Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Expensive Core Voltron

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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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98%synergy
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84%synergy
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81%synergy
Collective Resistance
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81%synergy
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81%synergy
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80%synergy
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70%synergy
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69%synergy
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Farseek
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39%synergy
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39%synergy
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44%synergy
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45%synergy
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65%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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46%synergy
Overprotect
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68%synergy
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59%synergy
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25%synergy
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Crop Rotation
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Birds of Paradise
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23%synergy
Genemorph Imago
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50%synergy
Illvoi Infiltrator
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50%synergy
Trygon Predator
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
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40%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
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27%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
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27%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
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26%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
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24%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
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26%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
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25%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
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27%synergy
Delighted Halfling
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13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
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14%synergy
Coiling Oracle
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24%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
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27%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
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23%synergy
Elder of Laurels
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14%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
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11%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
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6%synergy
Humble Defector
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13%synergy
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12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
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9%synergy
Agate Instigator
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12%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
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11%synergy
Enduring Vitality
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7%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
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14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
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3%synergy
Tender Wildguide
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14%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
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13%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
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13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
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12%synergy
Emberheart Challenger
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14%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
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13%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
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5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
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13%synergy
Body of Knowledge
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14%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
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13%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
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13%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
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12%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
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13%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
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14%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stormchaser Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Geode Golem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jace's Archivist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
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13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
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11%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
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13%synergy
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Snakeskin Veil
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51%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
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52%synergy
Beast Within
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18%synergy
Arcane Denial
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41%synergy
Groundswell
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56%synergy
Become Immense
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56%synergy
Strength of Will
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Growth Spiral
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Siege Smash
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41%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
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43%synergy
Get a Leg Up
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42%synergy
Titan's Strength
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42%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
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42%synergy
Shore Up
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40%synergy
Counterspell
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11%synergy
Might of the Masses
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42%synergy
Royal Treatment
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42%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
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17%synergy
Collision // Colossus
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27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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10%synergy
Negate
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12%synergy
Temur Charm
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24%synergy
Boon of Boseiju
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28%synergy
Soul's Fire
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26%synergy
Monstrous Rage
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28%synergy
Harrow
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16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
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24%synergy
Twinferno
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25%synergy
Long River's Pull
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27%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
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19%synergy
Decisive Denial
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24%synergy
Fully Grown
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27%synergy
Defend the Rider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arachnoid Adaptation
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14%synergy
Colossal Growth
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13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
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11%synergy
Refute
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13%synergy
Mercadia's Downfall
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14%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
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14%synergy
Stubborn Denial
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8%synergy
Krosan Grip
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10%synergy
Ram Through
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13%synergy
Battle Hymn
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13%synergy
Massive Might
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14%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
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12%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
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13%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
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11%synergy
Vision Skeins
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12%synergy
Nature's Claim
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7%synergy
Reality Shift
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2%synergy
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Cultivate
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13%synergy
Rampant Growth
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8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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9%synergy
Stump Stomp
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38%synergy
Windfall
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19%synergy
Molten Psyche
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26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
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25%synergy
Prosperity
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27%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
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21%synergy
Seize the Day
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25%synergy
Exponential Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shenanigans
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14%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
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14%synergy
Seething Anger
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14%synergy
Vandalblast
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6%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
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11%synergy
Distortion Strike
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14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Commit // Memory
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13%synergy
Enter the Enigma
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10%synergy
Nature's Way
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14%synergy
Roar of Challenge
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14%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
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13%synergy
Minds Aglow
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13%synergy
Bushwhack
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12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
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12%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
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13%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
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12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
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9%synergy
Wear Down
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13%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
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14%synergy
Reckless Charge
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14%synergy
Season of Weaving
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12%synergy
Assault Strobe
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13%synergy
Reforge the Soul
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12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Howling Mine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
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14%synergy
Banner of Kinship
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13%synergy
Goldvein Pick
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14%synergy
Altar of the Brood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Shared Animosity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Combat Research
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Season of Growth
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27%synergy
Snake Umbra
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27%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Rising of the Day
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26%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
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11%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
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8%synergy
Wild Growth
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4%synergy
Fevered Visions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wild Defiance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Parallel Lives
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8%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
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7%synergy
Nature's Will
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13%synergy
Rancor
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13%synergy
Roar of Resistance
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13%synergy
Hunter's Talent
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14%synergy
Teferi's Veil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Druids' Repository
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
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14%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
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13%synergy
Mass Hysteria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elven Chorus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Skyclave Relic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Breeding Pool
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Forest
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Stomping Ground
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Spire Garden
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ketria Triome
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Starting Town
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Taiga
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Tropical Island
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Volcanic Island
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Cinder Glade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Stump Stomp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Willowrush Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Abandon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Gruul Turf
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Rugged Highlands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy