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Truss, Chief Engineer
Price tag $0.15

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Dimir

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3548 Current Rank
#3857 Last Week
#2942 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 $0.29
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+53% Synergy $0.30
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+52% Synergy $4.32
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+52% Synergy $3.75
Make an Example Make an Example
+52% Synergy $8.80
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+52% Synergy $6.34
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+52% Synergy $0.35
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+50% Synergy $0.33
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+49% Synergy $0.35
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 $0.76
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+48% Synergy $1.91
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+47% Synergy $0.25
Victimize Victimize
+46% Synergy $1.86
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+44% Synergy $0.33
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+42% Synergy $0.60
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+42% Synergy $0.21
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+38% Synergy $0.16
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+22% Synergy $1.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $4.00

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 $34.25
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+4% Synergy $17.48
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+1% Synergy $46.21
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-3% Synergy $55.53
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $68.78
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $62.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-14% Synergy $69.98
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy $41.17

Creatures

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

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+42% Synergy $0.33
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+41% Synergy $0.80
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+41% Synergy $1.54
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+38% Synergy $13.31
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+38% Synergy $0.98
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+36% Synergy $0.73
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+36% Synergy $0.30
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+35% Synergy $2.33
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
+33% Synergy $4.15
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+33% Synergy $4.68
Sifter of Skulls Sifter of Skulls
+32% Synergy $0.82
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+32% Synergy $0.30
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
+31% Synergy $0.37
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+28% Synergy $2.87
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+28% Synergy $1.95
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+27% Synergy $0.26
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+26% Synergy $0.14
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+24% Synergy $0.62
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
+23% Synergy $1.03
Woe Strider Woe Strider
+23% Synergy $0.28
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+23% Synergy $0.68
Voidwing Hybrid Voidwing Hybrid
+23% Synergy $0.30
Prismite Prismite
+22% Synergy $0.08
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+20% Synergy $0.59
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+19% Synergy $38.46
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+19% Synergy $0.45
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+18% Synergy $1.04
Kels, Fight Fixer Kels, Fight Fixer
+18% Synergy $0.28
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+17% Synergy $0.75
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+17% Synergy $0.40
Fell Stinger Fell Stinger
+16% Synergy $0.31
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+15% Synergy $3.42
Ruthless Knave Ruthless Knave
+14% Synergy $0.16
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+14% Synergy $3.44
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+10% Synergy $0.29
Clever Conjurer Clever Conjurer
+10% Synergy $0.07
Gravelighter Gravelighter
+10% Synergy $0.38
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+9% Synergy $0.37
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+9% Synergy $0.17
Venser, Corpse Puppet Venser, Corpse Puppet
+9% Synergy $0.28
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $3.48
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
+8% Synergy $0.51
Gulping Scraptrap Gulping Scraptrap
+7% Synergy $0.13
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+6% Synergy $0.86
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+6% Synergy $9.42
Marang River Prowler Marang River Prowler
+6% Synergy $0.12
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
+6% Synergy $0.37
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+3% Synergy $0.30
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+2% Synergy $0.90
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-7% Synergy $2.62

Instants

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

Village Rites Village Rites
+34% Synergy $0.85
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+31% Synergy $0.39
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+31% Synergy $0.29
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+27% Synergy $0.47
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+26% Synergy $0.30
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+23% Synergy $0.29
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+17% Synergy $1.90
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+16% Synergy $0.33
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $1.56
Cower in Fear Cower in Fear
+15% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+14% Synergy $0.71
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+13% Synergy $0.36
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+12% Synergy $0.28
Steady Progress Steady Progress
+11% Synergy $0.22
Snap Snap
+10% Synergy $3.89
Beyeen Veil Beyeen Coast Beyeen Veil
+7% Synergy $0.28
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+6% Synergy $0.36
Countersquall Countersquall
+5% Synergy $1.13
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.48
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+5% Synergy $3.95
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+4% Synergy $4.20
Impulse Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.23
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+2% Synergy $3.98
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+1% Synergy $1.43
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.90
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $0.53
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $13.48
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
-5% Synergy $1.23
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-5% Synergy $0.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $2.95
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $7.44
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-6% Synergy $0.60
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $4.05
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.51
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $6.43
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $26.70
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-11% Synergy $52.19
Negate Negate
-18% Synergy $0.13
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $2.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-24% Synergy $7.32
Counterspell Counterspell
-33% Synergy $2.52

Sorceries

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

Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+27% Synergy $0.94
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+26% Synergy $0.40
Unearth Unearth
+24% Synergy $0.58
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+19% Synergy $3.93
Gruesome Realization Gruesome Realization
+13% Synergy $0.17
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+12% Synergy $39.12
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+12% Synergy $0.23
Finale of Eternity Finale of Eternity
+10% Synergy $0.88
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+8% Synergy $2.98
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+8% Synergy $0.31
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+7% Synergy $0.53
Incriminate Incriminate
+6% Synergy $0.05
Pitiless Carnage Pitiless Carnage
+5% Synergy $0.33
Boneyard Parley Boneyard Parley
+5% Synergy $0.31
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+4% Synergy $0.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+3% Synergy $0.30
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+3% Synergy $0.41
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $16.32
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.32
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.21
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $5.87
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-6% Synergy $0.35
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $2.37
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $8.98
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-17% Synergy $5.09

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+31% Synergy $6.09
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+27% Synergy $17.51
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+23% Synergy $16.00
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+22% Synergy $54.16
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+16% Synergy $0.36
Azor's Gateway Sanctum of the Sun Azor's Gateway
+15% Synergy $2.34
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+13% Synergy $0.28
Spawning Pit Spawning Pit
+12% Synergy $2.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $2.63
Time Sieve Time Sieve
+11% Synergy $8.64
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+10% Synergy $5.07
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+10% Synergy $8.33
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+8% Synergy $16.73
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+8% Synergy $0.25
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+8% Synergy $11.23
Heartstone Heartstone
+8% Synergy $3.19
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $4.98
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+7% Synergy $0.37
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+7% Synergy $1.29
Sinister Monolith Sinister Monolith
+7% Synergy $0.21
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+6% Synergy $3.63
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+6% Synergy $3.82
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+6% Synergy $11.37
Trading Post Trading Post
+6% Synergy $0.37
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+6% Synergy $68.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.31

Enchantments

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

Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+38% Synergy $3.37
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $1.21
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+28% Synergy $0.15
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+25% Synergy $0.27
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+20% Synergy $34.81
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+15% Synergy $7.42
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+11% Synergy $7.89
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+10% Synergy $18.38
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+10% Synergy $0.43
Black Market Black Market
+9% Synergy $5.17
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+9% Synergy $18.52
Dampening Pulse Dampening Pulse
+9% Synergy $0.08
Crab Umbra Crab Umbra
+9% Synergy $0.45
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+8% Synergy $3.60
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+7% Synergy $1.07
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+7% Synergy $4.88
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+7% Synergy $0.56
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+6% Synergy $0.39
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $26.08
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+5% Synergy $1.10
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+4% Synergy $1.72
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+2% Synergy $29.74
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy $4.08
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.91
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.48

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 $8.09
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+19% Synergy $0.84
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+17% Synergy $7.88
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+16% Synergy $4.68
Liliana, the Last Hope Liliana, the Last Hope
+13% Synergy $4.18
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+8% Synergy $0.82
Jace, Cunning Castaway Jace, Cunning Castaway
+7% Synergy $0.77
Jace, Architect of Thought Jace, Architect of Thought
+7% Synergy $0.38
Tezzeret, Artifice Master Tezzeret, Artifice Master
+5% Synergy $4.94
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
+4% Synergy $3.03
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+4% Synergy $9.95
Kaito Shizuki Kaito Shizuki
+3% Synergy $1.35
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
-1% Synergy $1.88

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+41% Synergy $1.91
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+22% Synergy $60.97
High Market High Market
+17% Synergy $0.44
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+16% Synergy $25.84
Fountainport Fountainport
+13% Synergy $3.03
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+10% Synergy $3.96
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $58.28
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $3.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.92
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.07
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.61
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+3% Synergy $5.86
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+3% Synergy $0.68
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $4.52
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $30.52
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $41.79
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.01
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.96
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-3% Synergy $0.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $30.51
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $11.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+55% Synergy $1.54
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+25% Synergy $5.11
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+15% Synergy $0.33
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+15% Synergy $14.55
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+14% Synergy $4.57
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $1.11
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+12% Synergy $0.32
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+12% Synergy $4.36
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+11% Synergy $0.98
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+9% Synergy $0.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.76
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.20
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-16% Synergy $1.26
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-19% Synergy $2.68

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+28% Synergy $0.25
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+16% Synergy $5.79
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+7% Synergy $30.59
Vivid Creek Vivid Creek
+7% Synergy $0.29
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+7% Synergy $1.93
Vivid Marsh Vivid Marsh
+7% Synergy $0.46
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+6% Synergy $18.46
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+6% Synergy $1.71
Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+6% Synergy $0.44
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+5% Synergy $6.89
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $15.40
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.27
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.60
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+3% Synergy $8.94
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+2% Synergy $2.41
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.21
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.40
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $39.33
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.13
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.38
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
0% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $0.97
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $18.15
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $5.02
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $10.80
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-2% Synergy $16.29
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $28.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.47
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $33.45
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-3% Synergy $0.28
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $30.80
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-4% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $36.49
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.11
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-6% Synergy $2.30
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-7% Synergy $0.44
Underground River Underground River
-7% Synergy $1.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.17
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-7% Synergy $0.24
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-8% Synergy $0.34
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-14% Synergy $11.02

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