Adrix and Nev, Twincasters (Commander) - Expensive Core

Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
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The new paradigm mechanic harkens back to an unloved mechanic from 21 years ago. But are these new cards more playable?
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Turbulent Wilderness
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Berta, Wise Extrapolator
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Emil, Vastlands Roamer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Additive Evolution
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Parallel Lives
71%inclusion79 decks111 decks
65%synergy
Doubling Season
68%inclusion76 decks111 decks
58%synergy
Perplexing Test
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Rite of Replication
52%inclusion58 decks111 decks
45%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
43%synergy
Helm of the Host
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Second Harvest
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
34%synergy
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Beast Within
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Three Visits
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion48 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Scute Swarm
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Game Changers
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Esix, Fractal Bloom
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
34%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Reef Worm
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Biovisionary
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Spark Double
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
27%inclusion29 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Gruff Triplets
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Hornet Queen
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Eternal Witness
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Biowaste Blob
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Junk Winder
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Coiling Oracle
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Vitality
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Octomancer
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Bramble Sovereign
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Fractal Tender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ambitious Augmenter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Abundance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Geometer's Arthropod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Master Biomancer
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Striding Shotcaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Nev, the Practical Dean
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Bloomsage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Peregrin Took
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Incubation Druid
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Trygon Predator
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Quandrix, the Proof
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Kraken
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Hornet Nest
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Double Major
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
25%synergy
See Double
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Reflection
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Call
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Arachnogenesis
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Fractal Anomaly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ripples of Potential
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Quandrix Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Eureka Moment
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-15%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Mutational Advantage
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Charm
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Biomass Mutation
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Voidslime
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Access Denied
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Spell Swindle
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Replication Technique
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Quasiduplicate
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Awaken the Woods
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Doppelgang
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Slime Against Humanity
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Pest Infestation
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Body of Research
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
For the Common Good
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Rally the Galadhrim
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Clone Legion
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Spitting Image
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Wave Goodbye
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Oversimplify
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Temur
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bootleggers' Stash
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Mirror Box
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Thrumming Stone
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Emerald Medallion
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Esika's Chariot
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Spellweaver Helix
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Fractal Harness
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Mimic Vat
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Primal Vigor
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Extravagant Replication
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
23%synergy
City of Death
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Awakening Zone
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Branching Evolution
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Paradox Zone
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Lattice Library
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Parade
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Hardened Scales
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
0%synergy
March of the World Ooze
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Endless Evil
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-10%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Followed Footsteps
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Fisher's Talent
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Exploration
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
High Score
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion38 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorpool
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Lumbering Falls
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Khalni Garden
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Three Tree City
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
War Room
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
The Shire
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion95 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion81 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Simic Signet
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion108 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Island
95%inclusion106 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion104 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
85%inclusion94 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
73%inclusion81 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
72%inclusion80 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
68%inclusion75 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion71 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Maze
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Tropical Island
39%inclusion43 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Mystery
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Sodden Verdure
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-7%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Paradox Gardens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Quandrix Campus
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
-2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-4%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy