Hei Bai, Forest Guardian (Commander) - Optimized

Hei Bai, Forest Guardian
Rank #454
126decks
Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Can We Build a Commander Deck Around the Prepared Mechanic?
The new prepared mechanic from Secrets of Strixhaven doesn't have a dedicated commander. Let's see if we can make one ourselves.
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89%synergy
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83%synergy
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83%synergy
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81%synergy
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79%synergy
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78%synergy
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77%synergy
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77%synergy
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77%synergy
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75%synergy
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68%synergy
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68%synergy
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64%synergy
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48%synergy
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28%synergy
Rhystic Study
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21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion43 decks126 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
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13%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
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27%synergy
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9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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12%synergy
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Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
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60%synergy
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48%synergy
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49%synergy
Bloom Tender
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27%synergy
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19%synergy
Destiny Spinner
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38%synergy
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35%synergy
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38%synergy
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34%synergy
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32%synergy
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31%synergy
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25%synergy
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27%synergy
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17%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
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6%synergy
Guru Pathik
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24%synergy
Shrine Steward
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21%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
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18%synergy
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17%synergy
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15%synergy
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13%synergy
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16%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
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14%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
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12%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
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12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
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5%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
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4%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
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10%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
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12%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
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8%synergy
Entity Tracker
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9%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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8%synergy
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5%synergy
Starfield Mystic
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
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5%synergy
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7%synergy
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5%synergy
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-1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
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6%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
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5%synergy
Flickerwisp
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7%synergy
Seedborn Muse
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2%synergy
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Ephemerate
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59%synergy
Cloudshift
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47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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2%synergy
Essence Flux
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38%synergy
Heroic Intervention
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13%synergy
Flicker of Fate
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30%synergy
Path to Exile
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0%synergy
Counterspell
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3%synergy
Momentary Blink
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25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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15%synergy
Swan Song
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12%synergy
Mana Drain
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13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
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9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
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9%synergy
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11%synergy
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-4%synergy
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9%synergy
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1%synergy
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4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
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5%synergy
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1%synergy
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5%synergy
Saw in Half
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6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
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3%synergy
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3%synergy
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5%synergy
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-2%synergy
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1%synergy
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-1%synergy
Airbending Lesson
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2%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
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6%synergy
Aang's Journey
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31%synergy
Three Visits
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11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
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28%synergy
Nature's Lore
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0%synergy
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23%synergy
Farewell
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11%synergy
Cultivate
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-17%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
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11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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-2%synergy
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-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
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-9%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
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3%synergy
Flicker
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8%synergy
Imperial Seal
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3%synergy
Gamble
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4%synergy
Resurgent Belief
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3%synergy
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-1%synergy
Dance of the Manse
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4%synergy
Shared Roots
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1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
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2%synergy
Austere Command
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2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
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1%synergy
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Conjurer's Closet
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28%synergy
Panharmonicon
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15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-1%synergy
The One Ring
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1%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.7%inclusion11 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
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63%synergy
Sterling Grove
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55%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
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49%synergy
Sphere of Safety
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45%synergy
Teleportation Circle
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36%synergy
Greater Auramancy
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35%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
25%synergy
Airbender Ascension
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22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
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17%synergy
Propaganda
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10%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
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3%synergy
Mystic Remora
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6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
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8%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
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13%synergy
Paradox Haze
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13%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
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11%synergy
Aura Shards
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10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
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8%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
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7%synergy
Wild Growth
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7%synergy
Fertile Ground
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6%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
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7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
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5%synergy
Skybind
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8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
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0%synergy
Privileged Position
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6%synergy
Freed from the Real
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6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
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5%synergy
Spelunking
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3%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Abundant Growth
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3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
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21%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
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36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
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15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
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15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
-6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
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0%synergy
Mistrise Village
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2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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7%synergy
Arcane Signet
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6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion24 decks126 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion19 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Timeless Lotus
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-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.6%inclusion7 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
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3%synergy
Forest
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0%synergy
Island
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-3%synergy
Plains
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-2%synergy
Swamp
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-2%synergy
Mountain
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-4%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion63 decks126 decks
19%synergy
Temple Garden
49%inclusion62 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion60 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion60 decks126 decks
-16%synergy
Stomping Ground
47%inclusion59 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
47%inclusion59 decks126 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
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22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
46%inclusion58 decks126 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
42%inclusion53 decks126 decks
16%synergy
Godless Shrine
41%inclusion52 decks126 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion51 decks126 decks
14%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
40%inclusion51 decks126 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
37%inclusion47 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
36%inclusion45 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion44 decks126 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion42 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion41 decks126 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion40 decks126 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion39 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Watery Grave
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7%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion37 decks126 decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
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2%synergy
Arid Mesa
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7%synergy
Blood Crypt
27%inclusion34 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
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4%synergy
Indatha Triome
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5%synergy
Savannah
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12%synergy
Bayou
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11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Ketria Triome
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0%synergy
Tropical Island
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10%synergy
Zagoth Triome
23%inclusion29 decks126 decks
3%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
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4%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion28 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Taiga
21%inclusion27 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
21%inclusion26 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion25 decks126 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
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8%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
18%inclusion23 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
17%inclusion22 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion21 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Savai Triome
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
1%synergy