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%inclusion796 decks18.8K decks
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
0.9%inclusion31 decks3.57K decks
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.3%inclusion5 decks1.44K 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 decks9.98K decks
Child of Alara
0.0%inclusion2 decks8.68K decks
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.8%inclusion2 decks239 decks
Azlask, the Swelling Scourge
0.0%inclusion1 decks12.9K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
0.0%inclusion1 decks2.15K decks
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.0%inclusion1 decks27.3K decks
Cecily, Haunted Mage // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
0.1%inclusion1 decks853 decks
Esika, God of the Tree
0.0%inclusion1 decks21.6K decks
New Cards
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5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
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4.1%inclusion4 decks98 decks
3%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
2.0%inclusion2 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
2.0%inclusion2 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Airbender Ascension
1.9%inclusion2 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sai, Master Thopterist
77%inclusion651 decks849 decks
73%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
74%inclusion629 decks849 decks
68%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
69%inclusion589 decks849 decks
65%synergy
Seat of the Synod
71%inclusion606 decks849 decks
65%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
70%inclusion593 decks849 decks
64%synergy
Time Sieve
65%inclusion552 decks849 decks
62%synergy
Vault of Whispers
64%inclusion547 decks849 decks
60%synergy
Great Furnace
65%inclusion556 decks849 decks
60%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
59%inclusion505 decks849 decks
59%synergy
Skullclamp
69%inclusion587 decks849 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Krark-Clan Ironworks
58%inclusion495 decks849 decks
57%synergy
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58%inclusion493 decks849 decks
-3%synergy
Foundry Inspector
57%inclusion486 decks849 decks
53%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
56%inclusion401 decks717 decks
51%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
55%inclusion469 decks849 decks
52%synergy
Scrap Trawler
55%inclusion465 decks849 decks
53%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
54%inclusion462 decks849 decks
52%synergy
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53%inclusion452 decks849 decks
47%synergy
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50%synergy
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Game Changers
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
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5%synergy
Rhystic Study
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3%synergy
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6%synergy
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18%inclusion157 decks849 decks
10%synergy
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18%inclusion152 decks849 decks
9%synergy
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18%inclusion150 decks849 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
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4%synergy
Chrome Mox
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2%synergy
Creatures
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47%synergy
Baleful Strix
48%inclusion408 decks849 decks
35%synergy
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46%inclusion392 decks849 decks
43%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
45%inclusion382 decks849 decks
42%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
44%inclusion376 decks849 decks
43%synergy
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43%inclusion366 decks849 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion364 decks849 decks
30%synergy
Thought Monitor
42%inclusion360 decks849 decks
39%synergy
Master Transmuter
42%inclusion356 decks849 decks
41%synergy
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40%synergy
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39%inclusion333 decks849 decks
20%synergy
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34%inclusion288 decks849 decks
26%synergy
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33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Welder
32%inclusion268 decks849 decks
29%synergy
Thopter Assembly
30%inclusion255 decks849 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Engineer
29%inclusion243 decks849 decks
26%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
28%inclusion236 decks849 decks
26%synergy
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28%inclusion236 decks849 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
27%inclusion65 decks242 decks
25%synergy
Urza, Chief Artificer
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25%synergy
Peregrin Took
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21%synergy
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24%synergy
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15%synergy
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21%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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15%inclusion131 decks849 decks
14%synergy
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13%synergy
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14%synergy
Junk Diver
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14%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
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12%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%inclusion94 decks849 decks
8%synergy
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8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
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9%synergy
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10%inclusion88 decks849 decks
9%synergy
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9%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
9.4%inclusion80 decks849 decks
6%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
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6%synergy
Trinket Mage
9.3%inclusion79 decks849 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
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42%synergy
Counterspell
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1%synergy
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-11%synergy
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30%synergy
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-2%synergy
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-1%synergy
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-9%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
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-3%synergy
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-2%synergy
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-7%synergy
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12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion113 decks849 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
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10%synergy
Generous Gift
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-12%synergy
Access Denied
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10%synergy
Ephemerate
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4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
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5%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion77 decks849 decks
-21%synergy
Desynchronization
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7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
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4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.0%inclusion68 decks849 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
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-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
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-5%synergy
Despark
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-7%synergy
Brainstorm
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-12%synergy
Force of Negation
5.5%inclusion47 decks849 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Ritual
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-19%synergy
Sorceries
Fabricate
45%inclusion380 decks849 decks
39%synergy
Thoughtcast
36%inclusion302 decks849 decks
32%synergy
Organic Extinction
35%inclusion294 decks849 decks
32%synergy
Trash for Treasure
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23%synergy
Voyage Home
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13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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-18%synergy
Reshape
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-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion93 decks849 decks
4%synergy
Damn
7.7%inclusion65 decks849 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.3%inclusion62 decks849 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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-5%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.2%inclusion61 decks849 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion59 decks849 decks
-6%synergy
Their Name Is Death
6.6%inclusion56 decks849 decks
6%synergy
One with the Machine
6.5%inclusion55 decks849 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
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-6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.0%inclusion51 decks849 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.0%inclusion51 decks849 decks
-10%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.8%inclusion49 decks849 decks
4%synergy
Scrap Mastery
5.4%inclusion46 decks849 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.3%inclusion45 decks849 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
43%inclusion361 decks849 decks
40%synergy
Unwinding Clock
38%inclusion319 decks849 decks
35%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
37%inclusion314 decks849 decks
35%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion245 decks849 decks
24%synergy
Sculpting Steel
27%inclusion230 decks849 decks
25%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
25%inclusion62 decks247 decks
22%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
22%inclusion185 decks849 decks
20%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion120 decks776 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion131 decks849 decks
-9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion127 decks849 decks
10%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
15%inclusion115 decks773 decks
13%synergy
Cryogen Relic
15%inclusion36 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Repurposing Bay
15%inclusion66 decks450 decks
14%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion123 decks849 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion120 decks849 decks
13%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion117 decks849 decks
12%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
13%inclusion102 decks776 decks
13%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion106 decks849 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion105 decks849 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion104 decks849 decks
-15%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion96 decks849 decks
10%synergy
Thopter Shop
11%inclusion91 decks849 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
9.2%inclusion78 decks849 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.2%inclusion78 decks849 decks
8%synergy
Detective's Satchel
9.1%inclusion77 decks849 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.8%inclusion75 decks849 decks
8%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
8.8%inclusion75 decks849 decks
8%synergy
Oni-Cult Anvil
8.4%inclusion71 decks849 decks
7%synergy
Trading Post
8.2%inclusion70 decks849 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.2%inclusion70 decks849 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
7.7%inclusion60 decks782 decks
7%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
7.7%inclusion65 decks849 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Lotus
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion61 decks849 decks
-1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.7%inclusion57 decks849 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Ram
6.7%inclusion48 decks715 decks
6%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
6.6%inclusion56 decks849 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.6%inclusion56 decks849 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Junker
6.3%inclusion28 decks448 decks
5%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
5.7%inclusion48 decks849 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
50%inclusion427 decks849 decks
47%synergy
Efficient Construction
33%inclusion281 decks849 decks
32%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
32%inclusion81 decks251 decks
31%synergy
Storm the Vault
31%inclusion264 decks849 decks
29%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
30%inclusion255 decks849 decks
29%synergy
Mechanized Production
25%inclusion214 decks849 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion114 decks849 decks
-3%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion90 decks849 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
9.4%inclusion80 decks849 decks
0%synergy
Biotransference
7.9%inclusion67 decks849 decks
7%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.6%inclusion56 decks849 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.9%inclusion50 decks849 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
32%inclusion271 decks849 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
32%inclusion270 decks849 decks
30%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
20%inclusion174 decks849 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion125 decks849 decks
13%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
13%inclusion110 decks849 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion32 decks268 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
9.0%inclusion76 decks849 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.0%inclusion51 decks849 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.3%inclusion45 decks849 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
63%inclusion535 decks849 decks
58%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
47%inclusion399 decks849 decks
43%synergy
Tree of Tales
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Academy Ruins
41%inclusion347 decks849 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion329 decks849 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
36%inclusion302 decks849 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion246 decks849 decks
22%synergy
Archway of Innovation
28%inclusion198 decks707 decks
25%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion168 decks849 decks
-10%synergy
Fomori Vault
15%inclusion113 decks775 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion116 decks849 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion88 decks849 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion83 decks849 decks
-7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.3%inclusion79 decks849 decks
-20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion785 decks849 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion737 decks849 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion402 decks849 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
40%inclusion341 decks849 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion284 decks849 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion275 decks849 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
31%inclusion262 decks849 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion250 decks849 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion235 decks849 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion220 decks849 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion193 decks849 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion186 decks849 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion182 decks849 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion159 decks849 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
18%inclusion152 decks849 decks
-10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion140 decks849 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion140 decks849 decks
-7%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion138 decks849 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion95 decks683 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Signet
11%inclusion97 decks849 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion95 decks849 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion94 decks849 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion74 decks849 decks
-6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
8.2%inclusion70 decks849 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
7.3%inclusion62 decks849 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.4%inclusion54 decks849 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.8%inclusion49 decks849 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion44 decks849 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion799 decks849 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion584 decks849 decks
32%synergy
Spire of Industry
62%inclusion524 decks849 decks
59%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
52%inclusion441 decks849 decks
46%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
52%inclusion438 decks849 decks
48%synergy
Razortide Bridge
51%inclusion434 decks849 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion423 decks849 decks
8%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
47%inclusion397 decks849 decks
43%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion397 decks849 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion384 decks849 decks
7%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
44%inclusion370 decks849 decks
40%synergy
Godless Shrine
43%inclusion366 decks849 decks
2%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%inclusion345 decks849 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
41%inclusion345 decks849 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion342 decks849 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion312 decks849 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
37%inclusion310 decks849 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion309 decks849 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion308 decks849 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion294 decks849 decks
24%synergy
Darkmoss Bridge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
The World Tree
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Ketria Triome
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion267 decks849 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
30%inclusion258 decks849 decks
2%synergy
Raffine's Tower
30%inclusion257 decks849 decks
6%synergy
Xander's Lounge
26%inclusion224 decks849 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion218 decks849 decks
-3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Glimmervoid
25%inclusion209 decks849 decks
24%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
24%inclusion207 decks849 decks
-4%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion206 decks849 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion163 decks849 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion163 decks849 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion159 decks849 decks
-11%synergy
Nomad Outpost
19%inclusion159 decks849 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion156 decks849 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
18%inclusion154 decks849 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion151 decks849 decks
-8%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion138 decks849 decks
-8%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion137 decks849 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
16%inclusion134 decks849 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion129 decks849 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion129 decks849 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion126 decks849 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
14%inclusion119 decks849 decks
-10%synergy
Spectator Seating
14%inclusion115 decks849 decks
-10%synergy