Celes, Rune Knight
Bartolomé del Presidio

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield (Persist Creature without a -1/-1 counter on it on the battlefield).

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Bartolomé del Presidio by sacrificing the persist creature.
2
When the persist creature dies, its persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it.
3
When the persist creature enters the battlefield, Celes's second ability triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.
4
Resolve the Bartolomé del Presidio ability.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite LTB
Infinite ETB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Celes, Rune Knight
9.1%inclusion717 decks7.86K decks
Terra, Herald of Hope
1.0%inclusion122 decks11.8K decks
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
1.0%inclusion31 decks3.10K decks
Dihada, Binder of Wills
0.3%inclusion16 decks6.07K decks
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
0.9%inclusion12 decks1.33K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion6 decks16.3K decks
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
0.1%inclusion4 decks4.86K decks
Edgar Markov
0.0%inclusion3 decks28.1K decks
Zurgo Stormrender
0.0%inclusion2 decks15.1K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.0%inclusion2 decks8.35K decks
Queen Marchesa
0.0%inclusion2 decks9.49K decks
Ravos, Soultender // Tana, the Bloodsower
0.4%inclusion2 decks499 decks
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
0.0%inclusion1 decks17.1K decks
Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.03K decks
Extus, Oriq Overlord
0.0%inclusion1 decks3.82K decks
Squall, Gunblade Duelist
0.1%inclusion1 decks1.21K decks
Sophina, Spearsage Deserter // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
0.3%inclusion1 decks385 decks
Ravos, Soultender // Vial Smasher the Fierce
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
New Cards
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12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Formidable Speaker
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7%synergy
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8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
7.4%inclusion38 decks512 decks
6%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
69%inclusion642 decks930 decks
67%synergy
Viscera Seer
68%inclusion637 decks930 decks
60%synergy
Putrid Goblin
60%inclusion558 decks930 decks
59%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
63%inclusion586 decks930 decks
57%synergy
Lesser Masticore
52%inclusion479 decks930 decks
51%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
51%inclusion470 decks930 decks
50%synergy
Carrion Feeder
50%inclusion467 decks930 decks
46%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
45%inclusion418 decks930 decks
44%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
47%inclusion340 decks731 decks
44%synergy
Restless Apparition
40%inclusion374 decks930 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
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1%synergy
Reanimate
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39%synergy
Farseek
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14%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
48%inclusion447 decks930 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
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1%synergy
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion432 decks930 decks
31%synergy
Buried Alive
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39%synergy
Victimize
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32%synergy
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38%synergy
Game Changers
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-2%synergy
Gamble
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3%synergy
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4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
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-10%synergy
Jeska's Will
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-9%synergy
The One Ring
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-3%synergy
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-3%synergy
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Creatures
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39%synergy
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26%synergy
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8%synergy
Mayhem Devil
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26%synergy
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26%synergy
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33%synergy
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24%synergy
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28%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
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22%synergy
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23%synergy
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28%synergy
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28%synergy
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23%synergy
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27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
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26%inclusion246 decks930 decks
23%synergy
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25%synergy
Sun Titan
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18%synergy
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17%synergy
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24%synergy
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23%synergy
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17%synergy
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23%synergy
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20%synergy
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21%synergy
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20%synergy
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-3%synergy
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20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
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7%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
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17%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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11%synergy
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15%synergy
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10%synergy
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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8%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
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13%synergy
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11%synergy
Voice of Victory
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7%synergy
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9%synergy
Instants
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33%synergy
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26%synergy
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20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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9%synergy
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17%synergy
First Day of Class
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17%synergy
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5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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4%synergy
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14%synergy
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11%synergy
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7%synergy
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11%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion123 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
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4%synergy
Undying Malice
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10%synergy
Silence
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6%synergy
Chaos Warp
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-18%synergy
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10%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
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10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-7%synergy
Saw in Half
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5%synergy
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2%synergy
Despark
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-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
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1%synergy
Soul Partition
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7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.0%inclusion74 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
8.0%inclusion74 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
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5%synergy
Mandate of Peace
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7%synergy
Burnt Offering
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5%synergy
Fell the Profane
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-2%synergy
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0%synergy
Boros Charm
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-15%synergy
Rakdos Charm
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-8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.8%inclusion63 decks930 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.7%inclusion62 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.6%inclusion61 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
6.5%inclusion60 decks930 decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.3%inclusion59 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
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0%synergy
Terminate
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-14%synergy
Sorceries
Unearth
35%inclusion329 decks930 decks
32%synergy
Stitch Together
32%inclusion302 decks930 decks
31%synergy
Lively Dirge
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28%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
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-3%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
28%inclusion261 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Persist
28%inclusion260 decks930 decks
26%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion188 decks930 decks
-13%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion168 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion157 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion144 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion129 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion104 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion104 decks930 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion102 decks930 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion98 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
9.0%inclusion78 decks863 decks
9%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
9.0%inclusion84 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Legions to Ashes
8.8%inclusion82 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.4%inclusion78 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.4%inclusion78 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.4%inclusion78 decks930 decks
-7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.3%inclusion77 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Jolted Awake
8.0%inclusion74 decks930 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.0%inclusion74 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.6%inclusion71 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.3%inclusion68 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.8%inclusion63 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion60 decks930 decks
-6%synergy
Snort
6.0%inclusion52 decks863 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
5.4%inclusion50 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion50 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.4%inclusion50 decks930 decks
-11%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.1%inclusion47 decks930 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion346 decks930 decks
31%synergy
Altar of Dementia
33%inclusion304 decks930 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion233 decks930 decks
-2%synergy
Blasting Station
22%inclusion202 decks930 decks
21%synergy
Birthing Pod
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion196 decks930 decks
18%synergy
Phoenix Down
17%inclusion144 decks863 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion141 decks930 decks
-10%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion115 decks930 decks
12%synergy
Key to the City
12%inclusion108 decks930 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion103 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion71 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.5%inclusion70 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.2%inclusion67 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.8%inclusion54 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
31%inclusion291 decks930 decks
21%synergy
Animate Dead
27%inclusion254 decks930 decks
18%synergy
Training Grounds
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Kindred Discovery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion190 decks930 decks
14%synergy
Thran Vigil
16%inclusion146 decks930 decks
15%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion124 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion123 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion121 decks930 decks
-2%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion106 decks930 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion90 decks930 decks
-12%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.8%inclusion73 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.0%inclusion65 decks930 decks
-5%synergy
Smile at Death
6.9%inclusion64 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.7%inclusion62 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.6%inclusion61 decks930 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.9%inclusion55 decks930 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.9%inclusion55 decks930 decks
1%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.5%inclusion49 decks899 decks
3%synergy
Knights' Charge
5.3%inclusion49 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.1%inclusion47 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
5.8%inclusion54 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion220 decks930 decks
3%synergy
High Market
21%inclusion198 decks930 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion180 decks930 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion141 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion96 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.5%inclusion79 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.3%inclusion68 decks930 decks
-23%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.0%inclusion65 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.5%inclusion46 decks838 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion49 decks930 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
5.2%inclusion48 decks930 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion811 decks930 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion781 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
62%inclusion577 decks930 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion559 decks930 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion490 decks930 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion345 decks930 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion251 decks930 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion227 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion190 decks930 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion151 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion113 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion64 decks930 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.7%inclusion62 decks930 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.1%inclusion34 decks673 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion872 decks930 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion653 decks930 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
66%inclusion618 decks930 decks
33%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion604 decks930 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion592 decks930 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
61%inclusion564 decks930 decks
32%synergy
Nomad Outpost
60%inclusion558 decks930 decks
31%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
54%inclusion506 decks930 decks
31%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion468 decks930 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion441 decks930 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion409 decks930 decks
22%synergy
Temple Garden
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Stomping Ground
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion390 decks930 decks
29%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion377 decks930 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion362 decks930 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion358 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
36%inclusion333 decks930 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
35%inclusion329 decks930 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion325 decks930 decks
23%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion306 decks930 decks
23%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion304 decks930 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion269 decks930 decks
18%synergy
Savannah
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Taiga
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Bayou
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Indatha Triome
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
28%inclusion263 decks930 decks
16%synergy
Tropical Island
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Savai Triome
27%inclusion249 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion248 decks930 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion241 decks930 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion235 decks930 decks
15%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion221 decks930 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
24%inclusion220 decks930 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
22%inclusion206 decks930 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion201 decks930 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
21%inclusion198 decks930 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion182 decks930 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Landscape
19%inclusion180 decks930 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion178 decks930 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion153 decks930 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion148 decks930 decks
12%synergy