Kellan, the Kid (Commander) - Budget Core

Kellan, the Kid
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Brian Cain
Apr 27, 2026
Brian Cain
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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57%synergy
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84%synergy
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80%synergy
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74%synergy
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76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
73%synergy
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76%inclusion59 decks78 decks
72%synergy
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73%inclusion57 decks78 decks
71%synergy
Make Your Own Luck
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66%synergy
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63%synergy
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63%synergy
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63%synergy
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63%synergy
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62%synergy
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58%synergy
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59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
58%synergy
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58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
55%synergy
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
54%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
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52%synergy
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52%synergy
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53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
51%synergy
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48%synergy
Kellan, Daring Traveler
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
47%synergy
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44%synergy
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46%synergy
Ethereal Valkyrie
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46%synergy
Guardian Naga
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45%synergy
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44%synergy
Battle Mammoth
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41%synergy
The Foretold Soldier
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38%synergy
Giant Killer
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39%synergy
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35%synergy
Dust Animus
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32%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
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30%synergy
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30%synergy
Green Slime
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29%synergy
Tempest Hart
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30%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
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30%synergy
Gorion, Wise Mentor
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29%synergy
Outcaster Trailblazer
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27%synergy
Ranar the Ever-Watchful
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27%synergy
Sisterhood of Karn
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26%synergy
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25%synergy
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25%synergy
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16%synergy
Twining Twins
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23%synergy
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23%synergy
Bramble Familiar
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22%synergy
Starwinder
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19%synergy
Illithid Harvester
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20%synergy
Blessed Hippogriff
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20%synergy
Cosmos Charger
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20%synergy
The Reality Chip
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Edgewall Innkeeper
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Dragon
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Spinewoods Paladin
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Threadbind Clique
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19%synergy
Loan Shark
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18%synergy
Beastbond Outcaster
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18%synergy
Glorious Protector
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17%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Future
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16%synergy
Alaundo the Seer
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Shardless Agent
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Elusive Otter
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16%synergy
Augur of Autumn
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Freestrider Commando
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15%synergy
Dread Linnorm
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15%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
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15%synergy
Aloe Alchemist
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15%synergy
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13%synergy
Instants
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41%synergy
Depart the Realm
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40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
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-27%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Growth Spiral
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9%synergy
Faithful Mending
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22%synergy
Beast Within
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-5%synergy
Natural Reclamation
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Hurl into History
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18%synergy
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17%synergy
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14%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
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12%synergy
Forceful Denial
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14%synergy
Negate
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0%synergy
Memory Deluge
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14%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
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12%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
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12%synergy
Endless Detour
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9%synergy
Airbending Lesson
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
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11%synergy
Think Twice
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11%synergy
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-13%synergy
Decisive Denial
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9%synergy
Mystic Reflection
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10%synergy
Brokers Charm
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8%synergy
Counterspell
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-27%synergy
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7%synergy
Release to the Wind
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9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
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5%synergy
Iron Verdict
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8%synergy
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0%synergy
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7%synergy
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6%synergy
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6%synergy
Phantom Interference
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5%synergy
Kaya's Onslaught
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5%synergy
Steer Clear
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5%synergy
Repulse
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5%synergy
Cancel
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4%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
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5%synergy
Radical Idea
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
Rustler Rampage
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5%synergy
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48%synergy
Step Between Worlds
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47%synergy
Deep Analysis
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45%synergy
Cultivate
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6%synergy
Inspiring Refrain
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35%synergy
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34%synergy
Terramorph
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30%synergy
Rampant Growth
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5%synergy
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17%synergy
Farseek
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-28%synergy
Tumbleweed Rising
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17%synergy
Lessons from Life
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16%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
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15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
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10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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-5%synergy
Roamer's Routine
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Tumbleweeds
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Results
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Heist
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8%synergy
Rise of the Varmints
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9%synergy
Austere Command
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-1%synergy
Stolen Identity
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7%synergy
Last Thoughts
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7%synergy
Path to the Festival
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8%synergy
Map the Frontier
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6%synergy
Time Wipe
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3%synergy
Nature's Lore
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-21%synergy
Lock and Load
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
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6%synergy
Explore
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1%synergy
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6%synergy
Seize the Secrets
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Winternight Stories
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
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5%synergy
Starnheim Unleashed
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5%synergy
Self-Reflection
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5%synergy
Harmonize
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Will
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
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Chaos Wand
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Lucky Clover
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
22%synergy
River Song's Diary
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Rod of Absorption
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-18%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Horn of Valhalla
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Short Bow
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Glider Staff
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Future Sight
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Monk Class
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
One with the Multiverse
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Buried in the Garden
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Niko Defies Destiny
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Spelunking
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Reawakened
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Hidden Courtyard
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Hidden Cataract
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
43%synergy
Hidden Nursery
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-32%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion52 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
-21%synergy
Sol Talisman
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Simic Signet
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Treasure
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
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Forest
100%inclusion78 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Island
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion77 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion62 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
60%inclusion47 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
54%inclusion42 decks78 decks
39%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Mystery
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Plenty
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Sands
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Village
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Creosote Heath
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Lush Oasis
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-30%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-13%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Edgewall Inn
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Grove
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Verge
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Grove
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mesa
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Scattered Groves
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Command Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
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