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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28%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
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24%synergy
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-2%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
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16%synergy
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10%synergy
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69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
66%synergy
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73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
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64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
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62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
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61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
60%synergy
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55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
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52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Black Market Connections
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
47%synergy
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85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Damn
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22%synergy
Night's Whisper
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
36%synergy
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54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
37%synergy
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31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
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42%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
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46%synergy
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Bolas's Citadel
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41%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
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5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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2%synergy
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39%synergy
General's Enforcer
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40%synergy
Mister Negative
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38%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
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35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Darkstar Augur
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30%synergy
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32%synergy
Wall of Blood
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33%synergy
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14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
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17%synergy
Doom Whisperer
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26%synergy
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25%synergy
Knight Exemplar
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26%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
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18%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Keen Duelist
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Caustic Bronco
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Blood Celebrant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Vincent Valentine
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Archangel of Thune
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Speed Demon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
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Restoration Magic
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Bitter Triumph
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Dismember
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Stunning Reversal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
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8%synergy
Angel's Grace
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9%synergy
Necrologia
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11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
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6%synergy
Reprieve
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3%synergy
Silverquill Charm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Continue?
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Death in the Family
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9%synergy
Return to Dust
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4%synergy
Moonlight Bargain
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8%synergy
Go for the Throat
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3%synergy
Silence
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4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
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-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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-4%synergy
Disenchant
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4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
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5%synergy
Withering Boon
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7%synergy
Fracture
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-13%synergy
Mortify
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-14%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
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Repay in Kind
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Exsanguinate
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bond of Agony
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ambition's Cost
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Day of Judgment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Fix What's Broken
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Game Over
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Day of Black Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
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2%synergy
Martial Coup
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Heroes Remembered
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8%synergy
Wrath of God
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2%synergy
Infernal Contract
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7%synergy
Providence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Glory
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6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Diresight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
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Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Sigil
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Dark Knight's Greatsword
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur II
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Sword of the Animist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Soul Conduit
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jet Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Norn's Annex
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-0%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
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Greed
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Axis of Mortality
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Call of the Ring
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Lunar Convocation
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Glasswing Grace
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dark Tutelage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Search for Dagger
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Connections
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Knights' Charge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mornsong Aria
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Wound Reflection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Parker Luck
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sorin Markov
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Castle Locthwain
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
37%synergy
War Room
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Multiversal Passage
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
The Black Gate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Compleation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-34%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Locket
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Silent Clearing
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Tainted Field
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Silence
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Desolate Mire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
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