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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

#2127 Current Rank
#2240 Last Week
#1906 Last Month

New Cards

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

Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+18% Synergy $29.72
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+8% Synergy $0.33
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+4% Synergy $124.55
Risky Research Risky Research
+2% Synergy $1.85
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-1% Synergy $0.80

High Synergy Cards

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

Fogwalker Fogwalker
+81% Synergy $0.08
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+80% Synergy $0.50
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+79% Synergy $0.54
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+76% Synergy $0.28
Rancid Rats Rancid Rats
+76% Synergy $0.26
Farbog Revenant Farbog Revenant
+72% Synergy $0.04
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+71% Synergy $0.18
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+70% Synergy $0.19
Furtive Homunculus Furtive Homunculus
+64% Synergy $0.05
Cybermat Cybermat
+64% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

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

Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+64% Synergy $0.16
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+64% Synergy $0.24
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+61% Synergy $0.27
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+61% Synergy $2.13
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+61% Synergy $0.24
Shore Up Shore Up
+51% Synergy $0.10
Propaganda Propaganda
+46% Synergy $2.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+38% Synergy $1.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+16% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $0.80
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $46.53
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $42.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $49.41
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $61.91
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $53.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $59.87

Creatures

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

Time Beetle Time Beetle
+47% Synergy $0.16
Renegade Silent Renegade Silent
+45% Synergy $0.11
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+43% Synergy $0.12
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+40% Synergy $3.10
Tideforce Elemental Tideforce Elemental
+37% Synergy $0.26
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+36% Synergy $0.71
Sly Instigator Sly Instigator
+35% Synergy $0.22
Pale Rider of Trostad Pale Rider of Trostad
+35% Synergy $0.06
Uninvited Geist Unimpeded Trespasser Uninvited Geist
+33% Synergy $0.08
Puppeteer Puppeteer
+28% Synergy $0.31
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+25% Synergy $0.17
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+24% Synergy $1.01
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+22% Synergy $0.12
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+21% Synergy $1.21
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+19% Synergy $7.95
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+19% Synergy $0.20
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
+19% Synergy $6.20
Niblis of the Breath Niblis of the Breath
+18% Synergy $0.10
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+16% Synergy $5.66
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+16% Synergy $3.13
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+16% Synergy $0.99
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+16% Synergy $1.26
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+14% Synergy $2.79
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+13% Synergy $0.75
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+13% Synergy $0.40
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+13% Synergy $0.12
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+13% Synergy $0.08
Spark Double Spark Double
+12% Synergy $7.89
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+12% Synergy $1.37
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+12% Synergy $0.90
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+12% Synergy $2.19
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+10% Synergy $0.23
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+9% Synergy $0.25
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+9% Synergy $0.08
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
+8% Synergy $0.18
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+7% Synergy $13.83
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+7% Synergy $0.69
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+7% Synergy $0.08
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+6% Synergy $14.15
Stonybrook Angler Stonybrook Angler
+6% Synergy $0.16
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+5% Synergy $0.44
Basim Ibn Ishaq Basim Ibn Ishaq
+5% Synergy $2.01
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+4% Synergy $8.45
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+4% Synergy $3.73
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+4% Synergy $0.48
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+3% Synergy $30.29
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+1% Synergy $65.84
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+1% Synergy $8.60
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.25
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.88

Instants

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

Refocus Refocus
+35% Synergy $0.16
Aetherize Aetherize
+26% Synergy $0.47
Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+25% Synergy $2.25
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+23% Synergy $0.46
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+19% Synergy $0.11
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.76
Countersquall Countersquall
+17% Synergy $0.80
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.81
This Is How It Ends This Is How It Ends
+15% Synergy $0.21
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+12% Synergy $1.34
Flatline Flatline
+12% Synergy $0.43
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+12% Synergy $0.60
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+11% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.66
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+10% Synergy $13.39
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.56
Twiddle Twiddle
+9% Synergy $0.70
Fleeting Reflection Fleeting Reflection
+8% Synergy $0.06
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $8.07
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+7% Synergy $1.77
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+6% Synergy $2.57
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.25
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.47
Crypsis Crypsis
+6% Synergy $0.03
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $2.20
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.30
Filter Out Filter Out
+4% Synergy $0.16
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.11
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.19
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+2% Synergy $2.65
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+1% Synergy $0.60
Murder Murder
0% Synergy $0.04
Snuff Out Snuff Out
0% Synergy $16.57
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $44.80
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $4.97
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.96
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $18.70
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $3.59
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+28% Synergy $0.30
Great Intelligence's Plan Great Intelligence's Plan
+23% Synergy $0.26
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+17% Synergy $9.21
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+13% Synergy $7.96
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+13% Synergy $0.31
Hunted by The Family Hunted by The Family
+11% Synergy $0.15
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $20.12
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $5.79
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+6% Synergy $0.21
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+6% Synergy $0.85
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+6% Synergy $0.12
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.40
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $1.39
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+3% Synergy $3.55
Ringsight Ringsight
+2% Synergy $0.20
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.32
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.60
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $33.69
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.81
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+45% Synergy $4.07
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+42% Synergy $11.96
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+39% Synergy $6.20
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+24% Synergy $0.33
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+20% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.54
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+14% Synergy $4.40
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+11% Synergy $18.25
TARDIS TARDIS
+9% Synergy $0.08
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+8% Synergy $1.20
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+7% Synergy $1.53
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+7% Synergy $1.02
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $3.79
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $44.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.26
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.86
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+5% Synergy $4.64
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.28
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.58

Enchantments

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

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+47% Synergy $11.82
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+39% Synergy $12.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+32% Synergy $1.39
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $0.95
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+25% Synergy $5.94
Second Wind Second Wind
+25% Synergy $0.38
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+24% Synergy $0.25
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+18% Synergy $0.16
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+18% Synergy $0.44
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+13% Synergy $2.02
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+11% Synergy $2.50
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+11% Synergy $0.50
Blink Blink
+11% Synergy $0.14
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+10% Synergy $1.10
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+10% Synergy $0.79
No Mercy No Mercy
+10% Synergy $16.56
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+10% Synergy $8.63
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+10% Synergy $2.90
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+9% Synergy $0.28
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $0.71
Become the Pilot Become the Pilot
+6% Synergy $0.10
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.27
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.16
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.45
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $2.48
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $12.37
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.69

Utility Lands

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

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+28% Synergy $49.84
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+26% Synergy $0.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+15% Synergy $9.12
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $7.45
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+9% Synergy $9.51
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+5% Synergy $0.29
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.32
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy $23.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-4% Synergy $0.90
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.71
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $25.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $49.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $7.25
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $1.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+44% Synergy $3.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $1.15
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+25% Synergy $0.52
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $2.95
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+11% Synergy $0.58
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.21
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+9% Synergy $0.11
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+6% Synergy $0.87
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.38
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.17
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+14% Synergy $5.69
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+12% Synergy $0.12
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+10% Synergy $1.44
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+6% Synergy $0.19
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+4% Synergy $0.19
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+3% Synergy $0.25
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+3% Synergy $0.25
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $16.87
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.11
River of Tears River of Tears
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+1% Synergy $0.60
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
0% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
0% Synergy $0.87
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.18
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $33.69
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.18
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-3% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.42
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.26
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $7.37
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $4.97
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-5% Synergy $11.65
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-5% Synergy $21.09
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-5% Synergy $2.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.96
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-6% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $15.64
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.27
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-8% Synergy $0.03
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.15

Similar Commanders

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

The Rani The Rani
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sengir, the Dark Baron Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Red Death, Shipwrecker Red Death, Shipwrecker
Circu, Dimir Lobotomist Circu, Dimir Lobotomist
Kotose, the Silent Spider Kotose, the Silent Spider
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Francisco, Fowl Marauder Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sengir, the Dark Baron Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tormod, the Desecrator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tormod, the Desecrator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Siani, Eye of the Storm Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Iron Throne Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Iron Throne
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Agent of the Shadow Thieves Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Criminal Past Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Criminal Past
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Cultist of the Absolute Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Cultist of the Absolute
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Haunted One Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Haunted One
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Scion of Halaster Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Scion of Halaster
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
Nymris, Oona's Trickster Nymris, Oona's Trickster
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
Lazav, Wearer of Faces Lazav, Wearer of Faces
Obyra, Dreaming Duelist Obyra, Dreaming Duelist
Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor Tegwyll, Duke of Splendor
The Master, Formed Anew The Master, Formed Anew
Evie Frye Jacob Frye Evie Frye // Jacob Frye
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tormod, the Desecrator Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tormod, the Desecrator
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant