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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%inclusion7 decks7 decks
90%synergy
Exquisite Blood
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Sanguine Bond
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Cabal Coffers
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Blood Tribute
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Grim Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Soul Warden
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Mortify
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Soul's Attendant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Teferi's Protection
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
74%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
The One Ring
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
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Cliffhaven Vampire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Serra Ascendant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Blood Artist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Starscape Cleric
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Indulging Patrician
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Drana, Liberator of Malakir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
The Gaffer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Twilight Prophet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Captivating Vampire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Suture Priest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Children of Korlis
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Vampire Nighthawk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Tithe Drinker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Sun-Blessed Healer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lurrus of the Dream-Den
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Vampire of the Dire Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Legion Lieutenant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Triskelion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drana and Linvala
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
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Dark Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Fracture
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Stinging Study
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Ritual
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Angel's Grace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Reprieve
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Argivian Find
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Batwing Brume
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
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Revival // Revenge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Damn
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Rush of Dread
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Farewell
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Replenish
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
New Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Extortion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Profane Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Fumigate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Wrath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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Sensei's Divining Top
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
The Wind Crystal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Sigil
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pearl Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Wound Reflection
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Boon Reflection
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Greater Auramancy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Karmic Justice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Solemnity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Legion's Landing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mistveil Plains
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Pristine Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Marsh Flats
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Vault of Champions
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Heath
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Silent Clearing
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Reflecting Pool
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-27%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Forlorn Flats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
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