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Julia Maddalena
Mar 6, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Arcades, the Strategist?
This week on Fire and Ice, we'll see which cards are getting chucked over the wall. What's hot and what's not for Arcades, the Strategist?
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14%synergy
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78%synergy
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78%synergy
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79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Axebane Guardian
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71%synergy
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71%synergy
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71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
68%synergy
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71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
67%synergy
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66%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
65%synergy
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71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
65%synergy
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71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
65%synergy
High Alert
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65%synergy
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64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
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64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Fortified Rampart
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Barricade
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
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53%synergy
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50%synergy
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55%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Perimeter Captain
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Junk
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Runes
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
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50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
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43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Riptide Turtle
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Rampart Architect
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Rune-Sealed Wall
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
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31%synergy
Tree of Redemption
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31%synergy
Wall of Ice
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35%synergy
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34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
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32%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Shield Sphere
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32%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
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33%synergy
Wall of Essence
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
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28%synergy
Steel Wall
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26%synergy
Wall of Tears
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27%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Dragon's Eye Sentry
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Doorkeeper
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Glare
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Carven Caryatid
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Errant, Street Artist
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Fog Bank
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Larder Zombie
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Consulate Skygate
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Shards
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Portcullis Vine
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Mist
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Flumph
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
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Tower Defense
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
51%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Eerie Interlude
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Bar the Door
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Bant Charm
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Return to Nature
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Solidarity
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13%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
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14%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Blur
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
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3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
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7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Disappearing Act
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7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Run Away Together
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
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-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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0%synergy
Triton Tactics
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7%synergy
Barrier Breach
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7%synergy
Blossoming Defense
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7%synergy
Meddle
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7%synergy
Dispel
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6%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
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7%synergy
Opt
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4%synergy
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-2%synergy
Capsize
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7%synergy
Cancel
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6%synergy
Resculpt
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6%synergy
Disallow
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6%synergy
True Love's Kiss
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7%synergy
Rebound
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7%synergy
Scrollshift
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7%synergy
Wash Away
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7%synergy
Disenchant
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6%synergy
Arcane Denial
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-10%synergy
Rampaging Growth
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7%synergy
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Fell the Mighty
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Return to the Ranks
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Solar Tide
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Shared Roots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Destined Confrontation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reunion of the House
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Past
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Beneath the Sands
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7%synergy
Hallowed Respite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Into the North
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Circuitous Route
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Flood of Tears
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Full Steam Ahead
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Silverflame Ritual
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Open into Wonder
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wallop
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
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Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Meekstone
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Brute
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sentinel Totem
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Futurist Sentinel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Feldon's Cane
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Cathar's Shield
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
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Brave the Sands
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
52%synergy
Stoneskin
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Assemble the Players
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Unnatural Growth
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Always Watching
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Shield
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Veiled Sentry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Builder's Blessing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Gravity Well
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Guard Duty
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Zendikon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bear Umbra
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Elven Chorus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Sight of the Scalelords
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Sleep Paralysis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Planar Disruption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Predation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rolling Stones
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Prison Realm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Conclave's Blessing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rancor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Primal Rage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ward of Lights
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Castle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
True Conviction
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teyo, the Shieldmage
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Oakhollow Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Moorland Haunt
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lilypad Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Skyline Cascade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lupinflower Village
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lumbering Falls
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Stirring Wildwood
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Grove of the Guardian
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
-31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Honored Heirloom
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Locket
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Manalith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Simic Locket
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Locket
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Bounty Board
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Canopy Vista
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Chancery
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-21%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Simic Guildgate
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Thornwood Falls
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-25%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Blossoming Sands
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-8%synergy
Treva's Ruins
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-22%synergy
Willowrush Verge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-31%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Bastion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
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