Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Core

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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36%synergy
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58%inclusion91 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
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51%inclusion80 decks158 decks
32%synergy
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-1%synergy
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1%synergy
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20%synergy
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35%synergy
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17%synergy
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8%synergy
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20%synergy
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-6%synergy
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37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
34%synergy
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35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
32%synergy
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35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
33%synergy
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31%synergy
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26%synergy
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26%synergy
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29%synergy
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28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
9%synergy
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28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
26%synergy
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25%synergy
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23%synergy
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6%synergy
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12%synergy
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22%synergy
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14%synergy
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19%synergy
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17%synergy
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18%synergy
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15%synergy
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9%synergy
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14%synergy
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5%synergy
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14%synergy
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10%synergy
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2%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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7%synergy
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12%synergy
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8%synergy
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4%synergy
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10%synergy
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11%synergy
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13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
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12%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Anima
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
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10%synergy
Wintermoor Commander
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
12%synergy
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1%synergy
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-6%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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3%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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6%synergy
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Dark Ritual
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1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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4%synergy
Fell the Profane
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12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
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20%synergy
Overkill
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22%synergy
Despark
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-7%synergy
Mortify
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1%synergy
Withering Torment
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19%synergy
Inkshield
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-1%synergy
Snuff Out
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15%synergy
Battle Menu
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16%synergy
Dismember
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13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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1%synergy
Generous Gift
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-8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
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10%synergy
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5%synergy
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9%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
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10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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6%synergy
Angel's Grace
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6%synergy
Fracture
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-11%synergy
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8%synergy
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13%synergy
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17%synergy
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
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3%synergy
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7%synergy
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2%synergy
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4%synergy
Wrath of God
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1%synergy
Pain's Reward
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6%synergy
Requisition Raid
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3%synergy
Profane Transfusion
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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4%synergy
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30%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
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26%synergy
Tainted Sigil
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18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
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1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
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16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
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15%synergy
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15%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
9%synergy
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12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
10%synergy
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10%synergy
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11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
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10%synergy
The Endstone
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9%synergy
White Mage's Staff
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9%synergy
Crystal Fragments
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9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
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-3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
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6%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Elixir
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
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7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
World Map
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
6%synergy
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3%synergy
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6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-0%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
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5%synergy
Celestial Armor
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5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
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5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Instant Ramen
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Vorpal Sword
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
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4%synergy
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Unspeakable Symbol
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Greed
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Lunar Convocation
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15%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Knights' Charge
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Link
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Paladin Class
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Link
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Forge Anew
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-10%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Font of Agonies
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Land Tax
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Intermediate Chirography
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Coercive Impetus
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
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Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
41%inclusion65 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
3%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Shefet Dunes
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Fortress
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion110 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion97 decks158 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion86 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Blitzball
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion158 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion152 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion130 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
66%inclusion104 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion95 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
44%inclusion69 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion57 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Turbulent Moor
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Neglected Manor
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Umbral Expanse
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Forlorn Flats
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Moor
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
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