Ertai, the Corrupted (Commander) - Counterspells

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Roman Milan
Sep 23, 2025
How To Be New and Not Know Magic Lore
Magic losing its lore has been a sore point for a lot of enfranchised players lately. But how do you deal with that as a new player?
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Hatching Plans
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49%synergy
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42%synergy
Guile
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39%synergy
Drumbellower
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39%synergy
Bitterblossom
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38%synergy
Absorb
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33%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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Counterspell
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
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15%synergy
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22%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
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30%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
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Mana Drain
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15%synergy
Propaganda
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5%synergy
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29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
14%synergy
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Rhystic Study
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18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
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25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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-3%synergy
Force of Will
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5%synergy
Notion Thief
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7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
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Hanna, Ship's Navigator
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26%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
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27%synergy
Ophiomancer
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Mesa Enchantress
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Daring Apprentice
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25%synergy
Entity Tracker
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19%synergy
Aura Thief
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24%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
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21%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
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21%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
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Patron Wizard
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18%synergy
Starfield Mystic
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11%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
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17%synergy
Disruptive Student
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
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9%synergy
Ertai, Wizard Adept
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18%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
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10%synergy
Judge's Familiar
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Alela, Artful Provocateur
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Mundungu
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14%synergy
Cursecatcher
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14%synergy
Disruptive Pitmage
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14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
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8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
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14%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
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10%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
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Malevolent Hermit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Spellbook Vendor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Docent of Perfection
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Knight of Doves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Emeria
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Timeline Culler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Oildeep Gearhulk
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Wicked Visitor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Splashy Spellcaster
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Merieke Ri Berit
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
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0%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Void Rend
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Cancel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Access Denied
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Render Silent
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Cryptic Command
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Didn't Say Please
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Disallow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Deny the Witch
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Deprive
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Admiral's Order
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dromar's Charm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Desertion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spider-Sense
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Spell Burst
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Countersquall
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Insidious Will
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Forbid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Devious Cover-Up
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Strike
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7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
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4%synergy
Anticognition
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7%synergy
Dissipate
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7%synergy
Consider
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5%synergy
Ertai's Meddling
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7%synergy
Cloudshift
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bone to Ash
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Saw It Coming
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Circular Logic
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Retort
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7%synergy
Rewind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Confound
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utter End
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Asinine Antics
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Singularity Rupture
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Trajectory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Resurgent Belief
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Replenish
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Eriette's Whisper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Desire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Return Triumphant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Redress Fate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
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Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Unwinding Clock
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Halo Fountain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Thornbite Staff
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
The Masamune
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Valor's Flagship
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Null Brooch
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Unbender Tine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Skull of Orm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Treacherous Blessing
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Ghostly Prison
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Enchanted Evening
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Declaration of Naught
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Sphere of Safety
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Induced Amnesia
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Lore
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Court of Grace
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Rule of Law
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Martyr's Bond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Lord Skitter's Blessing
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dovescape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Legacy's Allure
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gadwick's First Duel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hopeful Vigil
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Field
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Arenson's Aura
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Seal of Doom
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Karmic Justice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Kaya the Inexorable
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Vale
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
-20%synergy
Patriar's Seal
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Raffine's Tower
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Godless Shrine
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Dromar's Cavern
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
North Pole Gates
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Serpent's Pass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Seachrome Coast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy