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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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25%synergy
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96%synergy
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89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Dark Confidant
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
82%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Toxic Deluge
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Black Market Connections
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
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Anguished Unmaking
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Night's Whisper
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Darkstar Augur
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
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Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Necropotence
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Ad Nauseam
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
General's Enforcer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Witch Enchanter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Wall of Blood
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Blood Celebrant
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33%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Angel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Crypt Ghast
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26%synergy
Knight Exemplar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Magus of the Mirror
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Caustic Bronco
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Selenia, Dark Angel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Doom Whisperer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Marshland Bloodcaster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Platinum Angel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Keen Duelist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mister Negative
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Syr Vondam, the Lucent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Squall, SeeD Mercenary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Zack Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tree of Perdition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Essence Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Dismember
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Dispute
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Angel's Grace
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Withering Boon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Darkness
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Restoration Magic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dire Tactics
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Overkill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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4%synergy
Stunning Reversal
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10%synergy
Hatred
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10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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3%synergy
Vendetta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
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9%synergy
Soul Shatter
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9%synergy
Culling the Weak
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8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
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8%synergy
Final Showdown
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9%synergy
Devour in Shadow
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11%synergy
Necrologia
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11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
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7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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7%synergy
Holy Day
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-3%synergy
Riot Control
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10%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Scheme
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utter End
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
False Cure
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Damn
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Repay in Kind
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Read the Bones
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Profane Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Infernal Contract
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Bond of Agony
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Reverse the Sands
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dismantling Wave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Profane Transfusion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Open the Armory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Pain's Reward
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Revival // Revenge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ashes to Ashes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Past
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blood Tithe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Zof Consumption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Bargain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crippling Fear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Pact Weapon
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Tainted Sigil
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
The Endstone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Soul Conduit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Golden Throne
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Axis of Mortality
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Call of the Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Necrodominance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Font of Agonies
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lunar Convocation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Near-Death Experience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lurking Evil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Carnival of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
35%synergy
The Black Gate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Minas Tirith
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Westvale Abbey
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Pit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nomad Stadium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shefet Dunes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Silent Clearing
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Scrubland
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Horizon of Progress
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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