Mind Flayer, the Shadow (Commander) - Upgraded

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How To Play Horrors Differently In Commander
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5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mornsong Aria
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3%synergy
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78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Elder Brain
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
68%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
67%synergy
Thieving Amalgam
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
59%synergy
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60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
58%synergy
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62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
56%synergy
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54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Intellect Devourer
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
49%synergy
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57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
46%synergy
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88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
22%synergy
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85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Jet Medallion
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
20%synergy
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72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Dread Presence
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
34%synergy
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Opposition Agent
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
30%synergy
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37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
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Solemn Simulacrum
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Geth, Lord of the Vault
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
44%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Junktroller
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
37%synergy
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37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
31%synergy
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35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
31%synergy
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35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
28%synergy
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31%synergy
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33%inclusion21 decks64 decks
30%synergy
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32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Burnished Hart
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Reito Sentinel
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
31%synergy
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28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
23%synergy
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25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Bismuth Mindrender
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
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19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Plaguecrafter
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Oblivion Sower
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Draugr Necromancer
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Lord of the Void
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Accursed Marauder
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Massacre Wurm
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Author of Shadows
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Keen Duelist
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Lorcan, Warlock Collector
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Kheru Mind-Eater
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Leaden Myr
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Massacre Girl
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
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Defile
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Stinging Study
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Infernal Grasp
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Soul Shatter
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Darkness
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Go for the Throat
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Grim Return
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Doom Blade
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
The Spot's Portal
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Thrilling Encore
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Murder
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-1%synergy
Tragic Slip
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-11%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
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-18%synergy
Hagra Mauling
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3%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
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Night's Whisper
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Heartless Conscription
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Bubbling Muck
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Dredge the Mire
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Mutilate
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Visions of Dread
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Necromantic Selection
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Shadow of the Enemy
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Xander's Pact
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Blood Money
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Petty Larceny
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Come Back Wrong
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Dead of Winter
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Ambition's Cost
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Psychotic Episode
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Blood on the Snow
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Tempest
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sanguimancy
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Worst Fears
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Repay in Kind
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
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Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Bontu's Monument
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Reito Lantern
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Wand
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mindcrank
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
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Animate Dead
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Court of Locthwain
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Grave Betrayal
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Black Market
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Dead Man's Chest
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
36%synergy
No Mercy
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Heartless Summoning
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Protection Racket
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Minion's Return
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Parasitic Impetus
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Hedonist's Trove
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Greed
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Parker Luck
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana Vess
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
17%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Temple
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Memorial to Folly
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Vesuva
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Dark Depths
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
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