Crime Novelist
Thopter Foundry
Sword of the Meek

   Prerequisites

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

   Steps

How does this combo work?
1
Activate Thopter Foundry by paying 1 and sacrificing Sword of the Meek.
2
Crime Novelist triggers, putting a +1/+1 counter on it and adding .
3
Resolve the Thopter Foundry ability, creating a 1/1 Thopter artifact creature token and causing you to gain 1 life.
4
When the Thopter enters the battlefield, Sword of the Meek triggers, returning Sword of the Meek from your graveyard to the battlefield attached to the Thopter.
5
Repeat.

   Results

What do I get from this combo?
Infinite creature tokens
Infinite ETB
Infinite lifegain
Infinite lifegain triggers
Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Breya, Etherium Shaper
4.2%inclusion789 decks18.7K decks
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
0.9%inclusion34 decks3.59K decks
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.3%inclusion5 decks1.45K decks
Urtet, Remnant of Memnarch
0.0%inclusion4 decks15.1K decks
Garth One-Eye
0.0%inclusion2 decks4.76K decks
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the Weaver
0.0%inclusion2 decks9.65K decks
Child of Alara
0.0%inclusion2 decks8.54K decks
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.8%inclusion2 decks243 decks
Azlask, the Swelling Scourge
0.0%inclusion1 decks12.9K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.13K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks27.1K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
0.1%inclusion1 decks851 decks
Esika, God of the Tree
0.0%inclusion1 decks21.4K decks
New Cards
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
3.2%inclusion2 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
0.6%inclusion1 decks171 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
0.6%inclusion1 decks178 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
76%inclusion645 decks845 decks
73%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
74%inclusion625 decks845 decks
67%synergy
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion604 decks845 decks
65%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
69%inclusion582 decks845 decks
65%synergy
Time Sieve
66%inclusion554 decks845 decks
63%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
69%inclusion579 decks845 decks
63%synergy
Vault of Whispers
64%inclusion544 decks845 decks
60%synergy
Great Furnace
65%inclusion552 decks845 decks
59%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
60%inclusion503 decks845 decks
59%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion583 decks845 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion496 decks845 decks
-3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
58%inclusion487 decks845 decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion476 decks845 decks
52%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
56%inclusion471 decks845 decks
53%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
55%inclusion390 decks705 decks
50%synergy
Scrap Trawler
55%inclusion462 decks845 decks
53%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
55%inclusion462 decks845 decks
52%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
53%inclusion448 decks845 decks
47%synergy
Marionette Master
53%inclusion445 decks845 decks
50%synergy
Myr Retriever
52%inclusion440 decks845 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion310 decks845 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion247 decks845 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion237 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion228 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
26%inclusion217 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion152 decks845 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion152 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion150 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion85 decks845 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion65 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion426 decks845 decks
46%synergy
Baleful Strix
49%inclusion410 decks845 decks
35%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
46%inclusion387 decks845 decks
42%synergy
Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter
46%inclusion386 decks845 decks
42%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
44%inclusion374 decks845 decks
43%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
43%inclusion363 decks845 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion362 decks845 decks
30%synergy
Master Transmuter
42%inclusion359 decks845 decks
41%synergy
Thought Monitor
42%inclusion352 decks845 decks
38%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
41%inclusion345 decks845 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion335 decks845 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
34%inclusion290 decks845 decks
27%synergy
Copper Myr
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Welder
32%inclusion271 decks845 decks
30%synergy
Thopter Assembly
29%inclusion249 decks845 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Engineer
29%inclusion245 decks845 decks
26%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
28%inclusion237 decks845 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
27%inclusion232 decks845 decks
23%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
27%inclusion231 decks845 decks
26%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
25%inclusion53 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Peregrin Took
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
24%inclusion204 decks845 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
24%inclusion202 decks845 decks
22%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
23%inclusion99 decks422 decks
22%synergy
Breya's Apprentice
18%inclusion151 decks845 decks
17%synergy
Shimmer Myr
18%inclusion148 decks845 decks
16%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
16%inclusion132 decks845 decks
14%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
15%inclusion129 decks845 decks
14%synergy
Chief Engineer
15%inclusion126 decks845 decks
14%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
14%inclusion122 decks845 decks
14%synergy
Junk Diver
14%inclusion122 decks845 decks
14%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion121 decks845 decks
13%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
14%inclusion118 decks845 decks
13%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
14%inclusion116 decks845 decks
11%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
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11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
14%inclusion115 decks845 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion112 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
13%inclusion92 decks707 decks
10%synergy
Academy Manufactor
13%inclusion109 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
12%inclusion87 decks703 decks
12%synergy
Grand Architect
12%inclusion100 decks845 decks
11%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion98 decks845 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion94 decks845 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion91 decks845 decks
7%synergy
Master of Etherium
10%inclusion87 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Whirler Rogue
10%inclusion86 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
10%inclusion85 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
10%inclusion83 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
9.0%inclusion76 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
8.9%inclusion75 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
48%inclusion403 decks845 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion366 decks845 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion305 decks845 decks
-11%synergy
Whir of Invention
33%inclusion280 decks845 decks
31%synergy
Void Rend
23%inclusion192 decks845 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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2%synergy
Swan Song
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0%synergy
Mana Drain
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2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion130 decks845 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion121 decks845 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion121 decks845 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion121 decks845 decks
-7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
14%inclusion117 decks845 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion116 decks845 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion108 decks845 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion92 decks845 decks
-12%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion90 decks845 decks
10%synergy
Ephemerate
11%inclusion89 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Desynchronization
10%inclusion64 decks668 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.2%inclusion78 decks845 decks
-21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion77 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.6%inclusion73 decks845 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.9%inclusion67 decks845 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
7.5%inclusion63 decks845 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.3%inclusion62 decks845 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
6.9%inclusion58 decks845 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion51 decks845 decks
-13%synergy
Force of Negation
5.2%inclusion44 decks845 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
5.1%inclusion43 decks845 decks
-19%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
46%inclusion385 decks845 decks
40%synergy
Thoughtcast
35%inclusion299 decks845 decks
32%synergy
Organic Extinction
35%inclusion295 decks845 decks
32%synergy
Trash for Treasure
24%inclusion204 decks845 decks
23%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion66 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Reshape
15%inclusion126 decks845 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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-18%synergy
Wake the Past
12%inclusion101 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion101 decks845 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion101 decks845 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion93 decks845 decks
4%synergy
Damn
7.9%inclusion67 decks845 decks
-8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.7%inclusion65 decks845 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
7.5%inclusion63 decks845 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.3%inclusion62 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.2%inclusion61 decks845 decks
-1%synergy
Their Name Is Death
7.0%inclusion59 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.6%inclusion56 decks845 decks
-5%synergy
One with the Machine
6.3%inclusion53 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.2%inclusion52 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.9%inclusion50 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion50 decks845 decks
-10%synergy
Gamble
5.6%inclusion47 decks845 decks
-3%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.4%inclusion46 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
42%inclusion356 decks845 decks
39%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion324 decks845 decks
36%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
36%inclusion308 decks845 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion237 decks845 decks
23%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion226 decks845 decks
25%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
23%inclusion50 decks218 decks
20%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion190 decks845 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion133 decks845 decks
-9%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion118 decks767 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion130 decks845 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion116 decks764 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
15%inclusion126 decks845 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion120 decks845 decks
13%synergy
Repurposing Bay
14%inclusion59 decks424 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
14%inclusion29 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion115 decks845 decks
12%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
13%inclusion100 decks767 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion104 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion102 decks845 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion101 decks845 decks
-15%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion98 decks845 decks
11%synergy
Thopter Shop
11%inclusion89 decks845 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.2%inclusion78 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.1%inclusion77 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Detective's Satchel
9.0%inclusion76 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
9.0%inclusion76 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Trading Post
8.5%inclusion72 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.4%inclusion71 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.4%inclusion71 decks845 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.3%inclusion70 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.8%inclusion33 decks421 decks
7%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.8%inclusion60 decks773 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.7%inclusion65 decks845 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.0%inclusion59 decks845 decks
-1%synergy
Cranial Ram
7.0%inclusion49 decks703 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.9%inclusion58 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.6%inclusion56 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.6%inclusion56 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
5.9%inclusion50 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Junker
5.5%inclusion23 decks422 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
5.4%inclusion46 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion426 decks845 decks
47%synergy
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion279 decks845 decks
32%synergy
Storm the Vault
32%inclusion267 decks845 decks
29%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
32%inclusion70 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
31%inclusion258 decks845 decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion214 decks845 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion113 decks845 decks
-3%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion94 decks845 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.1%inclusion77 decks845 decks
-1%synergy
Biotransference
7.9%inclusion67 decks845 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.6%inclusion56 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.0%inclusion51 decks845 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Scriptures
5.1%inclusion43 decks845 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
33%inclusion276 decks845 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
32%inclusion272 decks845 decks
30%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
20%inclusion168 decks845 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion123 decks845 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion108 decks845 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion28 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.2%inclusion78 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.5%inclusion55 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.4%inclusion46 decks845 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
63%inclusion531 decks845 decks
57%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
47%inclusion395 decks845 decks
43%synergy
Tree of Tales
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion345 decks845 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion329 decks845 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion307 decks845 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion245 decks845 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
28%inclusion192 decks693 decks
24%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
24%inclusion53 decks222 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion170 decks845 decks
-10%synergy
Fomori Vault
14%inclusion111 decks766 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion114 decks845 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion86 decks845 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion78 decks845 decks
-7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.1%inclusion77 decks845 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion780 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion735 decks845 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion404 decks845 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
42%inclusion351 decks845 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion284 decks845 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion274 decks845 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion261 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion250 decks845 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion237 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion221 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion195 decks845 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion186 decks845 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion185 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion163 decks845 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion150 decks845 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion140 decks845 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion136 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion134 decks845 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion89 decks668 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion95 decks845 decks
-6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion95 decks845 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion93 decks845 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion74 decks845 decks
-6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.5%inclusion72 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion62 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.6%inclusion56 decks845 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.7%inclusion48 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion44 decks845 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion796 decks845 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion581 decks845 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion520 decks845 decks
58%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
51%inclusion434 decks845 decks
46%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
51%inclusion429 decks845 decks
47%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion427 decks845 decks
9%synergy
Razortide Bridge
50%inclusion426 decks845 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion401 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
46%inclusion389 decks845 decks
42%synergy
Steam Vents
46%inclusion389 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion373 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
43%inclusion362 decks845 decks
39%synergy
Thornglint Bridge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion349 decks845 decks
5%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion349 decks845 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion338 decks845 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion315 decks845 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion312 decks845 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion307 decks845 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion306 decks845 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion298 decks845 decks
25%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
The World Tree
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion266 decks845 decks
20%synergy
Raffine's Tower
31%inclusion262 decks845 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
31%inclusion258 decks845 decks
2%synergy
Xander's Lounge
27%inclusion230 decks845 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
25%inclusion215 decks845 decks
-3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
25%inclusion210 decks845 decks
0%synergy
Glimmervoid
25%inclusion208 decks845 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
24%inclusion204 decks845 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion163 decks845 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion160 decks845 decks
-10%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion159 decks845 decks
-6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion156 decks845 decks
17%synergy
Nomad Outpost
18%inclusion155 decks845 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion153 decks845 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion150 decks845 decks
-8%synergy
Savai Triome
17%inclusion142 decks845 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion136 decks845 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion134 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion132 decks845 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion131 decks845 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion126 decks845 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
14%inclusion119 decks845 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
14%inclusion115 decks845 decks
-10%synergy