Joven (Commander)

Josh Nelson
Aug 11, 2025
Ranking the 5 Worst Magic Sets of All Time
Let's look at the five worst Magic: The Gathering sets of all time. And for those of you concerned, Aetherdrift didn't even make the cut!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thunderdrum Soloist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mouser Foundry
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mutant Town Musicians
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Broadcast Takeover
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandler
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
68%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Aladdin
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Myr Retriever
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Viashino Heretic
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Joven's Tools
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Vandalblast
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Iron Myr
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Big Score
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Treasure Nabber
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Welder
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Engineer
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Myr Landshaper
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Burnished Hart
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Workshop Assistant
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Dwarven Miner
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Eron the Relentless
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Starke of Rath
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Brash Taunter
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Palladium Myr
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Junk Diver
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Triplicate Titan
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Matron
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Goblin Tinkerer
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Humble Defector
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Soldier of Fortune
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-16%synergy
Metalwork Colossus
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Plundering Barbarian
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Firebrand Archer
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Scrap Welder
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Shattering Pulse
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion11 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
-18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Shatter
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Chef's Kiss
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Fork
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Mages' Contest
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Reverberate
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Crush
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Handling
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
14%synergy
By Force
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Shattering Spree
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Trash for Treasure
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Obliterate
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Wild Guess
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Pillage
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Shenanigans
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Thieves' Auction
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Scrap Mastery
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Meltdown
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Illicit Auction
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Stone Rain
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Scrambleverse
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Jokulhaups
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Warp World
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Ruination
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Whims of the Fates
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Spitting Earth
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterstorm
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Hijack
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Act of Treason
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Worldfire
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Game of Chaos
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
-18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Dingus Egg
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Manifold Key
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorworks
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Howling Mine
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Manabarbs
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Blood Sun
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Pia's Revolution
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Price of Glory
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Wild Evocation
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Possibility Storm
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Grip of Chaos
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Planar Chaos
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Risky Move
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Custody Battle
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Outpost Siege
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Impending Disaster
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Spellshock
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Mana Flare
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Stranglehold
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Stolen Strategy
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Cave
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
11%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Crater
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Dwarven Mine
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
-10%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Dormant Volcano
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Dwarven Hold
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion83 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Fire Diamond
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Blitzball
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
93%inclusion104 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy