Mendicant Core, Guidelight (Commander) - Expensive Core

Mendicant Core, Guidelight
Rank #132
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Jonathan Zucchetti
The Best Card for Each New MTG Ability in 2025
2025 gave us plenty of new mechanics to play with in Magic, so let's dig through them all to see the best card for each.
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58%synergy
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49%synergy
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52%synergy
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49%synergy
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54%synergy
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32%synergy
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-14%synergy
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46%synergy
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48%synergy
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47%synergy
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40%synergy
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38%synergy
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34%synergy
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38%synergy
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37%synergy
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37%synergy
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35%synergy
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31%synergy
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25%synergy
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30%synergy
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24%synergy
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31%synergy
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30%synergy
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28%synergy
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26%synergy
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27%synergy
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16%synergy
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25%synergy
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20%synergy
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23%synergy
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24%synergy
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20%synergy
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25%synergy
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19%synergy
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20%synergy
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21%synergy
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
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19%synergy
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
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19%synergy
Diversion Unit
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18%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
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15%synergy
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17%synergy
Silver Raven
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18%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
Silver Myr
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8%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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5%synergy
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17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
15%synergy
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14%synergy
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15%synergy
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13%synergy
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6%synergy
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38%synergy
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-13%synergy
Counterspell
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-20%synergy
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30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
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-6%synergy
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13%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
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14%synergy
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16%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
1%synergy
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16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
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-10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
1%synergy
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8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
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0%synergy
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6%synergy
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22%synergy
Fabricate
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17%synergy
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18%synergy
Season of Weaving
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15%synergy
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-6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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-16%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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4%synergy
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8%synergy
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
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Echo Storm
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6%synergy
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45%synergy
Salvation Engine
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44%synergy
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45%synergy
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42%synergy
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39%synergy
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26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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14%synergy
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28%synergy
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29%synergy
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28%synergy
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24%synergy
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23%synergy
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27%synergy
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23%synergy
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18%synergy
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
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-5%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
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17%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
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18%synergy
Imposter Mech
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12%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
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15%synergy
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16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
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14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
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3%synergy
Insight Engine
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11%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
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7%synergy
Forsaken Monument
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9%synergy
Cryogen Relic
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5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
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8%synergy
Voyager Glidecar
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8%synergy
Mirrorworks
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8%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
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7%synergy
Mechtitan Core
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4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
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2%synergy
Scourglass
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7%synergy
Hulldrifter
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6%synergy
Valor's Flagship
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5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
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6%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
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5%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
Possession Engine
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5%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
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4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
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-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
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3%synergy
Weatherlight
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0%synergy
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Mechanized Production
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Artificer Class
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Efficient Construction
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Tempered Steel
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
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10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
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-6%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
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3%synergy
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-3%synergy
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6%synergy
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1%synergy
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-19%synergy
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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Academy Ruins
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52%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Archway of Innovation
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Inventors' Fair
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
39%synergy
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37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Fomori Vault
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Monumental Henge
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Vault
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Tower
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Mine
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Starforge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion72 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Starting Column
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
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Plains
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Island
94%inclusion77 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion75 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Glacial Fortress
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Razortide Bridge
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Deserted Beach
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Meticulous Archive
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Gate
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Port Town
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Nimbus Maze
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Seachrome Coast
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-23%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Scene of the Crime
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Glimmervoid
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy