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The Master, Mesmerist
Price tag $0.27

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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

#2181 Current Rank
#2276 Last Week
#2075 Last Month

New Cards

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

Sewer-veillance Cam Sewer-veillance Cam
+12% Synergy $0.26
Retro-Mutation Retro-Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.13
Glamermite Glamermite
+6% Synergy $0.10
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+3% Synergy $0.36
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+3% Synergy $4.41

High Synergy Cards

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

Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+78% Synergy $0.55
Fogwalker Fogwalker
+77% Synergy $0.06
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+75% Synergy $0.58
Rancid Rats Rancid Rats
+74% Synergy $0.27
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+72% Synergy $0.35
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+70% Synergy $0.27
Farbog Revenant Farbog Revenant
+69% Synergy $0.07
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+68% Synergy $0.26
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+63% Synergy $0.24
Furtive Homunculus Furtive Homunculus
+61% Synergy $0.04

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
+61% Synergy $3.76
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+60% Synergy $0.26
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+60% Synergy $0.39
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+56% Synergy $0.24
Cybermat Cybermat
+56% Synergy $0.24
Shore Up Shore Up
+51% Synergy $0.25
Renegade Silent Renegade Silent
+49% Synergy $0.22
Propaganda Propaganda
+45% Synergy $3.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+38% Synergy $1.85
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+4% Synergy $1.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $52.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $58.42
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $63.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

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

Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+45% Synergy $0.13
Time Beetle Time Beetle
+45% Synergy $0.27
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+37% Synergy $3.00
Sly Instigator Sly Instigator
+36% Synergy $0.30
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+34% Synergy $0.79
Pale Rider of Trostad Pale Rider of Trostad
+33% Synergy $0.09
Uninvited Geist Unimpeded Trespasser Uninvited Geist
+33% Synergy $0.09
Tideforce Elemental Tideforce Elemental
+32% Synergy $0.23
Puppeteer Puppeteer
+24% Synergy $0.26
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+23% Synergy $3.90
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+20% Synergy $7.49
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+20% Synergy $0.18
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+19% Synergy $1.89
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+18% Synergy $0.34
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+18% Synergy $2.74
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+18% Synergy $0.97
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
+18% Synergy $8.33
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+17% Synergy $2.36
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+17% Synergy $0.24
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+16% Synergy $3.28
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+16% Synergy $4.28
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+15% Synergy $0.30
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+14% Synergy $0.83
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+13% Synergy $10.66
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+13% Synergy $1.93
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+13% Synergy $0.11
Niblis of the Breath Niblis of the Breath
+13% Synergy $0.15
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+12% Synergy $1.94
Spark Double Spark Double
+11% Synergy $13.10
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+11% Synergy $0.61
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+11% Synergy $0.06
North Pole Patrol North Pole Patrol
+10% Synergy $0.22
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+9% Synergy $0.39
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
+8% Synergy $0.25
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+7% Synergy $0.89
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+7% Synergy $0.33
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+7% Synergy $0.11
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+7% Synergy $0.88
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+7% Synergy $14.11
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+6% Synergy $17.12
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+6% Synergy $0.43
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+5% Synergy $9.41
Stonybrook Angler Stonybrook Angler
+5% Synergy $0.16
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+4% Synergy $5.75
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+4% Synergy $1.26
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+3% Synergy $31.14
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+1% Synergy $90.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.30
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.48
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.09

Instants

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

Refocus Refocus
+35% Synergy $0.15
Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.47
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+26% Synergy $0.46
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+19% Synergy $0.19
Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+17% Synergy $1.04
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+16% Synergy $0.57
Countersquall Countersquall
+16% Synergy $1.50
This Is How It Ends This Is How It Ends
+16% Synergy $0.26
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.06
Flatline Flatline
+12% Synergy $0.34
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+11% Synergy $0.44
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+11% Synergy $0.58
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+10% Synergy $0.32
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+9% Synergy $5.13
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+9% Synergy $1.74
Twiddle Twiddle
+9% Synergy $0.54
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $2.03
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+8% Synergy $0.72
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+8% Synergy $2.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $2.44
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $4.07
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.30
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+6% Synergy $0.20
Fleeting Reflection Fleeting Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.16
Crypsis Crypsis
+5% Synergy $0.08
Resculpt Resculpt
+4% Synergy $0.40
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.93
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.19
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $3.85
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.76
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.38
Murder Murder
-2% Synergy $0.08
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.65
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $12.12
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $50.42
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.05
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-7% Synergy $25.03
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-13% Synergy $1.04
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-18% Synergy $4.53
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
+34% Synergy $0.37
Great Intelligence's Plan Great Intelligence's Plan
+23% Synergy $0.40
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+19% Synergy $14.31
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+16% Synergy $0.44
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.28
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+13% Synergy $7.65
Hunted by The Family Hunted by The Family
+11% Synergy $0.25
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+8% Synergy $0.88
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $19.75
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.64
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+5% Synergy $0.36
Ringsight Ringsight
+5% Synergy $0.39
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+5% Synergy $3.25
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.22
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $7.71
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.40
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.57
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-4% Synergy $0.69
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $5.37
Reanimate Reanimate
-11% Synergy $8.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+47% Synergy $3.92
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+39% Synergy $15.16
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+35% Synergy $8.92
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+24% Synergy $0.41
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+22% Synergy $0.28
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+14% Synergy $8.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.56
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $28.23
TARDIS TARDIS
+9% Synergy $0.20
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+7% Synergy $4.73
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+7% Synergy $1.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.28
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+6% Synergy $2.71
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.95
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $1.90
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $5.80
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
0% Synergy $3.24

Enchantments

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

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+43% Synergy $7.99
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+36% Synergy $11.26
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+34% Synergy $1.69
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+27% Synergy $8.02
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+24% Synergy $1.44
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+24% Synergy $0.26
Second Wind Second Wind
+23% Synergy $0.60
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+18% Synergy $0.10
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+17% Synergy $2.64
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+17% Synergy $0.32
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+13% Synergy $0.56
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $3.42
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+10% Synergy $1.65
No Mercy No Mercy
+10% Synergy $24.12
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+10% Synergy $0.39
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+8% Synergy $1.34
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+8% Synergy $3.16
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+8% Synergy $11.31
Blink Blink
+7% Synergy $0.28
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $1.22
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+5% Synergy $1.51
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.35
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+3% Synergy $0.42
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+3% Synergy $6.11
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $3.69
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $16.46
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.63

Utility Lands

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

Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+33% Synergy $0.25
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+26% Synergy $55.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+16% Synergy $8.35
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+10% Synergy $8.95
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+9% Synergy $0.31
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+8% Synergy $13.08
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+3% Synergy $0.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $1.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.30
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy $35.53
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $24.44
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $31.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $52.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $10.61
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-9% Synergy $4.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+45% Synergy $3.98
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+27% Synergy $2.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+23% Synergy $2.55
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+12% Synergy $4.07
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $5.05
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+8% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy $0.59
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+3% Synergy $2.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.37
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.51
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.01
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+13% Synergy $0.25
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+12% Synergy $6.20
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+10% Synergy $4.11
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+9% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+8% Synergy $0.29
River of Tears River of Tears
+6% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+4% Synergy $0.35
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+4% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+4% Synergy $0.24
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+2% Synergy $0.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+2% Synergy $0.76
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+2% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.22
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+1% Synergy $8.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.30
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $24.76
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.56
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.10
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.48
Underground River Underground River
-2% Synergy $1.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-3% Synergy $4.65
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $12.12
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-4% Synergy $15.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.05
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-4% Synergy $1.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.29
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-6% Synergy $26.20
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-7% Synergy $0.17
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-7% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-8% Synergy $12.24
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-8% Synergy $19.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.19

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