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Decorum Dissertation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Shredder, Shadow Master
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Moor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Exquisite Blood
93%inclusion88 decks95 decks
76%synergy
Sanguine Bond
95%inclusion90 decks95 decks
75%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
85%inclusion81 decks95 decks
64%synergy
Blood Tribute
60%inclusion57 decks95 decks
58%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
63%inclusion60 decks95 decks
55%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion60 decks95 decks
51%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
60%inclusion57 decks95 decks
51%synergy
Mortify
71%inclusion67 decks95 decks
48%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
60%inclusion57 decks95 decks
47%synergy
Exsanguinate
59%inclusion56 decks95 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
69%inclusion66 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion64 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Blood Artist
63%inclusion60 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Soul Warden
51%inclusion48 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Indulging Patrician
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
34%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
44%inclusion42 decks95 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion42 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Creeping Bloodsucker
42%inclusion40 decks95 decks
37%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Drana's Emissary
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Twilight Prophet
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Markov Purifier
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
27%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Soul's Attendant
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Aerialist
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Tithe Drinker
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Suture Priest
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Cordial Vampire
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Starscape Cleric
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Crossway Troublemakers
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Essence Channeler
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Witch of the Moors
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Markov Baron
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Vein Ripper
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
8%synergy
The Gaffer
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Captivating Vampire
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Beacon of Immortality
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
26%synergy
Fracture
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-15%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-12%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Murder
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Revitalize
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Stinging Study
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Silence
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Batwing Brume
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Utter End
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Silverquill Charm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Revival // Revenge
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
36%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Dread
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Sanctify
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Death Grasp
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
New Blood
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Vampire's Kiss
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Damnable Pact
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Feast
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Cruel Tutor
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Quietus Spike
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
15%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Sigil
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Chalice of Life
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Scytheclaw
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Mindcrank
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Wound Reflection
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Cleric Class
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Boon Reflection
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Lunar Convocation
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Grievous Wound
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Warlock Class
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
March of the Canonized
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Life Insurance
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Test of Endurance
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Dawn of Hope
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Bonds
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Axis of Mortality
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Hope
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Sorin Markov
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Sorin, Grim Nemesis
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Kaya, Intangible Slayer
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion38 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Fountain
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Restless Fortress
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
4%synergy
War Room
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion90 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion82 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion52 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion52 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Pristine Talisman
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion95 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion95 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion86 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion68 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion52 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Field
54%inclusion51 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion50 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion46 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion39 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
37%inclusion35 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Fetid Heath
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Voldaren Estate
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Forlorn Flats
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-11%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
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