The Archimandrite
True Conviction
Delusions of Mediocrity

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Delusions of Mediocrity in hand.
The Archimandrite and True Conviction on the battlefield.
The Archimandrite is your commander, does not have summoning sickness and cannot be blocked by an opponent.
3 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Delusions of Mediocrity by paying 3.
2
Delusions of Mediocrity enters the battlefield, causing you to gain 10 life.
3
When you gain life, The Archimandrite triggers, giving Advisors, Monks, and Artificers you control +10/+0 until end of turn.
4
Deal first strike combat damage to an opponent using The Archimandrite and gain an equal amount of life due to lifelink.
5
When you gain life, The Archimandrite triggers again, giving Advisors, Monks, and Artificers you control at least +10/+0 until end of turn.
6
Deal normal combat damage to the same opponent with The Archimandrite.
7
The opponent loses the game due to being dealt at least 21 damage by your commander.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Target opponent loses the game
The Archimandrite
4.7%inclusion117 decks2.52K decks
New Cards
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19%synergy
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7%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
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10%synergy
Firebending Student
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7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rhox Faithmender
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84%synergy
Monastery Mentor
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74%synergy
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67%synergy
Mantis Rider
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66%synergy
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65%synergy
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65%synergy
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64%synergy
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61%synergy
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58%synergy
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58%synergy
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16%synergy
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51%synergy
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37%synergy
Serra Ascendant
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58%synergy
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56%synergy
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58%synergy
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57%synergy
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52%synergy
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52%synergy
Game Changers
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47%synergy
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5%synergy
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-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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-2%synergy
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0%synergy
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0%synergy
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-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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-1%synergy
The One Ring
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-1%synergy
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5%synergy
Creatures
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56%synergy
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53%synergy
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52%synergy
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52%synergy
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46%synergy
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45%synergy
Lyse Hext
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42%synergy
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42%synergy
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39%synergy
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37%synergy
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36%synergy
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33%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
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25%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
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29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
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29%synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
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28%synergy
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28%synergy
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27%synergy
Mistfire Adept
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25%synergy
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24%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
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24%synergy
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
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22%synergy
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19%synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
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18%synergy
Soltari Monk
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19%synergy
Stratus Dancer
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18%synergy
Enlightened Ascetic
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
17%synergy
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16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
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12%synergy
Mirror Entity
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
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10%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
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13%synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
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13%synergy
Soul Warden
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11%synergy
Schema Thief
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
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11%synergy
Jeskai Elder
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11%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
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-1%synergy
Whirler Rogue
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7%synergy
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-2%synergy
Instants
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34%synergy
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4%synergy
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52%synergy
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48%synergy
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48%synergy
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36%synergy
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42%synergy
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7%synergy
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30%synergy
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29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
29%synergy
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13%synergy
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26%synergy
Generous Gift
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5%synergy
Riot Control
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26%synergy
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6%synergy
War Report
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21%synergy
Restoration Magic
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19%synergy
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20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
20%synergy
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19%synergy
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17%synergy
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19%synergy
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-1%synergy
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-3%synergy
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18%synergy
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14%synergy
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-2%synergy
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10%synergy
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-4%synergy
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10%synergy
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6%synergy
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
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-11%synergy
Heartwarming Redemption
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8%synergy
Savage Beating
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7%synergy
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-2%synergy
New Way Forward
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Legion Leadership
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-1%synergy
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7%synergy
Wear // Tear
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1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-2%synergy
Rally the Monastery
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6%synergy
Rest for the Weary
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7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
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3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
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3%synergy
Clever Concealment
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1%synergy
Sorceries
Crash Through
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32%synergy
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6%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
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22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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19%synergy
Austere Command
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4%synergy
Farewell
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-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
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11%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
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11%synergy
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6%synergy
Ponder
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-5%synergy
Vandalblast
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1%synergy
Windfall
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0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
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4%synergy
Bond of Discipline
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7%synergy
Split Up
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5%synergy
Distant Melody
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4%synergy
Fumigate
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3%synergy
Preordain
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-7%synergy
Relentless Assault
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3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Venser's Journal
51%inclusion60 decks117 decks
50%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
44%inclusion51 decks117 decks
43%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
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41%synergy
The Wind Crystal
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
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20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
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5%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Path of Bravery
44%inclusion51 decks117 decks
43%synergy
Aligned Heart
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Cleric Class
30%inclusion35 decks117 decks
30%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion23 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
19%inclusion22 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Boon Reflection
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Skywise Teachings
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Hope
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Rediscover the Way
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Paradox Haze
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Words of Worship
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Myth Realized
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Monk Class
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
34%inclusion40 decks117 decks
33%synergy
Narset of the Ancient Way
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion95 decks117 decks
47%synergy
Radiant Fountain
32%inclusion38 decks117 decks
32%synergy
Blighted Steppe
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mutavault
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion104 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion101 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
66%inclusion77 decks117 decks
42%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion55 decks117 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion51 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion51 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
42%inclusion49 decks117 decks
37%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion46 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion45 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion35 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Pristine Talisman
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
89%inclusion104 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
77%inclusion90 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Raugrin Triome
57%inclusion67 decks117 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
51%inclusion60 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion57 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion55 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion55 decks117 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion55 decks117 decks
-14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
45%inclusion53 decks117 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion52 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion48 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion47 decks117 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion46 decks117 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion46 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion44 decks117 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion39 decks117 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion39 decks117 decks
-18%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion37 decks117 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion35 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Perilous Landscape
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion33 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion31 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion28 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
18%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion25 decks117 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion19 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion18 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion17 decks117 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion16 decks117 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion12 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-1%synergy