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Jeff Girten
Jul 31, 2025
Jeff Girten
Deathtouch and First Strike With Syr Vondam, the Lucent
This week on Plot Twist, Jeff builds a Syr Vondam, the Lucent deck that presents our opponents with difficult choices!
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Bloodthirsty Conqueror
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
90%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
83%synergy
Sanguine Bond
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Blood Tribute
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
60%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Mortify
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Revival // Revenge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Damn
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Smothering Tithe
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
65%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Farewell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
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Soul Warden
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Soul's Attendant
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Cliffhaven Vampire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Serra Ascendant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Starscape Cleric
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Twilight Prophet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Indulging Patrician
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
The Gaffer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Suture Priest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Children of Korlis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Angel of Indemnity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mire Triton
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Triskelion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Witch of the Moors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Defiant Bloodlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
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Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Fracture
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Argivian Find
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Force of Despair
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stinging Study
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Breathe Your Last
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Batwing Brume
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
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Grim Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Sign in Blood
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Rush of Dread
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Replenish
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Beseech the Queen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
New Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Abandon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Forces
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kindred Dominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Day of Judgment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Sigil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lithoform Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Barrow-Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Wound Reflection
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Boon Reflection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Greater Auramancy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Remedy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Justice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Solemnity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Renewal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Multiversal Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Remote Farm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Peat Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mistveil Plains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Pristine Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Isolated Chapel
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Tainted Field
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Fetid Heath
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Scrubland
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
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