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Truss, Chief Engineer
Price tag $0.08

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Dimir

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2904 Current Rank
#3567 Last Week
#2727 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Truss, Chief Engineer's abilities and overall game plan.

Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+60% Synergy $0.08
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+53% Synergy $0.19
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+52% Synergy $4.04
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+52% Synergy $3.27
Make an Example Make an Example
+52% Synergy $6.59
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+52% Synergy $6.19
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+52% Synergy $0.23
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+50% Synergy $0.19
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+49% Synergy $0.43
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+49% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Truss, Chief Engineer decks.

Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+49% Synergy $0.52
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+48% Synergy $5.66
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+47% Synergy $0.10
Victimize Victimize
+46% Synergy $0.39
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+44% Synergy $0.18
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+42% Synergy $0.45
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+42% Synergy $0.16
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+38% Synergy $0.19
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+22% Synergy $0.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+7% Synergy $39.99
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $12.83
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $28.64
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $40.31
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $52.47
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $55.08
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-14% Synergy $47.96
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy $40.81

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Truss, Chief Engineer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+42% Synergy $0.23
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+41% Synergy $2.58
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+41% Synergy $1.35
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+38% Synergy $11.80
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+38% Synergy $3.28
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+36% Synergy $1.10
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+36% Synergy $0.10
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+35% Synergy $1.62
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+33% Synergy $2.61
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+33% Synergy $1.71
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+32% Synergy $0.83
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+32% Synergy $0.15
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+31% Synergy $0.17
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+28% Synergy $2.08
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+28% Synergy $2.82
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy $0.22
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+26% Synergy $0.14
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+24% Synergy $0.63
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+23% Synergy $2.81
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+23% Synergy $0.23
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+23% Synergy $0.53
Voidwing Hybrid Voidwing Hybrid
+23% Synergy $0.07
Prismite Prismite
+22% Synergy $0.04
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+20% Synergy $0.47
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+19% Synergy $16.07
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+19% Synergy $1.99
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+18% Synergy $0.94
Kels, Fight Fixer Kels, Fight Fixer
+18% Synergy $0.21
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+17% Synergy $2.65
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+17% Synergy $0.25
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+16% Synergy $0.21
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+15% Synergy $1.59
Ruthless Knave Ruthless Knave
+14% Synergy $0.31
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+14% Synergy $2.59
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+10% Synergy $0.22
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+10% Synergy $0.09
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+10% Synergy $0.21
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+9% Synergy $0.54
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+9% Synergy $0.04
Venser, Corpse Puppet Venser, Corpse Puppet
+9% Synergy $0.16
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $4.79
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
+8% Synergy $0.13
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+7% Synergy $0.05
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+6% Synergy $0.37
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+6% Synergy $4.52
Marang River Prowler Marang River Prowler
+6% Synergy $0.13
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
+6% Synergy $0.25
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+3% Synergy $0.15
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $0.99
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-7% Synergy $0.82

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Truss, Chief Engineer safe.

Village Rites Village Rites
+34% Synergy $0.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+31% Synergy $0.28
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+31% Synergy $0.12
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+27% Synergy $0.37
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+26% Synergy $0.11
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.20
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+17% Synergy $2.26
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+16% Synergy $0.11
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.80
Cower in Fear Cower in Fear
+15% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+14% Synergy $0.56
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+13% Synergy $0.30
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+12% Synergy $0.18
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+11% Synergy $0.25
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $1.81
Beyeen Veil Beyeen Coast Beyeen Veil
+7% Synergy $0.19
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+6% Synergy $0.18
Countersquall Countersquall
+5% Synergy $0.62
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.41
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+5% Synergy $2.30
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+4% Synergy $3.22
Impulse Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.09
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+2% Synergy $1.54
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+1% Synergy $0.65
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.73
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.23
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $1.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $7.62
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-5% Synergy $1.25
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.96
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $7.06
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-6% Synergy $0.68
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $2.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.85
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $6.24
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $18.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-11% Synergy $46.96
Negate Negate
-18% Synergy $0.26
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $1.04
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-24% Synergy $3.49
Counterspell Counterspell
-33% Synergy $1.56

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Truss, Chief Engineer's game plan and control the board.

Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+27% Synergy $0.37
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+26% Synergy $0.37
Unearth Unearth
+24% Synergy $0.45
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+19% Synergy $3.45
Gruesome Realization Gruesome Realization
+13% Synergy $0.11
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+12% Synergy $21.40
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.10
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+10% Synergy $0.64
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+8% Synergy $0.41
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+8% Synergy $0.11
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+7% Synergy $0.41
Incriminate Incriminate
+6% Synergy $0.05
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+5% Synergy $0.15
Boneyard Parley Boneyard Parley
+5% Synergy $0.22
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+4% Synergy $0.15
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.46
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+3% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.98
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.21
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.22
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.30
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $2.88
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-6% Synergy $0.22
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.19
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $5.29
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-17% Synergy $5.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+31% Synergy $3.22
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+27% Synergy $7.82
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+23% Synergy $12.50
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $57.00
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+16% Synergy $0.35
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+15% Synergy $2.61
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+13% Synergy $0.13
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+12% Synergy $2.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.16
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+11% Synergy $8.43
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+10% Synergy $3.73
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+10% Synergy $7.11
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+8% Synergy $5.73
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+8% Synergy $0.28
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+8% Synergy $4.87
Heartstone Heartstone
+8% Synergy $3.02
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $4.13
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.20
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+7% Synergy $1.17
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+7% Synergy $0.09
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+6% Synergy $2.71
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+6% Synergy $4.30
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+6% Synergy $6.25
Trading Post Trading Post
+6% Synergy $0.46
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $44.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.19

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Truss, Chief Engineer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+38% Synergy $3.12
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $0.97
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+28% Synergy $0.09
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+25% Synergy $3.96
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $22.70
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+15% Synergy $4.58
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+11% Synergy $9.71
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+10% Synergy $16.30
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+10% Synergy $0.29
Black Market Black Market
+9% Synergy $3.45
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+9% Synergy $15.56
Dampening Pulse Dampening Pulse
+9% Synergy $0.05
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.46
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+8% Synergy $0.50
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+7% Synergy $0.80
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+7% Synergy $4.99
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+7% Synergy $1.03
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+6% Synergy $0.25
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $21.54
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+5% Synergy $0.97
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.52
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+2% Synergy $19.30
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy $2.22
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $1.75
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.19

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Truss, Chief Engineer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+30% Synergy $7.24
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+19% Synergy $5.49
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+17% Synergy $5.66
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+16% Synergy $4.20
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+13% Synergy $3.68
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+8% Synergy $0.50
Jace, Cunning Castaway Jace, Cunning Castaway
+7% Synergy $0.65
Jace, Architect of Thought Jace, Architect of Thought
+7% Synergy $0.39
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+5% Synergy $3.16
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
+4% Synergy $2.95
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $6.63
Kaito Shizuki Kaito Shizuki
+3% Synergy $0.91
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
-1% Synergy $1.23

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+41% Synergy $1.56
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+22% Synergy $46.26
High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $1.14
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+16% Synergy $17.37
Fountainport Fountainport
+13% Synergy $2.47
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+10% Synergy $2.72
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $49.08
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $6.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $1.88
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $3.72
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $1.08
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+3% Synergy $2.11
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+3% Synergy $0.80
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $1.12
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $27.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.05
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $10.62
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.55
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-3% Synergy $0.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $18.34
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+55% Synergy $0.58
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+25% Synergy $3.00
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+15% Synergy $0.22
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+15% Synergy $12.68
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+14% Synergy $3.55
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $2.31
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+12% Synergy $0.28
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $1.92
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+11% Synergy $2.51
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+9% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.05
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.42
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.42
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.25
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-16% Synergy $0.50
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-19% Synergy $0.94

Lands

The mana base foundation for Truss, Chief Engineer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+28% Synergy $0.16
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+16% Synergy $4.02
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+7% Synergy $18.08
Vivid Creek Vivid Creek
+7% Synergy $0.27
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+7% Synergy $2.11
Vivid Marsh Vivid Marsh
+7% Synergy $0.58
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+6% Synergy $18.29
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+6% Synergy $0.67
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+6% Synergy $0.35
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $4.15
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $7.53
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.09
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.43
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+3% Synergy $8.02
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+2% Synergy $1.47
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.26
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.27
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.65
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.17
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.20
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
0% Synergy $0.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.85
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $13.34
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.81
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $7.50
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $12.46
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $20.89
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $12.43
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $23.82
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-3% Synergy $0.07
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $19.19
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-4% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.18
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $22.55
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.17
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-6% Synergy $1.90
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-7% Synergy $0.27
Underground River Underground River
-7% Synergy $0.87
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.09
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-7% Synergy $0.15
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-8% Synergy $0.18
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-14% Synergy $6.78

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