Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Core

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Nov 13, 2025
How To Play Sea Creatures Differently In Commander
Sea creatures in Magic are basically as old as the game itself, but they've changed significantly in that time.
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3%synergy
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-9%synergy
Shared Roots
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-13%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
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-12%synergy
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-6%synergy
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48%synergy
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40%synergy
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40%synergy
Giant Growth
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39%synergy
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38%synergy
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37%synergy
Blossoming Defense
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37%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
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36%synergy
Gaea's Gift
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36%synergy
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35%synergy
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Cultivate
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28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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26%synergy
Growth Spiral
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25%synergy
Rampant Growth
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12%synergy
Arcane Denial
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27%synergy
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-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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15%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
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35%synergy
Simic Charm
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33%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion1.05K decks2.85K decks
5%synergy
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Magus of the Wheel
35%inclusion988 decks2.85K decks
32%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion948 decks2.85K decks
30%synergy
Coiling Oracle
32%inclusion920 decks2.85K decks
28%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
31%inclusion881 decks2.85K decks
18%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
30%inclusion842 decks2.85K decks
28%synergy
The Locust God
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25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
27%inclusion487 decks1.80K decks
24%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
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24%synergy
Junk Winder
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22%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
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23%synergy
Trygon Predator
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23%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
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23%synergy
Chasm Skulker
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22%synergy
Jace's Archivist
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20%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
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21%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
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19%synergy
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13%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
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19%synergy
Ohran Viper
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19%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
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17%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
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17%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
18%inclusion523 decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
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14%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
18%inclusion510 decks2.85K decks
17%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion361 decks2.03K decks
10%synergy
Geode Golem
18%inclusion506 decks2.85K decks
17%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
17%inclusion495 decks2.85K decks
17%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
17%inclusion495 decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
17%inclusion481 decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
17%inclusion478 decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Sunder Shaman
17%inclusion472 decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
16%inclusion468 decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Djinn Illuminatus
16%inclusion467 decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
16%inclusion466 decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
16%inclusion464 decks2.85K decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion449 decks2.85K decks
-18%synergy
Bladegriff Prototype
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15%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
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14%synergy
Dragon Mage
15%inclusion415 decks2.85K decks
13%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
15%inclusion414 decks2.85K decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion411 decks2.85K decks
0%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
14%inclusion395 decks2.85K decks
13%synergy
Vedalken Heretic
14%inclusion392 decks2.85K decks
13%synergy
Humble Defector
14%inclusion386 decks2.85K decks
12%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
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1%synergy
Agate Instigator
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10%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
11%inclusion311 decks2.85K decks
10%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
11%inclusion302 decks2.85K decks
10%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
10%inclusion292 decks2.85K decks
10%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
10%inclusion52 decks525 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
36%inclusion1.03K decks2.85K decks
-3%synergy
Become Immense
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35%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
35%inclusion1K decks2.85K decks
29%synergy
Brute Force
35%inclusion998 decks2.85K decks
34%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
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33%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion957 decks2.85K decks
17%synergy
Titanic Growth
32%inclusion923 decks2.85K decks
31%synergy
Groundswell
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31%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion866 decks2.85K decks
-2%synergy
Titan's Strength
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29%synergy
Harrow
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16%synergy
Decisive Denial
28%inclusion810 decks2.85K decks
24%synergy
Colossal Growth
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27%synergy
Collision // Colossus
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27%synergy
Vision Skeins
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26%synergy
Temur Charm
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22%synergy
Ram Through
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24%synergy
Overprotect
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22%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
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22%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
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22%synergy
Fully Grown
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21%synergy
Dream Fracture
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20%synergy
Soul's Fire
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18%synergy
Get a Leg Up
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19%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
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17%synergy
Joint Exploration
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17%synergy
Hunter's Insight
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17%synergy
Bite Down
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18%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
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18%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
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16%synergy
Eureka Moment
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14%synergy
Khalni Ambush
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16%synergy
Master's Rebuke
18%inclusion500 decks2.85K decks
17%synergy
Might of the Masses
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16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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-10%synergy
Long River's Pull
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15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion439 decks2.85K decks
-3%synergy
Biomass Mutation
15%inclusion426 decks2.85K decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
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2%synergy
Siege Smash
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13%synergy
Words of Wisdom
14%inclusion388 decks2.85K decks
13%synergy
Royal Treatment
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12%synergy
Wheel and Deal
11%inclusion325 decks2.85K decks
10%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion309 decks2.85K decks
-1%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion189 decks1.79K decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion297 decks2.85K decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.5%inclusion231 decks2.44K decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.3%inclusion265 decks2.85K decks
-3%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
9.2%inclusion262 decks2.85K decks
9%synergy
Return to Nature
8.9%inclusion253 decks2.85K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion727 decks2.85K decks
-9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion656 decks2.85K decks
-11%synergy
Prosperity
21%inclusion599 decks2.85K decks
19%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
21%inclusion594 decks2.85K decks
20%synergy
Molten Psyche
21%inclusion590 decks2.85K decks
18%synergy
Minds Aglow
19%inclusion539 decks2.85K decks
18%synergy
Winds of Change
17%inclusion491 decks2.85K decks
15%synergy
Roar of Challenge
17%inclusion476 decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion457 decks2.85K decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion455 decks2.85K decks
-11%synergy
Thrash // Threat
15%inclusion440 decks2.85K decks
15%synergy
Reforge the Soul
14%inclusion393 decks2.85K decks
12%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion376 decks2.85K decks
12%synergy
Skyscribing
12%inclusion350 decks2.85K decks
12%synergy
Time Reversal
12%inclusion345 decks2.85K decks
11%synergy
Fascination
12%inclusion340 decks2.85K decks
11%synergy
Wear Down
11%inclusion239 decks2.27K decks
9%synergy
Commit // Memory
10%inclusion298 decks2.85K decks
9%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
10%inclusion278 decks2.85K decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
10%inclusion272 decks2.85K decks
9%synergy
Game Plan
9.4%inclusion269 decks2.85K decks
9%synergy
Whelming Wave
9.4%inclusion267 decks2.85K decks
9%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
8.2%inclusion234 decks2.85K decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.7%inclusion219 decks2.85K decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
7.6%inclusion217 decks2.85K decks
-1%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.3%inclusion179 decks2.44K decks
2%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.8%inclusion194 decks2.85K decks
2%synergy
Scale Up
6.7%inclusion192 decks2.85K decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.7%inclusion163 decks2.44K decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.4%inclusion183 decks2.85K decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.3%inclusion179 decks2.85K decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
6.1%inclusion174 decks2.85K decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion172 decks2.85K decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
6.0%inclusion170 decks2.85K decks
3%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.8%inclusion166 decks2.85K decks
5%synergy
Decimate
5.5%inclusion156 decks2.85K decks
1%synergy
Hull Breach
5.5%inclusion156 decks2.85K decks
-1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.3%inclusion152 decks2.85K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
33%inclusion943 decks2.85K decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion639 decks2.85K decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion625 decks2.85K decks
-3%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
21%inclusion598 decks2.85K decks
18%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
19%inclusion533 decks2.85K decks
17%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
17%inclusion491 decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion487 decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Goldvein Pick
15%inclusion428 decks2.85K decks
14%synergy
Font of Mythos
15%inclusion414 decks2.85K decks
13%synergy
Temple Bell
14%inclusion399 decks2.85K decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.6%inclusion244 decks2.85K decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.1%inclusion146 decks1.80K decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
7.2%inclusion204 decks2.85K decks
6%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.6%inclusion160 decks2.85K decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.5%inclusion158 decks2.85K decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
5.0%inclusion143 decks2.85K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
35%inclusion1K decks2.85K decks
32%synergy
Shared Animosity
34%inclusion963 decks2.85K decks
31%synergy
Season of Growth
31%inclusion895 decks2.85K decks
30%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
29%inclusion817 decks2.85K decks
26%synergy
Forced Fruition
28%inclusion809 decks2.85K decks
26%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
27%inclusion769 decks2.85K decks
24%synergy
Snake Umbra
24%inclusion681 decks2.85K decks
22%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
21%inclusion601 decks2.85K decks
19%synergy
Combat Research
20%inclusion580 decks2.85K decks
19%synergy
Fevered Visions
19%inclusion555 decks2.85K decks
18%synergy
Sticky Fingers
19%inclusion543 decks2.85K decks
18%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
17%inclusion475 decks2.85K decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion393 decks2.85K decks
12%synergy
Roar of Resistance
13%inclusion378 decks2.85K decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.7%inclusion247 decks2.85K decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
8.1%inclusion230 decks2.85K decks
-2%synergy
Parallel Lives
7.4%inclusion211 decks2.85K decks
2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.2%inclusion206 decks2.85K decks
3%synergy
Fecundity
7.1%inclusion202 decks2.85K decks
7%synergy
On the Trail
7.0%inclusion196 decks2.81K decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.0%inclusion198 decks2.85K decks
3%synergy
Well of Ideas
6.9%inclusion196 decks2.85K decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.8%inclusion193 decks2.85K decks
5%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.5%inclusion180 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.4%inclusion177 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.3%inclusion178 decks2.81K decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.0%inclusion61 decks1.02K decks
-4%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.7%inclusion162 decks2.85K decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.6%inclusion159 decks2.85K decks
-2%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.2%inclusion149 decks2.85K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion358 decks2.85K decks
12%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.7%inclusion163 decks2.85K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion1.71K decks2.85K decks
29%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
37%inclusion1.06K decks2.85K decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion728 decks2.85K decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
22%inclusion627 decks2.85K decks
20%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion580 decks2.85K decks
18%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion304 decks2.85K decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.2%inclusion205 decks2.85K decks
-2%synergy
Three Tree City
6.7%inclusion152 decks2.27K decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
6.0%inclusion172 decks2.85K decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.2%inclusion53 decks1.01K decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion1.98K decks2.85K decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion1.87K decks2.85K decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion1.29K decks2.85K decks
35%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion761 decks2.85K decks
23%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion569 decks2.85K decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
18%inclusion513 decks2.85K decks
7%synergy
Gruul Signet
16%inclusion447 decks2.85K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion366 decks2.85K decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion350 decks2.85K decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion313 decks2.85K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion288 decks2.85K decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.6%inclusion244 decks2.85K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion218 decks2.85K decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.8%inclusion153 decks2.24K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion2.80K decks2.85K decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion2.80K decks2.85K decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.79K decks2.85K decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion2.61K decks2.85K decks
0%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
71%inclusion2.01K decks2.85K decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion1.48K decks2.85K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion1.33K decks2.85K decks
19%synergy
Cinder Glade
42%inclusion1.21K decks2.85K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
39%inclusion1.12K decks2.85K decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion1.08K decks2.85K decks
20%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion1.05K decks2.85K decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion1.04K decks2.85K decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion1.01K decks2.85K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Abandon
36%inclusion1.01K decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion993 decks2.85K decks
1%synergy
Gruul Turf
34%inclusion975 decks2.85K decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion974 decks2.85K decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion968 decks2.85K decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion799 decks2.85K decks
-3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
27%inclusion782 decks2.85K decks
-9%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
25%inclusion604 decks2.41K decks
2%synergy
Ketria Triome
21%inclusion609 decks2.85K decks
-20%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion584 decks2.85K decks
-10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
20%inclusion581 decks2.85K decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion548 decks2.85K decks
-9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
19%inclusion544 decks2.85K decks
-16%synergy
Stomping Ground
18%inclusion521 decks2.85K decks
-28%synergy
Khalni Ambush
18%inclusion501 decks2.85K decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
17%inclusion495 decks2.85K decks
-29%synergy
Karplusan Forest
17%inclusion494 decks2.85K decks
-7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
17%inclusion478 decks2.85K decks
14%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion477 decks2.85K decks
14%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion463 decks2.85K decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion460 decks2.85K decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
16%inclusion454 decks2.85K decks
-28%synergy
Training Center
16%inclusion449 decks2.85K decks
-15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion419 decks2.85K decks
-6%synergy
Spire Garden
14%inclusion402 decks2.85K decks
-16%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion372 decks2.85K decks
0%synergy
Mossfire Valley
12%inclusion341 decks2.85K decks
2%synergy
Tangled Islet
11%inclusion326 decks2.85K decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion323 decks2.85K decks
-3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion314 decks2.85K decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion312 decks2.85K decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion281 decks2.85K decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion277 decks2.85K decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.1%inclusion258 decks2.85K decks
-24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.0%inclusion255 decks2.85K decks
-25%synergy
Rugged Highlands
8.9%inclusion252 decks2.85K decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.6%inclusion245 decks2.85K decks
-24%synergy