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
9.5%inclusion847 decks8.94K decks
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1.1%inclusion148 decks13.6K decks
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
1.0%inclusion34 decks3.46K decks
Dihada, Binder of Wills
0.3%inclusion18 decks6.84K decks
Shanid, Sleepers' Scourge
0.8%inclusion12 decks1.49K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion8 decks18.9K decks
Edgar Markov
0.0%inclusion5 decks31.7K decks
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
0.1%inclusion4 decks5.62K decks
Zurgo Stormrender
0.0%inclusion3 decks16.8K decks
Queen Marchesa
0.0%inclusion3 decks10.9K decks
Saskia the Unyielding
0.0%inclusion2 decks5.09K decks
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
0.0%inclusion2 decks19.9K decks
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0.5%inclusion2 decks428 decks
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0.0%inclusion2 decks9.66K decks
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
0.0%inclusion2 decks15.1K decks
Ravos, Soultender // Tana, the Bloodsower
0.3%inclusion2 decks579 decks
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0.2%inclusion2 decks1.14K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks2.37K decks
New Cards
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2.3%inclusion6 decks265 decks
2%synergy
Continue?
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0%synergy
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2%synergy
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1%synergy
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-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Murderous Redcap
69%inclusion761 decks1.10K decks
67%synergy
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60%synergy
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60%inclusion661 decks1.10K decks
59%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
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57%synergy
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52%synergy
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51%synergy
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46%synergy
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46%synergy
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43%synergy
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40%synergy
Top Cards
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2%synergy
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38%synergy
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39%synergy
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1%synergy
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6%synergy
Game Changers
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-3%synergy
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4%synergy
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-3%synergy
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2%synergy
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4%synergy
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-6%synergy
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-9%synergy
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-3%synergy
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-3%synergy
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-4%synergy
Creatures
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37%synergy
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26%synergy
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26%synergy
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36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
36%synergy
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26%synergy
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25%synergy
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31%synergy
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31%synergy
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24%synergy
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28%synergy
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24%synergy
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21%synergy
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23%synergy
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18%synergy
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26%synergy
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25%synergy
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21%synergy
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19%synergy
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21%synergy
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
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20%synergy
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19%synergy
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-6%synergy
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17%synergy
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7%synergy
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12%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
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16%synergy
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14%synergy
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16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
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-9%synergy
Warren Soultrader
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10%synergy
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5%synergy
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12%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
Instants
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34%synergy
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26%synergy
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3%synergy
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3%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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21%synergy
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0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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17%synergy
First Day of Class
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18%synergy
Bedevil
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5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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5%synergy
Big Score
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4%synergy
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12%synergy
Crackling Doom
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7%synergy
Reprieve
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10%synergy
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5%synergy
Cauldron Haze
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Feign Death
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12%synergy
Silence
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7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
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4%synergy
Parting Gust
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11%synergy
Undying Malice
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10%synergy
Chaos Warp
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-18%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
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10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-6%synergy
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2%synergy
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-4%synergy
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8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
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1%synergy
Disenchant
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5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
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5%synergy
Mandate of Peace
8.0%inclusion88 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Demand Answers
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2%synergy
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-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
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-1%synergy
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1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
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1%synergy
Burnt Offering
7.1%inclusion79 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.1%inclusion79 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.0%inclusion77 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
6.9%inclusion76 decks1.10K decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
6.4%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Personify
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5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Unearth
36%inclusion398 decks1.10K decks
33%synergy
Stitch Together
34%inclusion372 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Lively Dirge
30%inclusion326 decks1.10K decks
28%synergy
Persist
28%inclusion314 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
28%inclusion304 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion229 decks1.10K decks
-12%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion208 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion184 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-27%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion167 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion155 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Demonic Counsel
12%inclusion136 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion122 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion118 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
10%inclusion111 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion111 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
9.1%inclusion95 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Legions to Ashes
8.6%inclusion95 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
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3%synergy
Jolted Awake
8.5%inclusion94 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Starfall Invocation
8.4%inclusion93 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
8.1%inclusion89 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.0%inclusion88 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.8%inclusion86 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.7%inclusion85 decks1.10K decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.3%inclusion81 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
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-5%synergy
Snort
6.3%inclusion65 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Helping Hand
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.4%inclusion60 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion56 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion396 decks1.10K decks
29%synergy
Altar of Dementia
33%inclusion361 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion262 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Blasting Station
23%inclusion250 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion244 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Phoenix Down
17%inclusion178 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Birthing Pod
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion168 decks1.10K decks
-9%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
12%inclusion134 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion130 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Key to the City
11%inclusion126 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.6%inclusion84 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion81 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.4%inclusion71 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Spawning Pit
5.5%inclusion61 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
31%inclusion346 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Training Grounds
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Animate Dead
28%inclusion306 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Kindred Discovery
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion219 decks1.10K decks
13%synergy
Thran Vigil
17%inclusion186 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Mirari's Wake
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion160 decks1.10K decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion146 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion134 decks1.10K decks
-3%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion123 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.0%inclusion100 decks1.10K decks
-12%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.3%inclusion81 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Smile at Death
6.6%inclusion73 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.2%inclusion69 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.2%inclusion68 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.8%inclusion64 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.7%inclusion63 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.5%inclusion61 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.2%inclusion56 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dihada, Binder of Wills
5.2%inclusion58 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion258 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion240 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion211 decks1.10K decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion167 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion105 decks1.10K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.8%inclusion97 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.3%inclusion81 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.9%inclusion76 decks1.10K decks
-23%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.5%inclusion56 decks1.01K decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
5.3%inclusion59 decks1.10K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion972 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion928 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
62%inclusion683 decks1.10K decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
60%inclusion659 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion581 decks1.10K decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion403 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
27%inclusion295 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Signet
24%inclusion263 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
21%inclusion228 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion179 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion131 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.4%inclusion82 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.0%inclusion77 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion1.03K decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion773 decks1.10K decks
33%synergy
Isolated Chapel
66%inclusion733 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
65%inclusion719 decks1.10K decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion701 decks1.10K decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
61%inclusion674 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Nomad Outpost
60%inclusion668 decks1.10K decks
32%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion607 decks1.10K decks
31%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
51%inclusion565 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion531 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Temple Garden
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion491 decks1.10K decks
22%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion469 decks1.10K decks
29%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Stomping Ground
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion454 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
Rugged Prairie
40%inclusion439 decks1.10K decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
39%inclusion429 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion413 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Indatha Triome
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion394 decks1.10K decks
23%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
35%inclusion392 decks1.10K decks
21%synergy
Graven Cairns
34%inclusion372 decks1.10K decks
24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion356 decks1.10K decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion312 decks1.10K decks
17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
28%inclusion310 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Savai Triome
26%inclusion288 decks1.10K decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion285 decks1.10K decks
15%synergy
Desolate Mire
26%inclusion282 decks1.10K decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion268 decks1.10K decks
14%synergy
Tropical Island
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion255 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
23%inclusion251 decks1.10K decks
16%synergy
Luxury Suite
22%inclusion241 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Champions
22%inclusion240 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-19%synergy
Watery Grave
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-20%synergy
Spectator Seating
21%inclusion233 decks1.10K decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Taiga
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Bayou
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion213 decks1.10K decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
19%inclusion205 decks1.10K decks
2%synergy
Shattered Landscape
18%inclusion202 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
16%inclusion178 decks1.10K decks
6%synergy