Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Core Lifegain

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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30%synergy
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31%synergy
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31%synergy
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32%synergy
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31%synergy
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30%synergy
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18%synergy
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19%synergy
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19%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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17%synergy
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14%synergy
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16%synergy
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10%synergy
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12%synergy
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16%synergy
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11%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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12%synergy
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15%synergy
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16%synergy
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36%synergy
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-15%synergy
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1%synergy
Restoration Magic
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36%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Blood Pact
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Batwing Brume
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Overkill
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18%synergy
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19%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
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15%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Alabaster Potion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hatred
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Moonlight Bargain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Blessed Alliance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Reward the Faithful
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
True Love's Kiss
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17%synergy
Healing Salve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Devour in Shadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rest for the Weary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Chant of Vitu-Ghazi
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nasty End
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
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Night's Whisper
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Infernal Contract
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Pain's Reward
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
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21%synergy
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21%synergy
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33%synergy
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19%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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16%synergy
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12%synergy
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10%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
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11%synergy
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7%synergy
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16%synergy
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17%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Call a Surprise Witness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Diresight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
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16%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
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0%synergy
Pointed Discussion
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15%synergy
Fumigate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Day of Judgment
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14%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
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15%synergy
Zof Consumption
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16%synergy
Cruel Bargain
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17%synergy
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Tome of Legends
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Ninja's Blades
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur II
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Soul Conduit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Pact Weapon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
White Mage's Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Magitek Scythe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Paladin's Arms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
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20%synergy
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
World Map
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19%synergy
Elixir
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kraken's Eye
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Trigon of Mending
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chalice of Life
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Eye of Vecna
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Barrow-Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Implement of Improvement
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sinister Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jet Medallion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Staff of the Sun Magus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Farsight Mask
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Dolmen Gate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Dark Tutelage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Greed
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Reconnaissance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Champions from Beyond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Rest in Peace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Bonds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Axis of Mortality
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Smuggler's Share
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Treacherous Blessing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sparring Regimen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Pariah
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gift of Doom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Connections
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Leeches
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grievous Wound
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Pacifism
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Light of Promise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Soul Channeling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Lurking Evil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Indestructibility
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Call of the Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Betrayal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Paladin Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Flaming Fist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Armistice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nowhere to Run
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Boon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Court of Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Access Tunnel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Whispers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Vent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Piranha Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Diamond City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thran Portal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Blitzball
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Coveted Jewel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-25%synergy
White Auracite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Silent Clearing
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Crossroads Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Grotto
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-35%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Moor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Zof Consumption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
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