Cecil, Dark Knight (Commander) - Upgraded 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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36%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
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23%synergy
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9%synergy
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12%synergy
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72%synergy
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68%synergy
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61%synergy
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59%synergy
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55%synergy
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54%synergy
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53%synergy
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48%synergy
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47%synergy
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45%synergy
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19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
34%synergy
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58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
37%synergy
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5%synergy
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32%synergy
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42%synergy
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17%synergy
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45%synergy
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41%synergy
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23%synergy
Necropotence
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19%synergy
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21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
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17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
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13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
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-3%synergy
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2%synergy
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42%synergy
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39%synergy
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17%synergy
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26%synergy
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34%synergy
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36%synergy
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28%synergy
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28%synergy
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20%synergy
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28%synergy
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17%synergy
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27%synergy
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26%synergy
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28%synergy
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17%synergy
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18%synergy
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24%synergy
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24%synergy
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22%synergy
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21%synergy
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15%synergy
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10%synergy
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20%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
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13%synergy
Keen Duelist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
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21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Caustic Bronco
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Vincent Valentine
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14%synergy
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13%synergy
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13%synergy
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7%synergy
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13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
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13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
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5%synergy
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13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
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6%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
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10%synergy
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7%synergy
Platinum Angel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
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1%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Speed Demon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
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13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
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Dark Ritual
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
36%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Infernal Grasp
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21%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Akroma's Will
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14%synergy
Stunning Reversal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
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16%synergy
Dismember
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15%synergy
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14%synergy
Erode
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6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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4%synergy
Silence
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8%synergy
Angel's Grace
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10%synergy
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9%synergy
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4%synergy
Continue?
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10%synergy
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6%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
Moonlight Bargain
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8%synergy
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6%synergy
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8%synergy
Darkness
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7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-5%synergy
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3%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
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8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
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4%synergy
Overkill
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3%synergy
Battle Menu
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4%synergy
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Repay in Kind
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41%synergy
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Profane Transfusion
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bond of Agony
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fix What's Broken
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Contract
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ambition's Cost
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Day of Judgment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Game Over
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Martial Coup
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Heroes Remembered
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Providence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Glory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ultima
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5%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
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5%synergy
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The Wind Crystal
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Tainted Sigil
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur II
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Whip of Erebos
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Soul Conduit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Jet Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Herald's Horn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Paladin's Arms
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
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3%synergy
World Map
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4%synergy
Elixir
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
The Masamune
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
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Greed
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Axis of Mortality
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Call of the Ring
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Lunar Convocation
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Glasswing Grace
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Dark Tutelage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Search for Dagger
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Reconnaissance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Connections
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Knights' Charge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Necrodominance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
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Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Castle Locthwain
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
13%synergy
War Room
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Minas Tirith
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Multiversal Passage
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Pit
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Secret Tunnel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Nomad Stadium
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Shefet Dunes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-38%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Silent Clearing
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Tainted Field
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Glasswing Grace
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Desolate Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
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