Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Core Burn

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Joshua Wood
Jul 6, 2023
Nearly Identical - Adeliz or Balmor?
What makes these two Izzet spellslinger commanders unique? Who will come out on top as the better pick? Joshua is here to find out!
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73%synergy
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65%synergy
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46%synergy
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19%synergy
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84%synergy
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78%synergy
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76%synergy
Quakebringer
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73%synergy
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73%synergy
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68%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Inferno Titan
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
65%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
65%synergy
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64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
63%synergy
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Abrade
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Blasphemous Act
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Surtland Flinger
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
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58%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Prophetic Titan
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Frost Titan
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Basalt Ravager
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
26%synergy
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Sunrise Sovereign
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Archmage of Runes
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Giant Harbinger
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Warchief Giant
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Galvanic Giant
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33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
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5%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Titan of Littjara
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Crystalline Giant
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
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-17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
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-6%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
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15%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
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12%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Grabby Giant
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15%synergy
Taurean Mauler
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-28%synergy
Bloodfire Colossus
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Magma Giant
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Hill Gigas
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Brambleback Brute
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Flame of Anor
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Crush Underfoot
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Negate
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10%synergy
Starstorm
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40%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Electrodominance
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Comet Storm
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Wizard's Retort
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Demon Bolt
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Soul Sear
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Saw It Coming
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Axe
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Twinferno
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-23%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-31%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Spite
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
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Reality Shift
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Skred
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Offering
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9%synergy
Frantic Search
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-32%synergy
Swan Song
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Broadside Barrage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Frost Bite
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Fling
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
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2%synergy
Fall of the Titans
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Fire
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Unholy Heat
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Fire Prophecy
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Fallout
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
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Chain Reaction
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Hell to Pay
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Mana Geyser
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Flame Slash
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Orbital Plunge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Star of Extinction
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Scorching Shot
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Crush the Weak
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Disaster Radius
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Beacon Bolt
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Waltz of Rage
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-24%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Giant's Ire
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Pyroclasm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Storm's Wrath
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Vision
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Torch the Witness
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Tundra Fumarole
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Lava Coil
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood's End
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-32%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Anger of the Gods
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Meteor Swarm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Thunderwave
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Earthquake
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Demise
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Roast
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Step Through
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Mega Flare
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Giant's Amulet
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Herald's Horn
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Magebane Armor
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rimefire Torque
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Invasion of the Giants
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Warstorm Surge
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Giant's Grasp
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Wizard Class
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Collective Inferno
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Discovery
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
City on Fire
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Repercussion
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Molten Echoes
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Burning Anger
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Kindred
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Restless Spire
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Faceless Haven
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Crater
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Firdoch Core
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Island
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fjord
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Molten Tributary
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Highland Lake
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Airship Engine Room
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy