Queza, Augur of Agonies (Commander) - Optimized

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
King T'Challa
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Loki, Lord of Misrule
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Lair
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
3.2%inclusion2 decks63 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
66%inclusion439 decks668 decks
63%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
64%inclusion426 decks668 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
63%inclusion419 decks668 decks
55%synergy
Windfall
66%inclusion438 decks668 decks
53%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
55%inclusion366 decks668 decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
54%inclusion360 decks668 decks
51%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
52%inclusion348 decks668 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
54%inclusion364 decks668 decks
45%synergy
Brainstorm
62%inclusion415 decks668 decks
45%synergy
Lich's Mastery
46%inclusion305 decks668 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion438 decks668 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion405 decks668 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion333 decks668 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion331 decks668 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion327 decks668 decks
35%synergy
Void Rend
49%inclusion325 decks668 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion313 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
45%inclusion303 decks668 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion278 decks668 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
40%inclusion269 decks668 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion472 decks668 decks
40%synergy
Notion Thief
58%inclusion388 decks668 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion353 decks668 decks
23%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
44%inclusion295 decks668 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion279 decks668 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion257 decks668 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion240 decks668 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion225 decks668 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion210 decks668 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion202 decks668 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Scrawling Crawler
37%inclusion248 decks664 decks
35%synergy
Jace's Archivist
33%inclusion218 decks668 decks
31%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion206 decks668 decks
23%synergy
Starscape Cleric
31%inclusion205 decks667 decks
28%synergy
Baleful Strix
30%inclusion200 decks668 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
26%inclusion172 decks668 decks
25%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
24%inclusion163 decks668 decks
22%synergy
Chasm Skulker
24%inclusion161 decks668 decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion156 decks668 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion153 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion134 decks668 decks
11%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
19%inclusion123 decks649 decks
18%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
18%inclusion123 decks668 decks
18%synergy
Body of Knowledge
18%inclusion120 decks668 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion118 decks668 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion116 decks668 decks
0%synergy
The Council of Four
16%inclusion109 decks668 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
16%inclusion107 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion93 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Homunculus Horde
14%inclusion92 decks664 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion88 decks668 decks
0%synergy
Forgotten Creation
12%inclusion82 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion80 decks668 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion41 decks352 decks
7%synergy
Fate Unraveler
11%inclusion72 decks668 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
11%inclusion17 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
11%inclusion70 decks664 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion70 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
10%inclusion70 decks668 decks
9%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
10%inclusion69 decks668 decks
1%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
10%inclusion69 decks668 decks
9%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
10%inclusion68 decks668 decks
10%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion65 decks668 decks
4%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
9.4%inclusion33 decks350 decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
9.1%inclusion61 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.0%inclusion60 decks668 decks
1%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
8.5%inclusion57 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
8.5%inclusion20 decks235 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.4%inclusion56 decks668 decks
2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.2%inclusion55 decks668 decks
6%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
7.5%inclusion50 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
7.5%inclusion50 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
7.3%inclusion49 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
7.3%inclusion49 decks668 decks
3%synergy
The Second Doctor
7.0%inclusion47 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
6.7%inclusion45 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Mulldrifter
6.4%inclusion43 decks668 decks
2%synergy
Dream Trawler
6.4%inclusion43 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
6.4%inclusion43 decks668 decks
6%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
6.4%inclusion43 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Tolarian Winds
38%inclusion251 decks668 decks
36%synergy
Dovin's Veto
37%inclusion249 decks668 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion240 decks668 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion239 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion197 decks668 decks
13%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion183 decks668 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion178 decks668 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion175 decks668 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion175 decks668 decks
16%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion169 decks668 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion166 decks668 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion156 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Necrologia
21%inclusion139 decks668 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion133 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion112 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion107 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion99 decks668 decks
-1%synergy
Brainsurge
15%inclusion99 decks668 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion87 decks668 decks
-0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
12%inclusion77 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion76 decks668 decks
-4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion74 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion71 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion69 decks668 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion69 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Emergency Powers
10%inclusion68 decks668 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9.4%inclusion63 decks668 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
9.0%inclusion60 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion60 decks668 decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.5%inclusion57 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Faithful Mending
8.5%inclusion57 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
7.8%inclusion52 decks668 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
7.3%inclusion49 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Charm
7.2%inclusion48 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.0%inclusion47 decks668 decks
-1%synergy
Refute
6.8%inclusion45 decks664 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.4%inclusion43 decks668 decks
-3%synergy
Quick Study
6.3%inclusion42 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.3%inclusion42 decks668 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
6.1%inclusion41 decks668 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion39 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.4%inclusion36 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.4%inclusion36 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Esper Charm
5.4%inclusion36 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
5.2%inclusion35 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
27%inclusion179 decks668 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion159 decks668 decks
12%synergy
Echo of Eons
23%inclusion153 decks668 decks
22%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion152 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Whispering Madness
23%inclusion151 decks668 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion149 decks668 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion141 decks668 decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion127 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion122 decks668 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion103 decks668 decks
13%synergy
Dark Deal
15%inclusion101 decks668 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion90 decks668 decks
11%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
12%inclusion79 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion71 decks668 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion69 decks668 decks
-6%synergy
Time Reversal
10%inclusion66 decks668 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion64 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.3%inclusion62 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
9.0%inclusion60 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.0%inclusion60 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.8%inclusion59 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Step Between Worlds
7.9%inclusion53 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
7.9%inclusion53 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.8%inclusion52 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.6%inclusion51 decks668 decks
1%synergy
Flux
7.3%inclusion49 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Clear the Mind
7.2%inclusion48 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.2%inclusion48 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.6%inclusion44 decks668 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.6%inclusion44 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion43 decks668 decks
-2%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.7%inclusion38 decks668 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.4%inclusion36 decks668 decks
2%synergy
Mathemagics
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
36%inclusion239 decks665 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
32%inclusion215 decks668 decks
31%synergy
Howling Mine
24%inclusion160 decks668 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion152 decks668 decks
-0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion143 decks668 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion134 decks668 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion119 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion119 decks668 decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
11%inclusion75 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion66 decks668 decks
9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.7%inclusion58 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
8.5%inclusion57 decks668 decks
8%synergy
Venser's Journal
8.1%inclusion54 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
6.1%inclusion41 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion261 decks668 decks
19%synergy
Wizard Class
38%inclusion254 decks668 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion218 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion206 decks668 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion173 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion153 decks668 decks
16%synergy
Ominous Seas
23%inclusion152 decks668 decks
21%synergy
Necrodominance
21%inclusion138 decks668 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Dreams
19%inclusion125 decks668 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion113 decks668 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion87 decks668 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
13%inclusion84 decks668 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion81 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
12%inclusion80 decks668 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion74 decks668 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.3%inclusion62 decks668 decks
-3%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion41 decks668 decks
2%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
5.4%inclusion36 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Forced Fruition
5.1%inclusion34 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion34 decks668 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
32%inclusion211 decks668 decks
30%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion129 decks668 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
18%inclusion117 decks668 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.8%inclusion52 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.3%inclusion49 decks668 decks
-1%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
6.0%inclusion40 decks668 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion505 decks668 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion200 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion131 decks668 decks
1%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
18%inclusion117 decks668 decks
17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
16%inclusion107 decks668 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion104 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion101 decks668 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion74 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.4%inclusion56 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.8%inclusion52 decks668 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion49 decks668 decks
-1%synergy
Barren Moor
6.6%inclusion44 decks668 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion41 decks668 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.0%inclusion40 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion36 decks668 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion623 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion575 decks668 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
62%inclusion417 decks668 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion301 decks668 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion253 decks668 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion253 decks668 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion240 decks668 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion182 decks668 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion181 decks668 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion165 decks668 decks
-8%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion159 decks668 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
23%inclusion155 decks668 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion133 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion103 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion85 decks668 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion85 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion79 decks668 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion61 decks668 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion41 decks668 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion40 decks668 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion39 decks668 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion650 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion643 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion639 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion616 decks668 decks
-0%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion407 decks668 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion405 decks668 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion404 decks668 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
55%inclusion368 decks668 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
46%inclusion307 decks668 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion281 decks668 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion280 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion278 decks668 decks
-17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion259 decks668 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion259 decks668 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion257 decks668 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion256 decks668 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion251 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion239 decks668 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion231 decks668 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion226 decks668 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion221 decks668 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion210 decks668 decks
-1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion208 decks668 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion208 decks668 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion205 decks668 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
31%inclusion205 decks668 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion156 decks668 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion126 decks668 decks
-6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
18%inclusion120 decks668 decks
9%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
16%inclusion107 decks668 decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion104 decks668 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion103 decks668 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion101 decks668 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion100 decks668 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion100 decks668 decks
-0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion97 decks668 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion94 decks668 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion92 decks668 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion91 decks668 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion91 decks668 decks
1%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion88 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion88 decks668 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion87 decks668 decks
-0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion86 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion85 decks668 decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion84 decks668 decks
-2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion81 decks668 decks
-3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion81 decks668 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion79 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Choked Estuary
12%inclusion79 decks668 decks
-5%synergy