Steelfin Whale
Retraction Helix
Shield Sphere

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Retraction Helix in hand.
Steelfin Whale and Shield Sphere on the battlefield.
Steelfin Whale does not have summoning sickness.
available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Cast Retraction Helix by paying , targeting Steelfin Whale.
2
Activate Steelfin Whale by tapping it, returning Shield Sphere from the battlefield to your hand.
3
Cast Shield Sphere by paying 0.
4
When Shield Sphere enters the battlefield, Steelfin Whale triggers, untapping Steelfin Whale.
5
Repeat from step 2.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite ETB
Infinite LTB
Infinite storm count
The Blue Spirit
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Top Commanders
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New Cards
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Banishing Knack
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
94%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
92%synergy
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90%synergy
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76%synergy
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74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
74%synergy
Great Furnace
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
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67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
66%synergy
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69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Whispers
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
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38%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
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50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Ritual
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45%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
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43%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
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42%synergy
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30%synergy
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38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
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Imperial Seal
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32%synergy
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36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
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23%synergy
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22%synergy
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26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
20%synergy
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19%synergy
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42%synergy
Midnight Guard
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Leonin Battlemage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
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34%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
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33%synergy
Trinket Mage
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
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31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
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28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Pristine Skywise
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Sunstrike Legionnaire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
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27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
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25%synergy
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26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
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24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
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23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Walking Ballista
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20%synergy
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23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
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23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Myr
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Myr Retriever
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
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16%synergy
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13%synergy
Marketback Walker
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19%synergy
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16%synergy
Shifting Wall
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18%synergy
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18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
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17%synergy
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17%synergy
Silver Myr
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Spellseeker
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15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
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12%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
Grand Architect
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15%synergy
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11%synergy
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13%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
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10%synergy
Instants
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22%synergy
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4%synergy
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38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
21%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-25%synergy
Dizzy Spell
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
35%synergy
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33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
26%synergy
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21%synergy
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14%synergy
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-20%synergy
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
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21%synergy
Negate
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4%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
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23%synergy
Brainstorm
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4%synergy
Dispel
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
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18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Whir of Invention
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Snap
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8%synergy
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5%synergy
Daze
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12%synergy
High Tide
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Opt
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1%synergy
Foil
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Memory Lapse
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Displace
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Delay
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Bring to Light
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Dread Return
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Threats Undetected
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Merchant Scroll
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Reshape
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Fissure
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Bauble
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Forge
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Welding Jar
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Helm of Awakening
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Spellbook
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Grinding Station
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Tooth of Chiss-Goria
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Herbal Poultice
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Relic
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Cathar's Shield
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Accorder's Shield
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Golem Foundry
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Bone Saw
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Codex Shredder
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Zuran Orb
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Chimeric Mass
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Fountain of Youth
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Altar of the Brood
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Scale of Chiss-Goria
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Delif's Cone
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Kite Shield
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Spidersilk Net
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Claws of Gix
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Briber's Purse
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Dark Sphere
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Clown Car
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Blasting Station
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Chamber
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Semblance Anvil
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Intruder Alarm
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Tree of Tales
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Treasure Vault
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Tolaria West
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Winding Canyons
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Talisman of Unity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Simic Signet
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Selesnya Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Paradise Mantle
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Springleaf Drum
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Star
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Seaside Citadel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Temple of Plenty
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Temple of Mystery
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Command Tower
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Underground Sea
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Underground River
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Chancery
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Grove
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Power Depot
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-3%synergy