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The Mindskinner: Mill
Price tag $2.99

Legendary Enchantment Creature — Nightmare

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 56% Equipment 8% Voltron 7% Clones 3% Control 3%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that The Mindskinner players are trying out in Mill decks.

Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+14% Synergy $0.91
Brush Off Brush Off
+1% Synergy $0.27
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
0% Synergy $0.32
Mathemagics Mathemagics
0% Synergy $5.46
Flow State Flow State
0% Synergy $3.49

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for The Mindskinner's Mill builds — cards that lean hardest into the Mill theme.

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+76% Synergy $3.27
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+76% Synergy $2.32
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+72% Synergy $7.28
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+70% Synergy $45.96
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+66% Synergy $0.21
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+62% Synergy $3.63
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+60% Synergy $8.90
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+60% Synergy $0.49
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+57% Synergy $2.21
Jace's Phantasm Jace's Phantasm
+57% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

The staple cards most The Mindskinner Mill decks run as their core.

The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+57% Synergy $3.77
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+56% Synergy $5.83
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+54% Synergy $0.91
Undead Alchemist Undead Alchemist
+54% Synergy $1.25
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+52% Synergy $1.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+44% Synergy $2.99
Propaganda Propaganda
+39% Synergy $3.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+33% Synergy $3.93
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $6.10
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $3.43

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a The Mindskinner Mill game on their own.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $41.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $56.78
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-2% Synergy $34.59
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $101.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $125.34
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $17.28
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $70.22

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Mill plan in The Mindskinner decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+51% Synergy $26.86
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+48% Synergy $2.82
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+46% Synergy $1.23
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+42% Synergy $0.35
Spark Double Spark Double
+35% Synergy $13.50
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+35% Synergy $12.53
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+33% Synergy $10.77
Mirelurk Queen Mirelurk Queen
+33% Synergy $0.46
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+33% Synergy $11.58
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+32% Synergy $1.98
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+31% Synergy $3.37
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+26% Synergy $0.55
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+25% Synergy $4.00
Shadow Kin Shadow Kin
+24% Synergy $0.81
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+22% Synergy $32.56
Tempest Djinn Tempest Djinn
+18% Synergy $0.27
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+18% Synergy $0.38
Canoptek Scarab Swarm Canoptek Scarab Swarm
+18% Synergy $11.78
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+18% Synergy $0.14
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+17% Synergy $0.15
Deepmuck Desperado Deepmuck Desperado
+14% Synergy $0.17
Sphinx Mindbreaker Sphinx Mindbreaker
+13% Synergy $1.39
Charix, the Raging Isle Charix, the Raging Isle
+11% Synergy $0.48
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+11% Synergy $1.00
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+10% Synergy $5.16
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+9% Synergy $8.74
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.39
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+8% Synergy $2.54
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+7% Synergy $13.41
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+7% Synergy $18.19
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+7% Synergy $0.64
Abhorrent Oculus Abhorrent Oculus
+7% Synergy $13.67
Veteran Ice Climber Veteran Ice Climber
+7% Synergy $0.20
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+6% Synergy $1.52
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+6% Synergy $0.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.70
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+5% Synergy $0.36
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+5% Synergy $0.92
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+5% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.26
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+3% Synergy $3.13
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+3% Synergy $4.49
Spellskite Spellskite
+2% Synergy $7.89
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+2% Synergy $0.27
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $10.47
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
-2% Synergy $3.05
Silver Myr Silver Myr
-2% Synergy $0.49
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
-6% Synergy $0.50
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-11% Synergy $2.04
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-13% Synergy $6.00

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep The Mindskinner's Mill deck ahead.

Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+47% Synergy $0.38
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+46% Synergy $4.66
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+39% Synergy $0.37
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+36% Synergy $1.63
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+33% Synergy $3.24
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+27% Synergy $0.70
Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+24% Synergy $1.16
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+21% Synergy $4.17
Get Out Get Out
+19% Synergy $0.36
Into the Story Into the Story
+18% Synergy $0.36
Aetherize Aetherize
+17% Synergy $0.37
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+12% Synergy $4.72
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+12% Synergy $0.19
Negate Negate
+10% Synergy $0.14
Spell Rupture Spell Rupture
+10% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.46
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+9% Synergy $0.24
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+7% Synergy $0.35
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.22
Countermand Countermand
+7% Synergy $0.13
Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+6% Synergy $0.19
See Double See Double
+5% Synergy $0.88
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+4% Synergy $3.75
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.98
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.60
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $2.38
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+2% Synergy $0.75
Shore Up Shore Up
+2% Synergy $0.19
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+2% Synergy $0.28
Cyber Conversion Cyber Conversion
+2% Synergy $0.83
Refute Refute
+1% Synergy $0.29
High Tide High Tide
0% Synergy $1.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.75
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
-1% Synergy $5.17
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
-1% Synergy $3.29
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-2% Synergy $0.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.28
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
-3% Synergy $7.84
Swan Song Swan Song
-5% Synergy $7.86
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.11
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
-6% Synergy $1.39
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $49.82
Resculpt Resculpt
-8% Synergy $0.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-10% Synergy $0.51
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-10% Synergy $1.88
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.43
Opt Opt
-12% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Mill game plan forward for The Mindskinner.

Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+44% Synergy $1.38
Traumatize Traumatize
+42% Synergy $3.87
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+28% Synergy $12.94
Windfall Windfall
+22% Synergy $4.34
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+21% Synergy $7.02
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+16% Synergy $0.32
Sorcerous Squall Sorcerous Squall
+12% Synergy $0.75
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+11% Synergy $0.38
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+10% Synergy $16.31
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+10% Synergy $1.03
Tome Scour Tome Scour
+9% Synergy $0.34
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+7% Synergy $0.87
Mind Bomb Mind Bomb
+6% Synergy $0.32
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+4% Synergy $0.16
Ravenform Ravenform
-1% Synergy $0.34
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-3% Synergy $3.39
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-4% Synergy $35.07
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-4% Synergy $4.86
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-4% Synergy $0.23
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-5% Synergy $0.28
Ponder Ponder
-7% Synergy $2.00
Fabricate Fabricate
-8% Synergy $9.41
Preordain Preordain
-12% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to The Mindskinner Mill decks.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+46% Synergy $3.24
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+40% Synergy $2.77
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+39% Synergy $18.53
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+39% Synergy $10.64
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+30% Synergy $1.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+25% Synergy $8.14
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+23% Synergy $46.52
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+23% Synergy $0.31
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+21% Synergy $9.38
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+20% Synergy $2.83
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+19% Synergy $26.78
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
+19% Synergy $1.38
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+17% Synergy $9.09
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+17% Synergy $5.23
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+16% Synergy $2.14
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+15% Synergy $11.24
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+13% Synergy $0.58
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+13% Synergy $1.66
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+12% Synergy $0.23
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+12% Synergy $15.35
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+11% Synergy $0.92
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+10% Synergy $0.31
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+10% Synergy $1.66
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+9% Synergy $0.44
Grindstone Grindstone
+8% Synergy $13.39
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+7% Synergy $10.23
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+7% Synergy $0.64
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+6% Synergy $1.96
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+6% Synergy $16.68
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+6% Synergy $0.53
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+6% Synergy $5.03
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $2.70
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.08
Relic of Progenitus Relic of Progenitus
+5% Synergy $5.69
Ghost Vacuum Ghost Vacuum
+5% Synergy $4.19
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+5% Synergy $0.32
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+4% Synergy $0.49
Ring of Evos Isle Ring of Evos Isle
+4% Synergy $0.49
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+3% Synergy $10.31
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+3% Synergy $3.01
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+1% Synergy $0.24
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
0% Synergy $0.51
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Mill strategy in The Mindskinner decks.

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+37% Synergy $4.07
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+30% Synergy $0.60
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+28% Synergy $1.87
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+23% Synergy $0.29
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+21% Synergy $0.35
Eel Umbra Eel Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.27
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+9% Synergy $2.35
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+9% Synergy $4.02
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+9% Synergy $5.88
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+8% Synergy $0.34
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+7% Synergy $0.75
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+5% Synergy $0.30
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+4% Synergy $0.80
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+3% Synergy $0.84
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+2% Synergy $0.31
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+1% Synergy $5.70
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+1% Synergy $1.04
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-6% Synergy $2.82
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up The Mindskinner's Mill game plan.

Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+27% Synergy $1.70
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+17% Synergy $2.54
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+6% Synergy $1.73
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-9% Synergy $10.01

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in The Mindskinner Mill decks.

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+37% Synergy $1.56
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+28% Synergy $0.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+12% Synergy $49.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+8% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $1.99
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $10.35
Shelldock Isle Shelldock Isle
+5% Synergy $2.34
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.85
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+4% Synergy $0.82
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+4% Synergy $0.95
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+3% Synergy $0.69
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.71
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+2% Synergy $5.35
Rivendell Rivendell
0% Synergy $1.74
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.32
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $9.24
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $1.35
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
-1% Synergy $0.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $31.72
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-2% Synergy $8.69
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-4% Synergy $60.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.76
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $39.67
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-8% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out The Mindskinner's Mill strategy.

Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $36.37
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.26
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.46
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $6.16
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+3% Synergy $14.69
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $19.24
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $11.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.60
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.83
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-4% Synergy $0.73
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-7% Synergy $4.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base behind The Mindskinner's Mill decks.

Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.70
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-4% Synergy $35.07
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.11

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Mindskinner: Mill.

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Shameless Charlatan Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Shameless Charlatan
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Sword Coast Sailor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Sword Coast Sailor
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Candlekeep Sage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Candlekeep Sage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cloakwood Hermit Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cloakwood Hermit
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Passionate Archaeologist Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Passionate Archaeologist
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Popular Entertainer Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Popular Entertainer
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Raised by Giants Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Raised by Giants
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Street Urchin Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Street Urchin
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Tavern Brawler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Tavern Brawler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Dungeon Delver Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Dungeon Delver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
The Master, Transcendent The Master, Transcendent
Neerdiv, Devious Diver Neerdiv, Devious Diver
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
Raul, Trouble Shooter Raul, Trouble Shooter
Hope Estheim Hope Estheim
Lord Xander, the Collector Lord Xander, the Collector
The Ancient One The Ancient One
Ambassador Laquatus Ambassador Laquatus
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
Saruman of Many Colors Saruman of Many Colors
Szadek, Lord of Secrets Szadek, Lord of Secrets
Lazav, Familiar Stranger Lazav, Familiar Stranger
Cloudhoof Kirin Cloudhoof Kirin