Unctus, Grand Metatect
The Watcher in the Water
Grand Architect

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
It is an opponent's turn.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
During an opponent's turn, activate Grand Architect by tapping a blue creature you control except Unctus, adding that can only be spent to cast artifact spells or to activate abilities of artifacts.
2
The creature triggers, causing you to loot.
3
The Watcher's first ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Tentacle creature token.
4
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite self-discard triggers
Near-infinite ETB
Infinite draw triggers
Infinite looting
Near-infinite tapped creature tokens
Near-infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to cast artifact spells
Near-infinite colorless mana that can only be spent to activate abilities of artifacts
Unctus, Grand Metatect
6.2%inclusion61 decks990 decks
The Watcher in the Water
0.3%inclusion11 decks3.31K decks
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1.3%inclusion5 decks377 decks
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0.0%inclusion3 decks11.6K decks
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0.2%inclusion1 decks430 decks
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0.6%inclusion1 decks163 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks2.69K decks
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1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
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0.3%inclusion1 decks316 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks19.7K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks2.39K decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks884 decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks1.38K decks
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0.4%inclusion1 decks244 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks5.74K decks
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0.2%inclusion1 decks451 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks4.12K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks2.49K decks
New Cards
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21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Donatello's Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stalactite Dagger
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5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chasm Skulker
67%inclusion64 decks95 decks
64%synergy
Kelpie Guide
62%inclusion59 decks95 decks
61%synergy
Ominous Seas
60%inclusion57 decks95 decks
58%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
60%inclusion57 decks95 decks
57%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
57%inclusion54 decks95 decks
56%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
56%inclusion53 decks95 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
57%inclusion54 decks95 decks
52%synergy
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52%inclusion49 decks95 decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
54%inclusion51 decks95 decks
49%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
52%inclusion49 decks95 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
55%inclusion52 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
46%synergy
Containment Construct
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
46%synergy
Silver Myr
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
44%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
42%synergy
Forensic Researcher
44%inclusion42 decks95 decks
44%synergy
Homunculus Horde
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
42%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion41 decks95 decks
22%synergy
High Tide
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
38%synergy
Fatestitcher
40%inclusion38 decks95 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
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22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
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9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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-3%synergy
Creatures
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
38%synergy
Clever Conjurer
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Pili-Pala
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Tidewater Minion
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Merfolk Looter
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
23%synergy
North Pole Patrol
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Thought Courier
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Bonded Fetch
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Detective of the Month
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
15%synergy
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16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Omen Hawker
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Palladium Myr
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Transplant Theorist
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Nimbleclaw Adept
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
12%synergy
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12%synergy
Junk Winder
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
11%synergy
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12%synergy
Gran-Gran
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Wonder
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8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
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7%synergy
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11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Scholar
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Enclave Cryptologist
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Instants
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38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
25%synergy
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29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
11%synergy
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24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Octopus Form
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
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20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
16%synergy
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13%synergy
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9%synergy
Dig Through Time
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Retraction Helix
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Unwind
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Opt
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6%synergy
Turnabout
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11%synergy
Spell Pierce
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8%synergy
Transcendent Message
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Snap
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Knack
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Meeting of Minds
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Cryptic Command
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Magic Damper
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
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-6%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Long-Term Plans
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Cyber Conversion
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Cerulean Wisps
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Consider
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0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Wild Unraveling
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5%synergy
Abjure
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Foil
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorform
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Miscast
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Nexus of Fate
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Shore Up
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Treasure Cruise
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Deluge
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Step Through
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Energy Tap
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Artful Dodge
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Baral's Expertise
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thopter Fabricator
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Monument to Endurance
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Bag of Holding
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
18%synergy
The Lunar Whale
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Currency Converter
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Library of Leng
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
12%synergy
The Indomitable
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
The Regalia
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mindlink Mech
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Clock of Omens
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Opposition
40%inclusion38 decks95 decks
39%synergy
Freed from the Real
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Wizard Class
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
27%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Redaction
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Drake Haven
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Intruder Alarm
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Second Wind
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Verity Circle
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Jace's Erasure
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Dominion
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Thought Reflection
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Lost in the Maze
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion57 decks95 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Archway of Innovation
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Academy Ruins
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Agna Qel'a
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
3%synergy
The Surgical Bay
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Coral Atoll
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Remote Isle
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
War Room
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion79 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion58 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Springleaf Drum
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
39%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Paradise Mantle
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Cargo Ship
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Azorius Chancery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Holdout Settlement
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Demolition Field
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-69%synergy