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Jeremy Rowe
Aug 15, 2025
Building an Assassin Deck with Lydia Frye
Let's build an Assassins typal Commander deck using an underplayed commander from Assassin's Creed: Lydia Frye.
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MTGStocks
Radiant Summit
10% of 10 decks +8% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inkshield
64% of 33 decks +56% synergy
Deflecting Palm
58% of 33 decks +51% synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
55% of 33 decks +50% synergy
Ghostly Prison
58% of 33 decks +50% synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
52% of 33 decks +45% synergy
Comeuppance
45% of 33 decks +43% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
76% of 33 decks +41% synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
45% of 33 decks +40% synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
48% of 33 decks +40% synergy
Rakdos Charm
48% of 33 decks +39% synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85% of 33 decks +22% synergy
Path to Exile
70% of 33 decks +23% synergy
Esper Sentinel
48% of 33 decks +30% synergy
Black Market Connections
48% of 33 decks +33% synergy
Deadly Rollick
42% of 33 decks +32% synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
42% of 33 decks +28% synergy
Blasphemous Act
42% of 33 decks +20% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
42% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Sunforger
42% of 33 decks +39% synergy
Wear // Tear
39% of 33 decks +27% synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
76% of 33 decks +48% synergy
Teferi's Protection
67% of 33 decks +45% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
61% of 33 decks +48% synergy
Demonic Tutor
61% of 33 decks +40% synergy
Deflecting Swat
48% of 33 decks +34% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48% of 33 decks +33% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
27% of 33 decks +22% synergy
The One Ring
27% of 33 decks +19% synergy
Ancient Tomb
27% of 33 decks +19% synergy
Opposition Agent
24% of 33 decks +21% synergy
Creatures
Windborn Muse
36% of 33 decks +33% synergy
Selfless Squire
36% of 33 decks +34% synergy
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
33% of 33 decks +29% synergy
Brash Taunter
30% of 33 decks +27% synergy
Loran of the Third Path
30% of 33 decks +24% synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
27% of 33 decks +25% synergy
Ophiomancer
27% of 33 decks +23% synergy
Grand Abolisher
27% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24% of 33 decks +21% synergy
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
24% of 33 decks +21% synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
24% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21% of 33 decks +17% synergy
Michiko Konda, Truth Seeker
21% of 33 decks +19% synergy
Witch Enchanter
18% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
18% of 33 decks +16% synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
18% of 33 decks +16% synergy
Mother of Runes
18% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
18% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
18% of 33 decks +16% synergy
Royal Assassin
18% of 33 decks +15% synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Teysa, Envoy of Ghosts
15% of 33 decks +13% synergy
The Lord of Pain
15% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Tomik, Wielder of Law
12% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
12% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Keeper of the Accord
12% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Mari, the Killing Quill
12% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Archon of Coronation
12% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Tataru Taru
10% of 20 decks +8% synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9% of 33 decks -4% synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Master of Ceremonies
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
9% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Monastery Mentor
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Abyssal Harvester
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Boggart Trawler
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Grim Hireling
9% of 33 decks +3% synergy
Valki, God of Lies
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Shay Cormac
9% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Tymna the Weaver
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Aven Interrupter
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Orzhov Advokist
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Nils, Discipline Enforcer
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
33% of 33 decks +3% synergy
Valakut Awakening
30% of 33 decks +27% synergy
Delirium
27% of 33 decks +26% synergy
Despark
27% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Generous Gift
27% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Fell the Profane
24% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
24% of 33 decks +20% synergy
Arcbond
21% of 33 decks +20% synergy
Fire Covenant
21% of 33 decks +19% synergy
Chaos Warp
21% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Take the Bait
21% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Crackling Doom
21% of 33 decks +3% synergy
Reprieve
18% of 33 decks +15% synergy
Fracture
18% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Return the Favor
15% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Flare of Fortitude
15% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Unexplained Absence
15% of 33 decks +15% synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
15% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Backlash
12% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12% of 33 decks -2% synergy
Dark Ritual
12% of 33 decks -3% synergy
Angel's Grace
12% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Final Showdown
12% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Reverberate
12% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Dawn Charm
12% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Pyroblast
12% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Abrade
12% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Mortify
12% of 33 decks -4% synergy
Lapse of Certainty
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Kolaghan's Command
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Darkness
9% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Mandate of Peace
9% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Price of Progress
9% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Batwing Brume
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Inevitable Defeat
6% of 31 decks -0% synergy
Hagra Mauling
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Mirror Strike
6% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Boros Fury-Shield
6% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Orim's Chant
6% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Go for the Throat
6% of 33 decks +3% synergy
Everybody Lives!
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Deadly Dispute
6% of 33 decks -16% synergy
Hide // Seek
6% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Soul Shatter
6% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Terminate
6% of 33 decks -7% synergy
Sorceries
Disrupt Decorum
39% of 33 decks +35% synergy
Farewell
30% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Toxic Deluge
30% of 33 decks +22% synergy
Vandalblast
27% of 33 decks +16% synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
24% of 33 decks +17% synergy
Scheming Symmetry
21% of 33 decks +19% synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
21% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Damn
21% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Jeska's Will
15% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Vindicate
15% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Insurrection
15% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15% of 33 decks +13% synergy
Austere Command
12% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Imperial Seal
12% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Painful Truths
12% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Council's Judgment
12% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Rip Apart
12% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Damnation
12% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Diabolic Intent
9% of 33 decks -0% synergy
Wrath of God
9% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Merciless Eviction
9% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Winds of Abandon
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Cut a Deal
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Reanimate
9% of 33 decks -6% synergy
Sundering Eruption
9% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Requisition Raid
6% of 33 decks +3% synergy
Fiery Confluence
6% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Faithless Looting
6% of 33 decks -10% synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Emeria's Call
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Debt to the Deathless
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6% of 33 decks +1% synergy
Blood Money
6% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Tragic Arrogance
6% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Mob Rule
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Dreadbore
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Grim Tutor
6% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
24% of 33 decks -5% synergy
Thaumatic Compass
21% of 33 decks +21% synergy
Crawlspace
18% of 33 decks +17% synergy
Mirage Mirror
18% of 33 decks +17% synergy
Shadowspear
15% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Lightning Greaves
12% of 33 decks -22% synergy
Wedding Ring
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Bolas's Citadel
9% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
9% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6% of 33 decks -2% synergy
Scroll Rack
6% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6% of 33 decks -1% synergy
Norn's Annex
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Sword of the Animist
6% of 33 decks -5% synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
33% of 33 decks +29% synergy
Blind Obedience
33% of 33 decks +27% synergy
No Mercy
30% of 33 decks +28% synergy
Curse of Opulence
30% of 33 decks +24% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Land Tax
27% of 33 decks +20% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24% of 33 decks +19% synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Court of Ambition
21% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Luminarch Ascension
21% of 33 decks +20% synergy
Court of Grace
21% of 33 decks +17% synergy
Court of Ire
15% of 33 decks +13% synergy
Necropotence
15% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Bitterblossom
15% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
15% of 20 decks +14% synergy
Divine Visitation
12% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Assemble the Legion
12% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Fighter Class
12% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Delaying Shield
12% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Repercussion
12% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Felidar Retreat
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Smuggler's Share
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Grasp of Fate
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Underworld Breach
9% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Pariah
9% of 33 decks +9% synergy
High Noon
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Court of Locthwain
9% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
9% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Court of Embereth
9% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Wound Reflection
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Solitary Confinement
9% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Solemnity
9% of 33 decks +9% synergy
Stony Silence
6% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Dance of the Dead
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Reconnaissance
6% of 33 decks -4% synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
6% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Righteous Aura
6% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Grave Pact
6% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Warleader's Call
6% of 33 decks -6% synergy
Court of Ardenvale
6% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Animate Dead
6% of 33 decks -2% synergy
Oubliette
6% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Bitter Feud
6% of 33 decks +6% synergy
Aura of Silence
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
True Conviction
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
27% of 33 decks +23% synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
18% of 33 decks +16% synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
12% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
9% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
8% of 26 decks -3% synergy
The Wandering Emperor
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
6% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48% of 33 decks +32% synergy
Bojuka Bog
45% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Maze of Ith
33% of 33 decks +29% synergy
Kor Haven
27% of 33 decks +26% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27% of 33 decks +13% synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
21% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21% of 33 decks -1% synergy
Field of the Dead
18% of 33 decks +17% synergy
Rogue's Passage
18% of 33 decks -5% synergy
Mistveil Plains
15% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Strip Mine
15% of 33 decks +14% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12% of 33 decks +10% synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9% of 33 decks -0% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9% of 33 decks +1% synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9% of 33 decks +0% synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Urza's Saga
6% of 33 decks +1% synergy
Arena of Glory
6% of 33 decks -1% synergy
War Room
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Cabal Coffers
6% of 33 decks +3% synergy
Command Beacon
6% of 33 decks +0% synergy
Throne of the High City
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6% of 33 decks +1% synergy
Field of Ruin
6% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Sol Ring
91% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67% of 33 decks +27% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67% of 33 decks +26% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
55% of 33 decks +19% synergy
Orzhov Signet
55% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Rakdos Signet
45% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Fellwar Stone
39% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Boros Signet
36% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Thought Vessel
27% of 33 decks +22% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12% of 33 decks -1% synergy
Chrome Mox
9% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Lotus Petal
6% of 33 decks +1% synergy
Mox Amber
6% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Mox Opal
6% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Bounty Board
6% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Mox Diamond
6% of 33 decks +3% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Plains
97% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Swamp
94% of 33 decks -1% synergy
Mountain
94% of 33 decks +0% synergy
Blood Crypt
91% of 33 decks +47% synergy
Godless Shrine
85% of 33 decks +39% synergy
Sacred Foundry
79% of 33 decks +36% synergy
Savai Triome
76% of 33 decks +36% synergy
Marsh Flats
73% of 33 decks +41% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
73% of 33 decks +41% synergy
Arid Mesa
67% of 33 decks +35% synergy
Luxury Suite
64% of 33 decks +31% synergy
Vault of Champions
61% of 33 decks +26% synergy
Spectator Seating
55% of 33 decks +21% synergy
Isolated Chapel
45% of 33 decks -4% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39% of 33 decks -8% synergy
Caves of Koilos
36% of 33 decks -3% synergy
Windswept Heath
33% of 33 decks +27% synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33% of 33 decks +27% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33% of 33 decks +11% synergy
Scrubland
33% of 33 decks +21% synergy
Flooded Strand
33% of 33 decks +27% synergy
Badlands
30% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Exotic Orchard
30% of 33 decks -20% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30% of 33 decks -19% synergy
Battlefield Forge
30% of 33 decks -8% synergy
Elegant Parlor
30% of 33 decks +21% synergy
Plateau
30% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Valakut Awakening
30% of 33 decks +27% synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27% of 33 decks +17% synergy
Nomad Outpost
27% of 33 decks -31% synergy
Polluted Delta
27% of 33 decks +20% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Raucous Theater
24% of 33 decks +15% synergy
Fell the Profane
24% of 33 decks +18% synergy
Haunted Ridge
24% of 33 decks +4% synergy
Prismatic Vista
21% of 33 decks +17% synergy
Fetid Heath
21% of 33 decks +3% synergy
Sundown Pass
21% of 33 decks +0% synergy
Reflecting Pool
21% of 33 decks +13% synergy
Scalding Tarn
21% of 33 decks +15% synergy
Mana Confluence
21% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Witch Enchanter
18% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Graven Cairns
18% of 33 decks +8% synergy
Wooded Foothills
18% of 33 decks +12% synergy
Fabled Passage
15% of 33 decks +7% synergy
Blazemire Verge
15% of 33 decks +3% synergy
City of Brass
15% of 33 decks +5% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12% of 33 decks +2% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
12% of 33 decks -23% synergy