Astarion, the Decadent (Commander) - Expensive Core

Astarion, the Decadent
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Sep 18, 2025
How To Play Vampires Differently in Commander
If you want to play a Vampire deck but are concerned that it'll be the same as every other Vampire deck, this is the article for you.
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47%synergy
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46%synergy
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44%synergy
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30%synergy
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-3%synergy
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40%synergy
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19%synergy
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36%synergy
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37%synergy
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Enduring Tenacity
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33%synergy
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Teferi's Protection
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10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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-18%synergy
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-11%synergy
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Creeping Bloodsucker
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39%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
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39%synergy
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33%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
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36%synergy
Crypt Ghast
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33%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
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33%synergy
Drana's Emissary
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35%synergy
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27%synergy
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30%synergy
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31%synergy
Suture Priest
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24%synergy
The Gaffer
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28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
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29%synergy
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10%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
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17%synergy
Tithe Drinker
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24%synergy
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21%synergy
Starscape Cleric
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15%synergy
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
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17%synergy
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18%synergy
Archangel of Thune
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16%synergy
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16%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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11%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
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8%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Essence Channeler
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
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12%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
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12%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
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7%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
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12%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
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10%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
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-3%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
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7%synergy
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Beacon of Immortality
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Fracture
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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15%synergy
Inkshield
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6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
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17%synergy
Generous Gift
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-3%synergy
Despark
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-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-1%synergy
Utter End
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0%synergy
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-1%synergy
Stinging Study
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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1%synergy
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-2%synergy
Revitalize
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7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
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1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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-13%synergy
Disenchant
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4%synergy
Reprieve
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0%synergy
Overkill
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6%synergy
Return to Dust
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2%synergy
Akroma's Will
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0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
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3%synergy
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Revival // Revenge
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40%synergy
Damn
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11%synergy
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40%synergy
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31%synergy
Sign in Blood
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19%synergy
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26%synergy
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7%synergy
Farewell
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9%synergy
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12%synergy
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2%synergy
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6%synergy
Austere Command
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Damnation
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Peer into the Abyss
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Feed the Swarm
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Reanimate
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New Blood
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Victimize
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-11%synergy
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3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
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1%synergy
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0%synergy
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Alhammarret's Archive
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40%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
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31%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
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29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
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21%synergy
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17%synergy
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19%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
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17%synergy
Jet Medallion
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13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
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11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
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-1%synergy
Tainted Sigil
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10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
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6%synergy
Chalice of Life
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11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
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6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
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2%synergy
Excalibur II
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6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
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3%synergy
Mithril Coat
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2%synergy
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2%synergy
Scytheclaw
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
Skullclamp
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-22%synergy
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Cleric Class
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37%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Boon Reflection
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39%synergy
Wound Reflection
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35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Lunar Convocation
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12%synergy
Grievous Wound
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21%synergy
Greed
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19%synergy
March of the Canonized
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Life Insurance
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11%synergy
Tainted Remedy
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12%synergy
Land Tax
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4%synergy
Leyline of Hope
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11%synergy
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3%synergy
Dawn of Hope
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8%synergy
Test of Endurance
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9%synergy
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2%synergy
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8%synergy
Black Market
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2%synergy
Light of Promise
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6%synergy
Warlock Class
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8%synergy
Painful Quandary
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6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
Sunbond
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5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
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4%synergy
Grave Pact
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-3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
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2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
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5%synergy
Cradle of Vitality
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5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
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-12%synergy
Angelic Accord
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
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29%synergy
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12%synergy
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10%synergy
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12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
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5%synergy
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2%synergy
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6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Sorin, Solemn Visitor
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
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16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Restless Fortress
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Fountain
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
16%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
3%synergy
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1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Vent
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5%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
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5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
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5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Three Tree City
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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7%synergy
Arcane Signet
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6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Pristine Talisman
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion75 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion65 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Field
59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
18%synergy
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41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Mire
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Forlorn Flats
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Voldaren Estate
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Silverquill Campus
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy