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18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Diviner
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
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2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
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83%inclusion63 decks76 decks
78%synergy
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86%inclusion65 decks76 decks
77%synergy
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71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
66%synergy
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72%inclusion55 decks76 decks
64%synergy
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70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
62%synergy
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64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
58%synergy
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82%inclusion62 decks76 decks
57%synergy
In the Darkness Bind Them
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
55%synergy
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59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
52%synergy
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55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
51%synergy
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Dark Ritual
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
34%synergy
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58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Mauhúr, Uruk-hai Captain
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
48%synergy
Anger
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Lord of the Nazgûl
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Orcish Siegemaster
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
93%inclusion71 decks76 decks
75%synergy
The One Ring
91%inclusion69 decks76 decks
78%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
16%synergy
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Warg Rider
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Corsairs of Umbar
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Sauron, Lord of the Rings
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Wonder
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Gothmog, Morgul Lieutenant
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Grishnákh, Brash Instigator
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Moria Scavenger
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Changeling Outcast
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Bilbo, Retired Burglar
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
The Mouth of Sauron
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Sauron, the Necromancer
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Marchesa, the Black Rose
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Witch-king, Sky Scourge
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
The Balrog of Moria
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Saruman the White
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Ringwraiths
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Taurean Mauler
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Sauron, the Lidless Eye
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Filth
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Grim Hireling
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Dunland Crebain
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Norman Osborn
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Nabber
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Uglúk of the White Hand
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
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Mana Drain
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Medicine
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Soothing of Sméagol
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Lazotep Plating
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Sauron's Ransom
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Glorious Gale
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Terminate
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Bedevil
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Go for the Throat
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Nasty End
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Isildur's Fateful Strike
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Claim the Precious
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Sam's Desperate Rescue
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Birthday Escape
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Treason of Isengard
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Foray of Orcs
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Widespread Brutality
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Summons of Saruman
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Assault on Osgiliath
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Breaking of the Fellowship
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mordor Muster
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Too Greedily, Too Deep
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Ranger's Firebrand
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Swarming of Moria
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Extract from Darkness
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Wake the Dragon
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Palantír of Orthanc
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Monument to Endurance
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Riddles
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
21%synergy
March from the Black Gate
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
21%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
There and Back Again
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Book of Mazarbul
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Adaptation
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
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Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Rivendell
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Mines of Moria
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-19%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Urborg
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion76 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion73 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Sauron
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
67%inclusion51 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Inherited Envelope
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion75 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion73 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion71 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Mount Doom
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
63%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
67%inclusion51 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
66%inclusion50 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Xander's Lounge
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Underground River
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Choked Estuary
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Blazemire Verge
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Raucous Theater
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
1%synergy
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