Kaalia of the Vast (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
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Erode
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Flashback
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Lorehold, the Historian
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Fix What's Broken
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Decorum Dissertation
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High Synergy Cards
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
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83%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
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75%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
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73%synergy
Deflecting Swat
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71%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
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69%synergy
Balefire Dragon
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68%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
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67%synergy
Master of Cruelties
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64%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
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62%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
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62%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
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26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
84%inclusion217 decks257 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion182 decks257 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
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52%synergy
Grand Abolisher
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54%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
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56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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28%synergy
Path to Exile
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12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
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48%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
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55%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
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77%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
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74%synergy
Ancient Tomb
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78%synergy
Mox Diamond
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73%synergy
Chrome Mox
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72%synergy
Teferi's Protection
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52%synergy
Smothering Tithe
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47%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
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The One Ring
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51%synergy
Imperial Seal
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52%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Void
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Mother of Runes
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47%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
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Hellkite Tyrant
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44%synergy
Serra's Emissary
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40%synergy
Drana and Linvala
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34%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
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35%synergy
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
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34%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
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36%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
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34%synergy
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
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33%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
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33%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
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32%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
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27%synergy
Giver of Runes
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31%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
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29%synergy
Bloodthirster
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29%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
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11%synergy
Angel of Despair
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23%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
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22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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16%synergy
Opposition Agent
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20%synergy
Reya Dawnbringer
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18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion56 decks257 decks
16%synergy
Angelic Arbiter
21%inclusion55 decks257 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
21%inclusion53 decks257 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
21%inclusion53 decks257 decks
18%synergy
Angel of Serenity
20%inclusion51 decks257 decks
16%synergy
Doom Whisperer
19%inclusion50 decks257 decks
18%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
19%inclusion50 decks257 decks
18%synergy
Sower of Discord
19%inclusion48 decks257 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
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5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
18%inclusion37 decks204 decks
16%synergy
Blast-Furnace Hellkite
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15%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
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14%synergy
Voice of Victory
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-0%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
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12%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
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13%synergy
Karmic Guide
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8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
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11%synergy
Platinum Angel
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11%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
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2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
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10%synergy
Dragon Mage
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11%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
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10%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
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6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
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7%synergy
Children of Korlis
11%inclusion28 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Gisela, the Broken Blade
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8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
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40%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
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41%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
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11%synergy
Silence
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33%synergy
Boros Charm
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2%synergy
Entomb
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20%synergy
Akroma's Will
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12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
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15%synergy
Pyroblast
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14%synergy
Saw in Half
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15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
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Chaos Warp
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-3%synergy
Final Fortune
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10%synergy
Burnt Offering
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8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
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8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
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Tainted Pact
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8%synergy
Orim's Chant
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7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
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5%synergy
Angel's Grace
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7%synergy
Culling the Weak
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4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
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6%synergy
Sacrifice
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7%synergy
Generous Gift
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-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
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0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
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6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
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4%synergy
Wear // Tear
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-4%synergy
Terminate
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-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
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3%synergy
Crackling Doom
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-11%synergy
Fire Covenant
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4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
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4%synergy
Despark
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-8%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
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52%synergy
Jeska's Will
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32%synergy
Demonic Counsel
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34%synergy
Gamble
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30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
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24%synergy
Faithless Looting
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15%synergy
Grim Tutor
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25%synergy
Damn
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8%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
19%inclusion48 decks257 decks
-20%synergy
Armageddon
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16%synergy
Farewell
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5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
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5%synergy
Damnation
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11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
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-11%synergy
Wrath of God
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7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion25 decks257 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
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6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.6%inclusion22 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
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1%synergy
Rite of Flame
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5%synergy
Vandalblast
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-3%synergy
Vindicate
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1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
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5%synergy
Twinflame
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4%synergy
Sign in Blood
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-2%synergy
Ravages of War
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5%synergy
Relentless Assault
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3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
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25%synergy
Helm of the Host
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14%synergy
Mithril Coat
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10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
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12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion37 decks257 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion30 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
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3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.6%inclusion22 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.2%inclusion16 decks257 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.2%inclusion16 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.4%inclusion14 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
55%inclusion141 decks257 decks
47%synergy
Dragon Tempest
49%inclusion125 decks257 decks
45%synergy
Necropotence
49%inclusion125 decks257 decks
44%synergy
Necromancy
30%inclusion78 decks257 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion68 decks257 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
25%inclusion64 decks257 decks
20%synergy
Reconnaissance
21%inclusion54 decks257 decks
9%synergy
Sneak Attack
18%inclusion47 decks257 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion46 decks257 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion42 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
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10%synergy
Land Tax
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7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
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11%synergy
Windcrag Siege
11%inclusion25 decks228 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion28 decks257 decks
8%synergy
Moat
11%inclusion27 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.2%inclusion16 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.4%inclusion14 decks257 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
47%inclusion121 decks257 decks
40%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
45%inclusion116 decks257 decks
32%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
36%inclusion93 decks257 decks
34%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion58 decks257 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
21%inclusion53 decks257 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion53 decks257 decks
-3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion48 decks257 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion46 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion44 decks257 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion38 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12%inclusion30 decks257 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion28 decks257 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
9.3%inclusion24 decks257 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
9.3%inclusion24 decks257 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.9%inclusion23 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.2%inclusion21 decks257 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion19 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.0%inclusion18 decks257 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.6%inclusion17 decks257 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.8%inclusion15 decks257 decks
-4%synergy
Homeward Path
5.1%inclusion13 decks257 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
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11%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion246 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
56%inclusion145 decks257 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
56%inclusion145 decks257 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion143 decks257 decks
50%synergy
Mana Vault
53%inclusion136 decks257 decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion131 decks257 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion121 decks257 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion91 decks257 decks
31%synergy
Rakdos Signet
28%inclusion71 decks257 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion68 decks257 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion68 decks257 decks
22%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion61 decks257 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion47 decks257 decks
17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion40 decks257 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion26 decks257 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion252 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
97%inclusion250 decks257 decks
52%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion248 decks257 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
96%inclusion248 decks257 decks
65%synergy
Badlands
96%inclusion246 decks257 decks
83%synergy
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion246 decks257 decks
50%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion244 decks257 decks
83%synergy
Plateau
94%inclusion242 decks257 decks
82%synergy
Marsh Flats
94%inclusion241 decks257 decks
62%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion236 decks257 decks
59%synergy
Swamp
78%inclusion200 decks257 decks
-17%synergy
Plains
77%inclusion199 decks257 decks
-18%synergy
Mountain
73%inclusion187 decks257 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion183 decks257 decks
62%synergy
City of Brass
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60%synergy
Luxury Suite
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35%synergy
Savai Triome
65%inclusion167 decks257 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Champions
62%inclusion160 decks257 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
60%inclusion153 decks257 decks
50%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion148 decks257 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
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41%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion119 decks257 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion116 decks257 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion115 decks257 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion111 decks257 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
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36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion108 decks257 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
41%inclusion106 decks257 decks
37%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion97 decks257 decks
30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
26%inclusion67 decks257 decks
-26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
25%inclusion64 decks257 decks
-14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
23%inclusion60 decks257 decks
-30%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion59 decks257 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion58 decks257 decks
-18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
23%inclusion58 decks257 decks
-29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion55 decks257 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion46 decks257 decks
14%synergy
Raucous Theater
17%inclusion44 decks257 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion40 decks257 decks
6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion38 decks257 decks
-3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
15%inclusion38 decks257 decks
-5%synergy
Silent Clearing
14%inclusion36 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion33 decks257 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion33 decks257 decks
-12%synergy
Graven Cairns
13%inclusion33 decks257 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion32 decks257 decks
-9%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion31 decks257 decks
0%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion30 decks257 decks
9%synergy
Nomad Outpost
10%inclusion26 decks257 decks
-48%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion26 decks257 decks
5%synergy