Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

Cas Hinds
Apr 6, 2026
The Philosophy of Non-Deterministic Long Turns in Commander
Is it wrong to play Commander decks that take long, non-deterministic turns? Or do you just need to find a very patient playgroup?
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Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
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50%synergy
Flashback
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13%synergy
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
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5%synergy
Raphael, Tough Turtle
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4%synergy
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2%synergy
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Kederekt Parasite
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72%synergy
Unstable Amulet
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70%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
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69%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
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68%synergy
All Will Be One
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65%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
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65%synergy
Grapeshot
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64%synergy
Coruscation Mage
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59%synergy
Firebrand Archer
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57%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
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52%synergy
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Dark Ritual
82%inclusion276 decks335 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion215 decks335 decks
43%synergy
Mayhem Devil
64%inclusion213 decks335 decks
40%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
61%inclusion176 decks290 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
60%inclusion202 decks335 decks
39%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
58%inclusion193 decks335 decks
49%synergy
Bolt Bend
55%inclusion183 decks335 decks
44%synergy
Pyroblast
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44%synergy
Roiling Vortex
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45%synergy
Walking Ballista
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51%synergy
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Jeska's Will
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45%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
68%inclusion229 decks335 decks
58%synergy
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion179 decks335 decks
36%synergy
Gamble
50%inclusion166 decks335 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion165 decks335 decks
36%synergy
Underworld Breach
46%inclusion153 decks335 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion147 decks335 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion143 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion137 decks335 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
36%inclusion121 decks335 decks
31%synergy
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Hexing Squelcher
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35%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
47%inclusion159 decks335 decks
37%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
47%inclusion157 decks335 decks
39%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
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40%synergy
Party Thrasher
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39%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
38%inclusion126 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Blood Seeker
36%inclusion119 decks335 decks
27%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
28%inclusion95 decks335 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
28%inclusion94 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
28%inclusion94 decks335 decks
24%synergy
Fate Unraveler
28%inclusion93 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
26%inclusion86 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
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21%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
25%inclusion85 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Engineer
25%inclusion83 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
24%inclusion73 decks301 decks
13%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion76 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Soot Imp
23%inclusion76 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion73 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Stormfist Crusader
20%inclusion68 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
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12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
19%inclusion63 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
18%inclusion55 decks306 decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
16%inclusion55 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
16%inclusion54 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Pain Distributor
16%inclusion53 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
15%inclusion46 decks317 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
14%inclusion27 decks195 decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
13%inclusion45 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
13%inclusion45 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
13%inclusion43 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Spear Spewer
13%inclusion43 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
12%inclusion39 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
10%inclusion23 decks220 decks
10%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
10%inclusion32 decks329 decks
9%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
9.3%inclusion31 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Rug of Smothering
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
7.9%inclusion19 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.9%inclusion14 decks178 decks
3%synergy
Raphael, Fiendish Savior
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Immolation Shaman
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Detonator
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Blood Pet
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion176 decks335 decks
44%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
53%inclusion176 decks335 decks
44%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
51%inclusion172 decks335 decks
46%synergy
Desperate Ritual
43%inclusion144 decks335 decks
38%synergy
Rakdos Charm
42%inclusion141 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
40%inclusion134 decks335 decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
40%inclusion121 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Redirect Lightning
38%inclusion71 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Culling the Weak
37%inclusion123 decks335 decks
31%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
36%inclusion55 decks153 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion110 decks335 decks
-15%synergy
Gut Shot
32%inclusion106 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion106 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
30%inclusion102 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
30%inclusion99 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Duplication
28%inclusion93 decks329 decks
24%synergy
Terminate
28%inclusion94 decks335 decks
-12%synergy
Final Fortune
28%inclusion94 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Saw in Half
27%inclusion92 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Pact
25%inclusion84 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Fire Covenant
24%inclusion82 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Bedevil
22%inclusion74 decks335 decks
-13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
18%inclusion61 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Slaughter Pact
18%inclusion60 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion57 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion48 decks302 decks
-6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
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13%synergy
Snuff Out
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
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0%synergy
Entomb
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7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
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9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion41 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Rending Volley
11%inclusion37 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Flick a Coin
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion34 decks335 decks
-17%synergy
Ricochet Trap
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Lava Dart
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion28 decks329 decks
-4%synergy
Needle Drop
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Fling
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Armor of Shadows
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
-13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
-12%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Rain of Filth
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
47%inclusion158 decks335 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
37%inclusion125 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion112 decks335 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion111 decks335 decks
-17%synergy
Diabolic Intent
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23%synergy
End the Festivities
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24%synergy
Molten Duplication
28%inclusion94 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
26%inclusion88 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion82 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion75 decks335 decks
-8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion75 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
21%inclusion70 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Strike It Rich
20%inclusion66 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
19%inclusion64 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion61 decks335 decks
17%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion58 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Rumors
14%inclusion48 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion47 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Light Up the Stage
14%inclusion46 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion42 decks335 decks
-15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion33 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Clash
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
5.2%inclusion17 decks329 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
-18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
50%inclusion168 decks335 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion166 decks335 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
44%inclusion147 decks335 decks
38%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
41%inclusion138 decks335 decks
35%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
41%inclusion90 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion116 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Grinding Station
29%inclusion97 decks335 decks
27%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion76 decks335 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion72 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
20%inclusion66 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Vexing Bauble
19%inclusion62 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Ruby Medallion
18%inclusion61 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Copper Tablet
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.0%inclusion30 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Barbed Wire
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
-7%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Underworld Dreams
40%inclusion135 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Manabarbs
37%inclusion124 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion85 decks335 decks
20%synergy
Spiteful Visions
23%inclusion76 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Pestilence
18%inclusion61 decks335 decks
16%synergy
Impact Tremors
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Pyrohemia
15%inclusion50 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
11%inclusion37 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Burning Earth
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
-11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
-18%synergy
Powerbalance
5.5%inclusion18 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Wastes
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
15%inclusion49 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
13%inclusion42 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion110 decks335 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Gorge
32%inclusion108 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Emergence Zone
24%inclusion80 decks335 decks
21%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion75 decks335 decks
-13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion74 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
21%inclusion69 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
20%inclusion68 decks335 decks
18%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion68 decks335 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion53 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion51 decks335 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion27 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
10%inclusion35 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
-2%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.8%inclusion26 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.6%inclusion22 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
0%synergy
Piranha Marsh
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.2%inclusion17 decks326 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion322 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion312 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
78%inclusion260 decks335 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion197 decks335 decks
25%synergy
Rakdos Signet
51%inclusion172 decks335 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
51%inclusion171 decks335 decks
43%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion131 decks335 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion121 decks335 decks
32%synergy
Mox Diamond
32%inclusion108 decks335 decks
28%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
30%inclusion102 decks335 decks
28%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion67 decks335 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion60 decks335 decks
-11%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion42 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion23 decks335 decks
-11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.1%inclusion17 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion320 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion318 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion315 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
73%inclusion244 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
71%inclusion239 decks335 decks
25%synergy
Mount Doom
67%inclusion223 decks335 decks
50%synergy
Luxury Suite
64%inclusion216 decks335 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
64%inclusion215 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
49%inclusion163 decks335 decks
-15%synergy
Badlands
44%inclusion148 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Blazemire Verge
44%inclusion133 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion144 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
41%inclusion136 decks335 decks
36%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
40%inclusion134 decks335 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion134 decks335 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion131 decks335 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
39%inclusion131 decks335 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion128 decks335 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion128 decks335 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion125 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion122 decks335 decks
29%synergy
Raucous Theater
35%inclusion118 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion112 decks335 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion100 decks335 decks
23%synergy
Tainted Peak
30%inclusion99 decks335 decks
-13%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
29%inclusion96 decks335 decks
-17%synergy
Graven Cairns
28%inclusion94 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion94 decks335 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
22%inclusion73 decks335 decks
-13%synergy
Jagged Barrens
20%inclusion67 decks335 decks
12%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
20%inclusion66 decks335 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
18%inclusion59 decks335 decks
-14%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion56 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
16%inclusion54 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
16%inclusion52 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion31 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Malice
13%inclusion44 decks335 decks
-20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion41 decks335 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion36 decks335 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.3%inclusion31 decks335 decks
4%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
8.7%inclusion29 decks335 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.5%inclusion28 decks329 decks
-4%synergy
Canyon Slough
8.4%inclusion28 decks335 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.1%inclusion27 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.5%inclusion25 decks335 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion21 decks335 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.0%inclusion20 decks335 decks
-10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.7%inclusion19 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion18 decks335 decks
-3%synergy