Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Optimized Equipment

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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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71%synergy
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71%synergy
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68%synergy
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65%synergy
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62%synergy
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62%synergy
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39%synergy
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31%synergy
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11%synergy
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56%synergy
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68%inclusion56 decks82 decks
54%synergy
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66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
7%synergy
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63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
46%synergy
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53%synergy
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52%synergy
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42%synergy
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42%synergy
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39%synergy
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31%synergy
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27%synergy
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23%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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10%synergy
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7%synergy
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53%synergy
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53%synergy
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32%synergy
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37%synergy
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44%synergy
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43%synergy
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38%synergy
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35%synergy
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34%synergy
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25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
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27%synergy
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24%synergy
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26%synergy
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27%synergy
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26%synergy
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25%synergy
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22%synergy
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25%synergy
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30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
25%synergy
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28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
17%synergy
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21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
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18%synergy
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24%synergy
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25%synergy
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18%synergy
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15%synergy
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17%synergy
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13%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
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12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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-1%synergy
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4%synergy
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4%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
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8%synergy
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1%synergy
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6%synergy
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1%synergy
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1%synergy
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4%synergy
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36%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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30%synergy
Deflecting Palm
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
28%synergy
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41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
31%synergy
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35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Great Train Heist
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
28%synergy
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32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
15%synergy
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-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
17%synergy
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-6%synergy
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18%synergy
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22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
1%synergy
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21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
16%synergy
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17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
3%synergy
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6%synergy
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12%synergy
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8%synergy
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5%synergy
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-3%synergy
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-1%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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-2%synergy
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44%synergy
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36%synergy
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36%synergy
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-2%synergy
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20%synergy
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17%synergy
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12%synergy
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0%synergy
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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-7%synergy
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7%synergy
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-4%synergy
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4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
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2%synergy
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3%synergy
Austere Command
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-10%synergy
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0%synergy
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Helm of the Host
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47%synergy
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25%synergy
Mithril Coat
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42%synergy
Colossus Hammer
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37%synergy
Commander's Plate
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40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Leyline Axe
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35%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
18%synergy
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30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
23%synergy
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24%synergy
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30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
16%synergy
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29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
26%synergy
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28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
15%synergy
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27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
19%synergy
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21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
18%synergy
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20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
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10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
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10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
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8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
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8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
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8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
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6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
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Duelist's Heritage
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Fighter Class
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
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Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
27%synergy
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46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
36%synergy
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24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
12%synergy
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20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
14%synergy
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18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Den
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Great Furnace
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
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Sol Ring
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion71 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion75 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
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