The Great Henge
Shilgengar, Sire of Famine

   Prerequisites

What do I need to start this combo?
All permanents on the battlefield.

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Shilgengar by sacrificing the persist creature.
2
The sacrificed creature's persist ability triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield with a -1/-1 counter on it.
3
The Great Henge triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on the persist creature and causing you to draw a card.
4
The -1/-1 and +1/+1 counters are removed as a state-based action.
5
Resolve the ability from step 1.
6
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite card draw
Near-infinite ETB
Near-infinite LTB
Near-infinite death triggers
Near-infinite sacrifice triggers
Near-infinite Blood tokens
Morophon, the Boundless
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0.0%inclusion2 decks7.48K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
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Esika, God of the Tree
0.0%inclusion2 decks23.5K decks
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0.1%inclusion2 decks2.17K decks
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0.1%inclusion2 decks2.27K decks
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0.0%inclusion1 decks7.57K decks
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0.4%inclusion1 decks272 decks
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0.1%inclusion1 decks908 decks
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New Cards
Frog Butler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Transdimensional Bovine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Cloning of Shredder
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10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
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55%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
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47%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Vaevictis Asmadi, the Dire
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Dragonlord Atarka
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Palladia-Mors, the Ruiner
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Urza's Incubator
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Three Visits
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33%synergy
Farseek
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Lore
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24%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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-11%synergy
Fist of Suns
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
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41%synergy
Leyline of Mutation
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37%synergy
Herald's Horn
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
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12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
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18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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6%synergy
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1%synergy
Farewell
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2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
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0%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
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1%synergy
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-1%synergy
Creatures
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
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33%synergy
Kroxa and Kunoros
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Velomachus Lorehold
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Giada, Font of Hope
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Sigarda, Font of Blessings
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
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33%synergy
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30%synergy
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30%synergy
Dragonlord Ojutai
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Piru, the Volatile
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
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29%synergy
Righteous Valkyrie
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29%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
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28%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
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26%synergy
Bruna, the Fading Light
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27%synergy
Shadrix Silverquill
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26%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
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25%synergy
Esika, God of the Tree
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23%synergy
Roaming Throne
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22%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
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25%synergy
Resplendent Angel
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25%synergy
Archangel of Thune
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24%synergy
Drana and Linvala
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23%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
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23%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
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24%synergy
Chromium, the Mutable
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25%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
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25%synergy
Starnheim Aspirant
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24%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
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23%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
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19%synergy
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
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20%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
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22%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
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21%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
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17%synergy
Nicol Bolas
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21%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
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19%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
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10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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-6%synergy
Tetzimoc, Primal Death
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19%synergy
Herald of War
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18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
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8%synergy
Kaalia of the Vast
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19%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
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12%synergy
Tanazir Quandrix
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18%synergy
Instants
Assassin's Trophy
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Mana Drain
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-6%synergy
Kindred Summons
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Revitalizing Repast
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2%synergy
Chaos Warp
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-20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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-16%synergy
Cloudshift
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Generous Gift
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Planar Genesis
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Growth Spiral
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-13%synergy
Negate
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-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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-5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
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-6%synergy
Despark
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-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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-10%synergy
Dark Ritual
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-19%synergy
Sorceries
Skyshroud Claim
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22%synergy
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-14%synergy
Kindred Dominance
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23%synergy
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
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20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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-3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
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9%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
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1%synergy
Rampant Growth
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-15%synergy
Raise the Palisade
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13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
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Urza's Ruinous Blast
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12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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-20%synergy
Austere Command
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1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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0%synergy
Open the Way
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9%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
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8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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-7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
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0%synergy
Damn
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-6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Vile Offering
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7%synergy
Reanimate
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-12%synergy
Windfall
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-5%synergy
Kamahl's Druidic Vow
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Haunting Voyage
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4%synergy
Crux of Fate
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3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
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2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Book of Exalted Deeds
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Monster Manual
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
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4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-20%synergy
Heroes' Podium
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mirari's Wake
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Rampage of the Valkyries
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Firja's Retribution
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Descendants' Path
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Angelic Accord
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Journey to Eternity
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Court of Grace
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Aura Shards
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Serra the Benevolent
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Dihada, Binder of Wills
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Archangel Elspeth
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Gavony Township
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
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0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
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-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
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-15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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4%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Relic of Legends
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Timeless Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
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3%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Indatha Triome
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Ketria Triome
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Raugrin Triome
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Temple Garden
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Zagoth Triome
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Savai Triome
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Xander's Lounge
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
34%synergy
The World Tree
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Raffine's Tower
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Scrubland
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Savannah
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Taiga
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Bayou
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-3%synergy