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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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13%synergy
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39%synergy
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45%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
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63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
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35%synergy
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44%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
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38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
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26%synergy
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3%synergy
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19%synergy
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32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
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38%synergy
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43%synergy
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47%synergy
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40%synergy
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48%synergy
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40%synergy
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42%synergy
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26%synergy
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36%synergy
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34%synergy
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37%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
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28%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
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24%synergy
Tree of Perdition
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24%synergy
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24%synergy
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23%synergy
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24%synergy
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25%synergy
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15%synergy
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24%synergy
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18%synergy
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17%synergy
Enduring Angel
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24%synergy
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24%synergy
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24%synergy
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22%synergy
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23%synergy
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25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
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25%synergy
Mister Negative
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Judge Magister Gabranth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
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8%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
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14%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
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6%synergy
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4%synergy
Mirror Entity
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9%synergy
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8%synergy
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13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Acclaimed Contender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Frontline Medic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Dark Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
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26%synergy
Dire Tactics
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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33%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Angel's Grace
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35%synergy
Despark
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
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21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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14%synergy
Mortify
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2%synergy
Dismember
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24%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Restoration Magic
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13%synergy
Protection Magic
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14%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
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14%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
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12%synergy
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12%synergy
Orim's Chant
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11%synergy
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7%synergy
Stunning Reversal
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11%synergy
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9%synergy
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12%synergy
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10%synergy
Darkness
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11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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8%synergy
Holy Day
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12%synergy
Riot Control
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
Lethal Scheme
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11%synergy
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0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
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7%synergy
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7%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
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12%synergy
Fracture
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-6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
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9%synergy
Batwing Brume
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9%synergy
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Exsanguinate
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38%synergy
Reanimate
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34%synergy
Damn
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17%synergy
Repay in Kind
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36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
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30%synergy
Read the Bones
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27%synergy
Profane Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Contract
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Vindicate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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9%synergy
Bond of Agony
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Risky Shortcut
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24%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Mighty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dismantling Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Raise the Past
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Reverse the Sands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cruel Bargain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crippling Fear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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Pact Weapon
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Sigil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Endstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Conjurer's Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vorpal Sword
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Empyrial Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Font of Agonies
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lunar Convocation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Etchings of the Chosen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Axis of Mortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lurking Evil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Carnival of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Call of the Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cover of Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Minas Tirith
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Castle Locthwain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Westvale Abbey
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
The Black Gate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Steppe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Marsh Flats
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Vault of Champions
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Silent Clearing
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Fabled Passage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Silence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Horizon of Progress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Glasswing Grace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-39%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
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