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Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Jeff Girten
Deathtouch and First Strike With Syr Vondam, the Lucent
This week on Plot Twist, Jeff builds a Syr Vondam, the Lucent deck that presents our opponents with difficult choices!
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12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Karai, Future of the Foot
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Foot Headquarters
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3%synergy
Foot Mystic
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5%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
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Exquisite Blood
88%inclusion187 decks212 decks
72%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
90%inclusion191 decks212 decks
69%synergy
Sanguine Bond
89%inclusion188 decks212 decks
69%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
72%inclusion153 decks212 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
72%inclusion73 decks102 decks
62%synergy
Blood Tribute
61%inclusion130 decks212 decks
59%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
62%inclusion131 decks212 decks
53%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
74%inclusion156 decks212 decks
53%synergy
Revival // Revenge
57%inclusion120 decks212 decks
52%synergy
Exsanguinate
62%inclusion131 decks212 decks
49%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion170 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
70%inclusion149 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
61%inclusion129 decks212 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion123 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion120 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion113 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Soul Warden
53%inclusion113 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion107 decks212 decks
41%synergy
Mortify
50%inclusion107 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
50%inclusion106 decks212 decks
36%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion143 decks212 decks
52%synergy
Smothering Tithe
67%inclusion142 decks212 decks
45%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
63%inclusion134 decks212 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion125 decks212 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion122 decks212 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion93 decks212 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion81 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion79 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion65 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion51 decks212 decks
18%synergy
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Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion106 decks212 decks
43%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion92 decks190 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion102 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Indulging Patrician
47%inclusion100 decks212 decks
42%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion96 decks212 decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
45%inclusion95 decks212 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion93 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
43%inclusion87 decks204 decks
38%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
41%inclusion87 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
41%inclusion87 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Serra Ascendant
39%inclusion82 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
38%inclusion80 decks212 decks
33%synergy
Soul's Attendant
37%inclusion79 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
35%inclusion52 decks150 decks
33%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
34%inclusion73 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Twilight Prophet
33%inclusion70 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion70 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Suture Priest
30%inclusion64 decks212 decks
17%synergy
The Gaffer
30%inclusion63 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
29%inclusion61 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Drana's Emissary
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Markov Purifier
23%inclusion49 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
22%inclusion47 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Starscape Cleric
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Tithe Drinker
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Alpharael, Stonechosen
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Cordial Vampire
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
3%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Essence Channeler
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
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Astarion's Thirst
44%inclusion94 decks212 decks
41%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
30%inclusion63 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Fracture
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion43 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion43 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion32 decks184 decks
10%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Revitalize
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion15 decks203 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
-16%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Murder
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
1%synergy
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Damn
44%inclusion93 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Dread
37%inclusion78 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion68 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Extortion
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
20%inclusion43 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Fumigate
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.1%inclusion8 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
4%synergy
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Alhammarret's Archive
42%inclusion88 decks212 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion87 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion32 decks193 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
45%inclusion96 decks212 decks
42%synergy
Blind Obedience
42%inclusion89 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion89 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion78 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion61 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Ghostly Prison
26%inclusion56 decks212 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion47 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Boon Reflection
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Grievous Wound
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Cleric Class
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Axis of Mortality
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Bonds
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Life Insurance
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Dawn of Hope
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Necrodominance
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
38%inclusion81 decks212 decks
36%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion121 decks212 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
41%inclusion87 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
39%inclusion83 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion79 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion50 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Restless Fortress
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
8%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Vent
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion202 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion185 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
65%inclusion137 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion119 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion54 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion204 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion203 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion194 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion186 decks212 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
78%inclusion165 decks212 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
74%inclusion156 decks212 decks
44%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion152 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
68%inclusion145 decks212 decks
57%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
62%inclusion132 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Caves of Koilos
58%inclusion123 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
52%inclusion111 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion97 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion93 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
42%inclusion88 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion76 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
34%inclusion73 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
28%inclusion59 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
25%inclusion54 decks212 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion46 decks212 decks
-18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion43 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion43 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion30 decks203 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
-11%synergy
Voldaren Estate
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
-2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
2%synergy
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