Nin, the Pain Artist (Commander) - Optimized Control

Nin, the Pain Artist
Rank #1,355
5decks
Background image for Political Puppets Precon Upgrade
Andy Zupke
Feb 21, 2024
Political Puppets Precon Upgrade
We take the Political Puppets precon from Commander 2011, led by Zedruu the Greathearted, and reimagine it in the current era.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Swan Song
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Blasphemous Act
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Brash Taunter
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Stuffy Doll
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Body of Knowledge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Omen Hawker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
The Locust God
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Volcano Hellion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hazoret the Fervent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mogg Maniac
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Golden Guardian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chasm Skulker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Grand Architect
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Transit Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Archaeomancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Illusory Ambusher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pili-Pala
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tribute Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spiteful Sliver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Kefnet the Mindful
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Kozilek
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prismite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Arcbond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Whir of Invention
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Flame of Anor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Scour for Scrap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Magic Damper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Refocus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Skred
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-23%synergy
Firestorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Chain Stasis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Suffocating Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sudden Impact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Starstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reiterate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Spell Snare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Electrodominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Reset
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tolarian Winds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Invert Polarity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Fateful Showdown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Flash Counter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Disrupt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Twiddle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shattering Pulse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Metamorphose
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dominate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Foil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Spell Swindle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Counterflux
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Impact Resonance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Delay
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Act of Aggression
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Polymorph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chart a Course
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Hard Evidence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chain Reaction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
All Is Dust
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spiraling Embers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fascination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Careful Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Reshape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Star of Extinction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Transmogrify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Molten Psyche
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Finale of Revelation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Role Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Hour of Devastation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prosperity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Incendiary Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Venser's Journal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Lithoform Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Oblivion Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Moonsilver Key
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Meekstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Relic of Progenitus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Forsaken Monument
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spellbook
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Library of Leng
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Expedition Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Proteus Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pithing Needle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Diviner's Wand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sands of Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Strionic Resonator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thornbite Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Pariah's Shield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Training Grounds
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Pain for All
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bitter Reunion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wizard Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rising of the Day
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Forced Fruition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Steal Enchantment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Braid of Fire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Treachery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Redaction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Molten Vortex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Trail of Evidence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
As Foretold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Inventors' Fair
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Academy Ruins
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Temple of the False God
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Witch's Clinic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Scrying Sheets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Arena
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ghost Quarter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Seat of the Synod
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Kher Keep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Terrain Generator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Barbarian Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Thran Dynamo
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Bloom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Blossom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Relic of Legends
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pentad Prism
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Patriar's Seal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Mox Tantalite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Lens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Energy Refractor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Sulfur Falls
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Island
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Volatile Fjord
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Molten Tributary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Demolition Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy