Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Lifegain

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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17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
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12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
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10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
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5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
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K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion68 decks113 decks
57%synergy
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57%inclusion64 decks113 decks
55%synergy
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62%inclusion70 decks113 decks
55%synergy
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52%inclusion53 decks101 decks
51%synergy
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50%inclusion50 decks100 decks
49%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
51%inclusion52 decks101 decks
47%synergy
Children of Korlis
50%inclusion56 decks113 decks
46%synergy
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45%inclusion43 decks95 decks
44%synergy
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55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
37%synergy
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38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
37%synergy
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64%inclusion72 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion67 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion66 decks113 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
58%inclusion65 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion59 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Damn
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14%synergy
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45%inclusion51 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
23%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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-2%synergy
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42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Darkstar Augur
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
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36%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
27%synergy
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34%synergy
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33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
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28%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
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25%synergy
Wall of Blood
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30%synergy
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27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Mister Negative
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25%synergy
Knight Exemplar
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
25%synergy
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26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
22%inclusion22 decks101 decks
21%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
21%inclusion21 decks100 decks
19%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Blood Celebrant
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
17%inclusion17 decks100 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Caustic Bronco
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Keen Duelist
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
7%synergy
The Speed Demon
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Doom Whisperer
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Archangel of Thune
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Angel
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
3%synergy
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Dark Ritual
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Magic
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Angel's Grace
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Bitter Triumph
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15%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
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Mortify
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-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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2%synergy
Hatred
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12%synergy
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5%synergy
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11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Overkill
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9%synergy
Silence
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6%synergy
Necrologia
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9%synergy
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5%synergy
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9%synergy
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-4%synergy
Reprieve
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0%synergy
Dire Tactics
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4%synergy
Stunning Reversal
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6%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
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7%synergy
Batwing Brume
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
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-13%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Boon
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5%synergy
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1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
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2%synergy
Utter End
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
35%synergy
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
30%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Repay in Kind
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Profane Transfusion
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Contract
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Pain's Reward
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Bond of Agony
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Open the Armory
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Bargain
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Reverse the Sands
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
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6%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Decode Transmissions
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5%synergy
Game Over
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
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The Wind Crystal
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Sigil
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
33%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
35%inclusion35 decks101 decks
30%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur II
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Whip of Erebos
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Paladin's Arms
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Genji Glove
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.9%inclusion9 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
8%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
8%synergy
World Map
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
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Greed
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Axis of Mortality
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Call of the Ring
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Dark Tutelage
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Knights' Charge
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Forge Anew
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Land Tax
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
0%synergy
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Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion63 decks113 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion50 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion37 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
4%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
17%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion12 decks100 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion91 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion89 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
9.0%inclusion9 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion113 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion109 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion90 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion82 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion73 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
61%inclusion69 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
48%inclusion54 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Tainted Field
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
-19%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
-15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion17 decks101 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
0%synergy
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