Kelsien, the Plague
Thornbite Staff
Basilisk Collar
Prerequisites
What do I need to start this combo?
| All permanents on the battlefield. | |
| Thornbite Staff and Basilisk Collar attached to Kelsien. |
Steps
How does this combo work?
1 | Activate Kelsien by tapping it, dealing 1 damage to target creature, destroying it due to Kelsien's deathtouch, and causing you to gain 1 life. |
2 | The creature dies, triggering Kelsien twice. |
3 | Resolve the first Kelsien trigger, causing you to get an experience counter. |
4 | Resolve the second Kelsien trigger, untapping it. |
5 | Repeat. |
6 | You may also repeat this loop any time a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent control. |
Results
What do I get from this combo?
| Destroy any creature that enters the battlefield under an opponent's control | |
| Destroy any number of target creatures opponents control |
Combo Metadata
3042
DECKS
0.42%
OF 722955 ELIGIBLE DECKS
Rank 1100
MOST PLAYED OF 34804 COMBOS
{ } Commander Bracket Information
In which Commander Bracket(s) am I allowed to play this combo?
1-2
Exhibition and Core
(no 2-card combos)
Any combos that require three or more cards are allowed
3
Upgraded
(no early game 2-card combos)
Any combos that require 3 or more cards are allowed
4-5
Optimized and CEDH
(all combos are allowed)
All combos are allowed.
Kelsien, the Plague
54.93% of 5383 decks
2957 decks
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0.11% of 14179 decks
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0.07% of 10295 decks
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Queen Marchesa
0.04% of 14448 decks
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Mathas, Fiend Seeker
0.24% of 2115 decks
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Kenrith, the Returned King
0.02% of 25786 decks
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Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad
0.09% of 4621 decks
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Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
0.02% of 14344 decks
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0.04% of 5054 decks
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0.05% of 4112 decks
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0.09% of 2124 decks
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0.02% of 6109 decks
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0.01% of 8412 decks
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0.05% of 2184 decks
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0.57% of 175 decks
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New Cards
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20% of 5 decks
+18% synergy
The Masamune
8% of 453 decks
+7% synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
4% of 571 decks
+2% synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
4% of 556 decks
+3% synergy
Restoration Magic
4% of 462 decks
+0% synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rune of Mortality
82% of 3025 decks
+82% synergy
Vorpal Sword
78% of 3025 decks
+77% synergy
Mari, the Killing Quill
77% of 3025 decks
+75% synergy
Gorgon's Head
75% of 3025 decks
+75% synergy
Otharri, Suns' Glory
76% of 3025 decks
+74% synergy
Drumbellower
75% of 3025 decks
+73% synergy
Minthara, Merciless Soul
72% of 3025 decks
+71% synergy
Morbid Opportunist
73% of 3025 decks
+66% synergy
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
66% of 3025 decks
+66% synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
66% of 3025 decks
+65% synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
68% of 3025 decks
+40% synergy
Open the Armory
65% of 3025 decks
+60% synergy
General's Enforcer
60% of 3025 decks
+58% synergy
Gift of Doom
59% of 3025 decks
+59% synergy
Shay Cormac
58% of 2082 decks
+56% synergy
Gorgon Flail
55% of 3025 decks
+55% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55% of 3025 decks
-7% synergy
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52% of 3025 decks
+52% synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
51% of 3025 decks
+32% synergy
Boros Charm
51% of 3025 decks
+27% synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
30% of 3025 decks
+7% synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23% of 39 decks
+5% synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23% of 3025 decks
+6% synergy
Teferi's Protection
21% of 3025 decks
+3% synergy
Demonic Tutor
20% of 3025 decks
-0% synergy
Deflecting Swat
18% of 3025 decks
+2% synergy
Seedborn Muse
18% of 39 decks
+10% synergy
Force of Will
18% of 39 decks
+7% synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14% of 3025 decks
-2% synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12% of 3025 decks
+3% synergy
Creatures
Daxos the Returned
47% of 3025 decks
+46% synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
46% of 2003 decks
+44% synergy
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46% of 3025 decks
+45% synergy
Harvester of Souls
44% of 3025 decks
+42% synergy
Ezuri, Claw of Progress
43% of 37 decks
+42% synergy
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43% of 3025 decks
+42% synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
42% of 3025 decks
+40% synergy
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42% of 3025 decks
+42% synergy
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42% of 3025 decks
+40% synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
42% of 2334 decks
+40% synergy
Goblin Sharpshooter
41% of 3025 decks
+40% synergy
Basim Ibn Ishaq
41% of 29 decks
+39% synergy
Humble Defector
41% of 3025 decks
+39% synergy
Ramses, Assassin Lord
38% of 39 decks
+37% synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
38% of 39 decks
+35% synergy
Ezio, Blade of Vengeance
38% of 34 decks
+37% synergy
Mother of Runes
38% of 3025 decks
+32% synergy
Slaughter Specialist
38% of 3025 decks
+37% synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
36% of 39 decks
+35% synergy
Achilles Davenport
34% of 29 decks
+33% synergy
Archetype of Finality
34% of 3025 decks
+33% synergy
Mathas, Fiend Seeker
33% of 3025 decks
+32% synergy
Taii Wakeen, Perfect Shot
33% of 2324 decks
+32% synergy
Ratonhnhaké꞉ton
31% of 29 decks
+29% synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
30% of 3025 decks
+27% synergy
Puresteel Paladin
27% of 3025 decks
+23% synergy
Sun Titan
27% of 3025 decks
+18% synergy
Blood Cultist
26% of 3025 decks
+26% synergy
Ertha Jo, Frontier Mentor
26% of 2330 decks
+25% synergy
Esper Sentinel
25% of 3025 decks
+5% synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
25% of 3025 decks
+22% synergy
Thraximundar
23% of 39 decks
+22% synergy
Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
23% of 3025 decks
+22% synergy
Etrata, the Silencer
21% of 39 decks
+20% synergy
Birds of Paradise
21% of 39 decks
-7% synergy
Aveline de Grandpré
20% of 30 decks
+19% synergy
Assault Intercessor
19% of 3025 decks
+19% synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
19% of 3025 decks
+15% synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
18% of 1731 decks
+17% synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
18% of 39 decks
+10% synergy
Faeburrow Elder
18% of 39 decks
+7% synergy
Ankle Shanker
17% of 3025 decks
+16% synergy
Edward Kenway
17% of 29 decks
+15% synergy
Queen Marchesa
16% of 3025 decks
+12% synergy
Stonehewer Giant
16% of 3025 decks
+15% synergy
Callidus Assassin
15% of 39 decks
+14% synergy
Bloom Tender
15% of 39 decks
+8% synergy
Massacre Girl, Known Killer
15% of 2559 decks
+14% synergy
Vraska, the Silencer
15% of 34 decks
+13% synergy
Deathbringer Thoctar
14% of 3025 decks
+14% synergy
Instants
Mirrodin Avenged
40% of 3025 decks
+40% synergy
Assassin's Trophy
38% of 39 decks
+8% synergy
Crackling Doom
36% of 3025 decks
+29% synergy
Anguished Unmaking
34% of 3025 decks
+10% synergy
Generous Gift
34% of 3025 decks
+10% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34% of 3001 decks
+23% synergy
Fracture
33% of 3025 decks
+27% synergy
Path to Exile
31% of 3025 decks
-17% synergy
Counterspell
26% of 39 decks
-17% synergy
Despark
25% of 3025 decks
+10% synergy
Offer Immortality
24% of 3025 decks
+24% synergy
Desynchronization
24% of 29 decks
+22% synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21% of 3025 decks
+11% synergy
Bladebrand
19% of 3025 decks
+18% synergy
Mana Drain
18% of 39 decks
+3% synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18% of 39 decks
-7% synergy
Heroic Intervention
18% of 39 decks
-12% synergy
Dawn's Truce
16% of 1985 decks
+9% synergy
Chaos Warp
16% of 3025 decks
-15% synergy
Dire Tactics
15% of 3025 decks
+13% synergy
Mortify
14% of 3025 decks
+2% synergy
Swan Song
13% of 39 decks
-4% synergy
Wear // Tear
12% of 3025 decks
+4% synergy
Rakdos Charm
11% of 3025 decks
-3% synergy
Terminate
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-9% synergy
Mystical Tutor
10% of 39 decks
-3% synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10% of 3025 decks
+2% synergy
Deflecting Palm
10% of 3025 decks
+4% synergy
Deadly Rollick
9% of 3025 decks
-3% synergy
Virulent Swipe
9% of 3025 decks
+9% synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8% of 3025 decks
+5% synergy
Vitalize
8% of 39 decks
+7% synergy
Experimental Augury
8% of 39 decks
+5% synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8% of 39 decks
+3% synergy
Dovin's Veto
8% of 39 decks
-10% synergy
Negate
8% of 39 decks
-14% synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
7% of 3025 decks
+7% synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7% of 1737 decks
-0% synergy
Touch of Moonglove
7% of 3025 decks
+7% synergy
Legion Leadership
6% of 2157 decks
+1% synergy
Bedevil
6% of 3025 decks
-7% synergy
Tainted Strike
6% of 3025 decks
+4% synergy
Utter End
6% of 3025 decks
+0% synergy
Tragic Slip
6% of 3025 decks
+2% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5% of 3025 decks
-4% synergy
Toxin Analysis
5% of 2525 decks
+5% synergy
Dark Ritual
5% of 3025 decks
-18% synergy
Loran's Escape
5% of 3025 decks
+3% synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
42% of 3025 decks
+39% synergy
Cultivate
38% of 39 decks
-6% synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
37% of 3025 decks
+34% synergy
Farseek
36% of 39 decks
+1% synergy
Painful Truths
30% of 3025 decks
+28% synergy
Read the Bones
29% of 3025 decks
+22% synergy
Night's Whisper
26% of 3025 decks
+17% synergy
Call of the Death-Dweller
24% of 3025 decks
+24% synergy
Eagle Vision
24% of 29 decks
+23% synergy
Vandalblast
23% of 3025 decks
+8% synergy
Three Visits
23% of 39 decks
-1% synergy
Nature's Lore
23% of 39 decks
-8% synergy
Blasphemous Act
19% of 3025 decks
-14% synergy
Sign in Blood
17% of 3025 decks
+8% synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
17% of 30 decks
+16% synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15% of 3025 decks
+8% synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15% of 3025 decks
+10% synergy
Unfinished Business
15% of 2978 decks
+14% synergy
Damn
14% of 3025 decks
-2% synergy
Drown in Ichor
14% of 3025 decks
+12% synergy
Vindicate
11% of 3025 decks
+5% synergy
Farewell
10% of 3025 decks
-2% synergy
Tempt with Discovery
10% of 39 decks
+6% synergy
Kodama's Reach
10% of 39 decks
-19% synergy
Single Combat
10% of 3025 decks
+8% synergy
Toxic Deluge
9% of 3025 decks
-9% synergy
Villainous Wealth
8% of 37 decks
+1% synergy
Unearth
8% of 3025 decks
+5% synergy
Jeska's Will
8% of 3025 decks
-8% synergy
Unnatural Restoration
8% of 39 decks
+5% synergy
Raise the Palisade
8% of 39 decks
+5% synergy
Sylvan Scrying
8% of 39 decks
+5% synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
8% of 39 decks
+4% synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8% of 39 decks
+2% synergy
Harmonize
8% of 39 decks
-0% synergy
Supreme Verdict
8% of 39 decks
-5% synergy
Faithless Looting
8% of 3025 decks
-9% synergy
Austere Command
7% of 3025 decks
-6% synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6% of 3025 decks
+0% synergy
Tempt with Bunnies
6% of 1969 decks
+4% synergy
Feed the Swarm
5% of 3025 decks
-12% synergy
Reanimate
5% of 3025 decks
-13% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Quietus Spike
50% of 3025 decks
+50% synergy
Shadowspear
50% of 3025 decks
+46% synergy
Magewright's Stone
49% of 3025 decks
+49% synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
38% of 3025 decks
+36% synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
37% of 3025 decks
+36% synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
32% of 2759 decks
+32% synergy
Mithril Coat
25% of 3025 decks
+20% synergy
Lightning Greaves
24% of 3025 decks
-1% synergy
Glaring Spotlight
17% of 3025 decks
+17% synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
17% of 3025 decks
+17% synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
17% of 29 decks
+16% synergy
Sword of the Animist
15% of 3025 decks
+11% synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14% of 2077 decks
+12% synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
12% of 3025 decks
+11% synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12% of 3025 decks
+9% synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11% of 3025 decks
+10% synergy
Robe of Stars
11% of 3025 decks
+10% synergy
Time Sieve
10% of 39 decks
+7% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9% of 3025 decks
+1% synergy
Puppet Strings
9% of 3025 decks
+9% synergy
Hidden Blade
8% of 2424 decks
+8% synergy
Darksteel Plate
8% of 3025 decks
+7% synergy
Winged Boots
8% of 39 decks
+6% synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8% of 3025 decks
+3% synergy
Scythe of the Wretched
7% of 3025 decks
+7% synergy
Sunforger
7% of 3025 decks
+3% synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6% of 862 decks
+5% synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
6% of 3025 decks
+5% synergy
Helm of the Host
6% of 3025 decks
+3% synergy
Halo Fountain
6% of 3025 decks
+4% synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6% of 3025 decks
+4% synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6% of 3025 decks
+3% synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
47% of 3025 decks
+43% synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34% of 3025 decks
+18% synergy
Revel in Riches
31% of 3025 decks
+28% synergy
Kindred Discovery
31% of 39 decks
+24% synergy
Aspect of Gorgon
31% of 3025 decks
+31% synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
29% of 1713 decks
+26% synergy
All-Out Assault
27% of 905 decks
+21% synergy
Sigarda's Aid
25% of 3025 decks
+21% synergy
Rhystic Study
23% of 39 decks
-3% synergy
Forge Anew
21% of 3025 decks
+18% synergy
Rooftop Bypass
21% of 29 decks
+19% synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
19% of 32 decks
+3% synergy
Black Market
18% of 3025 decks
+13% synergy
Retreat to Hagra
17% of 3025 decks
+16% synergy
Black Market Connections
16% of 3025 decks
+5% synergy
At Knifepoint
16% of 2330 decks
+15% synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
15% of 39 decks
-8% synergy
Death Pits of Rath
15% of 3025 decks
+15% synergy
Reconnaissance
15% of 3025 decks
+12% synergy
Quest for Renewal
13% of 39 decks
+12% synergy
Inexorable Tide
13% of 39 decks
+10% synergy
Sylvan Library
13% of 39 decks
+3% synergy
Propaganda
13% of 39 decks
-0% synergy
Mystic Remora
13% of 39 decks
-4% synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
11% of 3025 decks
+10% synergy
Grave Betrayal
11% of 3025 decks
+10% synergy
Coastal Piracy
10% of 39 decks
+8% synergy
Doubling Season
10% of 39 decks
+0% synergy
Mirari's Wake
10% of 39 decks
-2% synergy
Gift of Immortality
10% of 3025 decks
+8% synergy
Eternal Thirst
9% of 3025 decks
+9% synergy
Path of Annihilation
9% of 32 decks
+8% synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
9% of 32 decks
+8% synergy
Double Down
9% of 34 decks
+8% synergy
Vraska Joins Up
9% of 34 decks
+5% synergy
Annie Joins Up
9% of 34 decks
-3% synergy
Land Tax
9% of 3025 decks
+2% synergy
Ghostly Prison
8% of 3025 decks
-4% synergy
Charisma
8% of 39 decks
+8% synergy
Dismiss into Dream
8% of 39 decks
+7% synergy
Sigil of Sleep
8% of 39 decks
+7% synergy
Intruder Alarm
8% of 39 decks
+6% synergy
Awakening Zone
8% of 39 decks
+5% synergy
Parallel Lives
8% of 39 decks
+1% synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7% of 3025 decks
+3% synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7% of 2531 decks
+2% synergy
Nowhere to Run
6% of 2041 decks
+6% synergy
Spiteful Banditry
6% of 3025 decks
+4% synergy
Life Insurance
5% of 3025 decks
+4% synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
11% of 3025 decks
+8% synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
7% of 3025 decks
+5% synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55% of 3025 decks
+34% synergy
Vault of the Archangel
54% of 3025 decks
+43% synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
41% of 3025 decks
+39% synergy
Bojuka Bog
39% of 3025 decks
+9% synergy
Detection Tower
31% of 3025 decks
+31% synergy
Karn's Bastion
23% of 3025 decks
+18% synergy
Axgard Armory
19% of 3025 decks
+17% synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15% of 3025 decks
+6% synergy
Buried Ruin
14% of 3025 decks
+10% synergy
Reliquary Tower
14% of 3025 decks
-16% synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13% of 3025 decks
+9% synergy
Urza's Saga
11% of 3025 decks
+4% synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10% of 39 decks
-8% synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8% of 3025 decks
+3% synergy
Temple of the False God
7% of 3025 decks
-3% synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5% of 3025 decks
-2% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90% of 3025 decks
+18% synergy
Sol Ring
90% of 3025 decks
+6% synergy
Patriar's Seal
66% of 3025 decks
+64% synergy
Orzhov Signet
48% of 3025 decks
+23% synergy
Rakdos Signet
45% of 3025 decks
+17% synergy
Boros Signet
41% of 3025 decks
+20% synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39% of 3025 decks
+13% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36% of 3025 decks
+11% synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
31% of 3025 decks
+4% synergy
Fellwar Stone
26% of 3025 decks
+5% synergy
Bounty Board
19% of 2303 decks
+19% synergy
Commander's Sphere
14% of 3025 decks
+0% synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14% of 29 decks
+12% synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13% of 3025 decks
+4% synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
13% of 1189 decks
+12% synergy
Bandit's Haul
10% of 2317 decks
+10% synergy
Talisman of Resilience
8% of 39 decks
-5% synergy
Talisman of Creativity
8% of 39 decks
-21% synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8% of 39 decks
-25% synergy
Mind Stone
6% of 3025 decks
-10% synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95% of 3025 decks
+20% synergy
Nomad Outpost
65% of 3025 decks
+35% synergy
Exotic Orchard
59% of 3025 decks
+23% synergy
Savai Triome
57% of 3025 decks
+31% synergy
Isolated Chapel
55% of 3025 decks
+23% synergy
Dragonskull Summit
53% of 3025 decks
+20% synergy
Godless Shrine
53% of 3025 decks
+13% synergy
Blood Crypt
51% of 3025 decks
+13% synergy
Sacred Foundry
50% of 3025 decks
+15% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50% of 3025 decks
+17% synergy
Vault of Champions
47% of 3025 decks
+22% synergy
Spectator Seating
45% of 3025 decks
+20% synergy
Watery Grave
44% of 39 decks
+4% synergy
Caves of Koilos
43% of 3025 decks
+14% synergy
Forbidden Orchard
43% of 3025 decks
+40% synergy
Luxury Suite
41% of 3025 decks
+16% synergy
Overgrown Tomb
41% of 39 decks
+0% synergy
Battlefield Forge
40% of 3025 decks
+13% synergy
Indatha Triome
36% of 39 decks
+7% synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36% of 39 decks
-4% synergy
Stomping Ground
36% of 39 decks
-4% synergy
The World Tree
35% of 37 decks
+5% synergy
Marsh Flats
33% of 3025 decks
+23% synergy
Steam Vents
33% of 39 decks
-5% synergy
Arid Mesa
33% of 3025 decks
+23% synergy
Zagoth Triome
32% of 37 decks
+4% synergy
Breeding Pool
32% of 37 decks
-8% synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32% of 3025 decks
+21% synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32% of 3025 decks
-2% synergy
Temple Garden
31% of 39 decks
-8% synergy
Evolving Wilds
27% of 3025 decks
+6% synergy
Ketria Triome
27% of 37 decks
-4% synergy
Raffine's Tower
26% of 39 decks
+0% synergy
Arcane Sanctum
26% of 39 decks
-3% synergy
Sundown Pass
25% of 3025 decks
+9% synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24% of 3025 decks
+10% synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24% of 3025 decks
+2% synergy
Xander's Lounge
23% of 39 decks
-2% synergy
Raugrin Triome
23% of 39 decks
-2% synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
23% of 39 decks
-6% synergy
Haunted Ridge
23% of 3025 decks
+6% synergy
Shattered Landscape
21% of 2137 decks
+12% synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
21% of 39 decks
-10% synergy
Path of Ancestry
20% of 3025 decks
-2% synergy
Temple of Silence
18% of 3025 decks
-1% synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17% of 3025 decks
+1% synergy
Temple of Triumph
17% of 3025 decks
-0% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16% of 3025 decks
+0% synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
15% of 39 decks
-11% synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15% of 3025 decks
+6% synergy