Appa, Steadfast Guardian (Commander) - Optimized

Appa, Steadfast Guardian
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Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Brian Cain
Can We Build a Commander Deck Around the Prepared Mechanic?
The new prepared mechanic from Secrets of Strixhaven doesn't have a dedicated commander. Let's see if we can make one ourselves.
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50%synergy
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76%synergy
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69%synergy
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61%synergy
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61%synergy
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59%synergy
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54%synergy
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32%synergy
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55%synergy
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31%synergy
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49%synergy
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53%synergy
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53%synergy
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59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
30%synergy
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56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
30%synergy
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43%synergy
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32%synergy
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27%synergy
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21%synergy
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-1%synergy
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51%synergy
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42%synergy
Wall of Omens
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41%synergy
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39%synergy
Voice of Victory
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40%synergy
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40%synergy
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36%synergy
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36%synergy
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35%synergy
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18%synergy
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32%synergy
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34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Foundry Inspector
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29%synergy
Aven Interrupter
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
29%synergy
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30%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
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23%synergy
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31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
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18%synergy
Flickerwisp
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25%synergy
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21%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Solitude
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26%synergy
Anticausal Vestige
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
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12%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
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22%synergy
Sun Titan
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3%synergy
Soul Warden
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4%synergy
Kor Cartographer
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19%synergy
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22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
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5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Ondu Cleric
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21%synergy
South Pole Voyager
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18%synergy
Tax Collector
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18%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
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2%synergy
Momo, Playful Pet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
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12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
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-11%synergy
Wispweaver Angel
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15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
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5%synergy
Delivery Moogle
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13%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
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8%synergy
Karmic Guide
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5%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Silence
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Reprieve
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Eerie Interlude
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Parting Gust
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19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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-3%synergy
Airbending Lesson
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Orim's Chant
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Flicker of Fate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mana Tithe
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1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Personify
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Yip Yip!
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Get Lost
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
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-7%synergy
Grand Crescendo
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
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Scrollshift
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4%synergy
Slip On the Ring
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4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
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-6%synergy
Sorceries
Tale of Momo
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25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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3%synergy
Wrath of God
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-2%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
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9%synergy
Flicker
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9%synergy
Search for Glory
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6%synergy
Austere Command
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-22%synergy
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0%synergy
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5%synergy
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2%synergy
Cut a Deal
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-9%synergy
Cataclysm
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6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
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-2%synergy
Aang's Journey
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6%synergy
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The Wind Crystal
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32%synergy
Glider Staff
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47%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
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35%synergy
Panharmonicon
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
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39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
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26%synergy
Urza's Incubator
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18%synergy
Sculpting Steel
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Moonsilver Key
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Forge
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23%synergy
Altar of the Brood
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Totem
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Manifold Key
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17%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
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18%synergy
Planar Gate
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15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-20%synergy
The Golden Throne
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
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7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
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12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Voltaic Key
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8%synergy
Blasting Station
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7%synergy
The Immortal Sun
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
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3%synergy
The Endstone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Lembas
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7%synergy
Kyoshi Battle Fan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Teleportation Circle
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Rest in Peace
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Allied Teamwork
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sokka's Charge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Ring
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Kinbinding
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
42%synergy
War Room
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Fountainport
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Fomori Vault
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Karoo
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Tower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Mine
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Remote Farm
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Workshop
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Basalt Monolith
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Coveted Jewel
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Prophetic Prism
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
White Lotus Tile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Ondu Inversion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Makindi Stampede
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
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