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Julia Maddalena
Mar 13, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Which Cards are Hot and Cold for Xyris, the Writhing Storm?
Snakes. Why'd it have to be Snakes? On this week's Fire and Ice, we'll answer that question with the powerhouse Xyris, the Writhing Storm.
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7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
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3%synergy
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2%synergy
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68%inclusion190 decks278 decks
62%synergy
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71%inclusion196 decks278 decks
61%synergy
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56%inclusion157 decks278 decks
54%synergy
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58%inclusion161 decks278 decks
53%synergy
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56%inclusion156 decks278 decks
53%synergy
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54%inclusion151 decks278 decks
51%synergy
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50%synergy
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65%inclusion181 decks278 decks
49%synergy
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48%synergy
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47%synergy
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13%synergy
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53%inclusion147 decks278 decks
28%synergy
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5%synergy
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52%inclusion144 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion141 decks278 decks
17%synergy
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15%synergy
Skullclamp
49%inclusion135 decks278 decks
45%synergy
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48%inclusion111 decks229 decks
46%synergy
Three Visits
48%inclusion133 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
47%inclusion131 decks278 decks
45%synergy
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5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
1%synergy
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47%inclusion115 decks246 decks
39%synergy
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45%inclusion126 decks278 decks
42%synergy
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42%synergy
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42%inclusion118 decks278 decks
39%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
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36%synergy
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30%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
35%inclusion97 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
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33%synergy
Agate Instigator
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32%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
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31%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
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28%synergy
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28%synergy
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28%synergy
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27%synergy
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23%synergy
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24%synergy
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10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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24%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
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22%synergy
Chasm Skulker
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21%synergy
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20%inclusion24 decks123 decks
17%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
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17%synergy
Coiling Oracle
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Dragon Mage
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13%synergy
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14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
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5%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Enduring Courage
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11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
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9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
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7%synergy
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12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
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-5%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Humble Defector
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8%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Cobra
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Tower Winder
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
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6%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
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-3%synergy
Bloom Tender
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-3%synergy
Ohran Viper
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6%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
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6%synergy
Trygon Predator
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5%synergy
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Beast Within
45%inclusion126 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
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12%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion101 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Wheel and Deal
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34%synergy
Growth Spiral
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5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
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22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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8%synergy
Vision Skeins
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25%synergy
Negate
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9%synergy
Pongify
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12%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion55 decks262 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
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7%synergy
Dream Fracture
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
18%inclusion51 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Blossoming Defense
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16%synergy
Invigorate
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16%synergy
Overprotect
16%inclusion41 decks262 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
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3%synergy
Giant Growth
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13%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
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14%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
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11%synergy
Mana Drain
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3%synergy
Simic Charm
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11%synergy
Gaea's Gift
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10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-5%synergy
Become Immense
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12%synergy
Brute Force
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
Harrow
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1%synergy
Words of Wisdom
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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3%synergy
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2%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
Temur Charm
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4%synergy
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7%synergy
Krosan Grip
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4%synergy
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7%synergy
Second Harvest
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6%synergy
Perplexing Test
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6%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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Molten Psyche
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43%synergy
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12%synergy
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38%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
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33%synergy
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33%synergy
Rampant Growth
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-2%synergy
Reforge the Soul
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30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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-3%synergy
Time Reversal
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Minds Aglow
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22%synergy
Burning Inquiry
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
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8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
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14%synergy
Vandalblast
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6%synergy
Wear Down
13%inclusion35 decks262 decks
12%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
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12%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fate
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9%synergy
Time Spiral
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Skyscribing
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8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
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0%synergy
Timetwister
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
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4%synergy
Day's Undoing
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7%synergy
Fascination
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Overrun
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Game Plan
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Incendiary Command
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Whelming Wave
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
1%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion123 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Font of Mythos
38%inclusion105 decks278 decks
36%synergy
Temple Bell
24%inclusion68 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Folio of Fancies
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Coat of Arms
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Horn of Greed
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion44 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Banner of Kinship
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Venser's Journal
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
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5%synergy
Mithril Coat
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2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
3%synergy
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Dictate of Kruphix
44%inclusion121 decks278 decks
41%synergy
Shared Animosity
43%inclusion119 decks278 decks
40%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
38%inclusion107 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Forced Fruition
37%inclusion103 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion94 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Parallel Lives
29%inclusion82 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Fevered Visions
24%inclusion68 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Springleaf Parade
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Burgeoning
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Roar of Resistance
19%inclusion53 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Doubling Season
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Season of Growth
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
6%synergy
On the Trail
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Well of Ideas
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Elven Chorus
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Primal Vigor
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Vicious Shadows
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Fecundity
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Nerd Rage
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
-15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
6%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion193 decks278 decks
39%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
41%inclusion113 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Three Tree City
31%inclusion82 decks262 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion79 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
28%inclusion79 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion78 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
25%inclusion70 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion59 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.1%inclusion22 decks270 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion233 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion214 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
54%inclusion150 decks278 decks
44%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion82 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Gruul Signet
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
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Island
96%inclusion267 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion266 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion265 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion262 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pool
73%inclusion204 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Ketria Triome
73%inclusion202 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Stomping Ground
70%inclusion195 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion187 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
66%inclusion183 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion173 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Spire Garden
60%inclusion167 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion161 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion155 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion153 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion148 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
50%inclusion139 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion106 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
37%inclusion104 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion98 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
34%inclusion95 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
32%inclusion90 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion86 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion81 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Cinder Glade
28%inclusion78 decks278 decks
-13%synergy
Taiga
28%inclusion77 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion77 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion77 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
26%inclusion73 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion72 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
16%inclusion43 decks270 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion44 decks278 decks
-11%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion44 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Gruul Turf
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
2%synergy
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