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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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7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
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89%inclusion93 decks104 decks
80%synergy
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86%inclusion89 decks104 decks
79%synergy
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79%inclusion82 decks104 decks
74%synergy
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72%synergy
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76%inclusion79 decks104 decks
72%synergy
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67%inclusion70 decks104 decks
65%synergy
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66%inclusion69 decks104 decks
63%synergy
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73%inclusion76 decks104 decks
57%synergy
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54%synergy
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54%synergy
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59%inclusion61 decks104 decks
32%synergy
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59%inclusion61 decks104 decks
34%synergy
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24%synergy
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58%inclusion60 decks104 decks
39%synergy
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53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
45%synergy
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53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
50%synergy
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52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
49%synergy
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52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
50%synergy
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51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
49%synergy
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17%synergy
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62%inclusion64 decks104 decks
40%synergy
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60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
41%synergy
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44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
27%synergy
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44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
24%synergy
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33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
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16%synergy
Force of Will
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19%synergy
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10%synergy
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48%synergy
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49%inclusion51 decks104 decks
46%synergy
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48%inclusion50 decks104 decks
46%synergy
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41%synergy
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41%synergy
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41%synergy
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38%synergy
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36%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
27%synergy
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35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
25%synergy
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27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
22%synergy
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14%synergy
Junk Winder
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
20%synergy
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20%synergy
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11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
18%synergy
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20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Seshiro the Anointed
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Kaseto, Orochi Archmage
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Heartwood Storyteller
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Courage
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Tinder Wall
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Scout
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Chasm Skulker
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Essence Warden
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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Wheel and Deal
50%inclusion52 decks104 decks
48%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion50 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Chord of Calling
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Battle Hymn
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Reflection
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13%synergy
Vision Skeins
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12%synergy
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10%synergy
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5%synergy
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8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
Force of Vigor
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8%synergy
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3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
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7%synergy
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-2%synergy
Dream Fracture
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8%synergy
Krosan Grip
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5%synergy
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-3%synergy
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6%synergy
Resculpt
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5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
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6%synergy
Long River's Pull
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6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
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0%synergy
Blossoming Defense
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5%synergy
Second Harvest
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Words of Wisdom
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6%synergy
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0%synergy
Return to Nature
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1%synergy
Misdirection
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5%synergy
Overprotect
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3%synergy
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Farseek
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
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19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
41%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Rampant Growth
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Time Reversal
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Prosperity
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Minds Aglow
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Burning Inquiry
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Time Spiral
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Natural Order
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Day's Undoing
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Wear Down
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Skyscribing
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Incendiary Command
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Fascination
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Howling Mine
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Font of Mythos
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Coat of Arms
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Temple Bell
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Memory Jar
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
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Beastmaster Ascension
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Parallel Lives
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Forced Fruition
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Springleaf Parade
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Burgeoning
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Roar of Resistance
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Fevered Visions
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Mass Hysteria
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion11 decks99 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Earthcraft
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Mana Echoes
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Fervor
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-15%synergy
Standstill
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Xenagos, the Reveler
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion68 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Three Tree City
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion100 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion89 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion40 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
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Command Tower
99%inclusion103 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Island
94%inclusion98 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion95 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion92 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion85 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion82 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Stomping Ground
76%inclusion79 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
69%inclusion72 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Spire Garden
64%inclusion67 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion66 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Ketria Triome
61%inclusion63 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion63 decks104 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
54%inclusion56 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion45 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
-17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Rootbound Crag
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-18%synergy
Commercial District
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
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