Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Lifedrain

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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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
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57%synergy
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58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
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56%synergy
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57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
54%synergy
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52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
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50%synergy
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49%synergy
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47%synergy
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45%synergy
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75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Damn
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35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Night's Whisper
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
33%synergy
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57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
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34%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
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32%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
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40%synergy
Necropotence
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
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27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
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35%synergy
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37%synergy
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40%synergy
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36%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
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35%synergy
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30%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
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36%synergy
Wall of Blood
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34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
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20%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
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29%synergy
Crypt Ghast
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21%synergy
Knight Exemplar
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28%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
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24%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
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24%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Mister Negative
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Caustic Bronco
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Blood Celebrant
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Archangel of Thune
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Enduring Angel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Anima
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
South Wind Avatar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Murderous Rider
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
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Path to Exile
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Restoration Magic
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Silence
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25%synergy
Generous Gift
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5%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Angel's Grace
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Inkshield
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6%synergy
Mortify
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3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Battle Menu
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Overkill
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14%synergy
Hatred
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13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
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12%synergy
Bitter Triumph
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12%synergy
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9%synergy
Fracture
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-5%synergy
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6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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-1%synergy
Utter End
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-1%synergy
Batwing Brume
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7%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
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10%synergy
Riverguard's Reflexes
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10%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
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7%synergy
Dire Tactics
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4%synergy
Fatal Push
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6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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0%synergy
Everybody Lives!
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6%synergy
Stunning Reversal
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6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
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Doom Blade
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6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
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5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
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7%synergy
Necrologia
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7%synergy
Murder
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3%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
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4%synergy
Akroma's Will
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1%synergy
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Reanimate
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34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
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35%synergy
Exsanguinate
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30%synergy
Repay in Kind
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38%synergy
Sign in Blood
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21%synergy
Profane Transfusion
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17%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
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8%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Infernal Contract
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14%synergy
Vindicate
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2%synergy
Reverse the Sands
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Bargain
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11%synergy
Open the Armory
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3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
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3%synergy
Painful Truths
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7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
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3%synergy
Bond of Agony
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7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
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3%synergy
Fumigate
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0%synergy
Fated Clash
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5%synergy
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The Wind Crystal
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45%synergy
Tainted Sigil
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40%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
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32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur II
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18%synergy
The Endstone
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17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Paladin's Arms
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15%synergy
Whip of Erebos
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
World Map
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Shrine's Black Crystal
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unspeakable Symbol
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Axis of Mortality
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Greed
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24%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Call of the Ring
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lunar Convocation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Near-Death Experience
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Life Insurance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
The Creation of Avacyn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Knights' Charge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Wings
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Remedy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
History of Benalia
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Doom Foretold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cleric Class
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Abiding Grace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Search for Dagger
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Field
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Horizon of Progress
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
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