Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Optimized Group Hug

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
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DougY
Jan 23, 2026
DougY
Top 10 Group Hug Commanders for Lavaleaper
With Lavaleaper from Lorwyn Eclipsed giving us an updated Mana Flare effect, let's look at the Group Hug commanders that should play it.
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100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
99%synergy
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98%synergy
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97%synergy
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87%synergy
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86%synergy
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89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
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89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
62%synergy
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78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
35%synergy
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75%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
37%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
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36%synergy
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23%synergy
Mox Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
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11%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
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32%synergy
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31%synergy
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24%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
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14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Looter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
River Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Scholar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Archaic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Graceful Adept
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chasm Skulker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Academy Loremaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Brand
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Mutation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Invert Polarity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Dream Fracture
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Wrong Turn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Words of Wisdom
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
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11%synergy
Run Away Together
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7%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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-22%synergy
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9%synergy
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10%synergy
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2%synergy
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7%synergy
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11%synergy
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-1%synergy
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9%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
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9%synergy
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11%synergy
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11%synergy
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10%synergy
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10%synergy
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8%synergy
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2%synergy
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Burning Inquiry
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
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56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
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33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
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30%synergy
Bribery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Skyscribing
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
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22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Game Plan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Order of Succession
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Inner Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Scrambleverse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Geosurge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Game of Chaos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Flux
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
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Teferi's Puzzle Box
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Folio of Fancies
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Font of Mythos
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Horn of Greed
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Memory Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Wand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crawlspace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Knowledge Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tempting Contract
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gauntlet of Might
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Coercive Portal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mana Flare
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Share the Spoils
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Propaganda
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Well of Ideas
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Possibility Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Hive Mind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Powerbalance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Zur's Weirding
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grip of Chaos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planar Chaos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Homeward Path
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Maze of Ith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Restless Spire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Sulfur Falls
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Volcanic Island
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mountain Valley
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bad River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Archway Commons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flood Plain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
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