Jace, Vryn's Prodigy (Commander)

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Alex Wicker
Jul 22, 2025
Commander Philosophy - How Does "Dies To Removal" Actually Work?
In this Commander Philosophy, let's talk about that old phrase "Dies to removal." What does it mean, and how does it affect Commander games?
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-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
2.0%inclusion2 decks99 decks
-7%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
1.6%inclusion2 decks129 decks
-2%synergy
Chakra Meditation
0.9%inclusion1 decks113 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jace Beleren
71%inclusion1.05K decks1.48K decks
68%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
70%inclusion1.04K decks1.48K decks
67%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
67%inclusion988 decks1.48K decks
64%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
64%inclusion949 decks1.48K decks
62%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
76%inclusion1.12K decks1.48K decks
61%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
64%inclusion952 decks1.48K decks
61%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
60%inclusion885 decks1.48K decks
59%synergy
Oath of Jace
57%inclusion845 decks1.48K decks
57%synergy
Jace's Triumph
56%inclusion832 decks1.48K decks
56%synergy
Jace Reawakened
57%inclusion782 decks1.37K decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion1.23K decks1.48K decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion1.03K decks1.48K decks
28%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion971 decks1.48K decks
8%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion864 decks1.48K decks
20%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
56%inclusion829 decks1.48K decks
55%synergy
Spark Double
54%inclusion805 decks1.48K decks
41%synergy
Jace's Projection
54%inclusion804 decks1.48K decks
53%synergy
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion798 decks1.48K decks
50%synergy
High Tide
54%inclusion795 decks1.48K decks
9%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
53%inclusion791 decks1.48K decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion802 decks1.48K decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion635 decks1.48K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion554 decks1.48K decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion353 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion332 decks1.48K decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion312 decks1.48K decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion305 decks1.48K decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion181 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion173 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion152 decks1.48K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Phantasm
46%inclusion685 decks1.48K decks
42%synergy
Jace's Mindseeker
43%inclusion633 decks1.48K decks
42%synergy
Flux Channeler
38%inclusion568 decks1.48K decks
33%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
35%inclusion516 decks1.48K decks
17%synergy
Guildpact Informant
30%inclusion449 decks1.48K decks
28%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion438 decks1.48K decks
18%synergy
Jace's Sentinel
29%inclusion428 decks1.48K decks
29%synergy
Deepglow Skate
27%inclusion404 decks1.48K decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
22%inclusion326 decks1.48K decks
17%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
21%inclusion307 decks1.48K decks
18%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion225 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Ruin Crab
17%inclusion257 decks1.48K decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion253 decks1.48K decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion250 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
15%inclusion222 decks1.48K decks
4%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
14%inclusion210 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion207 decks1.48K decks
-7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion173 decks1.48K decks
-2%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion169 decks1.48K decks
-4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion168 decks1.48K decks
-13%synergy
Hedron Crab
11%inclusion164 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion156 decks1.48K decks
-4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion150 decks1.48K decks
-2%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
10%inclusion146 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion142 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Fog Bank
9.4%inclusion139 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
9.3%inclusion138 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
The Mindskinner
9.1%inclusion99 decks1.09K decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.5%inclusion126 decks1.48K decks
-6%synergy
Palinchron
8.2%inclusion121 decks1.48K decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.0%inclusion118 decks1.48K decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.4%inclusion110 decks1.48K decks
-15%synergy
Fleet Swallower
7.1%inclusion105 decks1.48K decks
3%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
6.9%inclusion81 decks1.18K decks
-1%synergy
Phantasmal Image
6.7%inclusion99 decks1.48K decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.7%inclusion67 decks1K decks
-5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.6%inclusion97 decks1.48K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.4%inclusion94 decks1.48K decks
-12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion80 decks1.27K decks
-7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.1%inclusion90 decks1.48K decks
-1%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
5.9%inclusion88 decks1.48K decks
2%synergy
Peregrine Drake
5.9%inclusion87 decks1.48K decks
-2%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
5.7%inclusion85 decks1.48K decks
3%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
5.5%inclusion81 decks1.48K decks
-4%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.3%inclusion78 decks1.48K decks
-1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.2%inclusion77 decks1.48K decks
2%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
5.1%inclusion76 decks1.48K decks
-3%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
5.1%inclusion27 decks533 decks
3%synergy
Gadwick, the Wizened
5.0%inclusion74 decks1.48K decks
1%synergy
Illusionary Servant
5.0%inclusion74 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
41%inclusion602 decks1.48K decks
31%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
39%inclusion579 decks1.48K decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion566 decks1.48K decks
9%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
37%inclusion543 decks1.48K decks
36%synergy
Dispel
36%inclusion531 decks1.48K decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion496 decks1.48K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion450 decks1.48K decks
3%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion439 decks1.48K decks
-11%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion393 decks1.48K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion390 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Jace's Scrutiny
23%inclusion344 decks1.48K decks
23%synergy
Unsubstantiate
23%inclusion341 decks1.48K decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion321 decks1.48K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion316 decks1.48K decks
-15%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion314 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion289 decks1.48K decks
-15%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion287 decks1.48K decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion287 decks1.48K decks
-9%synergy
Clash of Wills
19%inclusion283 decks1.48K decks
19%synergy
Evacuation
19%inclusion283 decks1.48K decks
11%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion282 decks1.48K decks
-6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion267 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion185 decks1.08K decks
15%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
16%inclusion244 decks1.48K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion207 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion237 decks1.48K decks
-12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion235 decks1.48K decks
14%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion230 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion230 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Redirect
15%inclusion224 decks1.48K decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion221 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
15%inclusion221 decks1.48K decks
14%synergy
Lay Bare
15%inclusion215 decks1.48K decks
14%synergy
Comparative Analysis
14%inclusion213 decks1.48K decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion210 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Turnabout
14%inclusion203 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Jace's Defeat
14%inclusion203 decks1.48K decks
14%synergy
No Escape
14%inclusion202 decks1.48K decks
13%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
13%inclusion195 decks1.48K decks
13%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion191 decks1.48K decks
-2%synergy
Archmage's Charm
12%inclusion184 decks1.48K decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion165 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion160 decks1.48K decks
3%synergy
Bring the Ending
10%inclusion151 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion147 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion145 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.2%inclusion136 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.9%inclusion132 decks1.48K decks
2%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.7%inclusion129 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.2%inclusion121 decks1.48K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
44%inclusion658 decks1.48K decks
37%synergy
Windfall
37%inclusion553 decks1.48K decks
15%synergy
Flood of Recollection
36%inclusion537 decks1.48K decks
33%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion529 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Jace's Ruse
34%inclusion506 decks1.48K decks
34%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
34%inclusion505 decks1.48K decks
34%synergy
Contentious Plan
34%inclusion502 decks1.48K decks
29%synergy
Preordain
32%inclusion469 decks1.48K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion321 decks1.48K decks
9%synergy
Mind Sculpt
21%inclusion310 decks1.48K decks
19%synergy
Merchant Scroll
20%inclusion293 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Grasping Current
19%inclusion277 decks1.48K decks
19%synergy
Contingency Plan
18%inclusion268 decks1.48K decks
17%synergy
Enter the Infinite
18%inclusion262 decks1.48K decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
18%inclusion262 decks1.48K decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion252 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Fractured Sanity
17%inclusion248 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion240 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Traumatize
15%inclusion224 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion220 decks1.48K decks
-7%synergy
Strategic Planning
14%inclusion202 decks1.48K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion200 decks1.48K decks
-1%synergy
Echo of Eons
12%inclusion180 decks1.48K decks
9%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion175 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
12%inclusion173 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion166 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Ugin's Insight
11%inclusion164 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
10%inclusion148 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion146 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
9.2%inclusion136 decks1.48K decks
9%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.5%inclusion126 decks1.48K decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
8.4%inclusion124 decks1.48K decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
7.5%inclusion111 decks1.48K decks
-3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.3%inclusion108 decks1.48K decks
-2%synergy
Selective Memory
7.0%inclusion104 decks1.48K decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
7.0%inclusion103 decks1.48K decks
1%synergy
Uncovered Clues
6.9%inclusion102 decks1.48K decks
7%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
6.1%inclusion90 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.3%inclusion78 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
37%inclusion553 decks1.48K decks
35%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion384 decks1.48K decks
8%synergy
The Water Crystal
25%inclusion129 decks510 decks
15%synergy
The Chain Veil
22%inclusion323 decks1.48K decks
21%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion225 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
14%inclusion208 decks1.48K decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion169 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Azor's Gateway
11%inclusion168 decks1.48K decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion141 decks1.48K decks
-3%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
7.6%inclusion112 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.6%inclusion112 decks1.48K decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion101 decks1.48K decks
-11%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.6%inclusion98 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
6.4%inclusion55 decks859 decks
3%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
6.2%inclusion92 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
6.2%inclusion92 decks1.48K decks
2%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.8%inclusion86 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
5.5%inclusion81 decks1.48K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
52%inclusion772 decks1.48K decks
48%synergy
Jace's Erasure
52%inclusion765 decks1.48K decks
50%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
40%inclusion586 decks1.48K decks
32%synergy
Omniscience
39%inclusion578 decks1.48K decks
31%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
33%inclusion483 decks1.48K decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion469 decks1.48K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion398 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Control Magic
21%inclusion313 decks1.48K decks
19%synergy
Inexorable Tide
20%inclusion303 decks1.48K decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion223 decks1.48K decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion113 decks859 decks
6%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
13%inclusion194 decks1.48K decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Talent
13%inclusion192 decks1.48K decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion190 decks1.48K decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Secrets
12%inclusion181 decks1.48K decks
9%synergy
Mind Control
12%inclusion172 decks1.48K decks
11%synergy
Memory Erosion
11%inclusion161 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
11%inclusion160 decks1.48K decks
7%synergy
Trail of Evidence
11%inclusion156 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Court of Cunning
9.5%inclusion140 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Fraying Sanity
9.3%inclusion137 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion134 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Induced Amnesia
8.8%inclusion130 decks1.48K decks
9%synergy
Back to Basics
8.4%inclusion124 decks1.48K decks
1%synergy
Castaway's Despair
8.1%inclusion120 decks1.48K decks
8%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.8%inclusion116 decks1.48K decks
-3%synergy
Dress Down
7.5%inclusion111 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.4%inclusion110 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.0%inclusion103 decks1.48K decks
-5%synergy
Counterbalance
5.0%inclusion74 decks1.48K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Living Guildpact
51%inclusion752 decks1.48K decks
50%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
48%inclusion708 decks1.48K decks
47%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
47%inclusion693 decks1.48K decks
46%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
11%inclusion162 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.8%inclusion116 decks1.48K decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.0%inclusion103 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
7.0%inclusion103 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.0%inclusion74 decks1.48K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
62%inclusion923 decks1.48K decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion859 decks1.48K decks
2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion494 decks1.48K decks
28%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion457 decks1.48K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion390 decks1.48K decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion303 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion296 decks1.48K decks
4%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
16%inclusion240 decks1.48K decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion224 decks1.48K decks
1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
15%inclusion78 decks536 decks
10%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion178 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion155 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Drownyard Temple
10%inclusion153 decks1.48K decks
9%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion151 decks1.48K decks
-6%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion142 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.5%inclusion140 decks1.48K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.3%inclusion137 decks1.48K decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.1%inclusion120 decks1.48K decks
-10%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion58 decks721 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.9%inclusion117 decks1.48K decks
-9%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.6%inclusion98 decks1.48K decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Palace
6.1%inclusion77 decks1.26K decks
2%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.5%inclusion81 decks1.48K decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.0%inclusion74 decks1.48K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion1.12K decks1.48K decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion790 decks1.48K decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion717 decks1.48K decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Archive
27%inclusion403 decks1.48K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion388 decks1.48K decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion238 decks1.48K decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion230 decks1.48K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion205 decks1.48K decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion198 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion181 decks1.48K decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion176 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion144 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.2%inclusion121 decks1.48K decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.8%inclusion116 decks1.48K decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion114 decks1.48K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion109 decks1.48K decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion105 decks1.48K decks
-4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.8%inclusion100 decks1.48K decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
6.7%inclusion99 decks1.48K decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.7%inclusion99 decks1.48K decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.5%inclusion96 decks1.48K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion96 decks1.48K decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.5%inclusion81 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.36K decks1.48K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion381 decks1.48K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion207 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion222 decks1.48K decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion220 decks1.48K decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion202 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion200 decks1.48K decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion196 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion157 decks1.48K decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion144 decks1.48K decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion80 decks1.27K decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.2%inclusion92 decks1.48K decks
2%synergy