Korvold, Fae-Cursed King (Commander) - +1/+1 Counters

Alex Wicker
May 28, 2026
Why Aren’t Commanders Game Changers?
This week's Commander Philosophy digs into kill-on-sight commanders, the Game Changer list, and why drawing all the attention isn't the same as being the strongest
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4%synergy
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5%synergy
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5%synergy
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1%synergy
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Mayhem Devil
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49%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
58%inclusion238 decks412 decks
45%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
60%inclusion247 decks412 decks
43%synergy
Academy Manufactor
47%inclusion194 decks412 decks
41%synergy
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
47%inclusion195 decks412 decks
39%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
46%inclusion191 decks412 decks
35%synergy
Warren Soultrader
41%inclusion169 decks412 decks
33%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
40%inclusion166 decks412 decks
32%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
45%inclusion187 decks412 decks
32%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
37%inclusion152 decks412 decks
28%synergy
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Ignoble Hierarch
57%inclusion234 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
48%inclusion199 decks412 decks
18%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
45%inclusion186 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Birds of Paradise
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14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
42%inclusion171 decks412 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion169 decks412 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
37%inclusion151 decks412 decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion149 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion148 decks412 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
35%inclusion144 decks412 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
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19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion128 decks412 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion104 decks412 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
22%inclusion89 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion78 decks412 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion57 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion51 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
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9%synergy
Chrome Mox
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8%synergy
The One Ring
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8%synergy
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Eternal Witness
33%inclusion138 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Old Gnawbone
33%inclusion138 decks412 decks
27%synergy
Xorn
32%inclusion133 decks412 decks
26%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
32%inclusion132 decks412 decks
18%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
30%inclusion125 decks412 decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
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21%synergy
Viscera Seer
29%inclusion120 decks412 decks
19%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
28%inclusion114 decks412 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion113 decks412 decks
17%synergy
Ziatora, the Incinerator
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14%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
27%inclusion112 decks412 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
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21%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
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21%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
24%inclusion98 decks412 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion94 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Delighted Halfling
22%inclusion92 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Grim Hireling
22%inclusion90 decks412 decks
18%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
21%inclusion88 decks412 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
21%inclusion86 decks412 decks
17%synergy
Crime Novelist
21%inclusion85 decks412 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
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11%synergy
Springbloom Druid
19%inclusion78 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
18%inclusion73 decks412 decks
13%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
17%inclusion72 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Scute Swarm
17%inclusion72 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
17%inclusion69 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd
16%inclusion44 decks276 decks
2%synergy
Icetill Explorer
16%inclusion42 decks264 decks
-3%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
15%inclusion60 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Goose
15%inclusion60 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Prossh, Skyraider of Kher
14%inclusion59 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Tireless Tracker
13%inclusion55 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Jolene, the Plunder Queen
13%inclusion53 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
12%inclusion51 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion51 decks412 decks
-1%synergy
Horizon Explorer
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-5%synergy
Haywire Mite
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6%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
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4%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
11%inclusion47 decks412 decks
-6%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
11%inclusion45 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Tinder Wall
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7%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
11%inclusion44 decks412 decks
-6%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
10%inclusion43 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Six
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-3%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
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3%synergy
Decadent Dragon
10%inclusion41 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion40 decks412 decks
-4%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
10%inclusion40 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
9.3%inclusion25 decks269 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Cobra
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-3%synergy
Instants
Harrow
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14%synergy
Beast Within
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-9%synergy
Dark Ritual
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17%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion97 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Abrupt Decay
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11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion90 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
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13%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion73 decks412 decks
-10%synergy
Entish Restoration
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9%synergy
Pyroblast
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12%synergy
Big Score
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9%synergy
Putrefy
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-7%synergy
Village Rites
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7%synergy
Noxious Revival
15%inclusion60 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion58 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Fling
13%inclusion54 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
13%inclusion53 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
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8%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion41 decks412 decks
-1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion41 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
10%inclusion41 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Bedevil
9.2%inclusion38 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.7%inclusion36 decks412 decks
-5%synergy
Saw in Half
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4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.3%inclusion34 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.5%inclusion31 decks412 decks
-7%synergy
Artifact Mutation
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2%synergy
Nature's Claim
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2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
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3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.6%inclusion25 decks376 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.6%inclusion27 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
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3%synergy
Force of Vigor
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4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
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-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
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1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
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-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
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2%synergy
Rakdos Charm
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-10%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
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-6%synergy
Victimize
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12%synergy
Reanimate
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7%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion119 decks412 decks
-12%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion113 decks412 decks
-21%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion96 decks412 decks
-15%synergy
Culling Ritual
19%inclusion79 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion79 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
19%inclusion77 decks412 decks
-12%synergy
Three Visits
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-6%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
17%inclusion72 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
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-6%synergy
Brass's Bounty
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13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion58 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion57 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion49 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion47 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion47 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
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5%synergy
Blood Money
10%inclusion43 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion40 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
9.0%inclusion37 decks412 decks
-6%synergy
Crux of Fate
8.5%inclusion35 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
8.2%inclusion22 decks269 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion33 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
8.0%inclusion33 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
7.5%inclusion31 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Scapeshift
7.3%inclusion30 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.0%inclusion29 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.0%inclusion29 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
6.6%inclusion27 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.3%inclusion26 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Life from the Loam
6.1%inclusion25 decks412 decks
-5%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Pest Infestation
5.6%inclusion23 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.3%inclusion22 decks412 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.3%inclusion22 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
5.1%inclusion21 decks412 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion136 decks412 decks
11%synergy
Bootleggers' Stash
32%inclusion133 decks412 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
27%inclusion112 decks412 decks
20%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion102 decks412 decks
18%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
15%inclusion40 decks270 decks
9%synergy
Exploration Broodship
14%inclusion38 decks269 decks
-4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion57 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion56 decks412 decks
-1%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
12%inclusion49 decks412 decks
11%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
10%inclusion40 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Animation Module
9.2%inclusion38 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Oven
9.2%inclusion38 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.0%inclusion29 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Zuran Orb
6.8%inclusion28 decks412 decks
-5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.6%inclusion27 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion26 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion26 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Grinding Station
5.6%inclusion23 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Coin of Mastery
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
5%synergy
Infantry Shield
5.1%inclusion16 decks311 decks
4%synergy
The Ozolith
5.1%inclusion21 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.1%inclusion21 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Doubling Season
30%inclusion125 decks412 decks
24%synergy
Revel in Riches
28%inclusion117 decks412 decks
23%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
28%inclusion114 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion106 decks412 decks
18%synergy
Awakening Zone
25%inclusion103 decks412 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
22%inclusion91 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Lives
18%inclusion73 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
13%inclusion53 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion48 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Riches
11%inclusion47 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
11%inclusion22 decks198 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
11%inclusion45 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Hardened Scales
11%inclusion45 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion44 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion44 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion43 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion41 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
10%inclusion38 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Food Chain
9.2%inclusion38 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
8.7%inclusion36 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.8%inclusion32 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Ninja Pizza
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.5%inclusion31 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.3%inclusion30 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Riveteers Ascendancy
7.3%inclusion30 decks412 decks
-4%synergy
Primal Vigor
7.3%inclusion30 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
6.8%inclusion28 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.6%inclusion27 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Stimulus Package
6.3%inclusion26 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.1%inclusion25 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Squandered Resources
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.6%inclusion23 decks412 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.3%inclusion22 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.1%inclusion21 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.7%inclusion36 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
6.8%inclusion28 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion192 decks412 decks
27%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
27%inclusion113 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion112 decks412 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion104 decks412 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion99 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion95 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
21%inclusion88 decks412 decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion79 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Field
13%inclusion52 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion50 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion50 decks412 decks
1%synergy
High Market
11%inclusion47 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion45 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
10%inclusion28 decks269 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
9.0%inclusion37 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.5%inclusion35 decks412 decks
-10%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.8%inclusion32 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.3%inclusion30 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Kher Keep
7.3%inclusion30 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion28 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
3%synergy
The Shire
5.3%inclusion22 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion364 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion322 decks412 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion90 decks412 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion83 decks412 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
18%inclusion75 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion69 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
16%inclusion64 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
15%inclusion63 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion58 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion40 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.5%inclusion39 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.5%inclusion35 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.3%inclusion34 decks412 decks
0%synergy
Gruul Signet
7.0%inclusion29 decks412 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion28 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
95%inclusion391 decks412 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion390 decks412 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion381 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion377 decks412 decks
-3%synergy
Stomping Ground
65%inclusion267 decks412 decks
15%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
60%inclusion246 decks412 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion228 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
53%inclusion220 decks412 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion218 decks412 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
49%inclusion201 decks412 decks
14%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
48%inclusion196 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion183 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
42%inclusion174 decks412 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion152 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion148 decks412 decks
-12%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion145 decks412 decks
-16%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
33%inclusion134 decks412 decks
-15%synergy
Savage Lands
32%inclusion133 decks412 decks
-11%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
31%inclusion129 decks412 decks
-5%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
30%inclusion125 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
30%inclusion124 decks412 decks
-4%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
29%inclusion119 decks412 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
28%inclusion115 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
26%inclusion108 decks412 decks
-7%synergy
Spire Garden
25%inclusion105 decks412 decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
25%inclusion104 decks412 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
22%inclusion90 decks412 decks
-1%synergy
Twisted Landscape
21%inclusion87 decks412 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion83 decks412 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion81 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion78 decks412 decks
10%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion75 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion74 decks412 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion74 decks412 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion73 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Bayou
17%inclusion72 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion71 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion70 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion65 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Deathcap Glade
15%inclusion63 decks412 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion60 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion60 decks412 decks
8%synergy
Vernal Fen
14%inclusion39 decks269 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion58 decks412 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malady
14%inclusion58 decks412 decks
2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion53 decks412 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion50 decks412 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
12%inclusion49 decks412 decks
-2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
11%inclusion47 decks412 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion43 decks412 decks
7%synergy