Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Upgraded Self-Damage

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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64%synergy
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51%synergy
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41%synergy
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44%synergy
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39%synergy
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7%synergy
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27%synergy
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42%synergy
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20%synergy
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38%synergy
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29%synergy
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11%synergy
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15%synergy
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-14%synergy
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2%synergy
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-4%synergy
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-3%synergy
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41%synergy
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27%synergy
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29%synergy
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27%synergy
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17%synergy
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19%synergy
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25%synergy
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22%synergy
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4%synergy
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20%synergy
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12%synergy
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17%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
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14%synergy
Vincent Valentine
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
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15%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
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14%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
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13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
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2%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
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5%synergy
Archangel of Thune
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9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
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6%synergy
Defiler of Faith
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12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
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7%synergy
Crypt Ghast
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6%synergy
Platinum Angel
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12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
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4%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
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11%synergy
Keen Duelist
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10%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
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13%synergy
Soul Warden
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-5%synergy
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Restoration Magic
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28%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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26%synergy
Fell the Profane
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14%synergy
Snuff Out
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24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
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22%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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10%synergy
Stunning Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Necrologia
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17%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
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10%synergy
Silence
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9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-1%synergy
Dismember
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12%synergy
Overkill
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9%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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7%synergy
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Reprieve
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1%synergy
Mortify
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-14%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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36%synergy
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31%synergy
Damn
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10%synergy
Sign in Blood
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21%synergy
Reanimate
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15%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
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21%synergy
Read the Bones
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12%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
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12%synergy
Profane Transfusion
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17%synergy
Bond of Agony
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17%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Contract
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ambition's Cost
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Day of Judgment
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Martial Coup
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Heroes Remembered
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
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3%synergy
Providence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Finale of Glory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
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8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
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5%synergy
Fumigate
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1%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
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4%synergy
Grim Tutor
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5%synergy
Evil Reawakened
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5%synergy
Ultima
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5%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
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5%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
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18%synergy
The Wind Crystal
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29%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur II
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
The Endstone
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Soul Conduit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Expedition Map
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Paladin's Arms
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
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3%synergy
World Map
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Elixir
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5%synergy
The Masamune
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4%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
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4%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
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Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Greed
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Lunar Convocation
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Call of the Ring
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Axis of Mortality
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dark Tutelage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Knights' Charge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Search for Dagger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Wings
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Connections
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Karmic Justice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Necrodominance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
1%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Minas Tirith
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Multiversal Passage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Realm of Koh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-39%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Silent Clearing
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Field
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
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