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
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1.2%inclusion3 decks249 decks
Gran-Gran
0.3%inclusion1 decks334 decks
Top Commanders
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6.1%inclusion60 decks985 decks
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0.3%inclusion11 decks3.16K decks
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0.0%inclusion3 decks11.7K decks
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1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
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0.3%inclusion1 decks314 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks19.8K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks2.35K decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks878 decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks1.29K decks
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0.4%inclusion1 decks240 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks5.55K decks
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0.2%inclusion1 decks437 decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks2.30K decks
New Cards
North Pole Patrol
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Octopus Form
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Tiger-Seal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ominous Seas
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Chasm Skulker
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Kelpie Guide
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
59%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
57%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
56%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Nadir Kraken
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
52%synergy
Containment Construct
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Silver Myr
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Homunculus Horde
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Opposition
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Forensic Researcher
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Fatestitcher
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Court Street Denizen
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
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60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Clever Conjurer
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Pili-Pala
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Tidewater Minion
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Emrakul's Messenger
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Merfolk Looter
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Thought Courier
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Bonded Fetch
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Omen Hawker
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Palladium Myr
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Detective of the Month
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Powerstone Prodigy
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Transplant Theorist
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
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10%synergy
Wonder
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Nimbleclaw Adept
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Junk Winder
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10%synergy
The Reality Chip
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9%synergy
Nanoform Sentinel
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
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11%synergy
Chief Engineer
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Oneirophage
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Mothdust Changeling
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
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Scrounging Skyray
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10%synergy
Reckless Scholar
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10%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
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10%synergy
Instants
High Tide
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Circular Logic
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
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Dig Through Time
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15%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
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10%synergy
Unwind
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
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-2%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Retraction Helix
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Turnabout
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10%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
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9%synergy
Banishing Knack
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
Spell Pierce
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7%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Meeting of Minds
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Long-Term Plans
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
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6%synergy
Snap
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1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Magic Damper
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6%synergy
Cyber Conversion
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Tolarian Winds
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
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5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
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3%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
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4%synergy
Brainsurge
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
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4%synergy
Refute
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4%synergy
Keep Safe
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Fate
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4%synergy
Miscast
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4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
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4%synergy
Rewind
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
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2%synergy
Consider
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Treasure Cruise
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Deluge
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
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6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Step Through
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Baral's Expertise
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
31%synergy
The Lunar Whale
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Bag of Holding
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Library of Leng
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
The Regalia
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
The Indomitable
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-14%synergy
Currency Converter
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Subterranean Schooner
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mindlink Mech
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Symmetry Matrix
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Freed from the Real
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Wizard Class
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Drake Haven
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Redaction
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Intruder Alarm
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Second Wind
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Verity Circle
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Jace's Erasure
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Thought Reflection
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Aura of Dominion
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
March of the Machines
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
The Phasing of Zhalfir
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Segovia
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Coral Atoll
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
The Surgical Bay
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Remote Isle
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
War Room
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Tolaria West
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion73 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Springleaf Drum
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Paradise Mantle
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Cargo Ship
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Legends
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Azorius Chancery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Holdout Settlement
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Survivors' Encampment
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-69%synergy