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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-2%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
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11%synergy
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6%synergy
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-14%synergy
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59%inclusion71 decks121 decks
56%synergy
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55%inclusion67 decks121 decks
54%synergy
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55%inclusion60 decks109 decks
54%synergy
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60%inclusion73 decks121 decks
54%synergy
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53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
52%synergy
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49%synergy
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44%synergy
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44%synergy
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39%synergy
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37%synergy
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64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
1%synergy
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59%inclusion71 decks121 decks
30%synergy
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58%inclusion70 decks121 decks
17%synergy
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36%synergy
Damn
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17%synergy
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25%synergy
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46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
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28%synergy
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23%synergy
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30%synergy
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47%inclusion57 decks121 decks
34%synergy
Necropotence
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
18%synergy
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17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
2%synergy
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5%synergy
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6%synergy
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8%synergy
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-1%synergy
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12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
6%synergy
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-12%synergy
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-2%synergy
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23%synergy
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36%synergy
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36%synergy
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37%synergy
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27%synergy
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31%synergy
General's Enforcer
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30%synergy
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27%synergy
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24%synergy
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26%synergy
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27%synergy
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27%synergy
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16%synergy
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25%synergy
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22%synergy
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14%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
23%inclusion25 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
15%synergy
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21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Blood Celebrant
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Caustic Bronco
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Keen Duelist
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
7%synergy
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-1%synergy
Archangel of Thune
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
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5%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Angel
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10%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
The Speed Demon
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Vincent Valentine
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Murderous Rider
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
0%synergy
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Dark Ritual
40%inclusion49 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Restoration Magic
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Angel's Grace
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14%synergy
Mortify
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-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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1%synergy
Hatred
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12%synergy
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6%synergy
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12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Silence
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7%synergy
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10%synergy
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5%synergy
Necrologia
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9%synergy
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-3%synergy
Reprieve
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0%synergy
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7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-13%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
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6%synergy
Dire Tactics
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
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6%synergy
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3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
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4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Silverquill Charm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
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Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Repay in Kind
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Profane Transfusion
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Contract
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Pain's Reward
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Bond of Agony
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Cruel Bargain
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Reverse the Sands
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
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The Darkness Crystal
38%inclusion41 decks109 decks
33%synergy
Tainted Sigil
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur II
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion34 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Paladin's Arms
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
5%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
World Map
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.4%inclusion7 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Elixir
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
6%synergy
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Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Greed
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Lunar Convocation
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Call of the Ring
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Axis of Mortality
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Dark Tutelage
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Necrodominance
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Knights' Charge
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Connections
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Forge Anew
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
4%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
18%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
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Sol Ring
80%inclusion97 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion93 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion74 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
-20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
-8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
White Auracite
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
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Swamp
100%inclusion121 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion117 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion97 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
72%inclusion87 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
66%inclusion80 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion76 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Field
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
-18%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
-14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion18 decks109 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
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