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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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42%synergy
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41%synergy
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39%synergy
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60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
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55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
6%synergy
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37%synergy
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9%synergy
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49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
20%synergy
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49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
28%synergy
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15%synergy
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46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
20%synergy
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45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
27%synergy
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38%synergy
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-9%synergy
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37%synergy
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38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
37%synergy
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31%synergy
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33%synergy
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30%synergy
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31%synergy
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27%synergy
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31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
30%synergy
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10%synergy
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21%synergy
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17%synergy
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6%synergy
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21%synergy
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23%synergy
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22%synergy
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19%synergy
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13%synergy
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17%synergy
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16%synergy
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18%synergy
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13%synergy
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8%synergy
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16%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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14%synergy
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9%synergy
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15%synergy
Mister Negative
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13%synergy
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13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
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13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
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13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
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11%synergy
Caustic Bronco
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
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10%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Guardian of Faith
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
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7%synergy
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3%synergy
Vincent Valentine
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8%synergy
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9%synergy
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9%synergy
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1%synergy
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0%synergy
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9%synergy
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Restoration Magic
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Infernal Grasp
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Overkill
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
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5%synergy
Despark
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-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
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0%synergy
Snuff Out
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Dismember
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
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8%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
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12%synergy
Angel's Grace
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9%synergy
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-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
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10%synergy
Battle Menu
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Dire Tactics
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7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
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6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
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6%synergy
Fight On!
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7%synergy
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4%synergy
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-3%synergy
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7%synergy
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-14%synergy
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2%synergy
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5%synergy
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2%synergy
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-8%synergy
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Toxic Deluge
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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14%synergy
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9%synergy
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17%synergy
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-1%synergy
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15%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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0%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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-1%synergy
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8%synergy
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2%synergy
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8%synergy
Farewell
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-5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Profane Transfusion
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
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4%synergy
Unearth
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2%synergy
Fumigate
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-1%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
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6%synergy
Reverse the Sands
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5%synergy
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1%synergy
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4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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-4%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
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29%synergy
Excalibur II
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30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
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20%synergy
Tainted Sigil
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Paladin's Arms
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
White Mage's Staff
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9%synergy
Crystal Fragments
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Soul Conduit
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Instant Ramen
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Vorpal Sword
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
World Map
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
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Greed
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Lunar Convocation
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Dark Tutelage
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Call of the Ring
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Knights' Charge
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Forge Anew
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Paladin Class
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Link
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Angelic Destiny
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Link
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
15%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
11%synergy
The Black Gate
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
White Auracite
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Blitzball
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion89 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion76 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion60 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Heath
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Field
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Clearing
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Mire
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Scoured Barrens
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Forlorn Flats
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
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