Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Optimized Zoo

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Apr 1, 2026
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Skullclamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
85%synergy
High Market
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Nesting Dragon
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Sundering Growth
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
22%synergy
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Worldly Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Seedborn Muse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
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Mirror Entity
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Apex Altisaur
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Dragon Egg
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Zacama, Primal Calamity
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Dinosaur Egg
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Verdant Sun's Avatar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Regisaur Alpha
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Kodama of the East Tree
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Irregular Cohort
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Gishath, Sun's Avatar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Hulking Raptor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Titanoth Rex
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Trumpeting Carnosaur
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Polyraptor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Forerunner of the Empire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Wakening Sun's Avatar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Roaming Throne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Bloom Tender
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Gruff Triplets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Skirmisher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Summoner's Egg
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ranging Raptors
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Temple Altisaur
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Goring Ceratops
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Quartzwood Crasher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Roc Egg
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rubblehulk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Beast Within
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Generous Gift
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Naya Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Strength of Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fated Retribution
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Faith's Reward
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Respite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Eladamri's Call
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Chord of Calling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Entish Restoration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Tempest of Light
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Riot Control
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Back to Nature
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Collective Resistance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Obscuring Haze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Druid's Deliverance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Cultivate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Titanic Ultimatum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Don't Move
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Last March of the Ents
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Devastation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Lore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Savage Order
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Decimate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Cleansing Nova
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Ghired's Belligerence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Paraselene
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Scroll Rack
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Thornbite Staff
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dino DNA
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blasting Station
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Monster Manual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
The Great Henge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Golden Throne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Wargear
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Strionic Resonator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Altar of Dementia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Demonmail Hauberk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Life Finds a Way
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Anointed Procession
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Hunting Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Warstorm Surge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Pack
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
War Cadence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Annie Joins Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Parallel Lives
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Welcome to . . .
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Growing Ranks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Dragon-Kami Reborn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Determined Iteration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Multiversal Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Saltcrusted Steppe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fungal Reaches
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Axgard Armory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Guildless Commons
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Unity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Herd Heirloom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Firewild Borderpost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Gruul Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Jungle Shrine
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Rootbound Crag
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mountain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Forest
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Plains
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Game Trail
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Stomping Ground
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fortified Village
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Cinder Glade
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Taiga
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Spire Garden
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Savannah
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Rockfall Vale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Arctic Treeline
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Highland Forest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Turf
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Unknown Shores
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Alpine Meadow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Commercial District
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
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