Dr. Ian Malcolm (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Midrange

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Dr. Ian Malcolm
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Apr 1, 2026
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Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Worldly Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Seedborn Muse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Natural Order
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Terastodon
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Mirror Entity
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Apex Altisaur
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Nesting Dragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Serra's Emissary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Palani's Hatcher
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Worldspine Wurm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Woodfall Primus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Greater Gargadon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Titan of Industry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ghalta and Mavren
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Kogla, the Titan Ape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Delina, Wild Mage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ravenous Tyrannosaurus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Samut, Voice of Dissent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Archon of Valor's Reach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hellkite Charger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Solitude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kogla and Yidaro
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Cloudshift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Veil of Summer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Eerie Interlude
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Loran's Escape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Parting Gust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Khalni Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Everybody Lives!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Ram Through
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Soul's Fire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Final Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Getaway Glamer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sundering Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flicker of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Valakut Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Ondu Inversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Last March of the Ents
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Primal Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Selvala's Stampede
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Stump Stomp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Scroll Rack
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Skullclamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Thornbite Staff
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Culling Dais
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Monster Manual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Panharmonicon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Golden Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Quicksilver Amulet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spawning Pit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Sneak Attack
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Wild Growth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Aggravated Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Aether Flash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Teleportation Circle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Determined Iteration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Defense of the Heart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Shifting Woodland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Homeward Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
City of Traitors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Selesnya Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Boros Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Gruul Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Talisman of Unity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Stomping Ground
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Taiga
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Rockfall Vale
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Spire Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Brushland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Bastion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Rootbound Crag
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-29%synergy
Forest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-30%synergy
Plains
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-30%synergy
Karplusan Forest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Ondu Inversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mossfire Valley
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Horizon Canopy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-20%synergy
Khalni Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Gruul Turf
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Commercial District
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
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