Bristly Bill, Spine Sower (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

Mike Carrozza
May 20, 2026
Am I the Bolas? - "I Would've Won and We Would've Played Another Game"
This week on Am I the Bolas?, should you refrain from using your removal, particularly on opponents' commanders? Or should you let it fly?
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17%synergy
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13%synergy
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Kami of Whispered Hopes
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64%synergy
Branching Evolution
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63%synergy
Hardened Scales
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62%synergy
Inspiring Call
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53%synergy
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51%synergy
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50%synergy
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49%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
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46%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
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42%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
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42%synergy
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Cultivate
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14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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12%synergy
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20%synergy
Scute Swarm
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40%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
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16%synergy
Beast Within
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-3%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
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34%synergy
The Earth Crystal
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34%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
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34%synergy
Entish Restoration
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32%synergy
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Crop Rotation
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10%synergy
Worldly Tutor
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4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
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1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
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-1%synergy
The One Ring
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Natural Order
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Ancient Tomb
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Lotus Cobra
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33%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
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41%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
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36%synergy
Managorger Hydra
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37%synergy
Gyre Sage
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39%synergy
Ouroboroid
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38%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
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34%synergy
Evolution Witness
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38%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
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24%synergy
Railway Brawler
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35%synergy
Scythecat Cub
39%inclusion369 decks938 decks
34%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
38%inclusion487 decks1.27K decks
23%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
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20%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
37%inclusion467 decks1.27K decks
34%synergy
Defiler of Vigor
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20%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
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30%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
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28%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
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21%synergy
Icetill Explorer
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18%synergy
Fertilid
29%inclusion372 decks1.27K decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
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-24%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
29%inclusion168 decks579 decks
25%synergy
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
28%inclusion355 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
28%inclusion355 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Vigor
27%inclusion344 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Beast Whisperer
27%inclusion340 decks1.27K decks
-4%synergy
Tireless Tracker
27%inclusion340 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
26%inclusion334 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
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20%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
26%inclusion148 decks579 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion318 decks1.27K decks
-21%synergy
Incubation Druid
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20%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
24%inclusion225 decks919 decks
17%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
22%inclusion285 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
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21%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
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13%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
18%inclusion97 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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-2%synergy
Oran-Rief Hydra
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12%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
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15%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
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13%synergy
Surrak and Goreclaw
16%inclusion207 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
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0%synergy
Warden of the Grove
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11%synergy
Courser of Kruphix
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7%synergy
Springbloom Druid
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7%synergy
Loyal Guardian
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11%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
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-7%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
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11%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
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-3%synergy
Instants
Harrow
45%inclusion565 decks1.27K decks
26%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
39%inclusion500 decks1.27K decks
19%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
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13%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
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-6%synergy
Ram Through
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-3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
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7%synergy
Gift of the Viper
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9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
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-4%synergy
Collective Resistance
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1%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
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6%synergy
Nature's Claim
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-7%synergy
Krosan Grip
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-5%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
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6%synergy
Fog
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-6%synergy
Invigorating Surge
11%inclusion140 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
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0%synergy
Silkguard
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6%synergy
Return to Nature
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-6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
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-5%synergy
Trash the Town
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6%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
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1%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
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2%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
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3%synergy
Overprotect
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-2%synergy
Signature Slam
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5%synergy
Naturalize
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-1%synergy
Hunter's Insight
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-7%synergy
Veil of Summer
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-4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
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-0%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
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12%synergy
Rampant Growth
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4%synergy
Three Visits
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9%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
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11%synergy
Explore
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7%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
29%inclusion374 decks1.27K decks
-0%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
23%inclusion294 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Awaken the Woods
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16%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
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18%synergy
Harmonize
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-10%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
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-1%synergy
Scapeshift
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9%synergy
Bushwhack
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5%synergy
Last March of the Ents
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2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
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-4%synergy
Season of Gathering
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5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
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-4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
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-3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
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-3%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
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4%synergy
Map the Frontier
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8%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
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1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
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-0%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
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-12%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
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1%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
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2%synergy
Shared Roots
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-0%synergy
Pick Your Poison
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3%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.1%inclusion78 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
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-2%synergy
Dance of the Tumbleweeds
5.4%inclusion68 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Broken Bond
5.3%inclusion67 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
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-5%synergy
Felling Blow
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4%synergy
Chocobo Kick
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3%synergy
Genesis Wave
5.0%inclusion64 decks1.27K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
45%inclusion573 decks1.27K decks
38%synergy
Emerald Medallion
45%inclusion572 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
The Great Henge
41%inclusion515 decks1.27K decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion457 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
21%inclusion264 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Power Fist
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15%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
17%inclusion217 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
15%inclusion195 decks1.27K decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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-10%synergy
Exploration Broodship
10%inclusion53 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Titania
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2%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
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-3%synergy
Zuran Orb
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-2%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.4%inclusion68 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
44%inclusion532 decks1.22K decks
37%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
43%inclusion550 decks1.27K decks
23%synergy
Doubling Season
39%inclusion493 decks1.27K decks
26%synergy
Exploration
38%inclusion482 decks1.27K decks
21%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
26%inclusion324 decks1.27K decks
22%synergy
Sphere Grid
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18%synergy
Loading Zone
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19%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
22%inclusion269 decks1.21K decks
20%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
20%inclusion256 decks1.27K decks
15%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion227 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Roaring Earth
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14%synergy
Unnatural Growth
17%inclusion215 decks1.27K decks
-6%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
15%inclusion190 decks1.27K decks
10%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
15%inclusion61 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion185 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Hydra's Growth
14%inclusion178 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Sapling Nursery
14%inclusion50 decks361 decks
6%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
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7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion165 decks1.27K decks
-8%synergy
Burgeoning
12%inclusion147 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Colossal Majesty
11%inclusion139 decks1.27K decks
-2%synergy
Primal Vigor
11%inclusion134 decks1.27K decks
7%synergy
Druid Class
9.1%inclusion115 decks1.27K decks
3%synergy
Greater Good
8.8%inclusion112 decks1.27K decks
-4%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
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5%synergy
Primeval Bounty
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4%synergy
Spelunking
8.2%inclusion104 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Asceticism
8.0%inclusion101 decks1.27K decks
-2%synergy
Level Up
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4%synergy
High Score
7.6%inclusion23 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Song of the Dryads
7.5%inclusion95 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Strength
7.4%inclusion94 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
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-6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
7.1%inclusion90 decks1.27K decks
-9%synergy
Rancor
6.4%inclusion81 decks1.27K decks
-4%synergy
Wild Growth
6.3%inclusion80 decks1.27K decks
-20%synergy
Bioengineered Future
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
5.4%inclusion69 decks1.27K decks
-7%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
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2%synergy
Hunter's Talent
5.3%inclusion65 decks1.22K decks
2%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.3%inclusion67 decks1.27K decks
-4%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
5.2%inclusion66 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Zendikar's Roil
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1%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
5.1%inclusion21 decks414 decks
-0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
31%inclusion393 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Nissa, Voice of Zendikar
6.0%inclusion76 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
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-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion539 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion404 decks1.27K decks
0%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
31%inclusion392 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion389 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
30%inclusion387 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion329 decks1.27K decks
-0%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
24%inclusion302 decks1.27K decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion290 decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Karn's Bastion
21%inclusion267 decks1.27K decks
12%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
18%inclusion95 decks530 decks
4%synergy
Ba Sing Se
17%inclusion71 decks414 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
15%inclusion185 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion180 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
12%inclusion152 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
10%inclusion125 decks1.27K decks
6%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.7%inclusion111 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Arid Archway
8.5%inclusion108 decks1.27K decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.4%inclusion106 decks1.27K decks
-2%synergy
Jungle Basin
7.4%inclusion94 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.0%inclusion76 decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
5.6%inclusion71 decks1.27K decks
-5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
5.6%inclusion71 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion893 decks1.27K decks
-0%synergy
Arcane Signet
24%inclusion309 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
11%inclusion66 decks620 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.2%inclusion79 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
6.0%inclusion76 decks1.27K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion1.24K decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion767 decks1.27K decks
44%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
55%inclusion699 decks1.27K decks
41%synergy
Fabled Passage
50%inclusion630 decks1.27K decks
36%synergy
Myriad Landscape
45%inclusion567 decks1.27K decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion354 decks1.27K decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion325 decks1.27K decks
16%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
24%inclusion309 decks1.27K decks
18%synergy
Brokers Hideout
24%inclusion306 decks1.27K decks
18%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
24%inclusion299 decks1.27K decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion295 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion289 decks1.27K decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion268 decks1.27K decks
14%synergy
Blighted Woodland
20%inclusion255 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
16%inclusion79 decks480 decks
12%synergy
Escape Tunnel
16%inclusion204 decks1.27K decks
11%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
12%inclusion153 decks1.27K decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion142 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion128 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Shire Terrace
10%inclusion121 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Promising Vein
10%inclusion121 decks1.27K decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
9.4%inclusion119 decks1.27K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
9.1%inclusion115 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.0%inclusion102 decks1.27K decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
5.0%inclusion64 decks1.27K decks
-2%synergy