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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
7.5%inclusion53 decks709 decks
6%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
3.0%inclusion12 decks394 decks
1%synergy
Spider-Sense
2.0%inclusion8 decks394 decks
0%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
1.9%inclusion8 decks411 decks
0%synergy
Spider-Man 2099, Miguel O'Hara
1.0%inclusion7 decks709 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Muraganda Raceway
69%inclusion1.61K decks2.32K decks
67%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
74%inclusion1.72K decks2.32K decks
60%synergy
Slither Blade
61%inclusion1.41K decks2.32K decks
59%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
56%inclusion1.30K decks2.32K decks
53%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
55%inclusion1.26K decks2.32K decks
53%synergy
Homunculus Horde
59%inclusion1.37K decks2.32K decks
52%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
69%inclusion1.60K decks2.32K decks
52%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
53%inclusion1.23K decks2.32K decks
51%synergy
Spectral Sailor
53%inclusion1.23K decks2.32K decks
51%synergy
Chasm Skulker
62%inclusion1.44K decks2.32K decks
50%synergy
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Brainstorm
72%inclusion1.67K decks2.32K decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion1.51K decks2.32K decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
64%inclusion1.48K decks2.32K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
63%inclusion1.46K decks2.32K decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
62%inclusion1.43K decks2.32K decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
60%inclusion1.40K decks2.32K decks
43%synergy
Ominous Seas
56%inclusion1.30K decks2.32K decks
45%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
56%inclusion1.30K decks2.32K decks
48%synergy
Wizard Class
54%inclusion1.25K decks2.32K decks
38%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
53%inclusion1.24K decks2.32K decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion681 decks2.32K decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion589 decks2.32K decks
-11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion540 decks2.32K decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion517 decks2.32K decks
9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion391 decks2.32K decks
-7%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion278 decks2.32K decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion240 decks2.32K decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion237 decks2.32K decks
-15%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.2%inclusion168 decks2.32K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
53%inclusion1.24K decks2.32K decks
47%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
48%inclusion1.12K decks2.32K decks
42%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
48%inclusion1.11K decks2.32K decks
43%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
47%inclusion1.10K decks2.32K decks
42%synergy
Shoreline Looter
47%inclusion1.08K decks2.32K decks
44%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
44%inclusion1.02K decks2.32K decks
39%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
43%inclusion1K decks2.32K decks
39%synergy
Body of Knowledge
40%inclusion925 decks2.32K decks
34%synergy
Gudul Lurker
38%inclusion877 decks2.32K decks
37%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
36%inclusion838 decks2.32K decks
23%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
33%inclusion268 decks806 decks
32%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
33%inclusion769 decks2.32K decks
30%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
32%inclusion744 decks2.32K decks
29%synergy
Faerie Seer
31%inclusion721 decks2.32K decks
28%synergy
Oneirophage
30%inclusion704 decks2.32K decks
26%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
30%inclusion701 decks2.32K decks
19%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
30%inclusion684 decks2.32K decks
25%synergy
Harrier Strix
28%inclusion659 decks2.32K decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
28%inclusion654 decks2.32K decks
24%synergy
Gingerbrute
27%inclusion616 decks2.32K decks
26%synergy
Ledger Shredder
24%inclusion550 decks2.32K decks
17%synergy
Mockingbird
24%inclusion545 decks2.32K decks
20%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
23%inclusion522 decks2.32K decks
19%synergy
Detective of the Month
22%inclusion518 decks2.32K decks
21%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion514 decks2.32K decks
19%synergy
Invisible Stalker
21%inclusion486 decks2.32K decks
19%synergy
Looter il-Kor
19%inclusion439 decks2.32K decks
17%synergy
Loyal Drake
17%inclusion403 decks2.32K decks
14%synergy
Jace's Archivist
17%inclusion389 decks2.32K decks
13%synergy
Slick Imitator
16%inclusion368 decks2.28K decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion360 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Merfolk Windrobber
15%inclusion352 decks2.32K decks
14%synergy
Forgotten Creation
15%inclusion347 decks2.32K decks
14%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
15%inclusion346 decks2.32K decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion341 decks2.32K decks
-8%synergy
Nadir Kraken
14%inclusion327 decks2.32K decks
9%synergy
Mausoleum Wanderer
13%inclusion290 decks2.32K decks
12%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
12%inclusion288 decks2.32K decks
11%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
12%inclusion285 decks2.32K decks
9%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
12%inclusion273 decks2.32K decks
11%synergy
Faerie Vandal
11%inclusion264 decks2.32K decks
10%synergy
Spyglass Siren
11%inclusion261 decks2.32K decks
11%synergy
Silver Raven
11%inclusion257 decks2.32K decks
10%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
11%inclusion251 decks2.32K decks
9%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
10%inclusion243 decks2.32K decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion236 decks2.32K decks
-1%synergy
Starwinder
10%inclusion77 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion227 decks2.32K decks
-15%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
10%inclusion224 decks2.32K decks
7%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
9.2%inclusion214 decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion1.14K decks2.32K decks
14%synergy
Opt
49%inclusion1.14K decks2.32K decks
24%synergy
High Tide
46%inclusion1.07K decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
44%inclusion1.02K decks2.32K decks
16%synergy
Pongify
44%inclusion1.01K decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion987 decks2.32K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
40%inclusion917 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
39%inclusion908 decks2.32K decks
32%synergy
Tolarian Winds
38%inclusion881 decks2.32K decks
35%synergy
Reality Shift
31%inclusion721 decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Consider
29%inclusion666 decks2.32K decks
15%synergy
Refute
26%inclusion609 decks2.32K decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion547 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
23%inclusion526 decks2.32K decks
7%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion484 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Foil
20%inclusion471 decks2.32K decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion455 decks2.32K decks
-6%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
19%inclusion450 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion439 decks2.32K decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Denial
18%inclusion410 decks2.32K decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
16%inclusion376 decks2.32K decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion347 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion336 decks2.32K decks
-5%synergy
Commandeer
14%inclusion334 decks2.32K decks
10%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion325 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Evacuation
13%inclusion302 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion268 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion243 decks2.32K decks
-5%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion243 decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Peek
10%inclusion229 decks2.32K decks
6%synergy
Think Twice
9.2%inclusion214 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
8.6%inclusion199 decks2.32K decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.4%inclusion194 decks2.32K decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.1%inclusion187 decks2.32K decks
-8%synergy
Remand
8.0%inclusion185 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.8%inclusion180 decks2.32K decks
-4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.6%inclusion176 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.0%inclusion163 decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.9%inclusion160 decks2.32K decks
-3%synergy
Run Away Together
6.6%inclusion153 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.6%inclusion152 decks2.32K decks
-6%synergy
Thought Scour
6.4%inclusion149 decks2.32K decks
-1%synergy
Rewind
6.1%inclusion141 decks2.32K decks
-7%synergy
Visions of Beyond
5.5%inclusion128 decks2.32K decks
0%synergy
Cyber Conversion
5.4%inclusion126 decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Abjure
5.2%inclusion121 decks2.32K decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.2%inclusion120 decks2.32K decks
1%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.0%inclusion117 decks2.32K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
52%inclusion1.21K decks2.32K decks
29%synergy
Ponder
39%inclusion898 decks2.32K decks
9%synergy
Preordain
34%inclusion783 decks2.32K decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
28%inclusion651 decks2.32K decks
16%synergy
Treasure Cruise
27%inclusion631 decks2.32K decks
16%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion454 decks2.32K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion438 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
16%inclusion368 decks2.32K decks
11%synergy
Spectral Deluge
12%inclusion287 decks2.32K decks
1%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion280 decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion272 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion269 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion249 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Winternight Stories
10%inclusion152 decks1.57K decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion223 decks2.32K decks
-3%synergy
Careful Study
7.9%inclusion183 decks2.32K decks
6%synergy
Flux
7.3%inclusion169 decks2.32K decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.2%inclusion143 decks2.32K decks
1%synergy
Ravenform
5.5%inclusion127 decks2.32K decks
-5%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.4%inclusion126 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.1%inclusion118 decks2.32K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
47%inclusion1.10K decks2.32K decks
36%synergy
Aether Syphon
44%inclusion1.02K decks2.29K decks
43%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
34%inclusion782 decks2.32K decks
30%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
31%inclusion713 decks2.28K decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion576 decks2.32K decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion462 decks2.32K decks
-8%synergy
Empyrial Plate
19%inclusion443 decks2.32K decks
18%synergy
The Water Crystal
18%inclusion192 decks1.09K decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
16%inclusion378 decks2.32K decks
14%synergy
Venser's Journal
15%inclusion337 decks2.32K decks
11%synergy
Ivory Tower
14%inclusion313 decks2.32K decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion236 decks2.32K decks
-9%synergy
Howling Mine
9.4%inclusion219 decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
8.8%inclusion204 decks2.32K decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
8.8%inclusion203 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.7%inclusion202 decks2.32K decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion165 decks2.32K decks
-8%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6.6%inclusion152 decks2.32K decks
6%synergy
Hand of Vecna
6.6%inclusion152 decks2.32K decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.2%inclusion143 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.1%inclusion142 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
5.9%inclusion134 decks2.28K decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.4%inclusion126 decks2.32K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
40%inclusion922 decks2.32K decks
11%synergy
Coastal Piracy
32%inclusion740 decks2.32K decks
28%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
31%inclusion730 decks2.32K decks
24%synergy
Nerd Rage
27%inclusion615 decks2.32K decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion577 decks2.32K decks
-3%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
25%inclusion568 decks2.32K decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion393 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
16%inclusion369 decks2.32K decks
13%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
14%inclusion324 decks2.32K decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
14%inclusion315 decks2.32K decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion286 decks2.32K decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion279 decks2.32K decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
10%inclusion238 decks2.32K decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
10%inclusion226 decks2.32K decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.2%inclusion213 decks2.32K decks
0%synergy
Combat Research
9.0%inclusion208 decks2.32K decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion164 decks2.32K decks
1%synergy
Jace's Erasure
6.9%inclusion161 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Unable to Scream
6.9%inclusion161 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.2%inclusion142 decks2.28K decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.0%inclusion138 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.5%inclusion127 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Curious Obsession
5.4%inclusion126 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Archmage Ascension
5.1%inclusion118 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
51%inclusion1.18K decks2.32K decks
36%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
30%inclusion686 decks2.32K decks
24%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
9.3%inclusion216 decks2.32K decks
8%synergy
Mordenkainen
7.8%inclusion181 decks2.32K decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.2%inclusion168 decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion1.58K decks2.32K decks
12%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
49%inclusion1.15K decks2.32K decks
48%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
48%inclusion1.11K decks2.32K decks
-3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
29%inclusion679 decks2.32K decks
15%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion527 decks2.32K decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
22%inclusion513 decks2.32K decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion482 decks2.32K decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion462 decks2.32K decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion417 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion286 decks2.32K decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
12%inclusion285 decks2.32K decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion246 decks2.32K decks
-9%synergy
Remote Isle
10%inclusion239 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion211 decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.9%inclusion139 decks1.57K decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.5%inclusion197 decks2.32K decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion173 decks2.32K decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion171 decks2.32K decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
7.3%inclusion170 decks2.32K decks
-5%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.5%inclusion151 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
6.5%inclusion150 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion1.82K decks2.32K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion1.30K decks2.32K decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion1.29K decks2.32K decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion775 decks2.32K decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
30%inclusion691 decks2.32K decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion411 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Starting Column
17%inclusion392 decks2.32K decks
16%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion320 decks2.32K decks
-10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion318 decks2.32K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion265 decks2.32K decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion260 decks2.32K decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion238 decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Heraldic Banner
8.3%inclusion193 decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
6.7%inclusion156 decks2.32K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion154 decks2.32K decks
0%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.3%inclusion123 decks2.32K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion2.22K decks2.32K decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion547 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion472 decks2.32K decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion438 decks2.32K decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion360 decks2.32K decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion143 decks2.32K decks
1%synergy