $0.17
Shore Up Shore Up
+52% Synergy $0.10
Propaganda Propaganda
+45% Synergy $3.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+39% Synergy $1.64
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.19
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.61

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+3% Synergy $1.64
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $45.04
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $62.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $53.94
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $61.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $56.74

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Master, Mesmerist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Renegade Silent Renegade Silent
+49% Synergy $0.13
Time Beetle Time Beetle
+47% Synergy $0.19
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+43% Synergy $0.11
Sly Instigator Sly Instigator
+37% Synergy $0.25
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+36% Synergy $3.24
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $1.01
Pale Rider of Trostad Pale Rider of Trostad
+35% Synergy $0.08
Uninvited Geist Unimpeded Trespasser Uninvited Geist
+33% Synergy $0.08
Tideforce Elemental Tideforce Elemental
+32% Synergy $0.21
Puppeteer Puppeteer
+25% Synergy $0.27
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+23% Synergy $1.29
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+21% Synergy $0.20
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $8.54
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+19% Synergy $1.50
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+18% Synergy $0.30
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+18% Synergy $1.98
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+18% Synergy $1.86
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
+18% Synergy $7.51
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+17% Synergy $1.00
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+17% Synergy $0.12
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+16% Synergy $4.93
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+15% Synergy $0.56
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+15% Synergy $0.16
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+14% Synergy $10.55
Niblis of the Breath Niblis of the Breath
+14% Synergy $0.08
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+13% Synergy $1.37
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+13% Synergy $0.84
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+13% Synergy $1.48
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+13% Synergy $0.10
North Pole Patrol North Pole Patrol
+12% Synergy $0.09
Spark Double Spark Double
+11% Synergy $11.56
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+11% Synergy $0.62
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+11% Synergy $0.12
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+9% Synergy $0.30
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
+9% Synergy $0.18
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+8% Synergy $0.20
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+7% Synergy $18.06
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+7% Synergy $0.82
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+7% Synergy $0.05
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+7% Synergy $13.85
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+6% Synergy $0.71
Stonybrook Angler Stonybrook Angler
+6% Synergy $0.16
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+5% Synergy $10.35
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+5% Synergy $0.66
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+4% Synergy $0.39
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+4% Synergy $5.43
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+3% Synergy $28.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.25
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.17
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $4.51

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Master, Mesmerist safe.

Refocus Refocus
+34% Synergy $0.15
Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.51
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+25% Synergy $0.47
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+19% Synergy $0.11
Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+19% Synergy $1.22
Countersquall Countersquall
+17% Synergy $1.50
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+16% Synergy $0.53
This Is How It Ends This Is How It Ends
+15% Synergy $0.21
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.25
Flatline Flatline
+12% Synergy $0.29
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+12% Synergy $0.53
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+11% Synergy $0.94
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.95
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+10% Synergy $0.14
Twiddle Twiddle
+10% Synergy $0.59
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy $0.85
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+9% Synergy $6.60
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+9% Synergy $0.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $2.64
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $3.95
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.15
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+7% Synergy $1.56
Fleeting Reflection Fleeting Reflection
+7% Synergy $0.07
Crypsis Crypsis
+6% Synergy $0.06
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.34
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+5% Synergy $0.06
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.72
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.77
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.15
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $1.21
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+1% Synergy $4.93
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.05
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.92
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $52.46
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.01
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $21.82
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-13% Synergy $0.90
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $4.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-18% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Master, Mesmerist's game plan and control the board.

Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+33% Synergy $0.34
Great Intelligence's Plan Great Intelligence's Plan
+24% Synergy $0.51
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+19% Synergy $10.98
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+16% Synergy $0.55
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+14% Synergy $7.56
Hunted by The Family Hunted by The Family
+11% Synergy $0.16
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $18.65
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+7% Synergy $1.08
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.20
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+5% Synergy $1.09
Ringsight Ringsight
+4% Synergy $0.30
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $2.57
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+4% Synergy $0.17
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $7.07
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.36
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.53
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $30.39
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-5% Synergy $0.58
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $4.08
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $6.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+47% Synergy $3.58
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+39% Synergy $13.83
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+35% Synergy $8.91
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+24% Synergy $0.32
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+21% Synergy $0.25
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+14% Synergy $6.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.36
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+10% Synergy $23.87
TARDIS TARDIS
+9% Synergy $0.08
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+7% Synergy $2.06
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+7% Synergy $1.10
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $4.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.21
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $2.06
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.74
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.98
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
-1% Synergy $2.62

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Master, Mesmerist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+45% Synergy $9.06
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+36% Synergy $12.39
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+33% Synergy $0.91
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+26% Synergy $1.11
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+26% Synergy $6.73
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+25% Synergy $0.21
Second Wind Second Wind
+23% Synergy $0.52
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.10
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+17% Synergy $0.32
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+14% Synergy $2.06
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $3.19
No Mercy No Mercy
+11% Synergy $20.61
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+11% Synergy $0.55
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+10% Synergy $1.30
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+9% Synergy $1.37
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+9% Synergy $2.92
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+9% Synergy $0.18
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+8% Synergy $9.21
Blink Blink
+7% Synergy $0.12
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $3.03
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+5% Synergy $1.62
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.18
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+4% Synergy $6.74
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.45
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $3.85
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $12.97
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $8.98

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+33% Synergy $0.12
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+27% Synergy $50.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $3.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+16% Synergy $6.88
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+10% Synergy $8.05
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+9% Synergy $0.33
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+9% Synergy $10.04
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.32
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+1% Synergy $33.79
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.10
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.84
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-3% Synergy $27.17
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-5% Synergy $53.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $20.49
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $8.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $5.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+44% Synergy $3.64
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+28% Synergy $0.89
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+24% Synergy $1.71
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+13% Synergy $0.78
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+11% Synergy $4.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.23
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+9% Synergy $0.15
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+5% Synergy $0.87
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $4.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.53
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.61
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.77
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Master, Mesmerist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+13% Synergy $5.37
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+13% Synergy $0.13
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+10% Synergy $2.87
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+8% Synergy $0.20
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+8% Synergy $0.19
River of Tears River of Tears
+7% Synergy $0.13
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.23
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+4% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+4% Synergy $0.19
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+3% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+3% Synergy $8.38
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.20
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $1.21
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.17
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.09
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.14
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $18.51
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.92
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Underground River Underground River
-2% Synergy $1.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $30.39
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.43
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-3% Synergy $2.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.92
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.81
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-4% Synergy $13.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.01
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-6% Synergy $18.32
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-6% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-7% Synergy $8.96
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $17.13
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-7% Synergy $0.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.15

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Master, Mesmerist.

Tetsuo Umezawa Tetsuo Umezawa
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sengir, the Dark Baron Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Tormod, the Desecrator Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Tormod, the Desecrator
Rassilon, the War President Rassilon, the War President
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Iron Throne Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Iron Throne
Alora, Merry Thief Agent of the Shadow Thieves Alora, Merry Thief // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Alora, Merry Thief Criminal Past Alora, Merry Thief // Criminal Past
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Alora, Merry Thief Haunted One Alora, Merry Thief // Haunted One
Alora, Merry Thief Scion of Halaster Alora, Merry Thief // Scion of Halaster
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Dralnu, Lich Lord Dralnu, Lich Lord
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Candlekeep Sage Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Candlekeep Sage
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Clan Crafter Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Clan Crafter
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Dungeon Delver Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Dungeon Delver
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Feywild Visitor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Feywild Visitor
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shameless Charlatan Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Shameless Charlatan
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Sword Coast Sailor Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Sword Coast Sailor
Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains Adéwalé, Breaker of Chains
Vela the Night-Clad Vela the Night-Clad
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Haunted One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Haunted One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Marvo, Deep Operative Marvo, Deep Operative
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Candlekeep Sage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Candlekeep Sage
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Clan Crafter Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Clan Crafter
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dungeon Delver Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dungeon Delver
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Shameless Charlatan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Shameless Charlatan