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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

#3292 Current Rank
#2950 Last Week
#2684 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 $0.11
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+53% Synergy $0.17
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+52% Synergy $4.26
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+52% Synergy $3.27
Make an Example Make an Example
+52% Synergy $6.03
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+52% Synergy $5.35
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+52% Synergy $0.15
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+50% Synergy $0.14
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+49% Synergy $0.43
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+49% Synergy $0.51

Top Cards

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

Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+49% Synergy $0.58
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+48% Synergy $6.92
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+47% Synergy $0.17
Victimize Victimize
+46% Synergy $0.45
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+44% Synergy $0.13
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+42% Synergy $0.40
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+42% Synergy $0.17
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+38% Synergy $0.18
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+22% Synergy $1.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.13

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 $41.87
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $12.76
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $31.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $43.71
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $48.35
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $61.21
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-14% Synergy $52.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy $46.53

Creatures

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

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+42% Synergy $0.25
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+41% Synergy $3.09
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+41% Synergy $2.53
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+38% Synergy $13.99
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+38% Synergy $3.12
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+36% Synergy $1.32
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+36% Synergy $0.14
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+35% Synergy $1.30
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+33% Synergy $2.39
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+33% Synergy $1.51
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+32% Synergy $0.44
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+32% Synergy $0.16
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+31% Synergy $0.21
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+28% Synergy $2.33
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+28% Synergy $5.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy $0.24
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+26% Synergy $0.19
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+24% Synergy $0.73
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+23% Synergy $2.60
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+23% Synergy $0.22
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+23% Synergy $0.44
Voidwing Hybrid Voidwing Hybrid
+23% Synergy $0.11
Prismite Prismite
+22% Synergy $0.06
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+20% Synergy $0.68
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+19% Synergy $16.59
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+19% Synergy $2.04
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+18% Synergy $1.15
Kels, Fight Fixer Kels, Fight Fixer
+18% Synergy $0.26
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+17% Synergy $2.55
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+17% Synergy $0.32
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+16% Synergy $0.18
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+15% Synergy $1.83
Ruthless Knave Ruthless Knave
+14% Synergy $0.33
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+14% Synergy $2.91
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+10% Synergy $0.19
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+10% Synergy $0.09
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+10% Synergy $0.25
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+9% Synergy $0.62
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+9% Synergy $0.05
Venser, Corpse Puppet Venser, Corpse Puppet
+9% Synergy $0.14
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $4.26
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
+8% Synergy $0.09
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+7% Synergy $0.08
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+6% Synergy $0.37
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+6% Synergy $2.51
Marang River Prowler Marang River Prowler
+6% Synergy $0.13
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
+6% Synergy $0.27
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+3% Synergy $0.22
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $1.03
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-7% Synergy $0.75

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+34% Synergy $0.29
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+31% Synergy $0.38
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+31% Synergy $0.16
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+27% Synergy $0.32
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+26% Synergy $0.14
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.31
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+17% Synergy $3.13
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+16% Synergy $0.16
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.71
Cower in Fear Cower in Fear
+15% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+14% Synergy $0.37
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+13% Synergy $0.38
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+12% Synergy $0.24
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+11% Synergy $0.23
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $2.03
Beyeen Veil Beyeen Coast Beyeen Veil
+7% Synergy $0.16
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+6% Synergy $0.22
Countersquall Countersquall
+5% Synergy $0.83
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.47
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+5% Synergy $2.41
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+4% Synergy $3.22
Impulse Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.11
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+2% Synergy $12.36
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+1% Synergy $0.96
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.27
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.27
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $1.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $9.06
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-5% Synergy $2.06
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $4.59
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $7.83
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-6% Synergy $0.75
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $2.70
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.94
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $18.54
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-11% Synergy $44.73
Negate Negate
-18% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $2.12
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-24% Synergy $3.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-33% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+27% Synergy $0.39
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+26% Synergy $0.39
Unearth Unearth
+24% Synergy $0.48
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+19% Synergy $3.62
Gruesome Realization Gruesome Realization
+13% Synergy $0.08
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+12% Synergy $20.98
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.13
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+10% Synergy $0.71
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+8% Synergy $0.34
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+8% Synergy $0.15
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+7% Synergy $0.64
Incriminate Incriminate
+6% Synergy $0.05
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+5% Synergy $0.17
Boneyard Parley Boneyard Parley
+5% Synergy $0.25
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+4% Synergy $0.19
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.46
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+3% Synergy $0.24
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $10.68
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.63
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $2.92
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-6% Synergy $0.23
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.38
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $4.78
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-17% Synergy $5.72

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+31% Synergy $4.82
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+27% Synergy $8.72
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+23% Synergy $11.90
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $58.00
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+16% Synergy $0.33
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+15% Synergy $2.21
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+13% Synergy $0.08
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+12% Synergy $2.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.30
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+11% Synergy $8.35
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+10% Synergy $4.16
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+10% Synergy $6.20
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+8% Synergy $5.46
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+8% Synergy $0.20
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+8% Synergy $4.62
Heartstone Heartstone
+8% Synergy $2.12
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $4.17
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.22
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+7% Synergy $0.90
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+7% Synergy $0.10
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+6% Synergy $2.42
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+6% Synergy $1.79
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+6% Synergy $4.99
Trading Post Trading Post
+6% Synergy $0.45
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $45.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.25

Enchantments

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

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+38% Synergy $2.91
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $0.98
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+28% Synergy $0.12
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+25% Synergy $0.25
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $21.73
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+15% Synergy $4.29
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+11% Synergy $11.75
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+10% Synergy $15.59
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+10% Synergy $0.42
Black Market Black Market
+9% Synergy $3.65
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+9% Synergy $15.37
Dampening Pulse Dampening Pulse
+9% Synergy $0.09
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.47
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+8% Synergy $0.64
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+7% Synergy $1.01
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+7% Synergy $4.44
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+7% Synergy $0.60
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+6% Synergy $0.34
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $23.31
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+5% Synergy $0.63
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.53
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+2% Synergy $20.71
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy $1.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $2.34
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $2.49

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 $6.51
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+19% Synergy $5.32
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+17% Synergy $6.68
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+16% Synergy $3.76
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+13% Synergy $3.65
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+8% Synergy $0.63
Jace, Cunning Castaway Jace, Cunning Castaway
+7% Synergy $0.64
Jace, Architect of Thought Jace, Architect of Thought
+7% Synergy $0.35
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+5% Synergy $3.02
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
+4% Synergy $2.02
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $6.93
Kaito Shizuki Kaito Shizuki
+3% Synergy $0.94
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
-1% Synergy $1.16

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+41% Synergy $1.46
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+22% Synergy $46.01
High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $1.27
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+16% Synergy $19.77
Fountainport Fountainport
+13% Synergy $4.50
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+10% Synergy $1.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $48.44
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $7.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.44
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.73
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.92
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+3% Synergy $2.91
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+3% Synergy $0.74
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $1.06
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $26.77
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $37.55
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $11.21
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.85
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-3% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $18.40
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+55% Synergy $1.27
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+25% Synergy $3.03
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+15% Synergy $0.25
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+15% Synergy $10.65
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+14% Synergy $3.76
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $2.24
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+12% Synergy $0.27
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $2.55
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+11% Synergy $2.77
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+9% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.15
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.45
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.38
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-16% Synergy $0.50
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-19% Synergy $0.78

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+28% Synergy $0.19
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+16% Synergy $3.64
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+7% Synergy $17.81
Vivid Creek Vivid Creek
+7% Synergy $0.26
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+7% Synergy $1.89
Vivid Marsh Vivid Marsh
+7% Synergy $0.61
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+6% Synergy $20.83
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+6% Synergy $0.38
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+6% Synergy $0.33
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $4.40
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $7.87
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.09
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.39
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+3% Synergy $8.62
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+2% Synergy $1.50
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.24
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.33
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $31.65
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.18
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.26
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
0% Synergy $0.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.92
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.18
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $16.70
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.14
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $7.59
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $14.76
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $22.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.27
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $25.32
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-3% Synergy $0.08
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $20.68
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-4% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $25.73
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.14
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-6% Synergy $2.21
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-7% Synergy $0.27
Underground River Underground River
-7% Synergy $0.86
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-7% Synergy $0.18
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-8% Synergy $0.22
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-14% Synergy $10.89

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