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Josh Nelson
Aug 11, 2025
Ranking the 5 Worst Magic Sets of All Time
Let's look at the five worst Magic: The Gathering sets of all time. And for those of you concerned, Aetherdrift didn't even make the cut!
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrormind Crown
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandler
68%inclusion77 decks114 decks
67%synergy
Liquimetal Coating
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
49%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
47%synergy
Aladdin
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
45%synergy
Myr Retriever
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
40%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Viashino Heretic
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Iron Myr
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion64 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
52%inclusion59 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Ruby Medallion
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Big Score
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Welder
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Engineer
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Myr Landshaper
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Workshop Assistant
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Burnished Hart
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Anger
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Gorilla Shaman
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Dwarven Miner
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Starke of Rath
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Eron the Relentless
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Krenko, Baron of Tin Street
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Triplicate Titan
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Palladium Myr
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Plundering Barbarian
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Junk Diver
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Hedron Detonator
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Tinkerer
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Matron
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Dragon Mage
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Welder
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Hoard-Smelter Dragon
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Pyroblast
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Shattering Pulse
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Shatter
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Chef's Kiss
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Fork
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Raze the Effigy
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Crush
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Mages' Contest
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Smelt
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Artifact Blast
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Tormenting Voice
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
12%synergy
By Force
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Handling
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Shattering Spree
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Trash for Treasure
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Shenanigans
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Obliterate
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Wild Guess
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Thieves' Auction
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Stone Rain
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Pillage
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Illicit Auction
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Meltdown
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Warp World
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Jokulhaups
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Scrambleverse
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Whims of the Fates
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Grapeshot
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Ruination
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Game of Chaos
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Worldfire
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Mob Verdict
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Spitting Earth
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Hijack
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Sculpting Steel
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Joven's Tools
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
-21%synergy
Darksteel Forge
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Prized Statue
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Unwinding Clock
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Trading Post
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Transmogrant
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Steel Wrecking Ball
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dingus Egg
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Clock of Omens
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Thran Forge
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Lembas
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorworks
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Blood Sun
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Sticky Fingers
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Possibility Storm
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Wild Evocation
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Price of Glory
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Pia's Revolution
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Manabarbs
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Grip of Chaos
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Impending Disaster
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Risky Move
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Custody Battle
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Stolen Strategy
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
There and Back Again
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Stranglehold
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Flare
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
War's Toll
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-20%synergy
Outpost Siege
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Karn, the Great Creator
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Forgotten Cave
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
17%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Smoldering Crater
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Dwarven Mine
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Mine
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Tower
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-11%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Dormant Volcano
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion87 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion68 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
40%synergy
Fire Diamond
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion105 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy