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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

#1998 Current Rank
#2040 Last Week
#1884 Last Month

New Cards

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

Risky Research Risky Research
+20% Synergy
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+15% Synergy $0.10
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+9% Synergy $0.56
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+7% Synergy $0.04
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+6% Synergy $0.44

High Synergy Cards

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

Fogwalker Fogwalker
+80% Synergy $0.07
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+80% Synergy $0.39
Vampire Cutthroat Vampire Cutthroat
+78% Synergy $0.71
Rancid Rats Rancid Rats
+77% Synergy $0.27
Wharf Infiltrator Wharf Infiltrator
+76% Synergy $0.28
Farbog Revenant Farbog Revenant
+72% Synergy $0.06
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+71% Synergy $0.17
Skeleton Key Skeleton Key
+70% Synergy $0.25
Furtive Homunculus Furtive Homunculus
+64% Synergy $0.04
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
+64% Synergy $0.22

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
+63% Synergy $0.16
Cybermat Cybermat
+63% Synergy $0.16
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+62% Synergy $1.04
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+61% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+60% Synergy $0.31
Shore Up Shore Up
+51% Synergy $0.12
Propaganda Propaganda
+46% Synergy $2.01
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+39% Synergy $1.30
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+17% Synergy $0.23
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
-1% Synergy $0.77
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $48.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $42.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $48.94
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $57.48
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $50.85

Creatures

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

Time Beetle Time Beetle
+48% Synergy $0.18
Renegade Silent Renegade Silent
+45% Synergy $0.14
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+43% Synergy $0.10
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+40% Synergy $4.05
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+37% Synergy $0.95
Tideforce Elemental Tideforce Elemental
+37% Synergy $0.23
Sly Instigator Sly Instigator
+36% Synergy $0.22
Uninvited Geist Unimpeded Trespasser Uninvited Geist
+33% Synergy $0.08
Pale Rider of Trostad Pale Rider of Trostad
+33% Synergy $0.06
Puppeteer Puppeteer
+28% Synergy $0.28
Vigean Graftmage Vigean Graftmage
+26% Synergy $0.15
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+23% Synergy $2.84
Tolarian Kraken Tolarian Kraken
+22% Synergy $0.13
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+21% Synergy $1.16
Weeping Angel Weeping Angel
+19% Synergy $0.20
Maeve, Insidious Singer Maeve, Insidious Singer
+19% Synergy $5.79
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+18% Synergy $12.01
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+17% Synergy $7.71
Niblis of the Breath Niblis of the Breath
+17% Synergy $0.11
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+16% Synergy $2.38
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+16% Synergy $1.00
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+16% Synergy $1.35
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+14% Synergy $1.69
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+12% Synergy $0.82
Spark Double Spark Double
+12% Synergy $6.73
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+12% Synergy $1.24
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+12% Synergy $0.34
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
+12% Synergy $0.08
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+12% Synergy $0.13
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+11% Synergy $1.08
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+11% Synergy $2.52
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+11% Synergy $0.28
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+9% Synergy $0.10
Adric, Mathematical Genius Adric, Mathematical Genius
+9% Synergy $0.29
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One Jon Irenicus, Shattered One
+8% Synergy $0.15
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+8% Synergy $16.05
Gixian Puppeteer Gixian Puppeteer
+7% Synergy $0.78
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+6% Synergy $10.56
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+6% Synergy $0.56
Raven of Fell Omens Raven of Fell Omens
+6% Synergy $0.06
Stonybrook Angler Stonybrook Angler
+6% Synergy $0.18
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+5% Synergy $4.67
Basim Ibn Ishaq Basim Ibn Ishaq
+5% Synergy $2.09
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+5% Synergy $0.41
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+4% Synergy $4.13
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+3% Synergy $31.10
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+1% Synergy $63.03
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+1% Synergy $8.65
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.26
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-5% Synergy $5.30

Instants

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

Refocus Refocus
+35% Synergy $0.15
Aetherize Aetherize
+26% Synergy $0.29
Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+26% Synergy $2.44
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+23% Synergy $0.62
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+17% Synergy $0.79
Countersquall Countersquall
+17% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.75
This Is How It Ends This Is How It Ends
+14% Synergy $0.20
Negate Negate
+13% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+12% Synergy $1.15
Flatline Flatline
+12% Synergy $0.43
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+12% Synergy $0.68
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+11% Synergy $0.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.46
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.48
Twiddle Twiddle
+10% Synergy $0.77
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+9% Synergy $15.68
Fleeting Reflection Fleeting Reflection
+8% Synergy $0.12
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.25
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $6.09
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.29
Illusionist's Gambit Illusionist's Gambit
+6% Synergy $0.48
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+6% Synergy $1.79
Crypsis Crypsis
+6% Synergy $0.02
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $2.10
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+4% Synergy $2.59
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.10
Filter Out Filter Out
+4% Synergy $0.17
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.21
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+2% Synergy $1.47
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+1% Synergy $0.41
Murder Murder
0% Synergy $0.06
Snuff Out Snuff Out
0% Synergy $16.38
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $9.16
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $42.96
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.64
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.24
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-14% Synergy $0.99
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $2.94
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

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

Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+28% Synergy $0.23
Great Intelligence's Plan Great Intelligence's Plan
+23% Synergy $0.21
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+18% Synergy $8.87
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+13% Synergy $7.87
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+12% Synergy $0.47
Hunted by The Family Hunted by The Family
+11% Synergy $0.16
Damnation Damnation
+9% Synergy $18.68
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+6% Synergy $0.19
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+4% Synergy $0.25
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+4% Synergy $1.31
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+4% Synergy $0.93
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+3% Synergy $4.68
Ringsight Ringsight
+1% Synergy $0.18
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+1% Synergy $0.57
Preordain Preordain
-1% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.65
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $34.20
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.95
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $7.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+46% Synergy $4.01
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+43% Synergy $11.66
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+39% Synergy $5.81
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+24% Synergy $0.39
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+20% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $4.45
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+14% Synergy $4.51
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+12% Synergy $17.15
TARDIS TARDIS
+9% Synergy $0.13
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+8% Synergy $1.39
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+7% Synergy $1.54
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+7% Synergy $4.02
Puppet Strings Puppet Strings
+7% Synergy $1.15
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $41.21
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $1.32
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+5% Synergy $4.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $7.32
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.79

Enchantments

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

Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+49% Synergy $9.04
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+41% Synergy $7.34
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+31% Synergy $1.44
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $1.16
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+25% Synergy $5.84
Second Wind Second Wind
+25% Synergy $0.39
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+24% Synergy $0.27
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+19% Synergy $0.41
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+18% Synergy $0.17
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+13% Synergy $2.10
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+12% Synergy $0.63
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+11% Synergy $6.39
Blink Blink
+11% Synergy $0.19
No Mercy No Mercy
+10% Synergy $15.01
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+10% Synergy $3.05
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+9% Synergy $0.87
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+9% Synergy $0.92
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+9% Synergy $2.20
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $0.70
Become the Pilot Become the Pilot
+5% Synergy $0.10
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.28
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.16
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.97
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $1.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $15.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $8.34

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 $51.06
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+26% Synergy $0.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+23% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+15% Synergy $7.23
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $7.01
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+10% Synergy $9.70
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+5% Synergy $0.28
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.36
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy $21.58
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $19.28
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $24.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $47.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $6.61
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-10% Synergy $1.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+44% Synergy $1.79
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $1.33
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+24% Synergy $0.47
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $2.10
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+11% Synergy $0.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.22
Bandit's Haul Bandit's Haul
+9% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.51
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+6% Synergy $0.54
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+6% Synergy $0.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.12
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.07
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
+14% Synergy $3.25
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+12% Synergy $0.32
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+10% Synergy $1.71
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+6% Synergy $0.19
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+4% Synergy $15.63
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+3% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.82
River of Tears River of Tears
+3% Synergy $0.14
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.05
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+2% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.11
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+1% Synergy $0.41
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
0% Synergy $0.30
Underground River Underground River
0% Synergy $1.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.28
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $34.20
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.15
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $9.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $8.98
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-4% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $5.21
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.86
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.64
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-5% Synergy $3.03
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-6% Synergy $8.84
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-6% Synergy $20.14
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $15.21
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-7% Synergy
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-8% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-17% Synergy $0.18

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
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
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Esior, Wardwing Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro