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Cecil, Dark Knight
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Jesse Barker Plotkin
Jun 26, 2025
Jesse Barker Plotkin
Use Your Life Total as a Resource With This Cecil, Dark Knight Brew
What's the old adage? "Winning at full life is the same as winning at one life"? Jesse's got a deck that really puts that notion to the test.
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3%synergy
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6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
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5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
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5%synergy
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3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
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61%inclusion68 decks111 decks
60%synergy
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50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
48%synergy
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46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
45%synergy
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45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
44%synergy
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47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
44%synergy
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50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
43%synergy
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46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
39%synergy
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46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
38%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion67 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Damn
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Pact Weapon
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
38%synergy
Sign in Blood
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
22%synergy
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Farewell
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
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37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
32%synergy
General's Enforcer
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Bastion Protector
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
34%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Knight Exemplar
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Children of Korlis
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Blood
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Blood Celebrant
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Anima
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Mister Negative
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Vincent Valentine
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Soul Warden
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Caustic Bronco
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Seymour Flux
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Aryel, Knight of Windgrace
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Smitten Swordmaster
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
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Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
26%synergy
Overkill
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Despark
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Battle Menu
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Fight On!
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Dire Tactics
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Push
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
You're Not Alone
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Hatred
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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0%synergy
Utter End
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
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6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-13%synergy
Stunning Reversal
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-16%synergy
Blood Pact
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Vayne's Treachery
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Silence
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1%synergy
Mana Tithe
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3%synergy
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1%synergy
Reprieve
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Batwing Brume
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Contract
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Evil Reawakened
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Stargaze
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Bargain
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Profane Transfusion
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Reverse the Sands
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Bond of Agony
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur II
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Sigil
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Paladin's Arms
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
12%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Fragments
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Elixir
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
9%synergy
White Mage's Staff
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
World Map
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Instant Ramen
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-22%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
5%synergy
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Unspeakable Symbol
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Greed
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Lunar Convocation
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Dark Tutelage
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Axis of Mortality
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Knights' Charge
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Call of the Ring
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Link
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Forge Anew
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Paladin Class
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Link
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Land Tax
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Font of Agonies
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-13%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
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Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
15%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Restless Fortress
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion85 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion73 decks114 decks
-16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion48 decks114 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Blitzball
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion114 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion109 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion98 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
66%inclusion75 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
64%inclusion73 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion59 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Field
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Mire
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Neglected Manor
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Moor
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
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