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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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100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
91%synergy
Blood Tribute
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
81%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Sanguine Bond
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
69%synergy
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89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
68%synergy
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89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
68%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Mortify
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Damn
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Soul's Attendant
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
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Demonic Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Smothering Tithe
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Farewell
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
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Serra Ascendant
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Soul Warden
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Blood Artist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Twilight Prophet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Starscape Cleric
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Indulging Patrician
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
The Gaffer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Tivash, Gloom Summoner
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Suture Priest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Children of Korlis
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Drana's Emissary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Archangel of Thune
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mire Triton
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Beacon of Immortality
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Fracture
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Argivian Find
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Stinging Study
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Breathe Your Last
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Batwing Brume
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Grim Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Rush of Dread
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Replenish
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cleansing Nova
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Queen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Day of Judgment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
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Sensei's Divining Top
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
The Wind Crystal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Barrow-Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Wound Reflection
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Boon Reflection
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Greed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Bonds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Karmic Justice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Solemnity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Renewal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Multiversal Passage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Remote Farm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Peat Bog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Orzhov Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Caves of Koilos
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Scrubland
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Silent Clearing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Citadel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Silence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
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