Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Esior, Wardwing Familiar (Commander) - Upgraded

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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79%synergy
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74%synergy
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73%synergy
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71%synergy
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68%synergy
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67%synergy
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65%synergy
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12%synergy
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63%synergy
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62%synergy
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62%synergy
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57%synergy
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56%synergy
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58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
57%synergy
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58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
57%synergy
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57%synergy
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46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
30%synergy
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28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
13%synergy
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18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
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14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
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14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
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12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
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8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
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6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
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51%synergy
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49%synergy
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40%synergy
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36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
36%synergy
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35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
27%synergy
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32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
31%synergy
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30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
8%synergy
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30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
29%synergy
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28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
14%synergy
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25%synergy
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26%synergy
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16%synergy
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24%synergy
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8%synergy
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17%synergy
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13%synergy
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16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
3%synergy
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8%synergy
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
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2%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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10%synergy
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2%synergy
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11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
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11%synergy
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7%synergy
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8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
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3%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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3%synergy
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6%synergy
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0%synergy
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4%synergy
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3%synergy
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5%synergy
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-6%synergy
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4%synergy
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-5%synergy
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21%synergy
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16%synergy
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45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
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38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
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14%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
4%synergy
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28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
16%synergy
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28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
0%synergy
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25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
12%synergy
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22%synergy
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19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
3%synergy
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19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
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1%synergy
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15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
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15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Disruption Protocol
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
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9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
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8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
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8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
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3%synergy
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6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
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2%synergy
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4%synergy
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3%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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2%synergy
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37%synergy
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34%synergy
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35%synergy
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30%synergy
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13%synergy
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18%synergy
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23%synergy
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6%synergy
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13%synergy
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10%synergy
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12%synergy
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7%synergy
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-16%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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-1%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
Council's Judgment
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Kayla's Reconstruction
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
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Sword of Feast and Famine
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55%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
54%synergy
Shadowspear
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Leyline Axe
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Fireshrieker
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Robe of Stars
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Batterskull
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Mystery Key
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Empyrial Plate
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Goggles of Night
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Greataxe
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Batterbone
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Nazgûl Battle-Mace
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
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Mantle of the Ancients
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
26%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Combat Research
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Flaming Fist
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Staggering Insight
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Witness Protection
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
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Seat of the Synod
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Academy Ruins
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Archway of Innovation
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Mishra's Factory
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Monumental Henge
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Mutavault
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
5%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Conclave
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Restless Anchorage
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion64 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
13%synergy
The Irencrag
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Island
99%inclusion73 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion73 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Gate
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Nimbus Maze
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Seachrome Coast
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Emeria's Call
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
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