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Cas Hinds
Sep 29, 2025
Cas Hinds
Is Optimization Ruining Commander Deck Building?
Some people in the Commander community talk about deck optimization leading to homogeneity, and how this ruins Commander. Let's discuss.
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8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
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7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
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5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
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5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
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4%synergy
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76%inclusion91 decks120 decks
67%synergy
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73%inclusion88 decks121 decks
66%synergy
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63%synergy
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75%inclusion91 decks121 decks
60%synergy
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67%inclusion81 decks121 decks
59%synergy
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65%inclusion79 decks121 decks
57%synergy
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56%synergy
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56%synergy
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53%synergy
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52%synergy
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61%inclusion74 decks121 decks
48%synergy
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60%inclusion72 decks121 decks
52%synergy
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60%inclusion72 decks121 decks
52%synergy
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55%inclusion66 decks121 decks
29%synergy
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54%inclusion65 decks121 decks
48%synergy
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51%inclusion62 decks121 decks
-19%synergy
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50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
40%synergy
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49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
46%synergy
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39%synergy
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47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
41%synergy
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45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
40%synergy
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43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
39%synergy
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42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
40%synergy
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41%inclusion50 decks121 decks
30%synergy
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41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
39%synergy
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40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
36%synergy
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40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
36%synergy
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38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
36%synergy
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38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
29%synergy
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37%inclusion45 decks121 decks
27%synergy
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35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
33%synergy
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25%synergy
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21%synergy
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27%synergy
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25%synergy
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18%synergy
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26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
25%synergy
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26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
25%synergy
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22%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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21%synergy
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21%synergy
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21%synergy
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23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
21%synergy
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23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
14%synergy
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23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
20%synergy
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18%synergy
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23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
22%synergy
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22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Gold Myr
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Memory Guardian
21%inclusion25 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Network Disruptor
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Digsite Engineer
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Steelswarm Operator
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Myr Retriever
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Virulent Silencer
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
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11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
5%synergy
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Counterspell
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
-20%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
-21%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Desynchronization
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Heist
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Scour for Scrap
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Interference
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Bounce Off
10%inclusion12 decks120 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Disruption Protocol
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
5%synergy
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8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Machine Over Matter
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
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5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Hindering Light
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2%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
1%synergy
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Dance of the Manse
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18%synergy
March of Progress
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
17%synergy
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13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-17%synergy
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11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
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10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
8%synergy
One with the Machine
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Reverse Engineer
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
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6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-8%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
4%synergy
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Racers' Scoreboard
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
40%synergy
Salvation Engine
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
34%synergy
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36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Cloud Key
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Repurposing Bay
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Perilous Snare
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Hulldrifter
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Unwinding Clock
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Aether Syphon
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorworks
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Valor's Flagship
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Possession Engine
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Rover Blades
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
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Efficient Construction
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Mechanized Production
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Tempered Steel
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
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Darksteel Citadel
55%inclusion66 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
46%synergy
Academy Ruins
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Archway of Innovation
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
-24%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Reef Roads
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Country Roads
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion105 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion89 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Starting Column
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Hedron Archive
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
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Island
99%inclusion120 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion119 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion100 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
69%inclusion83 decks121 decks
54%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion75 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
54%inclusion65 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Port Town
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
-12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
-21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
-19%synergy
Seachrome Coast
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Power Depot
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Nimbus Maze
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Scene of the Crime
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
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