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Cas Hinds
Sep 22, 2025
Are "Hat Sets" Bad?
We've heard the term "Hat Sets," but what does it mean? Does the term hold up? Is the experience of them harmful to the game?
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Lyla, Holographic Assistant
10%inclusion109 decks1.08K decks
8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion23 decks241 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
7.1%inclusion23 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
3.9%inclusion31 decks795 decks
1%synergy
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Muraganda Raceway
70%inclusion1.83K decks2.64K decks
67%synergy
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73%inclusion1.94K decks2.64K decks
59%synergy
Slither Blade
60%inclusion1.59K decks2.64K decks
58%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
55%inclusion1.46K decks2.64K decks
54%synergy
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56%inclusion1.47K decks2.64K decks
53%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
70%inclusion1.85K decks2.64K decks
52%synergy
Spectral Sailor
54%inclusion1.43K decks2.64K decks
51%synergy
Homunculus Horde
58%inclusion1.53K decks2.64K decks
51%synergy
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52%inclusion1.38K decks2.64K decks
50%synergy
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61%inclusion1.60K decks2.64K decks
49%synergy
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72%inclusion1.91K decks2.64K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion1.71K decks2.64K decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
64%inclusion1.69K decks2.64K decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion1.65K decks2.64K decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
62%inclusion1.64K decks2.64K decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
61%inclusion1.61K decks2.64K decks
44%synergy
Ominous Seas
55%inclusion1.44K decks2.64K decks
44%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
54%inclusion1.44K decks2.64K decks
47%synergy
Wizard Class
53%inclusion1.41K decks2.64K decks
37%synergy
Windfall
52%inclusion1.38K decks2.64K decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion769 decks2.64K decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion654 decks2.64K decks
-10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion600 decks2.64K decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion577 decks2.64K decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion430 decks2.64K decks
-7%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion313 decks2.64K decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion263 decks2.64K decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion261 decks2.64K decks
-14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.0%inclusion185 decks2.64K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
52%inclusion1.37K decks2.64K decks
45%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
52%inclusion1.36K decks2.64K decks
45%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
49%inclusion1.30K decks2.64K decks
43%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
47%inclusion1.25K decks2.64K decks
42%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
46%inclusion1.22K decks2.64K decks
40%synergy
Shoreline Looter
46%inclusion1.21K decks2.64K decks
43%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
45%inclusion1.19K decks2.64K decks
40%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
42%inclusion1.11K decks2.64K decks
38%synergy
Body of Knowledge
39%inclusion1.03K decks2.64K decks
32%synergy
Gudul Lurker
38%inclusion1.01K decks2.64K decks
37%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
36%inclusion425 decks1.17K decks
35%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
36%inclusion939 decks2.64K decks
22%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
32%inclusion840 decks2.64K decks
29%synergy
Faerie Seer
32%inclusion836 decks2.64K decks
29%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
31%inclusion822 decks2.64K decks
28%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
30%inclusion789 decks2.64K decks
19%synergy
Harrier Strix
29%inclusion776 decks2.64K decks
29%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
29%inclusion772 decks2.64K decks
25%synergy
Oneirophage
29%inclusion771 decks2.64K decks
25%synergy
Gingerbrute
28%inclusion732 decks2.64K decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
27%inclusion725 decks2.64K decks
24%synergy
Mockingbird
24%inclusion635 decks2.64K decks
20%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion607 decks2.64K decks
17%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
22%inclusion579 decks2.64K decks
18%synergy
Detective of the Month
21%inclusion567 decks2.64K decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
21%inclusion564 decks2.64K decks
18%synergy
Invisible Stalker
21%inclusion547 decks2.64K decks
19%synergy
Looter il-Kor
19%inclusion501 decks2.64K decks
17%synergy
Jace's Archivist
18%inclusion467 decks2.64K decks
14%synergy
Slick Imitator
17%inclusion437 decks2.60K decks
16%synergy
Loyal Drake
17%inclusion442 decks2.64K decks
13%synergy
Merfolk Windrobber
16%inclusion430 decks2.64K decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion416 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
15%inclusion408 decks2.64K decks
15%synergy
Forgotten Creation
14%inclusion379 decks2.64K decks
13%synergy
Nadir Kraken
14%inclusion364 decks2.64K decks
8%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
14%inclusion363 decks2.64K decks
11%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
14%inclusion362 decks2.64K decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion360 decks2.64K decks
-9%synergy
Mausoleum Wanderer
13%inclusion340 decks2.64K decks
12%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
11%inclusion302 decks2.64K decks
11%synergy
Faerie Vandal
11%inclusion300 decks2.64K decks
10%synergy
Spyglass Siren
11%inclusion295 decks2.64K decks
10%synergy
Silver Raven
11%inclusion291 decks2.64K decks
10%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
11%inclusion283 decks2.64K decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
10%inclusion272 decks2.64K decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion260 decks2.64K decks
-2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion260 decks2.64K decks
-15%synergy
Starwinder
10%inclusion110 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
9.2%inclusion244 decks2.64K decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion1.31K decks2.64K decks
14%synergy
Opt
48%inclusion1.27K decks2.64K decks
23%synergy
High Tide
47%inclusion1.24K decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
43%inclusion1.15K decks2.64K decks
16%synergy
Pongify
43%inclusion1.13K decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion1.13K decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
40%inclusion1.06K decks2.64K decks
33%synergy
Tolarian Winds
39%inclusion1.03K decks2.64K decks
36%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
39%inclusion1.02K decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion810 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Consider
28%inclusion749 decks2.64K decks
14%synergy
Refute
26%inclusion692 decks2.64K decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion632 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
23%inclusion619 decks2.64K decks
7%synergy
Foil
22%inclusion574 decks2.64K decks
16%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion535 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion524 decks2.64K decks
-6%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
19%inclusion513 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion503 decks2.64K decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Denial
19%inclusion498 decks2.64K decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
17%inclusion459 decks2.64K decks
11%synergy
Commandeer
16%inclusion410 decks2.64K decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion376 decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion368 decks2.64K decks
-5%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion368 decks2.64K decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion364 decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion337 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion280 decks2.64K decks
-5%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion275 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Peek
9.4%inclusion248 decks2.64K decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.2%inclusion242 decks2.64K decks
-7%synergy
Think Twice
9.2%inclusion242 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.7%inclusion229 decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.6%inclusion226 decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.3%inclusion219 decks2.64K decks
-3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion204 decks2.64K decks
-4%synergy
Remand
7.7%inclusion204 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.2%inclusion190 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.0%inclusion185 decks2.64K decks
-3%synergy
Run Away Together
6.9%inclusion181 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.7%inclusion177 decks2.64K decks
-5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.4%inclusion170 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Thought Scour
6.4%inclusion168 decks2.64K decks
-1%synergy
Abjure
6.0%inclusion159 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Rewind
6.0%inclusion157 decks2.64K decks
-7%synergy
Vapor Snag
5.4%inclusion143 decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Visions of Beyond
5.3%inclusion140 decks2.64K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.2%inclusion137 decks2.64K decks
-5%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.1%inclusion134 decks2.64K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
38%inclusion996 decks2.64K decks
8%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion867 decks2.64K decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
28%inclusion749 decks2.64K decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
28%inclusion726 decks2.64K decks
16%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion519 decks2.64K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion483 decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Chart a Course
16%inclusion419 decks2.64K decks
11%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion332 decks2.64K decks
1%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion319 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion306 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Winternight Stories
12%inclusion220 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion302 decks2.64K decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion301 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Careful Study
10%inclusion253 decks2.64K decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.4%inclusion249 decks2.64K decks
-2%synergy
Flux
8.9%inclusion236 decks2.64K decks
8%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.3%inclusion167 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Ideas Unbound
6.1%inclusion160 decks2.64K decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
5.4%inclusion142 decks2.64K decks
-5%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.2%inclusion137 decks2.64K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
46%inclusion1.22K decks2.64K decks
34%synergy
Aether Syphon
45%inclusion1.18K decks2.61K decks
43%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
32%inclusion856 decks2.64K decks
28%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
32%inclusion842 decks2.60K decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion634 decks2.64K decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion521 decks2.64K decks
-8%synergy
Empyrial Plate
19%inclusion497 decks2.64K decks
17%synergy
The Water Crystal
17%inclusion247 decks1.44K decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
16%inclusion414 decks2.64K decks
13%synergy
Venser's Journal
14%inclusion365 decks2.64K decks
11%synergy
Ivory Tower
14%inclusion357 decks2.64K decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
9.5%inclusion250 decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion245 decks2.64K decks
-9%synergy
Howling Mine
9.2%inclusion242 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.8%inclusion233 decks2.64K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.5%inclusion224 decks2.64K decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion186 decks2.64K decks
-8%synergy
Hand of Vecna
6.7%inclusion178 decks2.64K decks
6%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6.3%inclusion166 decks2.64K decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.3%inclusion166 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.9%inclusion155 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
5.5%inclusion142 decks2.60K decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.3%inclusion141 decks2.64K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
40%inclusion1.05K decks2.64K decks
11%synergy
Coastal Piracy
32%inclusion839 decks2.64K decks
28%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
32%inclusion835 decks2.64K decks
25%synergy
Nerd Rage
26%inclusion678 decks2.64K decks
23%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
24%inclusion638 decks2.64K decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion636 decks2.64K decks
-3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion441 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
16%inclusion412 decks2.64K decks
13%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion363 decks2.64K decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
13%inclusion355 decks2.64K decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion326 decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion325 decks2.64K decks
7%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
10%inclusion251 decks2.64K decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
9.2%inclusion242 decks2.64K decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion239 decks2.64K decks
0%synergy
Combat Research
8.8%inclusion233 decks2.64K decks
7%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.0%inclusion184 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.8%inclusion179 decks2.64K decks
1%synergy
Jace's Erasure
6.6%inclusion173 decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.1%inclusion159 decks2.60K decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
5.9%inclusion156 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Curious Obsession
5.4%inclusion142 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.2%inclusion137 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
52%inclusion1.37K decks2.64K decks
37%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
29%inclusion753 decks2.64K decks
23%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
8.9%inclusion234 decks2.64K decks
7%synergy
Mordenkainen
7.3%inclusion193 decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.2%inclusion189 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion1.80K decks2.64K decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
49%inclusion1.29K decks2.64K decks
-2%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
49%inclusion1.28K decks2.64K decks
47%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
30%inclusion797 decks2.64K decks
16%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
23%inclusion603 decks2.64K decks
14%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion585 decks2.64K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion537 decks2.64K decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion499 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion470 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion321 decks2.64K decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
12%inclusion316 decks2.64K decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion272 decks2.64K decks
-9%synergy
Remote Isle
10%inclusion267 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion259 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.2%inclusion174 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.5%inclusion224 decks2.64K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion194 decks2.64K decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
7.2%inclusion189 decks2.64K decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion186 decks2.64K decks
-10%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.6%inclusion175 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.3%inclusion166 decks2.64K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion2.06K decks2.64K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion1.47K decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion1.46K decks2.64K decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion878 decks2.64K decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
29%inclusion758 decks2.64K decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion455 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
16%inclusion432 decks2.64K decks
16%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion366 decks2.64K decks
-10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion341 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion290 decks2.64K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion289 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion284 decks2.64K decks
-9%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.0%inclusion210 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
6.4%inclusion170 decks2.64K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.4%inclusion169 decks2.64K decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion148 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.1%inclusion135 decks2.64K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion2.52K decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion632 decks2.64K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion521 decks2.64K decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion483 decks2.64K decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion416 decks2.64K decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion161 decks2.64K decks
1%synergy