Xyris, the Writhing Storm (Commander) - Budget Core Wheels

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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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73%synergy
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62%synergy
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62%synergy
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61%synergy
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59%synergy
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58%synergy
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50%synergy
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49%synergy
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46%synergy
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27%synergy
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49%synergy
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44%synergy
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47%synergy
Become Immense
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48%synergy
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45%synergy
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48%synergy
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48%synergy
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Narset, Parter of Veils
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11%synergy
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46%synergy
Dragon Mage
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49%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
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36%synergy
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34%synergy
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35%synergy
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37%synergy
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37%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Nin, the Pain Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
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24%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
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23%synergy
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25%synergy
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24%synergy
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25%synergy
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10%synergy
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25%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
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24%synergy
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25%synergy
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22%synergy
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23%synergy
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25%synergy
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24%synergy
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13%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
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23%synergy
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16%synergy
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12%synergy
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8%synergy
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
Sylvan Ranger
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
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7%synergy
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12%synergy
Oakhame Adversary
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12%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saryth, the Viper's Fang
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sosuke, Son of Seshiro
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Junk Winder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Scholar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Howling Golem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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12%synergy
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Blossoming Defense
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48%synergy
Titanic Growth
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49%synergy
Perplexing Test
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48%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Gift
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33%synergy
Harrow
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25%synergy
Filter Out
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37%synergy
Invigorate
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36%synergy
Brute Force
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36%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
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35%synergy
Simic Charm
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33%synergy
Shore Up
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35%synergy
Long River's Pull
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36%synergy
Colossal Growth
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24%synergy
Stroke of Genius
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24%synergy
Collision // Colossus
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24%synergy
Khalni Ambush
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23%synergy
Ram Through
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23%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
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24%synergy
Opt
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19%synergy
Beast Within
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-14%synergy
Return to Nature
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20%synergy
Cancel
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24%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
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23%synergy
Arcane Denial
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9%synergy
Titan's Strength
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24%synergy
Collective Resistance
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21%synergy
Overprotect
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22%synergy
Fully Grown
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24%synergy
Counterspell
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-7%synergy
Words of Wisdom
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24%synergy
Groundswell
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24%synergy
Unwind
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24%synergy
Artifact Mutation
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23%synergy
Might of the Masses
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24%synergy
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17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bulk Up
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15%synergy
Clear Shot
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12%synergy
Eureka Moment
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9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
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12%synergy
Careful Consideration
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12%synergy
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8%synergy
Krosan Grip
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8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
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7%synergy
Siege Smash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Insight
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12%synergy
Bombadil's Song
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12%synergy
Bite Down
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11%synergy
Shadow Rift
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12%synergy
Ranger's Guile
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12%synergy
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Cultivate
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6%synergy
Game Plan
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37%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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5%synergy
Collective Defiance
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36%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Commit // Memory
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36%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
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33%synergy
Roar of Challenge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Minds Aglow
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36%synergy
Explore
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Scale Up
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25%synergy
Role Reversal
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25%synergy
Armed // Dangerous
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24%synergy
Laquatus's Creativity
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25%synergy
Whelming Wave
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24%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
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3%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Slip Through Space
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11%synergy
Mishra's Command
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11%synergy
Over the Edge
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12%synergy
Thrash // Threat
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12%synergy
Edge of Autumn
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12%synergy
Fade from History
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12%synergy
Wash Out
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12%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Compelling Argument
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12%synergy
Molten Psyche
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
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-22%synergy
Act of Treason
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12%synergy
Fireball
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12%synergy
Burning Inquiry
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12%synergy
Aether Gale
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12%synergy
Verdant Mastery
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12%synergy
Flux
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12%synergy
Artful Dodge
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12%synergy
River's Rebuke
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12%synergy
Prosperity
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11%synergy
Urban Evolution
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10%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
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12%synergy
Incendiary Command
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12%synergy
Migration Path
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7%synergy
Pyroclasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tormenting Voice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Compulsive Research
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12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
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23%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Armillary Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Font of Mythos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Key to the Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Seer's Sundial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
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10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
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12%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
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12%synergy
Hedron Blade
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12%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
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12%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Aqueous Form
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Season of Growth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
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22%synergy
Snake Umbra
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23%synergy
Shared Animosity
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22%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
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23%synergy
Opposition
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25%synergy
Combat Research
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24%synergy
Rage Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aether Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raid Bombardment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Well of Ideas
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12%synergy
Frogify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Anthem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Warstorm Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Nerd Rage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Surveillance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alpha Authority
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Induced Amnesia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cindervines
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Levitation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Flare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rancor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Roar of Resistance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Epic Proportions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Growth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cavalcade of Calamity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sticky Fingers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fecundity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Access Tunnel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Gruul Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Moss Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prophetic Prism
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ketria Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Temur Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Myriad Landscape
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Mystery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Abandon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Cinder Glade
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Khalni Ambush
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Overflowing Basin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Gruul Turf
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Highlands
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Bluff
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thriving Grove
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thornwood Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Game Trail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy