Cait, Cage Brawler (Commander) - Core

Cas Hinds
May 25, 2026
The History of Combat and Why Attacking in Commander Sucks
Get ready to fight through a history of the combat step and Cas Hinds' opinions on life loss strategies in Commander.
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The Dawning Archaic
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Nev, the Practical Dean
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Brawn
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Anger
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38%synergy
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36%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
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35%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
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28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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Cultivate
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Chaos Warp
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Rishkar's Expertise
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Goblin Anarchomancer
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Beast Within
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Rampant Growth
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Garruk's Uprising
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Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
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Forgotten Ancient
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Primeval Protector
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Feldon of the Third Path
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35%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
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34%synergy
Lumbering Megasloth
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34%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
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Revolutionist
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34%synergy
Titanoth Rex
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32%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
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Llanowar Elves
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Eternal Witness
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14%synergy
Oliphaunt
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28%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
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16%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
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16%synergy
Scavenged Brawler
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24%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
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23%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
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13%synergy
Reckless Wurm
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23%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
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19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
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-4%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
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18%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
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Kami of Whispered Hopes
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11%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
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Akki Battle Squad
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14%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
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Birds of Paradise
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Vigor
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11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
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11%synergy
Diamond Weapon
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14%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
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8%synergy
Detective's Phoenix
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13%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
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3%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
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6%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
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13%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
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-2%synergy
Enterprising Scallywag
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12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
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-11%synergy
Demolisher Spawn
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12%synergy
Omnivorous Flytrap
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12%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
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12%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
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11%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
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10%synergy
Molten Monstrosity
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Generous Ent
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Incorrigible Youths
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Timeless Witness
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8%synergy
Arrogant Wurm
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9%synergy
Incinerator of the Guilty
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8%synergy
Instants
Snakeskin Veil
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22%synergy
Prizefight
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28%synergy
Entish Restoration
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12%synergy
Gaea's Gift
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15%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
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4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
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7%synergy
Fiery Temper
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16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
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8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
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9%synergy
Hunter's Insight
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2%synergy
Ancient Grudge
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10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
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2%synergy
Invigorating Surge
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11%synergy
Collective Resistance
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1%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
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7%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
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8%synergy
Violent Eruption
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10%synergy
Inspiring Call
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-1%synergy
Titanic Brawl
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8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
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4%synergy
Abrade
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-6%synergy
Gift of the Viper
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6%synergy
Peerless Recycling
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7%synergy
Ancient Animus
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6%synergy
Big Score
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-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
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4%synergy
Pit Fight
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6%synergy
Harrow
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Break Down
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Bolt Bend
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-1%synergy
Overprotect
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2%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
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Demand Answers
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2%synergy
Calibrated Blast
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6%synergy
Laughing Mad
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Peer Past the Veil
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6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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-12%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
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2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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1%synergy
Strength of Will
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3%synergy
Bulk Up
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2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
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1%synergy
Krosan Grip
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-3%synergy
Abandon Reason
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5%synergy
Sorceries
Stump Stomp
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20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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3%synergy
Faithless Looting
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19%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
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15%synergy
Alchemist's Greeting
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24%synergy
Nature's Lore
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-16%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
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20%synergy
Farseek
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-12%synergy
Decimate
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-3%synergy
Harmonize
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3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
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8%synergy
Megaton's Fate
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17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
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5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
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13%synergy
Beastie Beatdown
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14%synergy
Bushwhack
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9%synergy
Three Visits
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-13%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
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11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
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9%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
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14%synergy
Increasing Savagery
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13%synergy
Seize the Day
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10%synergy
Chain Reaction
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3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
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9%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
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5%synergy
Barroom Brawl
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10%synergy
Road // Ruin
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10%synergy
Full Throttle
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6%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
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9%synergy
Distemper of the Blood
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9%synergy
Vengeful Rebirth
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9%synergy
Healing Technique
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9%synergy
Disaster Radius
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8%synergy
Vandalblast
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-10%synergy
Migration Path
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3%synergy
Last Night Together
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6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
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3%synergy
Roar of the Wurm
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7%synergy
Regrowth
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4%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
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6%synergy
Felling Blow
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5%synergy
Soulfire Eruption
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5%synergy
Kaboom!
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6%synergy
Volcanic Vision
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5%synergy
Explore
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-10%synergy
Rhino's Rampage
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4%synergy
Random Encounter
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5%synergy
Wreck and Rebuild
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Analyze the Pollen
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5%synergy
Super Combo
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4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pip-Boy 3000
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27%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
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26%synergy
Champion's Helm
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24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
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19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
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23%synergy
The Ozolith
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15%synergy
Doors of Durin
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15%synergy
Mage Slayer
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
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14%synergy
Brass Knuckles
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13%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
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12%synergy
Bag of Holding
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Currency Converter
11%inclusion26 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Scope
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8%synergy
Boxing Ring
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7%synergy
Leyline Axe
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6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
5%synergy
The Great Henge
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
-7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
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-1%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
2%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Bone Sabres
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Short Bow
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Rancor
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29%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
34%inclusion79 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
30%inclusion69 decks231 decks
28%synergy
Fight Rigging
25%inclusion57 decks231 decks
22%synergy
Bear Umbra
19%inclusion45 decks231 decks
10%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Tavern Brawler
17%inclusion40 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Hydra's Growth
16%inclusion37 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Strong Back
16%inclusion36 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Snake Umbra
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Talent
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11%synergy
Sticky Fingers
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11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
12%inclusion28 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Pain for All
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7%synergy
Level Up
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7%synergy
Arni Slays the Troll
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9%synergy
Guild Artisan
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion22 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Lion Umbra
9.1%inclusion21 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Triple Triad
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7%synergy
The Aesir Escape Valhalla
8.2%inclusion19 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Work
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1%synergy
High Score
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Colossal Majesty
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
-0%synergy
Unnatural Growth
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
-18%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
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-1%synergy
Doubling Season
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
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2%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Alpha Authority
6.1%inclusion14 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Bard Class
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5%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Case of the Trampled Garden
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Domri, Anarch of Bolas
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
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29%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
46%inclusion107 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
25%inclusion58 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
24%inclusion56 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
-14%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
-0%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.5%inclusion15 decks231 decks
-13%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
4%synergy
War Room
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion163 decks231 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion125 decks231 decks
-7%synergy
Gruul Signet
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion32 decks231 decks
-8%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-0%synergy
Mind Stone
5.2%inclusion12 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion230 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion228 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion195 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Cinder Glade
74%inclusion170 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Rootbound Crag
62%inclusion143 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Mossfire Valley
49%inclusion113 decks231 decks
17%synergy
Game Trail
47%inclusion108 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Abandon
46%inclusion106 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Rockfall Vale
45%inclusion103 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
39%inclusion89 decks231 decks
16%synergy
Stump Stomp
38%inclusion88 decks231 decks
20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
37%inclusion86 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Stomping Ground
36%inclusion83 decks231 decks
-12%synergy
Gruul Turf
28%inclusion64 decks231 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion59 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Spire Garden
25%inclusion58 decks231 decks
-11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
25%inclusion57 decks231 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion56 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion55 decks231 decks
13%synergy
Thornspire Verge
21%inclusion44 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
19%inclusion45 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
19%inclusion43 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
2%synergy
Commercial District
18%inclusion42 decks231 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion39 decks231 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Highlands
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion35 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Copperline Gorge
15%inclusion34 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion33 decks231 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
-4%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
13%inclusion30 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.7%inclusion20 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Savage Mansion
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion17 decks231 decks
-7%synergy
Bristling Backwoods
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
1%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy