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Mike Carrozza
Jun 25, 2025
Am I The Bolas? - Rules for Now or Later
This week on Am I the Bolas, we talk about the difference between activated and triggered abilities, and when you should "Let it go."
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Wyll, Blade of Frontiers
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87%synergy
Barbarian Class
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Ancient Copper Dragon
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Wyll's Reversal
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72%synergy
Xorn
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Contraband Livestock
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68%synergy
Delina, Wild Mage
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Wand of Wonder
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Myrkul's Edict
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Anointed Procession
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Mondrak, Glory Dominus
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Hoarding Ogre
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
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Comet, Stellar Pup
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Academy Manufactor
66%inclusion50 decks76 decks
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Swords to Plowshares
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The Deck of Many Things
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Chaos Dragon
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Goldspan Dragon
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Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
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Professional Face-Breaker
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
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Smothering Tithe
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Demonic Tutor
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Teferi's Protection
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Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
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Vampiric Tutor
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The One Ring
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Gamble
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
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Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
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Mana Vault
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Imperial Seal
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
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Ancient Brass Dragon
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
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Lightfoot Rogue
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
49%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
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Reckless Fireweaver
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
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Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
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Ancient Gold Dragon
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
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Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
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Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
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Magda, Brazen Outlaw
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Cyberman Patrol
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Brazen Dwarf
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
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Celebr-8000
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Securitron Squadron
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Iron Mastiff
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Pitiless Plunderer
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Crime Novelist
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
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Alibou, Ancient Witness
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26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
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Cybermen Squadron
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Sami, Wildcat Captain
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Chaos Channeler
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Vihaan, Goldwaker
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Kellogg, Dangerous Mind
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
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Roaming Throne
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Nadier's Nightblade
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
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Grim Hireling
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Marionette Apprentice
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Steel Overseer
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
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Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
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Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
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Dockside Extortionist
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
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Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
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Exalted Sunborn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
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Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
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Earth-Cult Elemental
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Mayhem Devil
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
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"Lifetime" Pass Holder
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
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Deadbeat Attendant
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
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Marionette Master
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
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Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
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Yes Man, Personal Securitron
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Complaints Clerk
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
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Hellkite Tyrant
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
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Mahadi, Emporium Master
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
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Bronze Guardian
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
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Quick Fixer
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
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Monoxa, Midway Manager
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
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Instants
Deadly Dispute
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Deflecting Swat
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Path to Exile
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
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Deadly Rollick
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Berserker's Frenzy
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
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Revivify
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Chaos Warp
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
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Dispatch
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
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Six-Sided Die
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
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Big Score
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
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Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
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Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
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Grave Endeavor
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
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Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
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Generous Gift
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Lae'zel's Acrobatics
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Dark Ritual
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
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Boros Charm
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
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Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
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Farideh's Fireball
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
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Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
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Akroma's Will
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Tibalt's Trickery
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V.A.T.S.
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Pyroblast
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Dawn's Truce
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Bottle-Cap Blast
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Demand Answers
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Clever Concealment
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Wear // Tear
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
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Critical Hit
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Valakut Awakening
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Fell the Profane
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Rakdos Charm
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Reprieve
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Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Danse Macabre
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
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Attempted Murder
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Reckless Endeavor
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
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Circuits Act
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
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Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
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Recruitment Drive
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
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Organic Extinction
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
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Vandalblast
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
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Thunderwave
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
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Farewell
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
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Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
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Clowning Around
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
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Jeska's Will
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
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Step Right Up
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
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Blood Money
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Slight Malfunction
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
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Their Name Is Death
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
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Damn
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
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Sign in Blood
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
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Faithless Looting
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
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Valiant Endeavor
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
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Toxic Deluge
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
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Season of the Bold
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Wheel of Misfortune
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
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Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Ravages of War
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
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Wheel of Fortune
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
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Unwinding Clock
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
51%synergy
Clown Car
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
47%synergy
Clock of Omens
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Chest
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hours
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-20%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Map
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Manifold Key
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Tempting Contract
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Lotus
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Revel in Riches
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Maddening Hex
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Night Shift of the Living Dead
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Intangible Virtue
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Priority Boarding
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Riches
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Prosperous Partnership
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Vault 21: House Gambit
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
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Land Tax
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Treasure Vault
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Vault of Whispers
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24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
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13%synergy
Ancient Den
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20%synergy
Underdark Rift
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Fomori Vault
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20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
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Mines of Moria
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
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Vault of the Archangel
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
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Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Diamond City
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Maze of Ith
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Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Vexing Puzzlebox
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
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Sol Ring
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Component Pouch
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Arcane Signet
76%inclusion58 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Luck Bobblehead
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
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Talisman of Indulgence
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
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Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
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Mox Opal
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Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
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Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
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Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
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Mox Amber
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
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Charisma Bobblehead
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
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Perception Bobblehead
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Intelligence Bobblehead
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Endurance Bobblehead
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Strength Bobblehead
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Ebony Fly
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion67 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion66 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion66 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion66 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Blood Crypt
86%inclusion65 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Godless Shrine
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Plateau
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
68%synergy
Savai Triome
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Scrubland
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
67%synergy
Badlands
78%inclusion59 decks76 decks
65%synergy
Luxury Suite
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Vault of Champions
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
72%inclusion55 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
-20%synergy
Haunted Ridge
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-18%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-21%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Peak
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Mount Doom
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
1%synergy