Evolution Witness
Iron Apprentice
Phyrexian Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Iron Apprentice in hand.
Evolution Witness and Phyrexian Altar on the battlefield.
1 available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Iron Apprentice by paying 1, causing it to enter the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it.
2
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Iron Apprentice, adding 1.
3
When Iron Apprentice dies, it triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on Evolution Witness.
4
Evolution Witness triggers, returning Iron Apprentice from your graveyard to your hand.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Infinite death triggers
Infinite ETB
Infinite LTB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite storm count
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker // Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
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Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
1.0%inclusion3 decks302 decks
Blaster, Combat DJ
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Marath, Will of the Wild
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1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
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0.5%inclusion1 decks194 decks
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New Cards
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32%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
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76%inclusion13 decks17 decks
72%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
63%synergy
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70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
63%synergy
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65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
60%synergy
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61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Fate Transfer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
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60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
58%synergy
The Ozolith
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
57%synergy
Hardened Scales
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
53%synergy
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53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Ignoble Hierarch
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
50%synergy
Branching Evolution
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
47%inclusion8 decks17 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
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33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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Cathars' Crusade
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Game Changers
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Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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19%synergy
Underworld Breach
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
5%synergy
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6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
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5%synergy
Mox Diamond
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4%synergy
Creatures
Dockworker Drone
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Warden of the Grove
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Servant of the Scale
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Abzan Falconer
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Gyre Sage
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Marketback Walker
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36%synergy
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34%synergy
Skatewing Spy
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Master Biomancer
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Hangarback Walker
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Enduring Bondwarden
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Incubation Druid
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Walking Ballista
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Delighted Halfling
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18%synergy
Ouroboroid
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27%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Managorger Hydra
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Bulwark Ox
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Kitchen Finks
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Conclave Mentor
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
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12%synergy
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8%synergy
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26%synergy
Winding Constrictor
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23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
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21%synergy
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23%synergy
Goblin Engineer
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22%synergy
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22%synergy
Sage of Hours
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23%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
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20%synergy
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13%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
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21%synergy
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Scavenging Ooze
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19%synergy
Blood Artist
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9%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
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41%synergy
Bioshift
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
41%synergy
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31%synergy
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-10%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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15%synergy
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13%synergy
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11%synergy
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-24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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-15%synergy
Entomb
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8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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1%synergy
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0%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Culling the Weak
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5%synergy
Saw in Half
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5%synergy
Village Rites
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Gift of the Viper
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6%synergy
Noxious Revival
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4%synergy
Veil of Summer
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4%synergy
Nature's Claim
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2%synergy
Crop Rotation
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-1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Perennation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Damning Verdict
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37%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
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22%synergy
Three Visits
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6%synergy
Nature's Lore
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Toxic Deluge
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11%synergy
Farseek
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-10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Season of Weaving
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18%synergy
Wave Goodbye
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-25%synergy
Culling Ritual
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Season of Gathering
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Abzan
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11%synergy
Finale of Devastation
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6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
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9%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Life's Legacy
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-22%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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-18%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Earth Crystal
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
The Great Henge
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Altar of Dementia
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Animation Module
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Grinding Station
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Birthing Pod
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Loading Zone
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
25%synergy
All Will Be One
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Greater Good
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
24%synergy
Resourceful Defense
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Sylvan Library
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Death's Presence
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Sphere Grid
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Communal Brewing
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Master Chef
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Primal Vigor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
42%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Gavony Township
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Nesting Grounds
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Grim Backwoods
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Drannith Ruins
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion14 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Blood Crypt
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Watery Grave
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Zagoth Triome
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Morphic Pool
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Indatha Triome
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Opulent Palace
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Lush Portico
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Underground Mortuary
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Wastewood Verge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Taiga
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Canopy Vista
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Bayou
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Twilight Mire
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy