Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
Ghave, Guru of Spores
Ashnod's Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
There is a removable +1/+1 counter on a creature you control.
1 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ghave's first ability by paying 1 and removing a +1/+1 counter from a creature you control, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token.
2
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing the Saproling, adding .
3
Carmen's first ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and causing you to gain 1 life.
4
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite colorless mana
Infinite lifegain triggers
Infinite lifegain
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Ghave, Guru of Spores
1.4%inclusion100 decks7.37K decks
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0.1%inclusion7 decks4.90K decks
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0.0%inclusion4 decks11.7K decks
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0.8%inclusion3 decks391 decks
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0.9%inclusion3 decks317 decks
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0.3%inclusion3 decks1.13K decks
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0.0%inclusion3 decks6.88K decks
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0.0%inclusion2 decks22.4K decks
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0.1%inclusion2 decks2.10K decks
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0.0%inclusion2 decks7.80K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks7.27K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks12.6K decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks1.12K decks
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0.3%inclusion1 decks339 decks
New Cards
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12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Ferrafor, Young Yew
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
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11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
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5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
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55%inclusion73 decks133 decks
51%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
47%synergy
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47%inclusion62 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Skullclamp
56%inclusion75 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
53%inclusion71 decks133 decks
45%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
49%inclusion65 decks133 decks
44%synergy
Doubling Season
53%inclusion71 decks133 decks
44%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
53%inclusion70 decks133 decks
43%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
51%inclusion68 decks133 decks
43%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
49%inclusion65 decks133 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
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52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Hardened Scales
51%inclusion68 decks133 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion65 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
39%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
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41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
35%synergy
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41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
32%synergy
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40%inclusion47 decks118 decks
38%synergy
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39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
3%synergy
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36%synergy
Game Changers
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25%synergy
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22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
3%synergy
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-1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
2%synergy
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17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
0%synergy
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12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
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3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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0%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
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-2%synergy
Creatures
Shalai and Hallar
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Mycoloth
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Teysa Karlov
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Utopia Mycon
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
24%synergy
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29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
25%synergy
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29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
23%synergy
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26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Scurry Oak
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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-2%synergy
Evolution Witness
25%inclusion29 decks118 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
24%inclusion28 decks118 decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
23%inclusion29 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Bloodspore Thrinax
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Nemata, Primeval Warden
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
14%synergy
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21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
5%synergy
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20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
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4%synergy
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19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
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12%synergy
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18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
17%synergy
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17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
15%synergy
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17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
13%synergy
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13%synergy
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
13%synergy
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10%synergy
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14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
13%synergy
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13%synergy
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9%synergy
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1%synergy
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11%synergy
Thalia and The Gitrog Monster
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
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12%synergy
Warden of the Grove
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Instants
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38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Inspiring Call
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
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-4%synergy
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22%synergy
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0%synergy
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0%synergy
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3%synergy
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-7%synergy
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5%synergy
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12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
10%synergy
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7%synergy
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11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
6%synergy
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11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
2%synergy
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-14%synergy
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2%synergy
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-1%synergy
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-5%synergy
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7%synergy
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1%synergy
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7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
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2%synergy
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-3%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
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5%synergy
Rite of Harmony
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4%synergy
Utter End
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1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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0%synergy
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-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
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1%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Damning Verdict
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
13%synergy
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3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
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3%synergy
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-3%synergy
Reanimate
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-7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Fungal Sprouting
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Pest Infestation
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Culling Ritual
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
20%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-14%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
0%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Parallel Lives
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Branching Evolution
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Insidious Roots
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Primal Vigor
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Abzan Ascendancy
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Death's Presence
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Fecundity
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Earthcraft
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Retreat
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sadistic Glee
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Fungal Plots
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Master Chef
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Greater Good
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Mirari's Wake
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Loading Zone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Battle of Hoover Dam
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Resourceful Defense
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Awakening Zone
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Sapling Nursery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Necrosynthesis
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Gavony Township
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Fountainport
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion116 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion96 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-21%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
84%inclusion112 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
47%inclusion63 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
45%inclusion60 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Indatha Triome
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
37%inclusion49 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Brushland
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malady
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Bayou
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Silence
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Blooming Marsh
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
1%synergy