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Julia Maddalena
Mar 6, 2026
Julia Maddalena
Fire and Ice: Which Cards Are Hot and Cold for Arcades, the Strategist?
This week on Fire and Ice, we'll see which cards are getting chucked over the wall. What's hot and what's not for Arcades, the Strategist?
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6%synergy
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89%synergy
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87%synergy
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85%synergy
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83%synergy
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83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
76%synergy
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79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
74%synergy
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73%synergy
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72%synergy
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71%synergy
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64%synergy
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65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Roots
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
60%synergy
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64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
2%synergy
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63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
58%synergy
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63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
60%synergy
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57%synergy
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59%synergy
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45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
31%synergy
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32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
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9%synergy
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11%synergy
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19%synergy
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14%synergy
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10%synergy
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48%synergy
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40%synergy
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41%synergy
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40%synergy
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42%synergy
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37%synergy
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36%synergy
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37%synergy
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38%synergy
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32%synergy
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34%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Carven Caryatid
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33%synergy
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33%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
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29%synergy
Tree of Redemption
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26%synergy
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29%synergy
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Secret Door
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30%synergy
Fog Bank
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26%synergy
Coral Colony
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29%synergy
Wall of Glare
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26%synergy
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27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Flumph
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21%synergy
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24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
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23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Angelic Wall
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19%synergy
Doorkeeper
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Fortified Rampart
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
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23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Arbor Adherent
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Portcullis Vine
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Towering Titan
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Wall of Nets
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Wall of Essence
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
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Tower Defense
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Eerie Interlude
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Ghostway
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
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9%synergy
Arcane Denial
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-2%synergy
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8%synergy
Veil of Summer
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10%synergy
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7%synergy
Silence
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
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3%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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3%synergy
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7%synergy
Solidarity
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
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8%synergy
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4%synergy
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1%synergy
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5%synergy
Angel's Grace
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5%synergy
Return to Nature
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4%synergy
Pact of Negation
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3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
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2%synergy
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0%synergy
Growth Spiral
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-8%synergy
Brainstorm
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-3%synergy
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3%synergy
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3%synergy
Dispel
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4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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2%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
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4%synergy
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Dusk // Dawn
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45%synergy
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-7%synergy
Fell the Mighty
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
30%synergy
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25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
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-1%synergy
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19%synergy
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-17%synergy
Wargate
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Destined Confrontation
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14%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Last March of the Ents
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
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9%synergy
Neoform
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6%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
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8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
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4%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
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7%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
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2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Reunion of the House
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
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-4%synergy
Raise the Past
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4%synergy
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Meekstone
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Staff of Domination
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
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3%synergy
Umbral Mantle
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5%synergy
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Assault Formation
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Brave the Sands
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Intruder Alarm
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Aluren
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Unnatural Growth
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Players
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Stoneskin
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Chorus
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
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-2%synergy
Angelic Shield
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Sterling Grove
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Wild Pair
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Sun and Moon
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Rage
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
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Teyo, the Shieldmage
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
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Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Access Tunnel
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Maze's End
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Gate
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Baldur's Gate
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion56 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
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Forest
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion69 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Island
91%inclusion68 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Breeding Pool
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Seaside Citadel
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Canopy Vista
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Brushland
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Tropical Island
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Savannah
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
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