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Truss, Chief Engineer
Price tag $0.16

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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

#3599 Current Rank

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Truss, Chief Engineer decks.

Stature, Size Shifter Stature, Size Shifter
+33% Synergy $0.16
Mathemagics Mathemagics
+19% Synergy $3.15
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+14% Synergy $4.56
Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+7% Synergy $2.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+58% Synergy $0.32
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+57% Synergy $0.43
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+56% Synergy $0.60
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+52% Synergy $0.93
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+51% Synergy $0.25
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+51% Synergy $4.66
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+51% Synergy $3.79
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+49% Synergy $0.26
Make an Example Make an Example
+48% Synergy $10.25
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+47% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+46% Synergy $1.26
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+46% Synergy $0.27
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+45% Synergy $0.30
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+45% Synergy $0.39
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+43% Synergy $0.16
Victimize Victimize
+43% Synergy $2.58
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+42% Synergy $0.31
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+39% Synergy $1.02
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+19% Synergy $1.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.85

Game Changers

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

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+5% Synergy $16.21
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $30.65
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $49.80
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $72.61
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $57.15
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-13% Synergy $76.27
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $40.68

Creatures

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

Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+45% Synergy $0.50
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+43% Synergy $7.17
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+40% Synergy $0.80
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+40% Synergy $1.62
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+38% Synergy $0.32
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+36% Synergy $1.04
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+36% Synergy $1.66
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+35% Synergy $0.28
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+35% Synergy $0.33
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+34% Synergy $3.84
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+34% Synergy $3.95
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+32% Synergy $1.17
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+29% Synergy $3.22
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+28% Synergy $1.22
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+28% Synergy $0.70
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+27% Synergy $12.07
Prismite Prismite
+26% Synergy $0.14
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+24% Synergy $1.16
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+23% Synergy $0.53
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+21% Synergy $0.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.86
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+21% Synergy $0.23
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+20% Synergy $0.15
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+20% Synergy $0.79
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+19% Synergy $6.43
Voidwing Hybrid Voidwing Hybrid
+16% Synergy $0.34
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+14% Synergy $35.23
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+14% Synergy $0.52
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+13% Synergy $0.35
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+12% Synergy $0.39
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+12% Synergy $0.28
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+12% Synergy $3.53
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+12% Synergy $0.34
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+12% Synergy $0.51
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+10% Synergy $0.17
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $4.60
Nine-Lives Familiar Nine-Lives Familiar
+9% Synergy $1.12
Ruthless Knave Ruthless Knave
+8% Synergy $0.17
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+8% Synergy $0.32
Kels, Fight Fixer Kels, Fight Fixer
+7% Synergy $0.30
Bloodghast Bloodghast
+7% Synergy $0.63
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+7% Synergy $0.25
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+6% Synergy $0.34
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+6% Synergy $0.27
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+5% Synergy $3.59
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+4% Synergy $0.26
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.80
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+4% Synergy $8.93
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-2% Synergy $1.08
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-7% Synergy $3.48

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+38% Synergy $0.37
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+36% Synergy $0.31
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+32% Synergy $0.33
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+31% Synergy $0.31
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+30% Synergy $2.31
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+28% Synergy $0.29
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+28% Synergy $0.58
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+19% Synergy $0.31
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+14% Synergy $0.28
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+12% Synergy $0.38
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $2.25
Cower in Fear Cower in Fear
+10% Synergy $0.10
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $3.36
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+9% Synergy $4.46
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.24
Countersquall Countersquall
+7% Synergy $1.15
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+7% Synergy $0.37
Grim Affliction Grim Affliction
+6% Synergy $0.43
Eviscerator's Insight Eviscerator's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+5% Synergy $1.15
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+4% Synergy $1.00
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+4% Synergy $1.28
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+2% Synergy $4.32
Resculpt Resculpt
+1% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $12.67
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.21
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-4% Synergy $2.79
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $3.68
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $2.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.00
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-7% Synergy $0.56
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-8% Synergy $3.08
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.31
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-11% Synergy $56.34
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $26.79
Negate Negate
-17% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $2.14
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-27% Synergy $11.41
Counterspell Counterspell
-31% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

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

Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+33% Synergy $0.39
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+32% Synergy $0.52
Unearth Unearth
+27% Synergy $0.62
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+16% Synergy $4.36
Gruesome Realization Gruesome Realization
+12% Synergy $0.15
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+8% Synergy $3.73
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+7% Synergy $40.97
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+7% Synergy $1.01
Do or Die Do or Die
+5% Synergy $8.47
Gruesome Fate Gruesome Fate
+5% Synergy $1.12
Emergency Weld Emergency Weld
+5% Synergy $0.14
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+4% Synergy $0.38
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $1.13
Ponder Ponder
-8% Synergy $1.83
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $9.00
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-9% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+30% Synergy $14.09
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+29% Synergy $4.91
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+25% Synergy $14.35
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+21% Synergy $55.51
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+15% Synergy $5.11
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+14% Synergy $2.10
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+12% Synergy $5.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $4.90
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.35
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+10% Synergy $2.70
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+10% Synergy $65.56
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+10% Synergy $0.30
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+9% Synergy $10.83
Cumber Stone Cumber Stone
+9% Synergy $0.16
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+8% Synergy $1.28
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+8% Synergy $3.43
Blasting Station Blasting Station
+7% Synergy $9.50
Heartstone Heartstone
+7% Synergy $3.58
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+6% Synergy $9.44
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+6% Synergy $13.24
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+6% Synergy $8.04
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+5% Synergy $0.30
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+5% Synergy $0.26
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+5% Synergy $0.36
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+5% Synergy $3.64
Arcade Cabinet Arcade Cabinet
+4% Synergy $0.45
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+4% Synergy $0.25
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+1% Synergy $6.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.33

Enchantments

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

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+43% Synergy $4.45
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+29% Synergy $1.00
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+25% Synergy $0.31
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+23% Synergy $33.68
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+21% Synergy $0.24
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+17% Synergy $7.24
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+12% Synergy $0.41
Dampening Pulse Dampening Pulse
+11% Synergy $0.07
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+11% Synergy $9.59
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+9% Synergy $4.30
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+8% Synergy $0.74
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+7% Synergy $11.64
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+7% Synergy $16.22
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+7% Synergy $1.16
Black Market Black Market
+6% Synergy $5.58
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+4% Synergy $0.41
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+3% Synergy $17.55
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+3% Synergy $27.52
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $3.85
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.74

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 $7.42
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+22% Synergy $5.90
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+20% Synergy $0.72
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+20% Synergy $5.05
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+14% Synergy $4.86
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+8% Synergy $9.54
Jace, Architect of Thought Jace, Architect of Thought
+8% Synergy $0.41
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+8% Synergy $0.88
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+7% Synergy $4.78
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
+6% Synergy $0.90
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+4% Synergy $17.80
Kaito Shizuki Kaito Shizuki
+3% Synergy $1.61

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+38% Synergy $2.16
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+23% Synergy $62.70
High Market High Market
+22% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+16% Synergy $25.24
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+12% Synergy $3.89
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $2.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $3.09
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $3.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $62.91
Dreadship Reef Dreadship Reef
+4% Synergy $0.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.71
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $33.11
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.75
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $40.48
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+1% Synergy $8.82
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+1% Synergy $4.83
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+1% Synergy $0.68
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
0% Synergy $0.35
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $10.43
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $27.60

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+63% Synergy $0.90
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+28% Synergy $4.92
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+19% Synergy $0.58
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+15% Synergy $0.30
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+14% Synergy $0.28
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+13% Synergy $4.29
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+12% Synergy $0.14
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+11% Synergy $4.38
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+11% Synergy $3.65
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+10% Synergy $13.98
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $3.52
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $92.70
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.67
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $1.00
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-17% Synergy $1.26
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-21% Synergy $2.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-23% Synergy $3.40

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+31% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+13% Synergy $8.68
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+10% Synergy $8.60
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+5% Synergy $1.54
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $14.74
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $14.98
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.80
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+3% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.46
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.54
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+2% Synergy $7.62
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+2% Synergy $0.99
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.55
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+0% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+0% Synergy $2.00
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+0% Synergy $0.36
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+0% Synergy $1.77
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $27.81
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.69
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.58
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $5.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.11
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $12.67
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-3% Synergy $0.21
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $10.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $18.89
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.52
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-5% Synergy $2.07
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.44
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-6% Synergy $0.36
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $2.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.30
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-11% Synergy $10.77

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