Jace, Vryn's Prodigy (Commander)

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Alex Wicker
Jul 22, 2025
Commander Philosophy - How Does "Dies To Removal" Actually Work?
In this Commander Philosophy, let's talk about that old phrase "Dies to removal." What does it mean, and how does it affect Commander games?
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Glen Elendra's Answer
3.2%inclusion4 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
0.9%inclusion1 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Noggle the Mind
0.9%inclusion1 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Loch Mare
0.9%inclusion1 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
0.9%inclusion1 decks117 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jace Beleren
72%inclusion1.11K decks1.55K decks
68%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
70%inclusion1.09K decks1.55K decks
67%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
68%inclusion1.05K decks1.55K decks
65%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
65%inclusion1.01K decks1.55K decks
63%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
65%inclusion1.01K decks1.55K decks
62%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
76%inclusion1.19K decks1.55K decks
62%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
61%inclusion942 decks1.55K decks
60%synergy
Oath of Jace
58%inclusion900 decks1.55K decks
57%synergy
Jace's Triumph
57%inclusion883 decks1.55K decks
56%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
57%inclusion885 decks1.55K decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion1.29K decks1.55K decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
69%inclusion1.07K decks1.55K decks
28%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion1.02K decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion899 decks1.55K decks
20%synergy
Jace Reawakened
57%inclusion849 decks1.49K decks
55%synergy
Spark Double
55%inclusion858 decks1.55K decks
42%synergy
Jace's Projection
55%inclusion851 decks1.55K decks
54%synergy
Jace's Archivist
54%inclusion844 decks1.55K decks
50%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
54%inclusion840 decks1.55K decks
53%synergy
High Tide
53%inclusion826 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Mystical Tutor
53%inclusion828 decks1.55K decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion640 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion558 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion347 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
21%inclusion326 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion305 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion303 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion203 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
12%inclusion182 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion148 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Jace's Phantasm
47%inclusion731 decks1.55K decks
43%synergy
Jace's Mindseeker
44%inclusion677 decks1.55K decks
43%synergy
Flux Channeler
39%inclusion610 decks1.55K decks
34%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
35%inclusion550 decks1.55K decks
17%synergy
Guildpact Informant
32%inclusion494 decks1.55K decks
30%synergy
Jace's Sentinel
30%inclusion459 decks1.55K decks
29%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion456 decks1.55K decks
18%synergy
Deepglow Skate
28%inclusion436 decks1.55K decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
23%inclusion357 decks1.55K decks
18%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
21%inclusion333 decks1.55K decks
19%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion250 decks1.39K decks
14%synergy
Ruin Crab
17%inclusion271 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion269 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion252 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
15%inclusion240 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
14%inclusion222 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion216 decks1.55K decks
-7%synergy
Archaeomancer
12%inclusion184 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion177 decks1.55K decks
-2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion174 decks1.55K decks
-14%synergy
Hedron Crab
11%inclusion168 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion165 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion153 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion152 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Fog Bank
10%inclusion151 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
10%inclusion151 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
9.5%inclusion147 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
The Mindskinner
9.0%inclusion111 decks1.23K decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.5%inclusion132 decks1.55K decks
-6%synergy
Palinchron
7.7%inclusion120 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.6%inclusion118 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.2%inclusion112 decks1.55K decks
-15%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.0%inclusion92 decks1.31K decks
-1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
6.9%inclusion78 decks1.14K decks
-5%synergy
Fleet Swallower
6.8%inclusion106 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Phantasmal Image
6.6%inclusion103 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
6.4%inclusion99 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion88 decks1.39K decks
-7%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
6.3%inclusion97 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.1%inclusion95 decks1.55K decks
-13%synergy
Peregrine Drake
6.1%inclusion94 decks1.55K decks
-2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
5.8%inclusion40 decks684 decks
4%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
5.5%inclusion85 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
5.3%inclusion83 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.2%inclusion81 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.2%inclusion80 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
5.1%inclusion79 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Illusionary Servant
5.1%inclusion79 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Fact or Fiction
41%inclusion632 decks1.55K decks
31%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
38%inclusion597 decks1.55K decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion589 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
37%inclusion577 decks1.55K decks
37%synergy
Dispel
36%inclusion562 decks1.55K decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion524 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion459 decks1.55K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion455 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion413 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion398 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Unsubstantiate
24%inclusion369 decks1.55K decks
21%synergy
Jace's Scrutiny
24%inclusion367 decks1.55K decks
23%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion330 decks1.55K decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion330 decks1.55K decks
-15%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion325 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion306 decks1.55K decks
-10%synergy
Clash of Wills
20%inclusion304 decks1.55K decks
19%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion301 decks1.55K decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion298 decks1.55K decks
-15%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion290 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Evacuation
19%inclusion289 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
18%inclusion277 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion207 decks1.22K decks
15%synergy
Psychic Rebuttal
17%inclusion259 decks1.55K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion230 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Experimental Augury
16%inclusion254 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion253 decks1.55K decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
16%inclusion247 decks1.55K decks
-12%synergy
Redirect
16%inclusion241 decks1.55K decks
14%synergy
Lay Bare
15%inclusion238 decks1.55K decks
15%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion236 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
15%inclusion232 decks1.55K decks
14%synergy
Comparative Analysis
14%inclusion224 decks1.55K decks
14%synergy
Jace's Defeat
14%inclusion218 decks1.55K decks
14%synergy
No Escape
14%inclusion215 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion214 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion211 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
14%inclusion211 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion207 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion205 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion199 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion180 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Thought Scour
11%inclusion170 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Bring the Ending
10%inclusion162 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion152 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
10%inclusion149 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.0%inclusion139 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Calculated Dismissal
8.6%inclusion133 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.4%inclusion130 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.0%inclusion124 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
45%inclusion703 decks1.55K decks
38%synergy
Flood of Recollection
36%inclusion565 decks1.55K decks
34%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion563 decks1.55K decks
14%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion557 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Jace's Ruse
35%inclusion543 decks1.55K decks
35%synergy
Contentious Plan
35%inclusion536 decks1.55K decks
30%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
35%inclusion536 decks1.55K decks
34%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion486 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion333 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Mind Sculpt
21%inclusion330 decks1.55K decks
20%synergy
Merchant Scroll
19%inclusion300 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Contingency Plan
19%inclusion295 decks1.55K decks
18%synergy
Grasping Current
19%inclusion294 decks1.55K decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
18%inclusion279 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Enter the Infinite
17%inclusion269 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion262 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Fractured Sanity
17%inclusion258 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion243 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion224 decks1.55K decks
-7%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion222 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Strategic Planning
14%inclusion215 decks1.55K decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion205 decks1.55K decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion184 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Ugin's Insight
11%inclusion176 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion176 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Mind's Desire
11%inclusion172 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
11%inclusion170 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
10%inclusion162 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
10%inclusion148 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Pieces of the Puzzle
9.3%inclusion145 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Cut Your Losses
8.2%inclusion127 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
7.8%inclusion121 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
7.5%inclusion116 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Uncovered Clues
7.3%inclusion114 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.2%inclusion111 decks1.55K decks
-2%synergy
Selective Memory
7.2%inclusion111 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
6.7%inclusion104 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
6.1%inclusion95 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.3%inclusion83 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichormoon Gauntlet
38%inclusion588 decks1.55K decks
36%synergy
The Water Crystal
27%inclusion177 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion385 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
The Chain Veil
23%inclusion352 decks1.55K decks
22%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion224 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Thaumatic Compass
14%inclusion222 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Azor's Gateway
11%inclusion172 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion171 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
9.0%inclusion139 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
7.9%inclusion123 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.3%inclusion114 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
6.8%inclusion68 decks1K decks
3%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.6%inclusion103 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.6%inclusion102 decks1.55K decks
-11%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
6.3%inclusion97 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
5.7%inclusion88 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
5.6%inclusion87 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Mindcrank
5.3%inclusion83 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Jace's Sanctum
53%inclusion822 decks1.55K decks
49%synergy
Jace's Erasure
53%inclusion815 decks1.55K decks
50%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
40%inclusion618 decks1.55K decks
32%synergy
Omniscience
39%inclusion609 decks1.55K decks
31%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
33%inclusion519 decks1.55K decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion494 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion404 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Inexorable Tide
21%inclusion330 decks1.55K decks
17%synergy
Control Magic
21%inclusion330 decks1.55K decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion231 decks1.55K decks
-2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion136 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion203 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Talent
13%inclusion202 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Threads of Disloyalty
13%inclusion202 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Drowned Secrets
12%inclusion184 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Mind Control
12%inclusion181 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
11%inclusion171 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Trail of Evidence
11%inclusion168 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Memory Erosion
11%inclusion168 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Induced Amnesia
9.1%inclusion142 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Court of Cunning
8.9%inclusion138 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Fraying Sanity
8.9%inclusion138 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.6%inclusion133 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Castaway's Despair
8.4%inclusion130 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Back to Basics
7.8%inclusion121 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.5%inclusion117 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.0%inclusion109 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion107 decks1.55K decks
-5%synergy
Dress Down
6.8%inclusion106 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Living Guildpact
51%inclusion796 decks1.55K decks
51%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
49%inclusion753 decks1.55K decks
47%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
47%inclusion736 decks1.55K decks
47%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion160 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
7.8%inclusion121 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
7.3%inclusion113 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.7%inclusion104 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
61%inclusion953 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion897 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
34%inclusion522 decks1.55K decks
29%synergy
Castle Vantress
31%inclusion478 decks1.55K decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion405 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
21%inclusion322 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion313 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Interplanar Beacon
16%inclusion251 decks1.55K decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion235 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
13%inclusion91 decks687 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion181 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Drownyard Temple
11%inclusion167 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion161 decks1.55K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion154 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion152 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.1%inclusion141 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion135 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.9%inclusion123 decks1.55K decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion114 decks1.55K decks
-9%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.2%inclusion62 decks867 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.3%inclusion98 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.9%inclusion82 decks1.39K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.1%inclusion79 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion1.16K decks1.55K decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
53%inclusion815 decks1.55K decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion740 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Archive
27%inclusion416 decks1.55K decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion396 decks1.55K decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion250 decks1.55K decks
-7%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion237 decks1.55K decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion204 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion204 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion190 decks1.55K decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion170 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion141 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.1%inclusion125 decks1.55K decks
-6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion120 decks1.55K decks
-8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.2%inclusion112 decks1.55K decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion104 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.6%inclusion103 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.6%inclusion103 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.6%inclusion102 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.4%inclusion99 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
6.2%inclusion96 decks1.55K decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion95 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.2%inclusion81 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion1.43K decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion399 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion230 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion216 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion215 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion205 decks1.55K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion197 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion190 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion152 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.3%inclusion144 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion88 decks1.39K decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion97 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy