Leonardo, the Balance (Commander)

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Bennie Smith
Mar 2, 2026
Was the TMNT Magic Set Cowa-Bungled?
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Ninja Pizza
85%inclusion154 decks182 decks
78%synergy
High Score
85%inclusion154 decks182 decks
78%synergy
Turtle Lair
82%inclusion149 decks182 decks
75%synergy
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80%inclusion146 decks182 decks
74%synergy
Hidden Hideout
80%inclusion145 decks182 decks
72%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Raphael, the Muscle
76%inclusion180 decks236 decks
74%synergy
Michelangelo, the Heart
74%inclusion175 decks236 decks
73%synergy
Donatello, the Brains
75%inclusion176 decks236 decks
73%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
75%inclusion136 decks182 decks
69%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
75%inclusion136 decks182 decks
69%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
75%inclusion136 decks182 decks
69%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
74%inclusion135 decks182 decks
68%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
73%inclusion133 decks182 decks
67%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
71%inclusion130 decks182 decks
67%synergy
April O'Neil, Live on the Scene
71%inclusion130 decks182 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Coin of Mastery
73%inclusion132 decks182 decks
67%synergy
Level Up
71%inclusion130 decks182 decks
66%synergy
Lessons from Life
70%inclusion128 decks182 decks
64%synergy
Lita, Little Orphan Amphibian
69%inclusion125 decks182 decks
64%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
67%inclusion122 decks182 decks
63%synergy
Rocksteady, Mutant Marauder
67%inclusion122 decks182 decks
62%synergy
Cultivate
67%inclusion158 decks236 decks
33%synergy
Heroes in a Half Shell
67%inclusion158 decks236 decks
66%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
67%inclusion157 decks236 decks
53%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
66%inclusion121 decks182 decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion38 decks236 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion26 decks236 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion25 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
-10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
Aura Shards
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Bebop, Skull & Crossbones
65%inclusion118 decks182 decks
60%synergy
Splinter, the Mentor
65%inclusion153 decks236 decks
63%synergy
Vigor
57%inclusion135 decks236 decks
56%synergy
Tempestra, Dame of Games
55%inclusion101 decks182 decks
53%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
54%inclusion127 decks236 decks
53%synergy
Leatherhead, Iron Gator
53%inclusion96 decks182 decks
49%synergy
Roadkill Rodney
53%inclusion96 decks182 decks
50%synergy
Tokka & Rahzar, Unsupervised
52%inclusion95 decks182 decks
49%synergy
Dimension X Pizzasaur
52%inclusion94 decks182 decks
48%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
49%inclusion116 decks236 decks
48%synergy
Voracious Hydra
41%inclusion97 decks236 decks
41%synergy
Rat King, Pale Piper
35%inclusion64 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Mikey & Leo, Chaos & Order
31%inclusion61 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Biogenic Ooze
29%inclusion69 decks236 decks
29%synergy
Electric Seaweed
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
24%synergy
Acidic Slime
23%inclusion55 decks236 decks
23%synergy
Academy Manufactor
19%inclusion44 decks236 decks
18%synergy
Mikey & Don, Party Planners
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
17%inclusion39 decks236 decks
-8%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Splinter, Radical Rat
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Evolution Witness
15%inclusion35 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
13%inclusion30 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion26 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
11%inclusion26 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Michelangelo, Improviser
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Dark Leo & Shredder
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Super Shredder
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Mona Lisa, Ever Adaptable
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
10%inclusion23 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Genghis Frog
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Technodrome
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
8%synergy
April O'Neil, Human Element
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Michelangelo, On the Scene
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Kappa Tech-Wrecker
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Special Move
66%inclusion120 decks182 decks
62%synergy
Shellshock
65%inclusion119 decks182 decks
61%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
61%inclusion111 decks182 decks
57%synergy
Swift Demise
59%inclusion108 decks182 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
25%inclusion58 decks236 decks
-14%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion56 decks236 decks
-5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion46 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
-13%synergy
Saved by the Shell
10%inclusion17 decks174 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Call
10%inclusion23 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Second Harvest
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Negate
7.2%inclusion17 decks236 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Turtles Forever
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Ooze Spill
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Super Combo
66%inclusion120 decks182 decks
61%synergy
Wave Goodbye
62%inclusion146 decks236 decks
61%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
61%inclusion111 decks182 decks
57%synergy
Game Over
59%inclusion107 decks182 decks
55%synergy
Fast Forward
57%inclusion104 decks182 decks
53%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion132 decks236 decks
44%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
45%inclusion106 decks236 decks
43%synergy
Harmonize
29%inclusion68 decks236 decks
27%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion64 decks236 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Lore
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
-9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.5%inclusion20 decks236 decks
-14%synergy
Cowabunga!
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Splinter's Technique
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
-14%synergy
New Generation's Technique
6.3%inclusion11 decks174 decks
5%synergy
Damning Verdict
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Everything Pizza
48%inclusion88 decks182 decks
45%synergy
Foot Chopper
47%inclusion86 decks182 decks
45%synergy
Mole Module
30%inclusion55 decks182 decks
29%synergy
The Ooze
27%inclusion53 decks200 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion33 decks236 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
Turtle Van
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
7.6%inclusion18 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
-6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.4%inclusion15 decks236 decks
4%synergy
The Great Henge
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
0%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Quintessential Katana
5.0%inclusion9 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Endless Foot Assault
64%inclusion117 decks182 decks
60%synergy
Together Forever
52%inclusion123 decks236 decks
51%synergy
Doubling Season
31%inclusion72 decks236 decks
25%synergy
Hardened Scales
26%inclusion61 decks236 decks
25%synergy
Parallel Lives
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
11%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Sphere Grid
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Leader's Talent
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion23 decks236 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Branching Evolution
8.1%inclusion19 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
6.8%inclusion16 decks236 decks
6%synergy
Turtle Power!
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
1%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Parade
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
3%synergy
Party Dude
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
9.3%inclusion22 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion26 decks236 decks
-15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.9%inclusion21 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.9%inclusion14 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
-6%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion221 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion213 decks236 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
75%inclusion178 decks236 decks
25%synergy
Exploding Barrel
57%inclusion103 decks182 decks
53%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
-16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion13 decks236 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion225 decks236 decks
7%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion215 decks236 decks
14%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion211 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Island
88%inclusion208 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
86%inclusion204 decks236 decks
24%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion200 decks236 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion200 decks236 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion167 decks236 decks
27%synergy
City of Brass
70%inclusion166 decks236 decks
51%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
67%inclusion122 decks182 decks
62%synergy
Fabled Passage
66%inclusion156 decks236 decks
58%synergy
Sodden Verdure
64%inclusion132 decks207 decks
54%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
63%inclusion149 decks236 decks
57%synergy
Spire Garden
63%inclusion149 decks236 decks
57%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
60%inclusion142 decks236 decks
56%synergy
Rootbound Crag
58%inclusion138 decks236 decks
55%synergy
Cinder Glade
57%inclusion134 decks236 decks
46%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
55%inclusion114 decks207 decks
48%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion128 decks236 decks
34%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion128 decks236 decks
46%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
54%inclusion127 decks236 decks
51%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
53%inclusion126 decks236 decks
46%synergy
Vernal Fen
53%inclusion126 decks236 decks
51%synergy
Grand Coliseum
51%inclusion120 decks236 decks
49%synergy
Escape Tunnel
48%inclusion113 decks236 decks
47%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
47%inclusion112 decks236 decks
44%synergy
Ash Barrens
41%inclusion96 decks236 decks
35%synergy
Thriving Grove
37%inclusion87 decks236 decks
34%synergy
Thriving Isle
36%inclusion85 decks236 decks
33%synergy
Thriving Moor
33%inclusion77 decks236 decks
30%synergy
Temple Garden
28%inclusion67 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion58 decks236 decks
-1%synergy
Breeding Pool
23%inclusion55 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
Godless Shrine
22%inclusion53 decks236 decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
22%inclusion51 decks236 decks
-7%synergy
Stomping Ground
21%inclusion49 decks236 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion48 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
19%inclusion45 decks236 decks
-5%synergy
Watery Grave
19%inclusion44 decks236 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion41 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion37 decks236 decks
-12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion36 decks236 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion34 decks236 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion32 decks236 decks
-11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion30 decks236 decks
-13%synergy
Indatha Triome
11%inclusion27 decks236 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion26 decks236 decks
-12%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion24 decks236 decks
-12%synergy