Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Budget 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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38%synergy
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70%synergy
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57%synergy
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56%synergy
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52%synergy
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31%synergy
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34%synergy
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37%synergy
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42%synergy
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37%synergy
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42%synergy
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41%synergy
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39%synergy
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28%synergy
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28%synergy
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24%synergy
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26%synergy
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27%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
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28%synergy
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29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
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28%synergy
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
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16%synergy
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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
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14%synergy
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-2%synergy
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9%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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11%synergy
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13%synergy
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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10%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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7%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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4%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Priest of the Blood Rite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Pontiff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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Deadly Dispute
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Mortify
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Erase
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Crush Contraband
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Slash of Light
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dark Endurance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Geth's Verdict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Gifts
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Valorous Stance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dark Bargain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Divine Verdict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Charge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rally the Monastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Adamant Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Repel the Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Devouring Light
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Doom Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Valor Made Real
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Altar's Reap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Light the Way
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mana Tithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Death Denied
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Scrollshift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hold at Bay
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Slip On the Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dawn Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Battlewise Valor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Alley Evasion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Succumb to Temptation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utter End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Gravepurge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Inspired Charge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pressure Point
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zealous Strike
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Faith's Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Final Payment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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-11%synergy
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14%synergy
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Austere Command
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24%synergy
Sign in Blood
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25%synergy
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29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Read the Bones
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18%synergy
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12%synergy
Exsanguinate
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17%synergy
Cut a Deal
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26%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
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28%synergy
Decode Transmissions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hymn of the Faller
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19%synergy
Bring Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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8%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Settle Beyond Reality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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10%synergy
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13%synergy
Wrath of God
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8%synergy
Unbreakable Bond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Invoke Justice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Queen's Commission
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vindicate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Resurrection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fortuitous Find
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blessed Wind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Resourceful Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Iona's Judgment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Essence Harvest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cleansing Nova
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shadow Summoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blood Divination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eviscerate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Restart Sequence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Silverflame Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Graveyard Shift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Paraselene
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Evil Reawakened
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Resentful Revelation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dragoon's Lance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
The Wind Crystal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Elixir
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Excalibur II
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Vorpal Sword
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Hero's Blade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
White Mage's Staff
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Crystal Fragments
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Requiem Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shining Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Siren Song Lyre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodsoaked Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Armory of Iroas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Heirloom Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Barrow-Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Colossus Hammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spare Dagger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Paladin's Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Short Sword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Heart-Piercer Bow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ring of Thune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Reaper's Scythe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Magitek Scythe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lion Heart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ninja's Blades
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Masamune
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Dark Tutelage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
First Response
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Greed
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Life Insurance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pacifism
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dawn of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Grievous Wound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hope Against Hope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Campaign of Vengeance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Pillory of the Sleepless
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bonds of Faith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Noble Purpose
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Insignia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Knightly Valor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ordeal of Heliod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Angelic Accord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Knights' Charge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oblivion Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Sigil of the New Dawn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lunar Convocation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Doom Foretold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dub
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Cleric Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Abiding Grace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis Reignited
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sequestered Stash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Field of Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Commander's Sphere
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-42%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
White Auracite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-67%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Inherited Envelope
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-39%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-44%synergy
Blitzball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Scoured Barrens
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Crossroads Village
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Command Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-58%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Hidden Grotto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-38%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Unknown Shores
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Promising Vein
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gateway Plaza
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Painted Bluffs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shimmering Grotto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
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