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The Master, Mesmerist
Price tag $0.13

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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

#2327 Current Rank
#3297 Last Week
#2024 Last Month

New Cards

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

Joo Dee, One of Many Joo Dee, One of Many
+7% Synergy $0.17
North Pole Patrol North Pole Patrol
+6% Synergy $0.11
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+3% Synergy $0.14
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.35
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+1% Synergy $45.68

High Synergy Cards

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

Fogwalker Fogwalker
+80% Synergy $0.04
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+79% Synergy $0.55
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+78% Synergy $0.42
Rancid Rats Rancid Rats
+75% Synergy $0.21
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+75% Synergy $0.28
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+71% Synergy $0.19
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+71% Synergy $0.15
Farbog Revenant Farbog Revenant
+69% Synergy $0.04
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+64% Synergy $0.09
Furtive Homunculus Furtive Homunculus
+62% Synergy $0.02

Top Cards

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

Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+62% Synergy $0.21
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+62% Synergy $4.06
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+62% Synergy $0.18
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+60% Synergy $0.25
Cybermat Cybermat
+60% Synergy $0.11
Shore Up Shore Up
+51% Synergy $0.07
Propaganda Propaganda
+45% Synergy $2.67
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+38% Synergy $1.38
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+15% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+2% Synergy $1.56
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $40.43
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $63.77
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $49.78
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $58.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $48.48

Creatures

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

Renegade Silent Renegade Silent
+48% Synergy $0.16
Time Beetle Time Beetle
+46% Synergy $0.18
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+44% Synergy $0.10
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+37% Synergy $2.52
Sly Instigator Sly Instigator
+37% Synergy $0.25
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $0.52
Pale Rider of Trostad Pale Rider of Trostad
+34% Synergy $0.07
Tideforce Elemental Tideforce Elemental
+33% Synergy $0.28
Uninvited Geist Unimpeded Trespasser Uninvited Geist
+32% Synergy $0.09
Puppeteer Puppeteer
+26% Synergy $0.27
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+25% Synergy $0.78
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+22% Synergy $0.17
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $8.35
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+20% Synergy $0.10
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+19% Synergy $1.98
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+19% Synergy $0.21
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
+18% Synergy $7.21
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+18% Synergy $1.43
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+17% Synergy $0.98
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+16% Synergy $3.78
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+16% Synergy $1.94
Niblis of the Breath Niblis of the Breath
+16% Synergy $0.07
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+15% Synergy $0.39
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+15% Synergy $0.18
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+14% Synergy $1.04
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+14% Synergy $6.74
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+13% Synergy $0.90
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+13% Synergy $1.00
Spark Double Spark Double
+12% Synergy $10.94
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+12% Synergy $0.08
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+12% Synergy $0.75
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+11% Synergy $0.07
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+10% Synergy $0.30
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
+8% Synergy $0.16
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+8% Synergy $0.23
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+8% Synergy $0.73
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+8% Synergy $13.78
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+7% Synergy $13.95
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+7% Synergy $0.05
Stonybrook Angler Stonybrook Angler
+6% Synergy $0.16
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+4% Synergy $1.09
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+4% Synergy $7.97
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+4% Synergy $4.88
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+4% Synergy $0.51
Basim Ibn Ishaq Basim Ibn Ishaq
+4% Synergy $3.22
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+3% Synergy $30.28
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+3% Synergy $0.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.20
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $3.81

Instants

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

Refocus Refocus
+33% Synergy $0.11
Aetherize Aetherize
+27% Synergy $0.36
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+24% Synergy $0.51
Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+20% Synergy $1.43
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+19% Synergy $0.08
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+16% Synergy $0.53
Countersquall Countersquall
+16% Synergy $0.88
This Is How It Ends This Is How It Ends
+15% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+13% Synergy $1.55
Flatline Flatline
+12% Synergy $0.28
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+12% Synergy $0.50
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy $0.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+11% Synergy $0.19
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $0.68
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.63
Twiddle Twiddle
+10% Synergy $0.55
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $2.29
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+9% Synergy $7.78
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.24
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+8% Synergy $0.42
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $3.22
Fleeting Reflection Fleeting Reflection
+7% Synergy $0.09
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+6% Synergy $1.69
Crypsis Crypsis
+6% Synergy $0.03
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.20
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $7.39
Filter Out Filter Out
+4% Synergy $0.17
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.53
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.13
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $1.39
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+2% Synergy $4.67
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $45.37
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.62
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.15
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-13% Synergy $1.03
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $3.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-18% Synergy $1.13

Sorceries

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

Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+31% Synergy $0.27
Great Intelligence's Plan Great Intelligence's Plan
+23% Synergy $0.28
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+19% Synergy $10.83
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+15% Synergy $0.45
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+14% Synergy $7.98
Hunted by The Family Hunted by The Family
+10% Synergy $0.21
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $16.91
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+6% Synergy $0.28
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+6% Synergy $0.75
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+6% Synergy $0.11
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.15
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+5% Synergy $0.29
Ringsight Ringsight
+4% Synergy $0.23
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $1.70
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+3% Synergy $3.16
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $6.30
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.29
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.46
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $32.59
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.75
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $5.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+47% Synergy $3.75
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+40% Synergy $13.84
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+37% Synergy $7.49
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+24% Synergy $0.33
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+21% Synergy $0.24
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+14% Synergy $5.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.86
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+11% Synergy $19.47
TARDIS TARDIS
+9% Synergy $0.09
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+7% Synergy $1.73
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+7% Synergy $4.32
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+7% Synergy $0.95
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+6% Synergy $1.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.18
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.77
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $42.86
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.52
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
-1% Synergy $2.05

Enchantments

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

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+46% Synergy $8.34
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+38% Synergy $11.27
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+33% Synergy $1.10
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+27% Synergy $1.19
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+26% Synergy $6.90
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+25% Synergy $0.20
Second Wind Second Wind
+23% Synergy $0.48
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.10
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+18% Synergy $0.24
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+13% Synergy $1.96
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $3.13
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+11% Synergy $1.22
No Mercy No Mercy
+11% Synergy $20.14
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+11% Synergy $0.50
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.25
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+10% Synergy $2.93
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+10% Synergy $0.17
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+9% Synergy $7.54
Blink Blink
+9% Synergy $0.15
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $1.01
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+5% Synergy $7.40
Become the Pilot Become the Pilot
+5% Synergy $0.15
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.37
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.16
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $3.28
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $11.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.99

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+32% Synergy $0.11
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+28% Synergy $47.76
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $2.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+16% Synergy $6.15
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $7.22
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+10% Synergy $8.81
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+9% Synergy $0.31
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+4% Synergy $0.23
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+1% Synergy $29.68
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-3% Synergy $0.64
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $25.92
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $19.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $46.63
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $7.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $6.69

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+45% Synergy $3.08
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+27% Synergy $0.54
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+24% Synergy $1.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $3.63
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+12% Synergy $0.45
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+9% Synergy $0.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+5% Synergy $0.59
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+5% Synergy $2.91
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.41
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.85
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.14

Lands

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

Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+12% Synergy $4.91
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+12% Synergy $0.15
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+11% Synergy $1.85
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+7% Synergy $0.18
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+7% Synergy $0.14
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+5% Synergy $0.24
River of Tears River of Tears
+5% Synergy $0.15
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+4% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+4% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+3% Synergy $0.25
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+2% Synergy $8.61
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $1.39
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+2% Synergy $0.14
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.09
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.16
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+1% Synergy $17.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.63
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $32.59
Underground River Underground River
-2% Synergy $0.97
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.19
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.27
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-4% Synergy $2.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.13
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-5% Synergy $8.73
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.62
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-6% Synergy $7.34
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-6% Synergy $17.23
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-6% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $15.51
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-8% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.16

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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
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
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
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