Dark Leo & Shredder
Archfiend of Despair

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
Archfiend of Despair on the battlefield.
Dark Leo & Shredder in hand or on the battlefield or in the command zone.
An opponent cannot block Dark Leo & Shredder if it's on the battlefield, or another creature you control otherwise. Dark Leo & Shredder doesn't have summoning sickness if it's on the battlefield. You control at least four Ninjas.
plus commander tax if applicable if Dark Leo & Shredder isn't on the battlefield available

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Declare Dark Leo & Shredder as an attacker if it's on the battlefield, or another creature you control otherwise.
2
If Dark Leo & Shredder isn't on the battlefield, when the declared creature is unblocked, cast Dark Leo & Shredder either from your hand or from the command zone for its sneak cost by paying plus commander tax if applicable and returning the unblocked attacker to your hand.
3
Deal combat damage using Dark Leo & Shredder, triggering its second ability, creating a 1/1 Ninja creature token and causing the opponent to lose half their life total, rounded up.
4
At the beginning of your end step, Archfiend of Despair triggers, causing the opponent to lose the rest of their life total.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite lifeloss for target opponent
Dark Leo & Shredder
10%inclusion154 decks1.59K decks
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0.2%inclusion7 decks3.72K decks
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2.2%inclusion6 decks271 decks
Top Commanders
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New Cards
Super Shredder
79%inclusion142 decks180 decks
78%synergy
Shark Shredder, Killer Clone
75%inclusion135 decks180 decks
74%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
74%inclusion126 decks170 decks
72%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
68%inclusion116 decks170 decks
66%synergy
Karai, Future of the Foot
66%inclusion113 decks170 decks
65%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
88%inclusion159 decks180 decks
85%synergy
Wound Reflection
80%inclusion144 decks180 decks
78%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
77%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
72%synergy
Throatseeker
70%inclusion126 decks180 decks
70%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
67%inclusion121 decks180 decks
66%synergy
Satoru Umezawa
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
65%synergy
Prosperous Thief
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
65%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
64%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
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24%synergy
Changeling Outcast
68%inclusion123 decks180 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion122 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Throat Slitter
65%inclusion117 decks180 decks
64%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
62%inclusion111 decks180 decks
61%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
61%inclusion110 decks180 decks
58%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
61%inclusion109 decks180 decks
58%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Prehistoric Pet
57%inclusion103 decks180 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
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18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
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22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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16%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
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7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Aphelia, Viper Whisperer
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100%synergy
Leonardo, Cutting Edge
56%inclusion100 decks180 decks
55%synergy
Splinter, Hamato Yoshi
53%inclusion88 decks165 decks
53%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Leonardo, Sewer Samurai
53%inclusion95 decks180 decks
53%synergy
Turncoat Kunoichi
52%inclusion93 decks180 decks
51%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
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47%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
48%inclusion86 decks180 decks
46%synergy
Mistblade Shinobi
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
45%inclusion81 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Roaming Throne
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
36%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
42%inclusion76 decks180 decks
39%synergy
Nezumi Prowler
41%inclusion74 decks180 decks
41%synergy
Sakashima's Student
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
39%inclusion71 decks180 decks
39%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
37%inclusion66 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Oroku Saki, Shredder Rising
36%inclusion60 decks165 decks
36%synergy
Leonardo, Worldly Warrior
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Splinter, the Mentor
36%inclusion64 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Dokuchi Silencer
35%inclusion63 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
30%synergy
Biting-Palm Ninja
31%inclusion55 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Foot Elite
28%inclusion48 decks170 decks
28%synergy
Mirror Entity
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24%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
27%inclusion49 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Donatello, Gadget Master
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26%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
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26%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
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26%synergy
Kamiz, Obscura Oculus
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26%synergy
Starwinder
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25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
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8%synergy
Leonardo, Big Brother
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25%synergy
Okiba-Gang Shinobi
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Blade-Blizzard Kitsune
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Skullsnatcher
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
23%synergy
April O'Neil, Kunoichi Trainee
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21%synergy
Azra Smokeshaper
21%inclusion38 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Shadowmage Infiltrator
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
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18%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
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18%synergy
Inkrise Infiltrator
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19%synergy
Tormented Soul
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18%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
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16%synergy
Enduring Innocence
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15%synergy
Graveshifter
18%inclusion33 decks180 decks
17%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
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16%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
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30%synergy
The Last Ronin's Technique
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54%synergy
Deadly Rollick
49%inclusion89 decks180 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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22%synergy
Counterspell
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5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion75 decks180 decks
31%synergy
Akroma's Will
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29%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
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9%synergy
Continue?
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31%synergy
Void Rend
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12%synergy
Swan Song
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9%synergy
Arcane Denial
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6%synergy
Darkness
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25%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
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19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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-2%synergy
Despark
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Personify
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16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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13%synergy
Clever Concealment
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9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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1%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
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8%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
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10%synergy
Inkshield
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4%synergy
Generous Gift
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-11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
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8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
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4%synergy
Village Rites
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0%synergy
Pain 101
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8%synergy
Silence
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2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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0%synergy
Crib Swap
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Return to the Sewers
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Turtles Forever
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Holy Day
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Dawn Charm
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4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
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4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
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-5%synergy
Sorceries
Splinter's Technique
51%inclusion91 decks180 decks
49%synergy
Leonardo's Technique
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
42%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion69 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion66 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Shredder's Technique
34%inclusion57 decks170 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Donatello's Technique
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Game Over
10%inclusion17 decks170 decks
9%synergy
Rush of Dread
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Karai's Technique
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Here Comes a New Hero!
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion95 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
49%inclusion88 decks180 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion72 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
34%inclusion61 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion57 decks180 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Ninja's Blades
27%inclusion49 decks180 decks
27%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion41 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
17%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Thieves' Tools
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Foot Chopper
15%inclusion26 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Quintessential Katana
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Bespoke Bō
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
3%synergy
Key to the City
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Cover of Darkness
54%inclusion97 decks180 decks
52%synergy
Ninja Teen
49%inclusion88 decks180 decks
48%synergy
Exquisite Blood
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
38%synergy
Anointed Procession
43%inclusion77 decks180 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion74 decks180 decks
29%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
24%synergy
The Cloning of Shredder
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
23%synergy
Behind the Scenes
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Kindred Discovery
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Warlock Class
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Flaming Fist
16%inclusion28 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
2%synergy
Leader's Talent
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Grievous Wound
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Paladin Class
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Haunted One
9.4%inclusion17 decks180 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Legion Loyalty
7.8%inclusion14 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Intimidation
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
39%inclusion71 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Kaito Shizuki
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion132 decks180 decks
53%synergy
Access Tunnel
53%inclusion95 decks180 decks
50%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion83 decks180 decks
37%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
44%inclusion79 decks180 decks
40%synergy
Secret Tunnel
43%inclusion78 decks180 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
24%synergy
The Black Gate
34%inclusion62 decks180 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion55 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion51 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
24%inclusion44 decks180 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion42 decks180 decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Realm of Koh
14%inclusion25 decks180 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
13%inclusion23 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Sandstorm Verge
8.3%inclusion15 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Mutavault
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion165 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion146 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion97 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion63 decks180 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion35 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Firdoch Core
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.1%inclusion11 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion159 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion139 decks180 decks
36%synergy
Isolated Chapel
73%inclusion131 decks180 decks
39%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Champions
66%inclusion119 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Raffine's Tower
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
58%inclusion105 decks180 decks
43%synergy
Turtle Lair
57%inclusion97 decks170 decks
56%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
46%inclusion82 decks180 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion82 decks180 decks
35%synergy
Caves of Koilos
44%inclusion80 decks180 decks
15%synergy
Undercity Sewers
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
34%inclusion61 decks180 decks
24%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
31%inclusion55 decks180 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion50 decks180 decks
-9%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion49 decks180 decks
14%synergy
Silent Clearing
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Fetid Heath
26%inclusion46 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion43 decks180 decks
16%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
22%inclusion40 decks180 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion39 decks180 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion36 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion34 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion32 decks180 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion29 decks180 decks
-1%synergy
Foot Headquarters
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion27 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion24 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Escape Tunnel
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion22 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion21 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
-10%synergy
Scoured Barrens
10%inclusion18 decks180 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
0%synergy