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
9.2%inclusion739 decks8.08K decks
Terra, Herald of Hope
1.0%inclusion128 decks12.2K decks
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
1.1%inclusion34 decks3.19K decks
Dihada, Binder of Wills
0.3%inclusion17 decks6.25K decks
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
0.9%inclusion12 decks1.36K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion6 decks16.8K decks
Edgar Markov
0.0%inclusion4 decks28.8K decks
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
0.1%inclusion4 decks5K decks
Zurgo Stormrender
0.0%inclusion3 decks15.4K decks
Morophon, the Boundless
0.0%inclusion2 decks8.64K decks
Queen Marchesa
0.0%inclusion2 decks9.78K decks
Ravos, Soultender // Tana, the Bloodsower
0.4%inclusion2 decks516 decks
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
0.0%inclusion1 decks17.6K decks
Niv-Mizzet, Guildpact
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.09K decks
Extus, Oriq Overlord
0.0%inclusion1 decks3.93K decks
Sophina, Spearsage Deserter // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
0.3%inclusion1 decks394 decks
Ravos, Soultender // Vial Smasher the Fierce
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
Karona, False God
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.73K decks
New Cards
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15%inclusion36 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
8.4%inclusion46 decks547 decks
7%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Personify
4.0%inclusion10 decks249 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
69%inclusion666 decks963 decks
68%synergy
Viscera Seer
69%inclusion662 decks963 decks
61%synergy
Putrid Goblin
60%inclusion578 decks963 decks
59%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
63%inclusion609 decks963 decks
58%synergy
Lesser Masticore
52%inclusion498 decks963 decks
52%synergy
Obstinate Gargoyle
51%inclusion490 decks963 decks
51%synergy
Carrion Feeder
51%inclusion488 decks963 decks
46%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
47%inclusion361 decks765 decks
44%synergy
Puppeteer Clique
45%inclusion430 decks963 decks
43%synergy
Restless Apparition
40%inclusion390 decks963 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
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2%synergy
Reanimate
58%inclusion559 decks963 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion466 decks963 decks
1%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
48%inclusion463 decks963 decks
38%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion452 decks963 decks
31%synergy
Victimize
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33%synergy
Buried Alive
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39%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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36%synergy
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42%inclusion401 decks963 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
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-3%synergy
Gamble
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3%synergy
Underworld Breach
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4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.3%inclusion90 decks963 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.4%inclusion71 decks963 decks
-9%synergy
Jeska's Will
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-9%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion52 decks963 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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-4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
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-3%synergy
Creatures
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39%synergy
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38%inclusion366 decks963 decks
27%synergy
Mayhem Devil
36%inclusion346 decks963 decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
35%inclusion336 decks963 decks
26%synergy
Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion318 decks963 decks
24%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
31%inclusion294 decks963 decks
28%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
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22%synergy
Anger
29%inclusion278 decks963 decks
22%synergy
Safehold Elite
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Kitchen Finks
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28%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
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24%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
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25%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
27%inclusion257 decks963 decks
23%synergy
Terra, Herald of Hope
26%inclusion253 decks963 decks
25%synergy
Sun Titan
26%inclusion250 decks963 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion245 decks963 decks
17%synergy
Haytham Kenway
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24%synergy
Elenda and Azor
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24%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
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17%synergy
Karmic Guide
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20%synergy
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23%synergy
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21%synergy
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21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
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20%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
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-4%synergy
Lingering Tormentor
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20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
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7%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
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16%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
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16%synergy
Corpse Knight
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13%synergy
Banon, the Returners' Leader
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16%synergy
Locke, Treasure Hunter
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Woe Strider
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15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
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4%synergy
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14%synergy
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11%synergy
Kithkin Spellduster
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16%synergy
Gau, Feral Youth
16%inclusion143 decks896 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
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11%synergy
The Warring Triad
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14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
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-4%synergy
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5%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
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12%synergy
Voice of Victory
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7%synergy
Persistent Constrictor
14%inclusion132 decks963 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Marauder
13%inclusion129 decks963 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
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11%synergy
General Leo Cristophe
13%inclusion119 decks897 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
37%inclusion354 decks963 decks
33%synergy
Ephemerate
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26%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
27%inclusion263 decks963 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
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3%synergy
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15%synergy
Entomb
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16%synergy
Generous Gift
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0%synergy
Laughing Mad
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20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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8%synergy
Flicker of Fate
18%inclusion177 decks963 decks
17%synergy
First Day of Class
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17%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion163 decks963 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion158 decks963 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion142 decks963 decks
4%synergy
Cauldron Haze
14%inclusion136 decks963 decks
14%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion135 decks963 decks
11%synergy
Crackling Doom
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7%synergy
Village Rites
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5%synergy
Feign Death
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12%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion133 decks963 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion127 decks963 decks
4%synergy
Silence
13%inclusion121 decks963 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion118 decks963 decks
10%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion114 decks963 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
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-18%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
12%inclusion112 decks963 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-6%synergy
Saw in Half
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5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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1%synergy
Despark
8.9%inclusion86 decks963 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
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1%synergy
Demand Answers
8.3%inclusion80 decks963 decks
2%synergy
Soul Partition
8.1%inclusion78 decks963 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.0%inclusion77 decks963 decks
5%synergy
Mandate of Peace
7.9%inclusion76 decks963 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
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5%synergy
Boros Charm
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-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
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-2%synergy
Burnt Offering
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5%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.1%inclusion68 decks963 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Charm
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-8%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.0%inclusion67 decks963 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.0%inclusion67 decks963 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.9%inclusion66 decks963 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.3%inclusion61 decks963 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
6.3%inclusion61 decks963 decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
5.9%inclusion57 decks963 decks
0%synergy
Terminate
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-14%synergy
Sorceries
Unearth
36%inclusion343 decks963 decks
33%synergy
Stitch Together
33%inclusion318 decks963 decks
31%synergy
Lively Dirge
30%inclusion288 decks963 decks
28%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Persist
28%inclusion273 decks963 decks
26%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
28%inclusion271 decks963 decks
9%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
21%inclusion199 decks963 decks
-13%synergy
Night's Whisper
18%inclusion177 decks963 decks
9%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion162 decks963 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion151 decks963 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion135 decks963 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
11%inclusion110 decks963 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion107 decks963 decks
-7%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion105 decks963 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion100 decks963 decks
5%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
9.4%inclusion84 decks896 decks
9%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
9.1%inclusion88 decks963 decks
7%synergy
Legions to Ashes
8.7%inclusion84 decks963 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.5%inclusion82 decks963 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.3%inclusion80 decks963 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion80 decks963 decks
-7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
8.2%inclusion79 decks963 decks
7%synergy
Jolted Awake
8.1%inclusion78 decks963 decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.0%inclusion77 decks963 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.5%inclusion72 decks963 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.5%inclusion72 decks963 decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.6%inclusion64 decks963 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion62 decks963 decks
-5%synergy
Snort
5.9%inclusion53 decks896 decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
5.5%inclusion53 decks963 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.4%inclusion52 decks963 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion51 decks963 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion354 decks963 decks
30%synergy
Altar of Dementia
33%inclusion313 decks963 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion242 decks963 decks
-2%synergy
Blasting Station
22%inclusion211 decks963 decks
21%synergy
Birthing Pod
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion202 decks963 decks
17%synergy
Phoenix Down
17%inclusion152 decks896 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion148 decks963 decks
-9%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion119 decks963 decks
12%synergy
Key to the City
12%inclusion113 decks963 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion106 decks963 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.6%inclusion73 decks963 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion71 decks963 decks
0%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.0%inclusion67 decks963 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.6%inclusion54 decks963 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
31%inclusion302 decks963 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
27%inclusion263 decks963 decks
18%synergy
Training Grounds
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Kindred Discovery
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion193 decks963 decks
13%synergy
Thran Vigil
16%inclusion154 decks963 decks
16%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion130 decks963 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion130 decks963 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion125 decks963 decks
-2%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion107 decks963 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion94 decks963 decks
-11%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.6%inclusion73 decks963 decks
0%synergy
Smile at Death
7.0%inclusion67 decks963 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.9%inclusion66 decks963 decks
-5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.5%inclusion63 decks963 decks
1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.4%inclusion62 decks963 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.9%inclusion57 decks963 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.9%inclusion57 decks963 decks
1%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.3%inclusion49 decks932 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
5.7%inclusion55 decks963 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion229 decks963 decks
4%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion211 decks963 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion187 decks963 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion144 decks963 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion97 decks963 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.5%inclusion82 decks963 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion71 decks963 decks
-22%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.1%inclusion68 decks963 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion46 decks871 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion50 decks963 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion843 decks963 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion811 decks963 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
62%inclusion596 decks963 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion578 decks963 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion508 decks963 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion359 decks963 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion256 decks963 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion232 decks963 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion196 decks963 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion156 decks963 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion114 decks963 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion68 decks963 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.7%inclusion65 decks963 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.1%inclusion36 decks707 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion904 decks963 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion675 decks963 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion643 decks963 decks
33%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
66%inclusion632 decks963 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion619 decks963 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
61%inclusion585 decks963 decks
32%synergy
Nomad Outpost
60%inclusion582 decks963 decks
31%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion526 decks963 decks
31%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion484 decks963 decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion452 decks963 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion424 decks963 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%inclusion407 decks963 decks
29%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion395 decks963 decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion378 decks963 decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
39%inclusion372 decks963 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion354 decks963 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
35%inclusion341 decks963 decks
20%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion339 decks963 decks
23%synergy
Graven Cairns
33%inclusion320 decks963 decks
24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion315 decks963 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion281 decks963 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%inclusion269 decks963 decks
15%synergy
Tropical Island
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion259 decks963 decks
16%synergy
Savai Triome
27%inclusion256 decks963 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion246 decks963 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion244 decks963 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
23%inclusion223 decks963 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
23%inclusion222 decks963 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
22%inclusion212 decks963 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion210 decks963 decks
-2%synergy
Spire Garden
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
21%inclusion205 decks963 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion186 decks963 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Landscape
19%inclusion183 decks963 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion182 decks963 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion161 decks963 decks
6%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion156 decks963 decks
6%synergy