Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Self-Damage

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
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67%inclusion91 decks135 decks
61%synergy
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58%synergy
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56%synergy
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55%inclusion69 decks126 decks
54%synergy
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50%synergy
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46%synergy
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46%inclusion56 decks122 decks
45%synergy
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43%synergy
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43%synergy
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42%synergy
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63%inclusion85 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion82 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
61%inclusion82 decks135 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion76 decks135 decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion71 decks135 decks
36%synergy
Damn
51%inclusion69 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion64 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44%inclusion59 decks135 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion58 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
43%inclusion54 decks126 decks
38%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion58 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
1%synergy
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11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
-12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
-7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
6%synergy
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36%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
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36%synergy
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35%synergy
Bastion Protector
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33%synergy
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30%synergy
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13%synergy
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31%synergy
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32%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
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20%synergy
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29%synergy
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23%synergy
Knight Exemplar
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27%synergy
Mister Negative
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26%synergy
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24%synergy
Blood Celebrant
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24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
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16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
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12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
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13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Caustic Bronco
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinator Cavalry
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Doom Whisperer
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Madame Null, Power Broker
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Murderous Rider
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Angel
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11%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Archangel of Thune
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7%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the Ebon Legion
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8%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
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7%synergy
Arvad the Cursed
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Vincent Valentine
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
7%synergy
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Dark Ritual
41%inclusion56 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion40 decks122 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
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17%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion35 decks135 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Grasp
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21%synergy
Inkshield
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4%synergy
Dismember
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24%synergy
Withering Torment
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20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Bitter Triumph
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17%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
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-4%synergy
Despark
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-11%synergy
Angel's Grace
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15%synergy
Akroma's Will
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10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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3%synergy
Fracture
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-7%synergy
Mortify
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Stunning Reversal
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10%synergy
Hatred
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Reprieve
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1%synergy
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0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
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6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
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4%synergy
Overkill
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7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-5%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
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7%synergy
Dire Tactics
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5%synergy
Withering Boon
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7%synergy
Silence
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3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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-3%synergy
Battle Menu
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6%synergy
Erode
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-3%synergy
Necrologia
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5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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1%synergy
Batwing Brume
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2%synergy
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Repay in Kind
36%inclusion48 decks135 decks
34%synergy
Exsanguinate
35%inclusion47 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion38 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Contract
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Agony
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Pain's Reward
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Fumigate
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3%synergy
Cruel Bargain
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10%synergy
Open the Armory
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4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
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4%synergy
Risky Shortcut
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6%synergy
Stargaze
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4%synergy
Fix What's Broken
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2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
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5%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
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5%synergy
Day of Judgment
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4%synergy
Grim Tutor
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2%synergy
Damnation
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1%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
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4%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion55 decks135 decks
16%synergy
The Wind Crystal
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31%synergy
Tainted Sigil
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33%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
32%inclusion39 decks122 decks
31%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur II
26%inclusion32 decks122 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
10%synergy
The Endstone
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Paladin's Arms
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
3%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
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7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Soul Conduit
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Elixir
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6%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Requiem Monolith
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Greed
32%inclusion43 decks135 decks
28%synergy
Sanguine Bond
32%inclusion43 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Lunar Convocation
27%inclusion36 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Glasswing Grace
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Call of the Ring
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Axis of Mortality
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Font of Agonies
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Dark Tutelage
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Necrodominance
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Knights' Charge
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Light of Promise
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Parker Luck
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Near-Death Experience
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Forge Anew
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion65 decks135 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion61 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
41%inclusion56 decks135 decks
33%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion49 decks135 decks
4%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion40 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion39 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
The Black Gate
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Shefet Dunes
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Nomad Stadium
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion105 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion102 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion90 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion52 decks135 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
-7%synergy
Staff of Compleation
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
3%synergy
White Auracite
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion134 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion132 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion114 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
79%inclusion107 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
72%inclusion97 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
70%inclusion95 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
57%inclusion77 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Fetid Heath
48%inclusion65 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion58 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
43%inclusion58 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion56 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion56 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Silent Clearing
40%inclusion54 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
34%inclusion46 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
33%inclusion45 decks135 decks
-17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion44 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion41 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
30%inclusion40 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion39 decks135 decks
-10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion36 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Moor
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Glasswing Grace
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Mire
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
11%inclusion13 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Umbral Expanse
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Neglected Manor
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-0%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
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