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Cecil, Dark Knight
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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jun 26, 2025
Jesse Barker Plotkin
Use Your Life Total as a Resource With This Cecil, Dark Knight Brew
What's the old adage? "Winning at full life is the same as winning at one life"? Jesse's got a deck that really puts that notion to the test.
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79%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
The Black Gate
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70%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
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66%synergy
The Wind Crystal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Castle Locthwain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Damn
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
52%synergy
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71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
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57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Night's Whisper
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
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48%synergy
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43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
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40%synergy
Sun Titan
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30%synergy
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36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
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38%synergy
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43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Children of Korlis
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Darkstar Augur
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Boggart Trawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Caustic Bronco
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
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27%synergy
Blood Celebrant
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28%synergy
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6%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
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27%synergy
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26%synergy
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20%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
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27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
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27%synergy
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27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
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17%synergy
Serra Ascendant
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22%synergy
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10%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
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24%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
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25%synergy
Kinsbaile Cavalier
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28%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Soul Warden
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dawnstrike Vanguard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Corpse Knight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Adorned Pouncer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Doom Whisperer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mortarion, Daemon Primarch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
General's Enforcer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Angel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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Restoration Magic
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Dawn's Truce
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Lapse of Certainty
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Inkshield
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stunning Reversal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hatred
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cling to Dust
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
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Repay in Kind
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Contract
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28%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
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28%synergy
Cruel Bargain
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28%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Pain's Reward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Replenish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
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10%synergy
Exsanguinate
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2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
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10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
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12%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
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13%synergy
Austere Command
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-4%synergy
Open the Armory
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10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
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8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
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14%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cut a Deal
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12%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
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10%synergy
Retether
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10%synergy
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Sword of the Animist
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39%synergy
Tainted Sigil
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40%synergy
Buster Sword
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41%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Whip of Erebos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Vorpal Sword
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28%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Assault Suit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Pact Weapon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur II
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wand of Orcus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Soul Conduit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shining Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Glasswing Grace
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Lunar Convocation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Axis of Mortality
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Greed
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Twisted Embrace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Asha's Favor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Dark Tutelage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Vow of Duty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gift of Immortality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Scourgemark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Vow of Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Idolized
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Call of the Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Font of Agonies
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Knights' Charge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Feather of Flight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Martial Impetus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Vow of Torment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ghoulish Impetus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Scavenged Weaponry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Destiny
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Flickerform
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
War Room
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Minas Tirith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Homeward Path
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mystifying Maze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
The Celestus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Vault of Champions
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Isolated Chapel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Fetid Heath
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Silent Clearing
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Glasswing Grace
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Field
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Scrubland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
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