Queza, Augur of Agonies (Commander) - Optimized

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Scheming Silvertongue
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Defacing Duskmage
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Mathemagics
4.8%inclusion10 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
4.2%inclusion5 decks119 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Peer into the Abyss
66%inclusion419 decks631 decks
64%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
63%inclusion398 decks631 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
63%inclusion400 decks631 decks
55%synergy
Windfall
66%inclusion416 decks631 decks
53%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
55%inclusion346 decks631 decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
54%inclusion338 decks631 decks
50%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
51%inclusion324 decks631 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
63%inclusion396 decks631 decks
46%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
54%inclusion342 decks631 decks
45%synergy
Lich's Mastery
46%inclusion293 decks631 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion412 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion379 decks631 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion316 decks631 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion315 decks631 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion312 decks631 decks
22%synergy
Void Rend
49%inclusion309 decks631 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion304 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
45%inclusion282 decks631 decks
39%synergy
Frantic Search
42%inclusion267 decks631 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion250 decks631 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion448 decks631 decks
40%synergy
Notion Thief
58%inclusion364 decks631 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion336 decks631 decks
23%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
44%inclusion279 decks631 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion262 decks631 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion242 decks631 decks
26%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion222 decks631 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion216 decks631 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
32%inclusion200 decks631 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion191 decks631 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
39%inclusion249 decks631 decks
30%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
36%inclusion226 decks626 decks
34%synergy
Jace's Archivist
32%inclusion200 decks631 decks
30%synergy
Starscape Cleric
31%inclusion197 decks629 decks
29%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
31%inclusion197 decks631 decks
23%synergy
Baleful Strix
31%inclusion194 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
26%inclusion166 decks631 decks
25%synergy
Chasm Skulker
25%inclusion157 decks631 decks
21%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
25%inclusion156 decks631 decks
23%synergy
Ledger Shredder
24%inclusion150 decks631 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion146 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion124 decks631 decks
11%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
19%inclusion115 decks610 decks
18%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
19%inclusion117 decks631 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion116 decks631 decks
12%synergy
Body of Knowledge
18%inclusion116 decks631 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion107 decks631 decks
0%synergy
The Council of Four
17%inclusion105 decks631 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
15%inclusion97 decks630 decks
8%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
14%inclusion90 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion89 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Homunculus Horde
14%inclusion85 decks626 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion79 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Creation
12%inclusion77 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
11%inclusion68 decks626 decks
6%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
11%inclusion68 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Fate Unraveler
11%inclusion68 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Gixian Puppeteer
11%inclusion68 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion67 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
10%inclusion64 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
10%inclusion63 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion60 decks631 decks
4%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
9.3%inclusion28 decks301 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.2%inclusion58 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
8.9%inclusion56 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Epicure of Blood
8.7%inclusion55 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.7%inclusion55 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.6%inclusion54 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
8.2%inclusion52 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
7.6%inclusion48 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
7.4%inclusion47 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
7.1%inclusion45 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Mulldrifter
6.8%inclusion43 decks631 decks
3%synergy
The Second Doctor
6.8%inclusion43 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
6.8%inclusion43 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
6.7%inclusion42 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
6.3%inclusion40 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
6.2%inclusion39 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Dream Trawler
6.2%inclusion39 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Tolarian Winds
37%inclusion234 decks631 decks
35%synergy
Dovin's Veto
37%inclusion232 decks631 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion224 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion220 decks631 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion187 decks631 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion171 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion170 decks631 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion169 decks631 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion164 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion161 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion157 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion151 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Necrologia
20%inclusion126 decks631 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion123 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion108 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion102 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
15%inclusion96 decks631 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion95 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion83 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion70 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion69 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion69 decks631 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion64 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Emergency Powers
10%inclusion63 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion62 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion62 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion60 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
9.4%inclusion59 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion58 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.7%inclusion55 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Faithful Mending
8.6%inclusion54 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
7.9%inclusion50 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
7.8%inclusion49 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Charm
7.6%inclusion48 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Refute
6.5%inclusion41 decks626 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.5%inclusion41 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
6.5%inclusion41 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.3%inclusion40 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
6.3%inclusion40 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Quick Study
6.2%inclusion39 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion37 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.4%inclusion34 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Esper Charm
5.4%inclusion34 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.1%inclusion32 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
26%inclusion166 decks631 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion151 decks631 decks
12%synergy
Echo of Eons
23%inclusion148 decks631 decks
22%synergy
Whispering Madness
22%inclusion141 decks631 decks
21%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion141 decks631 decks
17%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion140 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion131 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion115 decks631 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion110 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion101 decks631 decks
13%synergy
Dark Deal
16%inclusion100 decks631 decks
15%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion85 decks631 decks
11%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
12%inclusion77 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Commit // Memory
11%inclusion69 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Time Reversal
10%inclusion65 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion64 decks631 decks
-6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion60 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.2%inclusion58 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.9%inclusion56 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
8.9%inclusion56 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.7%inclusion55 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Day's Undoing
8.1%inclusion51 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Step Between Worlds
8.1%inclusion51 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion49 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Clear the Mind
7.6%inclusion48 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.6%inclusion48 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Flux
7.6%inclusion48 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.3%inclusion46 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.0%inclusion44 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion42 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion41 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.7%inclusion36 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.2%inclusion33 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
5.2%inclusion33 decks631 decks
-6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.1%inclusion32 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
37%inclusion231 decks627 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
31%inclusion198 decks631 decks
30%synergy
Howling Mine
24%inclusion152 decks631 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion144 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion135 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion127 decks631 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion113 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion112 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
12%inclusion73 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
10%inclusion62 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
8.7%inclusion55 decks631 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.4%inclusion53 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.8%inclusion49 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
7.0%inclusion44 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.1%inclusion32 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
39%inclusion246 decks631 decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion205 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
31%inclusion198 decks631 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion163 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
23%inclusion147 decks631 decks
17%synergy
Ominous Seas
23%inclusion147 decks631 decks
21%synergy
Necrodominance
21%inclusion134 decks631 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Dreams
19%inclusion117 decks631 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion105 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
12%inclusion78 decks631 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion78 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
12%inclusion77 decks631 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
12%inclusion76 decks631 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion68 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.4%inclusion53 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Omniscience
6.8%inclusion43 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
31%inclusion195 decks631 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion126 decks631 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
18%inclusion111 decks631 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.8%inclusion49 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.3%inclusion46 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
5.7%inclusion36 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion480 decks631 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion192 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion123 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
17%inclusion108 decks631 decks
16%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
16%inclusion104 decks631 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion100 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion97 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion71 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.7%inclusion55 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.8%inclusion49 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion48 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
6.7%inclusion42 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion38 decks631 decks
-6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.0%inclusion38 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion35 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion590 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion546 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion400 decks631 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
45%inclusion287 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
39%inclusion244 decks631 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
38%inclusion240 decks631 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
35%inclusion224 decks631 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion173 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion169 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Midnight Clock
25%inclusion157 decks631 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion156 decks631 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
23%inclusion147 decks631 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion128 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion95 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion85 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion79 decks631 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion69 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.9%inclusion56 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion38 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion36 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
5.5%inclusion35 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion614 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion608 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion604 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion584 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Watery Grave
61%inclusion382 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion381 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion380 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Raffine's Tower
56%inclusion356 decks631 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
45%inclusion284 decks631 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion272 decks631 decks
-16%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion268 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion266 decks631 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion252 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion249 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion242 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion239 decks631 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion236 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
35%inclusion224 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion220 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion212 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion209 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion201 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion195 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion194 decks631 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion192 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
30%inclusion190 decks631 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion142 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion121 decks631 decks
-5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
18%inclusion116 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion101 decks631 decks
13%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
16%inclusion99 decks631 decks
9%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
16%inclusion99 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion95 decks631 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
15%inclusion93 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion92 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion91 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion87 decks631 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion87 decks631 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion87 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion85 decks631 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion85 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion83 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion83 decks631 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion82 decks631 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion81 decks631 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion80 decks627 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion79 decks631 decks
5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion79 decks631 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion77 decks631 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion77 decks631 decks
4%synergy