Unctus, Grand Metatect
The Watcher in the Water
Grand Architect

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
It is an opponent's turn.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
During an opponent's turn, activate Grand Architect by tapping a blue creature you control except Unctus, adding that can only be spent to cast artifact spells or to activate abilities of artifacts.
2
The creature triggers, causing you to loot.
3
The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
4
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite self-discard triggers
Near-infinite ETB
Infinite draw triggers
Infinite looting
Near-infinite tapped creature tokens
Near-infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to cast artifact spells
Near-infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts
Unctus, Grand Metatect
6.4%inclusion65 decks1.02K decks
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0.4%inclusion12 decks3.38K decks
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1.2%inclusion5 decks416 decks
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0.0%inclusion3 decks11.7K decks
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0.2%inclusion1 decks451 decks
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0.6%inclusion1 decks170 decks
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0.3%inclusion1 decks329 decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks898 decks
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0.4%inclusion1 decks248 decks
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New Cards
Krang, the All-Powerful
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Donatello's Technique
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
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2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chasm Skulker
67%inclusion67 decks100 decks
63%synergy
Kelpie Guide
60%inclusion60 decks100 decks
59%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
59%inclusion59 decks100 decks
56%synergy
Ominous Seas
58%inclusion58 decks100 decks
56%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
56%inclusion56 decks100 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
57%inclusion57 decks100 decks
52%synergy
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53%inclusion53 decks100 decks
52%synergy
Nadir Kraken
52%inclusion52 decks100 decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
53%inclusion53 decks100 decks
48%synergy
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49%inclusion49 decks100 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
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54%inclusion54 decks100 decks
12%synergy
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49%inclusion49 decks100 decks
46%synergy
Containment Construct
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
46%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
43%synergy
Silver Myr
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
44%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion46 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Homunculus Horde
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Forensic Researcher
42%inclusion42 decks100 decks
42%synergy
High Tide
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36%synergy
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39%inclusion39 decks100 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
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22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
16%synergy
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14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
-9%synergy
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-2%synergy
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9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
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7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
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7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Court Street Denizen
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
37%synergy
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34%inclusion34 decks100 decks
30%synergy
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33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
33%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Pili-Pala
29%inclusion29 decks100 decks
29%synergy
Pestered Wellguard
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
26%inclusion26 decks99 decks
25%synergy
Tidewater Minion
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Merfolk Looter
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
18%synergy
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22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
15%synergy
North Pole Patrol
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21%synergy
Thought Courier
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Detective of the Month
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Bonded Fetch
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
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15%synergy
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10%synergy
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14%synergy
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15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Tiger-Seal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Gran-Gran
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Transplant Theorist
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
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13%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
Junk Winder
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
9%synergy
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12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
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10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
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8%synergy
Wonder
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8%synergy
Instants
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37%inclusion37 decks100 decks
26%synergy
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37%inclusion37 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion33 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Circular Logic
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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13%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
15%synergy
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20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
16%synergy
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18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
10%synergy
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17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Retraction Helix
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Unwind
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
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11%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Transcendent Message
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Turnabout
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
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9%synergy
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Flare of Denial
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7%synergy
Banishing Knack
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
9%synergy
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7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Whir of Invention
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
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6%synergy
Magic Damper
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Long-Term Plans
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
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7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Brainsurge
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
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2%synergy
Refute
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Desynchronization
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
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57%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Deluge
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Step Through
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thopter Fabricator
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Monument to Endurance
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Bag of Holding
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
15%synergy
The Lunar Whale
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
-10%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion14 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Currency Converter
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
13%synergy
The Indomitable
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Library of Leng
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
10%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Mindlink Mech
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
The Regalia
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
8%synergy
The Water Crystal
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Synthesizer Labship
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Possession Engine
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Opposition
38%inclusion38 decks100 decks
37%synergy
Freed from the Real
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
33%synergy
Wizard Class
35%inclusion35 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
27%inclusion27 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Drake Haven
25%inclusion25 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Redaction
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
24%synergy
Intruder Alarm
23%inclusion23 decks100 decks
21%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Second Wind
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Verity Circle
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Jace's Erasure
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Aura of Dominion
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Thought Reflection
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Lost in the Maze
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
30%inclusion30 decks100 decks
27%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion61 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
41%inclusion41 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Seat of the Synod
32%inclusion32 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Academy Ruins
22%inclusion22 decks100 decks
17%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
13%synergy
Agna Qel'a
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion15 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
-7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
2%synergy
The Surgical Bay
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
10%synergy
Coral Atoll
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
2%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Remote Isle
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion81 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion62 decks100 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion47 decks100 decks
30%synergy
Springleaf Drum
42%inclusion42 decks100 decks
40%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion37 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Paradise Mantle
24%inclusion24 decks100 decks
23%synergy
Sky Diamond
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
15%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion19 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
-3%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
16%inclusion16 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
11%synergy
Cargo Ship
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion11 decks100 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Azorius Chancery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Holdout Settlement
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy