Ghave, Guru of Spores
Phyrexian Altar
Butcher Ghoul
Zulaport Cutthroat

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.
Butcher Ghoul does not have a +1/+1 counter on it.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Butcher Ghoul, adding 1.
2
Butcher Ghoul's undying ability and Zulaport Cutthroat trigger.
3
Resolve the Butcher Ghoul undying trigger, returning Butcher Ghoul from your graveyard to the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it.
4
Resolve the Zulaport Cutthroat trigger, causing each opponent to lose 1 life and you to gain 1 life.
5
Activate Ghave's first ability by paying 1 and removing a +1/+1 counter from Butcher Ghoul, creating a 1/1 Saproling creature token.
6
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite colored mana
Infinite creature tokens
Infinite ETB
Infinite lifegain
Infinite lifegain triggers
Infinite lifeloss
Infinite LTB
Infinite sacrifice triggers
Infinite death triggers
Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
Ghave, Guru of Spores
1.3%inclusion100 decks7.47K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks8K decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks1.15K decks
New Cards
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High Synergy Cards
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91%synergy
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88%synergy
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71%synergy
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71%inclusion72 decks102 decks
67%synergy
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67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
64%synergy
Geralf's Messenger
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
61%synergy
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61%synergy
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59%synergy
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57%synergy
Top Cards
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6%synergy
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50%synergy
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53%synergy
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54%synergy
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49%synergy
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47%synergy
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46%synergy
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48%synergy
Game Changers
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28%synergy
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30%synergy
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28%synergy
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12%synergy
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9%synergy
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
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Creatures
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17%synergy
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31%synergy
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30%synergy
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27%synergy
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27%synergy
Walking Ballista
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28%synergy
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28%synergy
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23%synergy
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6%synergy
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24%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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13%synergy
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22%synergy
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10%synergy
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20%synergy
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14%synergy
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7%synergy
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18%synergy
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13%synergy
Evolution Witness
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15%synergy
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18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
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18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
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8%synergy
Teysa Karlov
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13%synergy
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11%synergy
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8%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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12%synergy
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6%synergy
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9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
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7%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
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2%synergy
Delighted Halfling
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-3%synergy
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5%synergy
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19%synergy
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-1%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%synergy
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13%synergy
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14%synergy
Abrupt Decay
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9%synergy
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3%synergy
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0%synergy
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
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-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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3%synergy
Inspiring Call
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3%synergy
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2%synergy
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-6%synergy
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Sorceries
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-6%synergy
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5%synergy
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29%synergy
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-7%synergy
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1%synergy
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21%synergy
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Three Visits
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2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
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12%synergy
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8%synergy
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-10%synergy
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9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
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8%synergy
Reanimate
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-3%synergy
Culling Ritual
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3%synergy
Farewell
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1%synergy
Profane Tutor
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5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
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3%synergy
Damning Verdict
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3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
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17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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1%synergy
Blasting Station
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13%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
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12%synergy
Birthing Pod
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9%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
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10%synergy
Altar of the Brood
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9%synergy
The Ozolith
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5%synergy
The One Ring
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2%synergy
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8%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
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6%synergy
Ghost Lantern
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7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
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6%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
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7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
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5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
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4%synergy
The Great Henge
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0%synergy
Enchantments
Parallel Lives
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40%synergy
Anointed Procession
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33%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
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29%synergy
Earthcraft
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30%synergy
Branching Evolution
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26%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
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24%synergy
Fecundity
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26%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Primal Vigor
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20%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
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14%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
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13%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
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10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Insidious Roots
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3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Squirrel Nest
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Sadistic Glee
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Feast of the Victorious Dead
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Life and Limb
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Necrosynthesis
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
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5%synergy
Master Chef
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4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
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1%synergy
Planeswalkers
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7%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
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5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
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25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
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6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
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9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Gavony Township
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
High Market
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion92 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion77 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Golgari Signet
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion94 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
65%inclusion66 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Indatha Triome
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion40 decks102 decks
-16%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Vault of Champions
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Mire
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Canopy Vista
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
-21%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Wooded Bastion
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Deathcap Glade
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
-8%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
3%synergy