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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100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
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18%synergy
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7%synergy
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73%synergy
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60%synergy
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55%synergy
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22%synergy
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2%synergy
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64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
38%synergy
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47%synergy
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52%synergy
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59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
55%synergy
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26%synergy
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56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
35%synergy
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56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
46%synergy
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47%synergy
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57%synergy
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54%synergy
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62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
36%synergy
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30%synergy
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47%synergy
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38%synergy
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27%synergy
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6%synergy
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17%synergy
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48%synergy
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53%synergy
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38%synergy
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22%synergy
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32%synergy
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33%synergy
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31%synergy
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35%synergy
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34%synergy
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30%synergy
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19%synergy
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20%synergy
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25%synergy
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28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
23%synergy
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23%synergy
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7%synergy
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22%synergy
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24%synergy
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23%synergy
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21%synergy
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21%synergy
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17%synergy
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10%synergy
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23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
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2%synergy
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21%synergy
Ondu Cleric
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23%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
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20%synergy
Inspiring Overseer
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
5%synergy
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17%synergy
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8%synergy
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-7%synergy
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1%synergy
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7%synergy
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11%synergy
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16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
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13%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
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5%synergy
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12%synergy
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9%synergy
Soul's Attendant
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-1%synergy
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32%synergy
Reprieve
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18%synergy
Generous Gift
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-5%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Eerie Interlude
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20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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3%synergy
Parting Gust
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Airbending Lesson
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
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15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
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10%synergy
Akroma's Will
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-10%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
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13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
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10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
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7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
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-4%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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-9%synergy
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1%synergy
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2%synergy
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-3%synergy
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4%synergy
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-1%synergy
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Tale of Momo
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
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5%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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-20%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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-6%synergy
Another Round
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4%synergy
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-3%synergy
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-1%synergy
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-1%synergy
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-10%synergy
Cataclysm
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5%synergy
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-4%synergy
Sunfall
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3%synergy
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Aetherflux Reservoir
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43%synergy
Panharmonicon
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37%synergy
Glider Staff
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36%synergy
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31%synergy
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28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
18%synergy
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26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
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23%synergy
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0%synergy
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22%synergy
Altar of the Brood
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21%synergy
Moonsilver Key
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Forge
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16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-18%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
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15%synergy
Wedding Ring
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Planar Gate
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13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
The Black Arrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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8%synergy
The Immortal Sun
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
The Golden Throne
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Unidentified Hovership
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
The Fantasticar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
King Solomon's Frogs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Lembas
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Instant Ramen
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
The Arkenstone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Scroll of Fate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Damping Sphere
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Land Tax
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Teleportation Circle
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
13%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Rest in Peace
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Intangible Virtue
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Quantum Entanglement
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sokka's Charge
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Allied Teamwork
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Parallax Wave
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Felidar Retreat
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth Conquers Death
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, the Ineffable
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Den
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Wasteland
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Vein
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Fomori Vault
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Kor Haven
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Tower
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Mine
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Workshop
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Karoo
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
City of Traitors
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-20%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Remote Farm
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Power Plant
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Thran Dynamo
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
31%synergy
The Mind Stone
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Coveted Jewel
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Basalt Monolith
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Sarevok's Tome
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Prophetic Prism
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-0%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
White Lotus Tile
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Cavern of Souls
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-19%synergy
Makindi Stampede
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Planar Nexus
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Ally Encampment
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
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