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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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14%synergy
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7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
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5%synergy
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7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
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3%synergy
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79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
71%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
63%synergy
Guidelight Synergist
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
55%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
54%synergy
Memory Guardian
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Voyage Home
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
50%synergy
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51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
49%synergy
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50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
48%synergy
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57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
47%synergy
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46%synergy
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56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
42%synergy
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52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
26%synergy
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47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
38%synergy
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47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
45%synergy
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45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
39%synergy
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45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Thought Monitor
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
36%synergy
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40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
25%synergy
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39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
27%synergy
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28%synergy
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37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
33%synergy
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36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
28%synergy
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36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
26%synergy
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36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
34%synergy
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33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
30%synergy
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28%synergy
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33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
32%synergy
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31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
21%synergy
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29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
28%synergy
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29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
27%synergy
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28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
19%synergy
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28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
23%synergy
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23%synergy
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25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
17%synergy
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22%synergy
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18%synergy
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19%synergy
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23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
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22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
22%synergy
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21%synergy
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20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
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20%synergy
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19%synergy
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19%synergy
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19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
17%synergy
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16%synergy
Rook Turret
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Camera Launcher
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Filigree Attendant
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
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17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Ticket Tortoise
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Wreck Remover
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Spikeshell Harrier
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
15%synergy
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15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
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15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
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15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Nimble Thopterist
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Juggernaut
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Silver Raven
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Meteor Golem
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Sundial, Dawn Tyrant
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Mechan Assembler
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Slick Imitator
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Filigree Angel
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Vaulter
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Oaken Siren
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
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Negate
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
15%synergy
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24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
23%synergy
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23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
22%synergy
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23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-47%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-33%synergy
Reality Heist
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Disenchant
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
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14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Disruption Protocol
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Scour for Scrap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Gallant Strike
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-45%synergy
Reality Shift
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Masterful Replication
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-17%synergy
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8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Machine Over Matter
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Opt
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Trip Up
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
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6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
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6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
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6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
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6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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-32%synergy
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5%synergy
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1%synergy
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32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
23%synergy
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27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
25%synergy
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25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
18%synergy
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16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
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16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
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16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Stall Out
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
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0%synergy
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11%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
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8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
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8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-21%synergy
Retrieve the Esper
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Trade the Helm
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Aether Gale
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sram's Expertise
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
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Guidelight Matrix
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Salvation Engine
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Aether Syphon
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Rover Blades
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Midnight Mangler
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Repurposing Bay
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Broadcast Rambler
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Spotcycle Scouter
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Alacrian Armory
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Air Response Unit
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Detention Chariot
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Rangers' Refueler
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Possession Engine
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Shop
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
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9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Key to the City
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
World Map
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Skybox Ferry
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Compactor
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Skyseer's Chariot
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Lotus
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Invitation
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Zephyr Boots
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Valor's Flagship
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Cryogen Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
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Mechanized Production
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Efficient Construction
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Lightwheel Enhancements
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Flood the Engine
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Roadside Assistance
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Tractor Beam
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Search the Premises
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
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Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Country Roads
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Reef Roads
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Tower
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Mine
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Starting Column
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-31%synergy
Marble Diamond
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Cargo Ship
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Blitzball
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Razortide Bridge
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Tranquil Cove
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
-25%synergy
Port Town
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Chancery
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Scene of the Crime
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Night Market
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Campground
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Meandering River
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
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