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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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
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18%synergy
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13%synergy
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5%synergy
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80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
78%synergy
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77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
76%synergy
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81%inclusion70 decks86 decks
75%synergy
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76%inclusion65 decks86 decks
74%synergy
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73%synergy
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69%inclusion59 decks86 decks
68%synergy
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67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
66%synergy
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67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
66%synergy
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67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
66%synergy
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65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
64%synergy
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83%inclusion71 decks86 decks
14%synergy
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67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
63%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
59%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
60%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
54%synergy
Commander's Plate
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
57%synergy
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56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
50%synergy
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42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
4%synergy
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10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Rhystic Study
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
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49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
48%synergy
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38%inclusion26 decks69 decks
37%synergy
Thought Monitor
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
26%synergy
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34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
31%synergy
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30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
16%synergy
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29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
6%synergy
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28%synergy
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28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
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25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
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22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
13%synergy
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14%synergy
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5%synergy
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13%synergy
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2%synergy
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14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
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11%synergy
Trophy Mage
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
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13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%synergy
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13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Shuri, Wakandan Inventor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Ironheart, Clever Champion
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Bronze Guardian
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Invisible Stalker
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
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2%synergy
Windborn Muse
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
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-0%synergy
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5%synergy
Sun Titan
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-4%synergy
Iron Man, Bleeding Edge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Iron Lad, Diverging Destiny
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Captain America, Liberator
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Hatut Zeraze Strike Force
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5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Disruption Protocol
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
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3%synergy
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8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
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7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Fumble
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7%synergy
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-2%synergy
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3%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
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5%synergy
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-2%synergy
We Say Thee Nay!
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4%synergy
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Thoughtcast
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38%synergy
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36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Reverse Engineer
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33%synergy
Eagle Vision
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32%synergy
Winged Words
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
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12%synergy
Echo Storm
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Chart a Course
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
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10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Dance of the Manse
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Voyage Home
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Unfinished Business
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6%synergy
Council's Judgment
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
54%synergy
Mask of Memory
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
53%synergy
Buster Sword
51%inclusion35 decks69 decks
49%synergy
Shadowspear
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
42%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Fireshrieker
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
39%inclusion27 decks69 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Mystery Key
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Batterskull
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Robe of Stars
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion18 decks69 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Goggles of Night
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Empyrial Plate
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Greataxe
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Swordsman's Steel
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
27%synergy
All That Glitters
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Combat Research
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Staggering Insight
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Super State
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
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5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Secret Invasion
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Seat of the Synod
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Den
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Archway of Innovation
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Factory
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Mutavault
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Restless Anchorage
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Conclave
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Foundry
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion74 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion63 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-20%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
The Irencrag
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Hourglass of the Lost
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion85 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Island
99%inclusion85 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion85 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
76%inclusion65 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Deserted Beach
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Gate
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Nimbus Maze
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Seachrome Coast
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
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