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Atla Palani, Nest Tender
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Apr 1, 2026
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64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
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64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
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55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
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73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
49%synergy
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50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
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59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
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45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
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41%synergy
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41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
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37%synergy
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77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
30%synergy
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21%synergy
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2%synergy
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55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
1%synergy
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36%synergy
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23%synergy
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22%synergy
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36%synergy
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Seedborn Muse
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
51%synergy
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18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
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18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
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18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
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1%synergy
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9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
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6%synergy
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45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
32%synergy
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41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
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34%synergy
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32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
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32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
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32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mirror Entity
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23%synergy
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32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
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18%synergy
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19%synergy
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25%synergy
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26%synergy
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26%synergy
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22%synergy
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11%synergy
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22%synergy
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15%synergy
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21%synergy
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16%synergy
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23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
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17%synergy
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23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
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23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
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19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Serra's Emissary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
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6%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Vigor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Titan of Industry
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13%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
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8%synergy
Earthshaker Dreadmaw
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1%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Forerunner of the Empire
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9%synergy
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13%synergy
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14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
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Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Growth
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35%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
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26%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
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15%synergy
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19%synergy
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3%synergy
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18%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
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9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
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1%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
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9%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Surge of Salvation
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8%synergy
Bolt Bend
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7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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7%synergy
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8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
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6%synergy
Giantfall
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
Fire Magic
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5%synergy
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Kodama's Reach
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19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Three Visits
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hull Breach
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
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4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Savage Order
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Explore
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shared Roots
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Thunderherd Migration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Tooth and Nail
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Last March of the Ents
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Decimate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Day of Judgment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rhino's Rampage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Assert Perfection
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Random Encounter
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
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Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Altar of Dementia
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
The Great Henge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Thornbite Staff
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Spawning Pit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Blasting Station
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Culling Dais
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Monster Manual
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
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Annie Joins Up
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Martyr's Cause
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Warstorm Surge
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Elemental Bond
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Aether Flash
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Growing Ranks
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Determined Iteration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sneak Attack
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Life Finds a Way
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lurking Predators
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Trace of Abundance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mirari's Wake
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Welcome to . . .
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cabaretti Ascendancy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Song of the Worldsoul
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Parade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
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Invasion of Ikoria
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
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Mosswort Bridge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mutavault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Dryad Arbor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
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Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Unity
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Selesnya Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Patriar's Seal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Temple Garden
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Stomping Ground
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Shrine
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Rootbound Crag
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Canopy Vista
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Rockfall Vale
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Brushland
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Cinder Glade
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spire Garden
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Game Trail
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Blossoming Sands
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Taiga
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Bastion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Gruul Turf
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
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