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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
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Bennie Smith
Mar 16, 2026
Bennie Smith
Ranking the Swords of X and Y in Commander
The Swords of X and Y all have powerful effects and protection. But which ones are the best in Commander? Bennie Smith has your answer.
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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
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70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
68%synergy
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70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
68%synergy
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74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
67%synergy
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67%inclusion51 decks76 decks
66%synergy
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64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
63%synergy
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63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
62%synergy
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63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
62%synergy
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62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
61%synergy
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61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
60%synergy
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61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
58%synergy
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64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
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55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
2%synergy
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53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
51%synergy
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51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
50%synergy
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50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
24%synergy
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49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
48%synergy
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47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
47%synergy
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45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
42%synergy
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42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
41%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
35%synergy
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34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
31%synergy
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32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
31%synergy
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32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
28%synergy
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29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
21%synergy
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21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
19%synergy
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21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
6%synergy
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20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
17%synergy
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16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
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16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
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16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
12%synergy
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14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
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4%synergy
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3%synergy
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14%synergy
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12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
12%synergy
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12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Whirler Rogue
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
7%synergy
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11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
7%synergy
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10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
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-4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
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9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Trophy Mage
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
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7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
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6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Agent
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-19%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
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Negate
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
Stubborn Denial
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
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17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Disruption Protocol
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
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13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
5%synergy
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13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Reality Heist
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Run Away Together
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Keep Safe
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
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6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-0%synergy
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6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Unravel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
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-0%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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-2%synergy
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-1%synergy
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-8%synergy
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5%synergy
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2%synergy
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27%synergy
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29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
27%synergy
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26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Thoughtcast
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17%synergy
Winged Words
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Reverse Engineer
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21%synergy
Echo Storm
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
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15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Eagle Vision
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Voyage Home
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
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8%synergy
Dance of the Manse
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Lunar Insight
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
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Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Leyline Axe
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
36%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Goggles of Night
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Argentum Armor
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Greataxe
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Explorer's Scope
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Plate Armor
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Quietus Spike
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Batterbone
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Celestial Armor
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Cloak
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Mystery Key
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Goldvein Pick
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Winged Boots
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Batterskull
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Team Pennant
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Staggering Insight
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Combat Research
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Curiosity
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Aqueous Form
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Flaming Fist
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Forge Anew
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Eel Umbra
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Hyena Umbra
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Curious Obsession
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Sage's Reverie
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Control Magic
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Confiscate
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Mishra's Factory
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Seat of the Synod
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
-19%synergy
Buried Ruin
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Conclave
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Restless Anchorage
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Moorland Haunt
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Forbidding Watchtower
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
War Room
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion63 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
-17%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-16%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion76 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion76 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion68 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
-17%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Nimbus Maze
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Skybridge Towers
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Demolition Field
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
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