Kenessos, Priest of Thassa (Commander) - Core

Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
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Ezra Sassaman
Mar 12, 2026
Fun Alternatives for the Top Ten Saltiest Commanders
Is your playgroup tired of your Tergrid deck? (Can't blame them.) Then check out this list of replacements for the saltiest commanders.
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Lessons from Life
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-2%synergy
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Whelming Wave
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82%synergy
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81%synergy
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78%synergy
Serpent of Yawning Depths
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76%synergy
Stormsurge Kraken
77%inclusion564 decks728 decks
73%synergy
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
86%inclusion627 decks728 decks
73%synergy
Spawning Kraken
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72%synergy
Inkwell Leviathan
76%inclusion554 decks728 decks
72%synergy
Training Grounds
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67%synergy
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67%synergy
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Hullbreaker Horror
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65%synergy
Brainstorm
79%inclusion577 decks728 decks
65%synergy
Preordain
74%inclusion538 decks728 decks
66%synergy
Koma, World-Eater
72%inclusion428 decks591 decks
59%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
71%inclusion520 decks728 decks
66%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
71%inclusion274 decks386 decks
64%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
70%inclusion513 decks728 decks
65%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
68%inclusion498 decks728 decks
65%synergy
Joint Exploration
67%inclusion488 decks728 decks
61%synergy
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
66%inclusion479 decks728 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion94 decks728 decks
-2%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion70 decks728 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Simic Sky Swallower
66%inclusion479 decks728 decks
62%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
65%inclusion476 decks728 decks
59%synergy
Starwinder
62%inclusion200 decks324 decks
55%synergy
Lorthos, the Tidemaker
58%inclusion419 decks728 decks
54%synergy
Xolatoyac, the Smiling Flood
55%inclusion403 decks728 decks
48%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
53%inclusion383 decks728 decks
48%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
48%inclusion350 decks728 decks
46%synergy
Biblioplex Kraken
48%inclusion349 decks728 decks
47%synergy
Deep-Sea Kraken
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45%synergy
Glacier Godmaw
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43%synergy
Trench Behemoth
46%inclusion333 decks728 decks
43%synergy
Monstrosity of the Lake
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42%synergy
Omen Hawker
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41%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
41%inclusion156 decks385 decks
37%synergy
Shipbreaker Kraken
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37%synergy
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
39%inclusion287 decks728 decks
37%synergy
Grappling Kraken
39%inclusion230 decks590 decks
35%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
38%inclusion86 decks225 decks
33%synergy
Nadir Kraken
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34%synergy
Kederekt Leviathan
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32%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
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31%synergy
Vesuvan Drifter
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31%synergy
Octoprophet
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30%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
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27%synergy
Icebreaker Kraken
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28%synergy
The Reality Chip
28%inclusion202 decks728 decks
26%synergy
Famished Worldsire
26%inclusion86 decks333 decks
24%synergy
Reservoir Kraken
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22%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
22%inclusion157 decks728 decks
20%synergy
Kraken of the Straits
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20%synergy
Breaching Leviathan
18%inclusion128 decks728 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mariner
17%inclusion124 decks728 decks
15%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
17%inclusion122 decks728 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
16%inclusion119 decks728 decks
-11%synergy
Trench Gorger
16%inclusion116 decks728 decks
15%synergy
Benthic Anomaly
15%inclusion104 decks697 decks
13%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
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12%synergy
Matoya, Archon Elder
15%inclusion56 decks385 decks
13%synergy
Galadriel of Lothlórien
14%inclusion104 decks728 decks
13%synergy
Mesmerizing Benthid
13%inclusion95 decks728 decks
12%synergy
Tolarian Kraken
13%inclusion91 decks728 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion90 decks728 decks
-15%synergy
The Watcher in the Water
12%inclusion90 decks728 decks
11%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
11%inclusion78 decks728 decks
-9%synergy
Moritte of the Frost
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9%synergy
Tidal Kraken
10%inclusion76 decks728 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion76 decks728 decks
-13%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
10%inclusion72 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
10%inclusion71 decks728 decks
-5%synergy
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
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7%synergy
Instants
Opt
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53%synergy
Counterspell
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8%synergy
Beast Within
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2%synergy
Growth Spiral
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3%synergy
Brainsurge
45%inclusion319 decks703 decks
43%synergy
Deliberate
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41%synergy
Dissolve
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39%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion213 decks728 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion175 decks728 decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion171 decks728 decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion155 decks728 decks
-9%synergy
Condescend
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19%synergy
Noxious Revival
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15%synergy
Engulf the Shore
20%inclusion144 decks728 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion120 decks728 decks
-7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
16%inclusion115 decks728 decks
5%synergy
Voyage's End
16%inclusion115 decks728 decks
15%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
15%inclusion111 decks727 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion109 decks728 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion102 decks703 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion99 decks728 decks
-1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion94 decks728 decks
10%synergy
Decisive Denial
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7%synergy
Tel-Jilad Justice
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11%synergy
High Tide
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10%synergy
Aetherize
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-1%synergy
Shower of Arrows
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9%synergy
Entish Restoration
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1%synergy
Planar Genesis
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0%synergy
Nature's Claim
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1%synergy
Return to Nature
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4%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
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8%synergy
Fated Infatuation
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9%synergy
Rewind
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5%synergy
Resculpt
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2%synergy
Mana Drain
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-8%synergy
Bane's Contingency
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7%synergy
Harrow
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-5%synergy
Plasm Capture
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3%synergy
Simic Charm
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-2%synergy
Cryptic Command
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4%synergy
Long River's Pull
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2%synergy
Krosan Grip
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-2%synergy
Swan Song
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-13%synergy
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Cultivate
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15%synergy
Serum Visions
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49%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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14%synergy
Rampant Growth
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8%synergy
Ponder
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36%synergy
Nature's Lore
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6%synergy
Reason // Believe
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34%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion228 decks728 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Speculation
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28%synergy
Elven Farsight
23%inclusion166 decks728 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion141 decks728 decks
-4%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
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12%synergy
Explore
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-6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
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4%synergy
Scour All Possibilities
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11%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
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-1%synergy
Ugin's Insight
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10%synergy
Foresee
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8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
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-1%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
8.0%inclusion58 decks728 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
7.6%inclusion55 decks728 decks
-2%synergy
Track Down
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6%synergy
Last March of the Ents
6.7%inclusion49 decks728 decks
3%synergy
Freeze in Place
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6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
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2%synergy
Mentor's Guidance
5.4%inclusion39 decks728 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
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1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
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46%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
32%inclusion234 decks728 decks
28%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
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28%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
28%inclusion64 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Scroll Rack
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26%synergy
Crystal Ball
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25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
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-3%synergy
Brainstone
16%inclusion118 decks728 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion111 decks728 decks
-5%synergy
Monster Manual
14%inclusion99 decks728 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion73 decks728 decks
3%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
10%inclusion73 decks728 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.9%inclusion65 decks728 decks
8%synergy
Heartstone
8.8%inclusion64 decks728 decks
8%synergy
Mazemind Tome
6.7%inclusion49 decks728 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.2%inclusion45 decks728 decks
3%synergy
The Great Henge
5.8%inclusion42 decks728 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Garruk's Uprising
66%inclusion477 decks728 decks
48%synergy
Quest for Ula's Temple
55%inclusion404 decks728 decks
53%synergy
In Search of Greatness
42%inclusion308 decks728 decks
40%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
34%inclusion248 decks728 decks
25%synergy
Aqueous Form
25%inclusion184 decks728 decks
21%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
25%inclusion179 decks728 decks
15%synergy
Omen of the Sea
22%inclusion163 decks728 decks
21%synergy
Eyes Everywhere
17%inclusion122 decks728 decks
16%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion92 decks728 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion86 decks728 decks
3%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
11%inclusion82 decks728 decks
11%synergy
Mirri's Guile
10%inclusion75 decks728 decks
10%synergy
Lurking Predators
10%inclusion72 decks728 decks
9%synergy
Fisher's Talent
10%inclusion66 decks670 decks
8%synergy
Marit Lage's Slumber
9.3%inclusion68 decks728 decks
9%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
8.2%inclusion60 decks728 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
8.0%inclusion58 decks728 decks
-1%synergy
Soothsaying
7.3%inclusion53 decks728 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.9%inclusion43 decks728 decks
0%synergy
Lost Isle Calling
5.8%inclusion42 decks728 decks
4%synergy
Cream of the Crop
5.8%inclusion42 decks728 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion41 decks728 decks
1%synergy
Season of Growth
5.6%inclusion41 decks728 decks
2%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
5.1%inclusion34 decks670 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
34%inclusion247 decks728 decks
28%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
30%inclusion219 decks728 decks
26%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
12%inclusion84 decks728 decks
10%synergy
Kiora, the Crashing Wave
8.5%inclusion62 decks728 decks
6%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
8.0%inclusion58 decks728 decks
6%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.5%inclusion47 decks728 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rivendell
59%inclusion426 decks728 decks
53%synergy
Castle Vantress
55%inclusion404 decks728 decks
49%synergy
Halimar Depths
49%inclusion355 decks728 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion240 decks728 decks
-16%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
30%inclusion215 decks728 decks
28%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
27%inclusion194 decks728 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion173 decks728 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion149 decks728 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion101 decks728 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
10%inclusion75 decks728 decks
-12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.7%inclusion63 decks728 decks
-13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.7%inclusion63 decks728 decks
-10%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
8.0%inclusion58 decks728 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.6%inclusion55 decks728 decks
-10%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
6.7%inclusion49 decks728 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.6%inclusion48 decks728 decks
5%synergy
Dark Depths
6.0%inclusion44 decks728 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion592 decks728 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion448 decks728 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
32%inclusion231 decks728 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
21%inclusion153 decks728 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion71 decks728 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.7%inclusion56 decks728 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.2%inclusion45 decks728 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion41 decks728 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
84%inclusion609 decks728 decks
-1%synergy
Island
83%inclusion602 decks728 decks
-13%synergy
Forest
80%inclusion586 decks728 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of Mystery
80%inclusion585 decks728 decks
42%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
67%inclusion490 decks728 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
56%inclusion407 decks728 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
48%inclusion349 decks728 decks
5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
47%inclusion344 decks728 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
46%inclusion333 decks728 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion280 decks728 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Grotto
36%inclusion264 decks728 decks
34%synergy
Breeding Pool
36%inclusion264 decks728 decks
-10%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
36%inclusion263 decks728 decks
-3%synergy
Tangled Islet
25%inclusion184 decks728 decks
9%synergy
Overflowing Basin
25%inclusion179 decks728 decks
5%synergy
Rimewood Falls
23%inclusion167 decks728 decks
14%synergy
Quandrix Campus
20%inclusion147 decks728 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion147 decks728 decks
14%synergy
The Grey Havens
20%inclusion147 decks728 decks
18%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion143 decks728 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion142 decks728 decks
-6%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
19%inclusion141 decks728 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion139 decks728 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion138 decks728 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
19%inclusion138 decks728 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion136 decks728 decks
-3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion85 decks503 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion102 decks703 decks
3%synergy
Rumble Arena
14%inclusion31 decks215 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion92 decks728 decks
-7%synergy
Sodden Verdure
13%inclusion18 decks143 decks
1%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion89 decks728 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion88 decks728 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion84 decks728 decks
-6%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
10%inclusion74 decks728 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion72 decks728 decks
-5%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
9.1%inclusion13 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.9%inclusion65 decks728 decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.1%inclusion59 decks728 decks
4%synergy
Simic Guildgate
7.3%inclusion53 decks728 decks
-3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.4%inclusion45 decks703 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.2%inclusion45 decks728 decks
-1%synergy