Polukranos Reborn
Nim Deathmantle
Ashnod's Altar

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield (Polukranos Reborn // Polukranos as Polukranos, Engine of Ruin on the battlefield).
You control at least two additional nontoken Hydras.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing another nontoken Hydra that does not have Nim Deathmantle attached, adding .
2
When the Hydra dies, Polukranos and Nim Deathmantle trigger.
3
Resolve the Polukranos trigger, creating two 3/3 Phyrexian Hydra creature tokens.
4
Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing a Phyrexian Hydra, adding .
5
Resolve the Nim Deathmantle trigger from step 2, causing you to pay 4 to return the nontoken Hydra from your graveyard to the battlefield, and attach Nim Deathmantle to it.
6
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite colored mana
Infinite creature tokens
Infinite death triggers
Infinite ETB
Infinite LTB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite colorless mana
Polukranos Reborn
6.7%inclusion155 decks2.31K decks
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0.2%inclusion1 decks486 decks
Helga, Skittish Seer
0.0%inclusion1 decks14.7K decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks1.97K decks
New Cards
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1%synergy
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2%synergy
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-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
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90%synergy
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89%inclusion141 decks158 decks
88%synergy
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87%inclusion138 decks158 decks
87%synergy
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84%inclusion133 decks158 decks
84%synergy
Feral Hydra
81%inclusion128 decks158 decks
81%synergy
Protean Hydra
80%inclusion126 decks158 decks
79%synergy
Hooded Hydra
79%inclusion125 decks158 decks
78%synergy
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78%synergy
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78%synergy
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78%inclusion123 decks158 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
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71%synergy
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71%inclusion112 decks158 decks
39%synergy
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68%inclusion108 decks158 decks
67%synergy
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67%inclusion106 decks158 decks
66%synergy
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66%inclusion105 decks158 decks
66%synergy
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63%synergy
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66%inclusion104 decks158 decks
4%synergy
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65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
64%synergy
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64%inclusion101 decks158 decks
61%synergy
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20%synergy
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16%synergy
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
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-10%synergy
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1%synergy
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-2%synergy
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0%synergy
Creatures
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58%synergy
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58%synergy
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58%synergy
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45%synergy
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41%synergy
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44%synergy
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41%synergy
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39%synergy
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21%synergy
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19%synergy
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34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
34%synergy
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24%synergy
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29%synergy
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15%synergy
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28%synergy
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21%synergy
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27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
27%synergy
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20%synergy
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24%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
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24%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
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24%synergy
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19%synergy
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23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
19%synergy
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12%synergy
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19%synergy
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19%synergy
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19%synergy
Moorland Rescuer
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19%synergy
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19%synergy
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18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
18%synergy
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17%synergy
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18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
14%synergy
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5%synergy
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0%synergy
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17%synergy
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12%synergy
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16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
15%synergy
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11%synergy
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-13%synergy
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14%synergy
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11%synergy
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7%synergy
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
Nexos
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
Instants
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25%synergy
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6%synergy
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20%synergy
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27%synergy
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45%synergy
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21%synergy
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24%synergy
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22%synergy
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13%synergy
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18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
8%synergy
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18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
16%synergy
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14%synergy
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14%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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7%synergy
Entish Restoration
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
Harrow
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1%synergy
Brought Back
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9%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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-1%synergy
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1%synergy
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1%synergy
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3%synergy
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-3%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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1%synergy
Sorceries
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54%synergy
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20%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
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50%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
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21%synergy
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7%synergy
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30%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Patch Up
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
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11%synergy
Ecological Appreciation
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
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7%synergy
Life's Legacy
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Helping Hand
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Migration Path
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
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4%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
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2%synergy
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-3%synergy
Creeping Renaissance
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8%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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8%synergy
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0%synergy
Proclamation of Rebirth
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7%synergy
Storm of Souls
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6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
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1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Split Up
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5%synergy
Open the Way
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4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
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3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
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1%synergy
Reunion of the House
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5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
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1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
3%synergy
The Masamune
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
The Great Henge
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Blasting Station
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Elemental Bond
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
50%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
48%synergy
Doubling Season
44%inclusion69 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Parallel Lives
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Anointed Procession
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Greater Good
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Abiding Grace
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Unbound Flourishing
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Mirari's Wake
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Smile at Death
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Renewal
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Fecundity
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Hardened Scales
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Wild Pair
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Martyr's Bond
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Branching Evolution
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Primal Vigor
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Colossal Majesty
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Leader
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Exploration
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Sigil of the New Dawn
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Invasion of Zendikar
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Gavony Township
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Three Tree City
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
19%synergy
High Market
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
3%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion129 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion105 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
22%inclusion28 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Signet
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Herd Heirloom
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Tangleroot
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
85%inclusion134 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
69%inclusion109 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
63%inclusion100 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion92 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
51%inclusion80 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
48%inclusion76 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Brushland
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Fortified Village
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Plenty
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Hushwood Verge
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Lush Portico
26%inclusion41 decks157 decks
17%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Scattered Groves
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Radiant Grove
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Krosan Verge
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Arctic Treeline
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Savannah
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-21%synergy
Wooded Bastion
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Horizon Canopy
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Blossoming Sands
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-2%synergy