Adrix and Nev, Twincasters (Commander) - Expensive Core

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Chris Guest
Apr 9, 2026
Is Paradigm a Fixed Version of Epic?
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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Ambitious Augmenter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
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50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Additive Evolution
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Turbulent Wilderness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
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Parallel Lives
72%inclusion81 decks112 decks
66%synergy
Doubling Season
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
57%synergy
Perplexing Test
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
50%synergy
Rite of Replication
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
50%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Helm of the Host
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Combine Chrysalis
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Second Harvest
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Reef Worm
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
37%synergy
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Beast Within
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Scute Swarm
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Koma, Cosmos Serpent
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
26%synergy
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Field of the Dead
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
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Esix, Fractal Bloom
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Biovisionary
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Spark Double
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Hornet Queen
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Gruff Triplets
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Tendershoot Dryad
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Eternal Witness
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Junk Winder
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Biowaste Blob
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Coiling Oracle
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Berta, Wise Extrapolator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Octomancer
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Vitality
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Bramble Sovereign
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Peregrin Took
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Master Biomancer
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Trygon Predator
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Deekah, Fractal Theorist
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Spawning Kraken
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Incubation Druid
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Old Gnawbone
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Tireless Tracker
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Hornet Nest
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Biogenic Ooze
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Reclamation Sage
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Faerie Artisans
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Giant Adephage
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Timeless Witness
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Managorger Hydra
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Double Major
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Growth Spiral
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
4%synergy
See Double
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Reflection
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Fractal Anomaly
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Arachnogenesis
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Call
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Eureka Moment
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-15%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Charm
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Biomass Mutation
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Voidslime
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mutational Advantage
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Access Denied
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Spell Swindle
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Replication Technique
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Quasiduplicate
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Awaken the Woods
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Doppelgang
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Slime Against Humanity
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Pest Infestation
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Curse of the Swine
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Season of Weaving
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Rally the Galadhrim
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
For the Common Good
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Body of Research
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Spitting Image
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Clone Legion
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Relm's Sketching
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Oversimplify
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Finale of Devastation
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Rootcast Apprenticeship
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Ember Island Production
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Golden Ratio
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Temur
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Stolen Identity
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bootleggers' Stash
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Mirror Box
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Esika's Chariot
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Thrumming Stone
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Emerald Medallion
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Blade of Selves
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Spellweaver Helix
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Fractal Harness
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Mimic Vat
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
City of Death
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Extravagant Replication
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Primal Vigor
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Awakening Zone
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Paradox Zone
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Branching Evolution
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Parade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Discovery
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
March of the World Ooze
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Fisher's Talent
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Endless Evil
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Followed Footsteps
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Exploration
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Elemental Bond
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Oko, the Ringleader
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Fountainport
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorpool
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Lumbering Falls
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Garden
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
The Shire
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
War Room
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion97 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Skyclave Relic
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion108 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Island
95%inclusion106 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion105 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
84%inclusion94 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
74%inclusion83 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion73 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Tropical Island
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Mystery
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Sodden Verdure
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Tangled Islet
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Overflowing Basin
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Blighted Woodland
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Drowner of Truth
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Quandrix Campus
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-11%synergy